System, method, and server device

Abstract

To provide a novel system for a guardian who is looking after a protected person to enter a facility where a protected person is staying.SOLUTION: A system including at least one computer device includes storage means for storing a second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in association with the protected person or the first guardian in response to an operation on a first guardian terminal, and first transmission means for transmitting entry information for entering the facility to the second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian which is stored in the storage means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a system, a method, and a server device. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, for security reasons, the entrances (also called entrance gates) of nurseries are often kept locked at all times. When a parent arrives at the nursery to pick up or drop off their child, they press the nursery's intercom to verify their identity. Once their identity has been verified, a nursery staff member will unlock the entrance gate.

[0003] Nursery schools have a wide range of tasks, and there is a need to streamline the above-mentioned drop-off and pick-up flow. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a childcare work support system that simplifies the work of parents when children arrive at the nursery and when they are picked up (or dropped off), reduces the workload of childcare workers, and also serves as a measure against infectious diseases. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-072432 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a novel system, method, or server device that allows a guardian who is looking after a protected person to enter a facility where the protected person is staying. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The object of the present invention is to [1] A system comprising at least one computer device, the system comprising: a first receiving means, at a first guardian terminal operated by a first guardian who is protecting a protected person, for receiving input from a second guardian who will accompany the protected person to enter a facility or exit the facility within a predetermined period of time; and a first transmitting means, after receiving the input at the first receiving means, for transmitting entry information for entering the facility to a second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian; [2] The system described in [1] above, further comprising: a storage means for storing a second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in association with the protected person or the first guardian; wherein the first reception means is capable of receiving input from the second guardian stored in the storage means, the second guardian corresponding to the first guardian operating the first guardian terminal that receives input at the first reception means, as the second guardian who will accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility; or the first transmission means is capable of transmitting entry information to the second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian stored in the storage means, the second guardian corresponding to the first guardian operating the first guardian terminal that receives input at the first reception means; [3] The system described in [2] includes a second receiving means for receiving input of identification information for identifying a second guardian in response to an operation on the first guardian terminal, and a second transmitting means for transmitting, in response to receiving the input of the identification information by the second receiving means, information to the second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian corresponding to the identification information so that information on the corresponding protected person can be displayed on the second guardian terminal; [4] The system described in [2] or [3] above, further comprising a second reception means for receiving input of identification information that can identify the second guardian in response to an operation on the first guardian terminal, and in response to receiving the input of the identification information by the second reception means, the storage means stores the second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in association with the protected person or the first guardian; [5] The system according to any one of [1] to [4] above, further comprising an unlocking means for unlocking the entrance when the entrance information is read by a first reading device installed outside the facility; [6] The system according to any one of [1] to [5] above, further comprising a registration means for registering that the protected person has entered the facility or that the protected person has left the facility when the entry information is read by a second reading device installed inside the facility; [7] A method executed in a system having at least one computer device, the method comprising: a reception step of receiving input from a second guardian who will accompany the protected person to enter or exit a facility within a predetermined period of time in response to an operation on a first guardian terminal operated by a first guardian who is protecting the protected person; and a transmission step of transmitting, after the input has been received by the reception means, entry information for entering the facility to a second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian; [8] A server device capable of communicating with a first guardian terminal operated by a first guardian who is protecting a protected person and a second guardian terminal operated by a second guardian, the server device comprising: a first reception means for receiving input from a second guardian who will accompany the protected person to enter a facility or exit the facility within a predetermined period of time in response to an operation on the first guardian terminal operated by the first guardian who is protecting the protected person; and a first transmission means for transmitting entry information for entering the facility to the second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian after receiving the input by the first reception means; [9] A system comprising at least one computer device, the system comprising: a storage means for storing a second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in accordance with an operation on a first guardian terminal, in association with the protected person or the first guardian; and a first transmission means for transmitting entry information for entering the facility to a second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian stored in the storage means;

[10] A method executed in a system having at least one computer device, the method comprising: a storage step of storing a second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in association with the protected person or the first guardian in response to an operation on a first guardian terminal; and a first transmission means of transmitting entry information for entering the facility to the second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian stored in the storage step;

[11] A storage means for storing a second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in accordance with an operation on the first guardian terminal, in association with the protected person or the first guardian; and a first transmission means for transmitting entry information for entering the facility to the second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian stored in the storage means. a server device comprising: This can be solved by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a novel system, method, or server device can be provided that allows a guardian who is looking after a protected person to enter a facility where the protected person is staying. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a first parent terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a server device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a first reading device according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a first registration process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a second registration process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a pickup / drop-off registration process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a display process according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The following describes embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments as long as they do not violate the spirit of the present invention. The order of each process constituting the flowcharts described below is random as long as no contradictions or inconsistencies occur in the process content. Furthermore, it is possible to omit some of the processes constituting the flowcharts or add new processes to each process constituting the flowcharts as long as they do not violate the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the device that executes each process constituting the flowcharts can be changed to another device as long as it does not violate the spirit of the present invention. In this case, the process content can be changed so as not to cause contradictions or inconsistencies in the process content.

[0010] [System Configuration] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The system 10 includes at least one computer device. More specifically, the system 10 includes a first parental terminal 1 and a second parental terminal 2. The system 10 may further include a server device 3, a first reading device 4, a second reading device 5, and an entrance opening / closing device 7. The system 10 may also include a plurality of second parental terminals 2 (2a to 2z). The system 10 may also include two or more first reading devices 4 and two or more second reading devices 5.

[0011] The system 10 may also include two or more server devices 3. The server devices 3 may function in a distributed manner across multiple computer devices. The server devices 3 may be managed by an administrator who manages the system 10. Although not shown, the system 10 may also include an administrator terminal operated by the administrator who manages the server devices 3, and / or a facility terminal operated by a facility staff member.

[0012] The first parental terminal 1, the second parental terminal 2, the server device 3, the first reading device 4, and the second reading device 5 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network 6. The first reading device 4 is communicably connected to an entrance opening and closing device 7. The entrance opening and closing device 7 may be communicably connected to the server device 3 via the communication network 6.

[0013] In the system 10, any one of the first parental terminal 1, the second parental terminal 2, the server device 3, the first reading device 4, and the second reading device 5 can function as an information processing device. When any one of the first parental terminal 1, the second parental terminal 2, the server device 3, the first reading device 4, and the second reading device 5 functions as an information processing device, it transmits and receives information to and from the first parental terminal 1, the second parental terminal 2, the server device 3, the first reading device 4, or the second reading device 5 as necessary.

[0014] [System Overview] The system 10 according to this embodiment can be used by a guardian to pick up or drop off a protected person at a facility for the protected person. A protected person is a person who is under the protection of a guardian. A facility for a protected person is a facility where the protected person stays for a predetermined period of time, and the protected person receives predetermined services at the facility for the protected person. A protected person is, for example, an infant, a child, a student, a person requiring care, etc. A facility for a protected person is, for example, a nursery school, a daycare center, a kindergarten, a cram school, an after-school care facility, a nursing facility, a nursing home, etc. In other words, predetermined services are, for example, childcare, education, nursing care, etc. The predetermined services may be paid services or free services. A guardian is a person who corresponds to the protected person, for example, the protected person's mother, father, siblings, grandmother, grandfather, relatives such as children, sitters, helpers, etc.

[0015] [First parent device] The first guardian terminal 1 is a terminal operated by a first guardian who protects the protected person. The first guardian is the guardian who is first associated with the protected person and stored in the system 10. Examples of the first guardian terminal 1 include a conventional mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a smartphone, etc.

[0016] 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a first parent terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first parent terminal 1 includes a control unit 11, a RAM 12, a storage unit 13, an input unit 14, a display unit 15, and a communication interface 16, which are connected to each other via an internal bus.

[0017] The control unit 11 is composed of a CPU and a ROM. The control unit 11 executes programs stored in the storage unit 13 and controls the first parent terminal 1. The RAM 12 is a work area for the control unit 11. The storage unit 13 is a storage area for saving programs and data. In other words, the storage unit 13 functions as a recording medium that stores programs. The control unit 11 performs arithmetic processing based on the programs and data read from the RAM 12 and data input via the input unit 14.

[0018] The display unit 15 has a display screen. The control unit 11 outputs a video signal for displaying an image on the display screen according to the result of the arithmetic processing. Here, the display screen of the display unit 15 may be a touch panel equipped with a touch sensor. In this case, the touch panel functions as the input unit 14. The communication interface 16 can be connected to the communication network 6 wirelessly or via a cable, and can send and receive data to and from other computer devices via the communication network 6. Data received via the communication interface 16 is loaded into the RAM 12, and the control unit 11 performs arithmetic processing.

[0019] [Second parental device] The second guardian terminal 2 is a terminal operated by a second guardian who protects the protected person. The second guardian is a guardian who is stored in the system 10 in association with the protected person or the first guardian. The second guardian terminal 2 may have the same configuration as the first guardian terminal 1. The second guardian terminal 2 may include, for example, a control unit, RAM, a storage unit, an input unit, a display unit, and a communication interface, each of which may be connected by an internal bus.

[0020] [Server device] 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a server device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The server device 3 includes at least a control unit 31, a RAM 32, a storage unit 33, and a communication interface 34, which are connected to each other via an internal bus.

[0021] The control unit 31 is composed of a CPU and a ROM, and executes programs stored in the storage unit 33 to control the server device 3. The control unit 31 also has an internal timer that measures time. The RAM 32 is a work area for the control unit 31. The storage unit 33 is a memory area for saving programs and data. In other words, the storage unit 33 functions as a recording medium that stores programs. The control unit 31 reads programs and data from the RAM 32 and performs program execution processing based on information received from the first parental terminal 1, the second parental terminal 2, the first reading device 4, or the second reading device 5. The communication interface 34 can be connected to the communication network 6 wirelessly or via a wired connection. Data received via the communication interface 34 is loaded into the RAM 32, and the control unit 31 performs arithmetic processing.

[0022] [First reading device] The first reading device 4 is a device that reads the entry information displayed on the first parental terminal 1 or the second parental terminal 2. The first reading device 4 is, for example, a code reader. The entry information is information for entering the facility. The entry information may include information that can identify the protected person or information that can identify the parent. The entry information is output on the display screen of the terminal, and is output, for example, as a two-dimensional code, a one-dimensional code, a predetermined image, a predetermined light emission, etc.

[0023] Here, in the embodiment of the present invention, "admission" means entering a facility. When a protected person enters a facility, services at the facility begin for the protected person on the day of entry. The entry of a protected person into a facility is also referred to as going to kindergarten, school, entering a facility, etc. "Entry of a protected person into a facility is completed" means that services at the facility have begun for the protected person.

[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, "exit" means leaving the facility. When a protected person leaves the facility, services at the facility for the protected person will end on the day of the exit. The exit of a protected person from a facility is also referred to as leaving the facility, going home from school, leaving the building, etc. "The protected person has completed leaving the facility" means that services at the facility have ended for the protected person. Therefore, "the protected person has completed leaving the facility" also includes cases where the protected person has not completely left the facility.

[0025] The first reading device 4 is a device that transmits unlock information requesting unlocking or lock information requesting locking to the entrance opening / closing device 7. The first reading device 4 is installed outside the facility for the protected person. For example, the first reading device 4 may be installed near the intercom of the facility. In the case of a facility with multiple entrances, the first reading device 4 may be installed outside the first entrance that is used to enter the facility area from the outside, or outside the entrance to the facility building.

[0026] 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a first reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first reading device 4 includes at least a control unit 41, a RAM 42, a storage unit 43, a reading unit 44, and a communication interface 45, which are connected to each other via an internal bus. The control unit 41, RAM 42, storage unit 43, and communication interface 45 have the same functions as the control unit 31, RAM 32, storage unit 33, and communication interface 34 of the server device 3.

[0027] The reading unit 44 reads information displayed on the first parental terminal 1 or the second parental terminal 2. The information displayed on the terminal may be, for example, a two-dimensional code, a one-dimensional code, a predetermined image, or a predetermined light emission displayed on the display screen of the terminal. The first reading device 4 may have a display screen. The control unit 41 outputs a video signal for displaying an image on the display screen according to the result of the arithmetic processing. If the display screen is a touch panel equipped with a touch sensor, the touch panel functions as the input unit.

[0028] [Second reading device] The second reading device 5 is a device that reads the entry information displayed on the first parental terminal 1 or the second parental terminal 2. The second reading device 5 is, for example, a code reader. Furthermore, the system 10 registers the time when the protected person entered the facility or the time when the protected person left the facility in response to the reading of the entry information by the second reading device 5. For example, when the second reading device 5 reads the entry information, it transmits information that can identify the protected person or information that can identify the parent to the server device 3. When the server device 3 receives the information from the second reading device 5, it registers the time when the protected person entered the facility or the time when the protected person left the facility.

[0029] The second reading device 5 is installed inside the facility. Specifically, the second reading device 5 is installed inside the facility further than the first reading device 4. For example, the second reading device 5 may be installed near the reception desk of the facility, or in a room where the protected person is handed over.

[0030] The second reading device 5 may have the same configuration as the first reading device 4. The second parent terminal 2 may include, for example, a control unit, RAM, a storage unit, a reading unit, and a communication interface, each of which may be connected by an internal bus.

[0031] [Entrance gate opening and closing device] The entrance opening and closing device 7 is a device that can unlock or lock the entrance of the protected person's facility. When the entrance opening and closing device 7 receives unlocking information or locking information from the first reading device 4 or the server device 3, it unlocks or locks the entrance of the protected person's facility. The entrance opening and closing device 7 is installed at the door of the entrance of the protected person's facility. The entrance opening and closing device 7 may be installed at the entrance as the lock mechanism of the entrance door itself, or may be installed externally on a normal locked door. If the entrance is equipped with an automatic door, the entrance opening and closing device 7 is a device that controls the opening and closing of the automatic door. The entrance opening and closing device 7 may also be configured to only unlock the entrance. In this case, the entrance door is set to close and lock after a predetermined time has passed since it was opened.

[0032] The entrance opening and closing device 7 may comprise, for example, a control unit, RAM, a storage unit, a locking / unlocking unit, and a communication interface, all of which may be connected via an internal bus. The entrance opening and closing device 7 may be configured integrally with the first reading device 4. In this case, the entrance opening and closing device 7 and the first reading device 4 may share the same control unit and be controlled by that control unit.

[0033] The program may be stored in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM. In this case, the program stored in the recording medium may be installed in the first parental terminal 1, the second parental terminal 2, the server device 3, the first reading device 4, or the second reading device 5 to execute the predetermined function. Alternatively, the program may be distributed from a computer device external to the system. In this case, the program distributed from the computer device external to the system may be installed in the first parental terminal 1, the second parental terminal 2, the server device 3, the first reading device 4, or the second reading device 5 to execute the predetermined function.

[0034] In the following, we will mainly explain the case where the facility for the protected person is a nursery school.

[0035] [First registration process] First, the first registration process for storing the first guardian and the protected person in association with each other will be described. When the protected person is admitted to a nursery school, the first guardian executes the first registration process. Figure 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first registration process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] First, the first guardian starts an application program (hereinafter referred to as a dedicated app) downloaded to the first guardian terminal 1. Next, the first guardian terminal 1 accepts input of facility identification information and first guardian identification information (step S1). The facility identification information is information that can identify the facility of the protected person. The facility identification information is associated with the facility and stored in the storage unit 33 of the server device 3. The facility identification information is provided to the first guardian, for example, at an information session for the nursery school.

[0037] The first guardian identification information is information that can identify the first guardian and may be information used when notifying the first guardian terminal. The first guardian identification information may be, for example, an email address or a telephone number used by the first guardian. In step S1, it is preferable that an email address is input as the first guardian identification information.

[0038] The first parent terminal 1 transmits facility identification information and first parent identification information to the server device 3 (step S2). When the server device 3 receives the facility identification information and the first parent identification information (step S3), it generates authentication information (step S4). The authentication information is information used to verify the identity of a parent when registering the parent in the system 10. The authentication information is generated each time the facility identification information and first parent identification information are received in step S4. The generated authentication information is stored in the server device 3 in association with the facility identification information and the first parent identification information.

[0039] The server device 3 transmits the authentication information generated in step S4 to the first parent terminal 1 (step S5), and the first parent terminal 1 receives the authentication information (step S6). In step S5, the authentication information is transmitted to the first parent terminal corresponding to the first parent identification information received in step S4. Upon receiving the authentication information, the first parent terminal 1 transmits a registration screen display request to the server device 3 (step S7). In step S7, the first parent inputs the authentication information received in step S6 and the first parent identification information into the first parent terminal 1, and the registration screen display request is transmitted.

[0040] The server device 3 receives the registration screen display request (step S8). In step S8, the server device 3 determines whether the received authentication information corresponds to the first parent identification information. If the received authentication information corresponds to the first parent identification information, the server device 3 transmits registration screen display information to the first parent terminal 1 (step S9).

[0041] When the first guardian terminal 1 receives the registration screen display information (step S10), it displays the registration screen on the display screen (step S11). The first guardian inputs first guardian information about the first guardian according to the contents of the displayed registration screen, and the first guardian terminal 1 accepts the input of information about the first guardian (step S12). The first guardian information includes, for example, a login ID, a password, the guardian's name, the guardian's address, relationship to the guardian, place of employment, and nationality. The login ID may be the first guardian identification information input in step S1.

[0042] Next, the first guardian inputs information about the protected person according to the contents of the displayed registration screen, and the first guardian terminal 1 accepts the input of information about the protected person (step S13). The information about the protected person includes, for example, the name, sex, date of birth, date of admission, sibling classification, nationality, etc. of the protected person.

[0043] The first guardian terminal 1 transmits the first guardian information and the protected information input in steps S12 and S13 to the server device 3 (step S14). The server device 3 receives the first guardian information and the protected information (step S15) and registers the first guardian information and the protected information in the storage unit 33 (step S16). The first registration process is completed by the processing of steps S1 to S16.

[0044] In step S16, the server device 3 associates the first guardian information and the protected person information and stores them. The server device 3 may also associate and store the first guardian identification information, information that can identify the protected person, and facility identification information. When the processing of step S16 is executed, a page dedicated to the first guardian is generated, and the first guardian can view the page dedicated to the first guardian in the dedicated app. On the dedicated page, the first guardian can share information about the protected person sent from the facility terminal or the first guardian terminal 1 with a facility staff member.

[0045] After executing step S16, the server device 3 may transmit the first guardian information and protected person information registered in step S16 to the nursery school terminal corresponding to the facility identification information received in step S3. Alternatively, the process of step S16 may be executed after a caregiver at the nursery school terminal acknowledges that the received protected person is a protected person scheduled to enroll. In this case, the nursery school terminal displays the first guardian information and protected person information, and, through operation by the caregiver, the nursery school terminal accepts input that the protected person is a protected person scheduled to enroll. The dedicated page may not be viewable on the first guardian terminal 1 until acknowledgement is entered from the nursery school terminal.

[0046] The system 10 according to this embodiment accepts input of information about the protected person by operating the first guardian terminal 1, and therefore eliminates the need for nursery school teachers to input information about the protected person. This reduces the burden on nursery school teachers and prevents incorrect information from being input as information about the protected person.

[0047] In the first registration process, when multiple protected persons are registered for the same facility, step S13 is repeatedly executed for each protected person to be registered. The processes of steps S12 and S13 may be performed in any order. The processes of steps S3 to S8 may be omitted.

[0048] [Second registration process] Next, a second registration process for storing the second guardian in association with the protected person or the first guardian will be described. The second registration process is executed after the first registration process has been executed. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the second registration process according to an embodiment of the present invention. Note that the following description will be given on the assumption that the second guardian is not associated with any protected person or first guardian.

[0049] First, the first guardian starts a dedicated app and accesses the server device 3 to log in to the system 10. Alternatively, the first guardian may log in to the system 10 by accessing the server device 3 from the first guardian terminal 1 via a web browser. When logging in to the system 10, the first guardian may be required to enter a pre-registered login ID and password.

[0050] Next, the first parental terminal 1 accepts input of second parental identification information that can identify the second parent in response to an operation on the first parental terminal (step S21). The second parental identification information may be information used when notifying the second parental terminal. The second parental identification information is, for example, the same information as the first parental identification information. In step S21, it is preferable that an email address is input as the first parental identification information.

[0051] Next, the first guardian terminal 1 accepts input of authority information (step S22). The authority information indicates information regarding restrictions on the range of operation and access that the second guardian can perform with respect to various functions of the system 10. The authority information can be set for each second guardian, either for the first guardian or for a protected person associated with the first guardian. The authority information can be used to set whether the second guardian is a guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility, whether the second guardian can perform the pickup and drop-off registration process described below, whether the second guardian can display and / or input information regarding various functions, etc. The various functions of the system 10 will be described later. Note that pickup and drop-off of a protected person may include cases where the second guardian only accompanies the protected person to enter the facility, or may also include cases where the second guardian only accompanies the protected person to exit the facility.

[0052] For example, in step S22, if it is input as authority information that the guardian is capable of transporting the protected person to the facility, it is input that the second guardian corresponding to the second guardian identification information input in step S21 is the guardian who is capable of transporting the protected person to the facility. Hereinafter, a guardian who is set as authority information that the guardian is capable of transporting the protected person to the facility may be referred to as a person capable of transporting the protected person.

[0053] After the information is input in steps S21 and S22, the first parent terminal transmits the second parent identification information and authority information to the server device 3 (step S23). In step S23, the first parent identification information and information capable of identifying the protected person may be transmitted. The server device 3 receives the second parent identification information and authority information (step S24). Next, the server device 3 transmits registration screen information for registering the second parent to the first parent terminal 1 (step S25).

[0054] The first parent terminal 1 receives the registration screen information, and the registration screen is displayed on the display screen (step S26). The first parent inputs second parent information about the second parent in accordance with the contents of the displayed registration screen, and the first parent terminal 1 accepts the input of information about the second parent (step S27). The second parent information includes, for example, a login ID, the parent's name, the parent's address, relationship to the parent, place of employment, and nationality. The login ID may be the second parent identification information input in step S21.

[0055] The first guardian terminal 1 transmits the second guardian information entered in step S27 to the server device 3 (step S28). The server device 3 receives the second guardian information (step S29) and registers the second guardian information in the storage unit 33 (step S30). In step S30, the server device 3 associates and stores the second guardian information, the first guardian information and / or the protected person information, and the authority information. This allows the system 10 to store the second guardian in association with the protected person or the first guardian. The server device 3 may also associate and store the second guardian identification information, the first guardian identification information, information capable of identifying the protected person, the authority information, and the facility identification information.

[0056] When the process of step S30 is executed, a page dedicated to the second guardian is generated. Information about the corresponding protected person is displayed on the dedicated page. Furthermore, on the dedicated page, various information can be displayed and entered according to the authority information set for the second guardian. On the dedicated page, the second guardian can share information about the protected person sent from the facility terminal, the first guardian terminal 1, or the second guardian terminal 2 with the facility staff. By executing the processes of steps S31 to S38 below, the second guardian can display the page dedicated to the second guardian in the dedicated app.

[0057] After executing step S30, the server device 3 generates authentication information (step S31). The authentication information is generated each time second guardian information is received in step S29. In step S31, the server device 3 may generate multiple pieces of authentication information. For example, the server device 3 generates an invitation code and a password for the second guardian to log in to the system 10 as the authentication information. The generated authentication information is associated with the second guardian and stored in the server device 3.

[0058] The server device 3 transmits the authentication information generated in step S31 to the second parent terminal 2 (step S32), and the second parent terminal 2 receives the authentication information (step S33). In step S32, the authentication information is transmitted to the second parent terminal corresponding to the second parent identification information received in step S24. When multiple pieces of authentication information are generated, the server device 3 may transmit the first authentication information and the second authentication information to the second parent terminal 2 by different means. For example, the server device 3 may transmit an invitation code to the email address of the second parent and a password via SMS to the second parent.

[0059] The process of step S32 is a process in which, in response to receiving the input of the second guardian identification information in step S24, the server device 3 transmits information to the second guardian terminal 2, which is operated by the second guardian corresponding to the second guardian identification information received in step S24, to enable display of information relating to the corresponding protected person on the second guardian terminal 2. The information to enable display of information relating to the corresponding protected person is, for example, authentication information.

[0060] When the second parent terminal 2 receives the authentication information, the second parent starts a dedicated app. Then, the second parent terminal 2 transmits a display request to the server device 3 to display a page dedicated to the second parent (step S34). In step S34, the second parent inputs the authentication information received in step S33 into the second parent terminal 2, and the display request is transmitted.

[0061] The server device 3 receives the display request (step S35). In step S35, the server device 3 determines whether the received authentication information (for example, invitation code and password) corresponds. If the received authentication information corresponds, the server device 3 transmits dedicated page information for the second parent corresponding to the authentication information to the second parent terminal 2 (step S36). The second parent terminal 2 receives the dedicated page information (step S37) and displays the dedicated page on the display screen (step S38). The second registration process is completed by the processes of steps S21 to S38.

[0062] Before the server device 3 executes step S25, the server device 3 may determine whether or not the second parent identification information received in step S24 has already been registered in the system 10. If the result of the determination is that the second parent identification information has been registered, the server device 3 may transmit information indicating that the second parent identification information has already been registered in the system to the first parent terminal 1. If the result of the determination is that the second parent identification information has not been registered, the server device 3 may execute step S25.

[0063] The processes relating to authentication of the person in steps S4 to S8 and S31 to S38 are not limited to the above-described modes, and known authentication processes can be used.

[0064] The processes of steps S23 to S26 may be omitted. At this time, in steps S28 and S29, second guardian identification information, second guardian information, and authority information are transmitted and received. That is, in response to receiving input of second guardian identification information, system 10 may store a second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in association with the protected person or the first guardian. The process of step S30 may be executed after the process of S35.

[0065] If the second guardian has already been registered with the server device 3, the second registration process can be executed as follows. An example of a case in which the second guardian has already been registered with the server device 3 and the second registration process is executed is when the eldest son of the second guardian is attending a nursery school and the second son is newly enrolled in the same nursery school. In this case, steps S21 to S24 are executed first. After step S24 is executed, step S30 is executed. In step S30, the second guardian information registered in the storage unit 33 and the newly registered ward information are stored in association with each other. After step S30 is executed, steps S34 to S38 are executed. In step S34, the second guardian terminal 2 accepts input of the authentication information of the registered second guardian or the login ID and password.

[0066] [Pick-up registration process] Next, a description will be given of a pick-up / drop-off registration process for registering a second guardian who will accompany the protected person when entering or leaving the facility. The pick-up / drop-off registration process is executed after the second registration process has been executed. Figure 7 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the pick-up / drop-off registration process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] First, the first guardian starts up the dedicated app and accesses the server device 3 to log in to the system 10. Logging in to the system 10 is similar to the second registration process. Next, the first guardian terminal 1 transmits a pickup input request to the server device 3 (step S51). The pickup input request includes information about the first guardian or information about the protected person who will be picked up or dropped off.

[0068] When the server device 3 receives the pickup input request (step S52), it identifies a person who can pick up or drop off the protected person, who is a guardian who can pick up or drop off the protected person (step S53). In step S53, the server device 3 identifies the first guardian and the second guardian who is associated with the authority information that can provide pickup and drop off and who is stored in association with the protected person or the first guardian. In other words, the person who can pick up or drop off may include the second guardian.

[0069] The server device 3 transmits pickup input screen information including information about the person who can pick up and drop off identified in step S53 to the first parent terminal 1 (step S54). When the first parent terminal 1 receives the pickup input screen information (step S55), it displays the pickup input screen on the display screen (step S56).

[0070] In step S56, the persons capable of transportation identified in step S53 are displayed on the display screen. The first guardian inputs, on the first guardian terminal 1, from the displayed persons capable of transportation, the person who will accompany the protected person to enter the facility or accompany the protected person to leave the facility within a predetermined period of time, and the first guardian terminal 1 accepts the input of the person for transportation (step S57). The processing of step S57 is processing to accept input as the second guardian who will transport the protected person to or from the second guardian who is stored in the server device 3 as a person capable of transportation and corresponds to the first guardian operating the first guardian terminal 1 that executes the processing of step S57.

[0071] In step S57, the first guardian terminal 1 may accept input not only from the second guardian who is the person picking up or dropping off the person, but also from information indicating whether the escort is entering or leaving the protected person's facility, and pick-up and drop-off time information for said entry or exit.

[0072] The "predetermined period" refers to, for example, a period of time such as an operating day of the facility, or a predetermined time such as 7:00 to 12:00 or 15:00 to 18:00. The first guardian can input each operating day of the facility as one unit of the predetermined period. In addition, in step S57, the first guardian may input the person who will accompany the protected person to enter or leave the facility within the predetermined period for multiple days such as a week or a month, or for each day of the week such as every Tuesday.

[0073] When the first guardian terminal 1 receives the input of the pick-up or drop-off person in step S57, it transmits pick-up or drop-off person information about the pick-up or drop-off person to the server device 3 (step S58). The pick-up or drop-off person information includes information that can identify the protected person and identification information of the guardian who will pick up or drop off the protected person. The pick-up or drop-off person information may also include information that indicates whether the attendant is entering or leaving the protected person's facility, and pick-up or drop-off time information for the entry or departure.

[0074] When the server device 3 receives the pick-up / drop-off person information (step S59), it registers the pick-up / drop-off person information in the storage unit 33 (step 60). By the processing of steps S51 to S60, the pick-up / drop-off registration processing is completed.

[0075] In step S60, server device 3 associates and stores the protected person information (or information that can identify the protected person) with the pick-up / drop-off person information. Specifically, server device 3 associates and stores the protected person information (or information that can identify the protected person), the first guardian identification information or second guardian identification information of the pick-up / drop-off person, information on whether the protected person will enter or exit, and pick-up / drop-off time information for the entry or exit.

[0076] In the above, we have described how the processing of steps S51 and S55 to S58 is executed at the first parent / guardian terminal 1, but the above processing may also be executed at the second parent / guardian terminal 2 that is set up so that a person who picks up or drops off can be registered.

[0077] The first guardian of system 10 may be a guardian who executes the pick-up / drop-off person registration process within a predetermined period, but may be a guardian other than the guardian who executes the display process described below. The second guardian of system 10 may be a guardian who executes the pick-up / drop-off person registration process within a predetermined period, but may be a guardian who executes the display process described below. In other words, in system 10, a terminal operated by the same guardian may function as both the second guardian terminal 2 and the first guardian terminal 1.

[0078] The pick-up and drop-off person entered in step S57 may be different guardians who accompany the protected person when he / she enters the facility and when he / she leaves the facility on the same day. For example, the person who accompanies the protected person when he / she enters the facility may be a first guardian, and the person who accompanies the protected person when he / she leaves the facility may be a second guardian, or vice versa. Also, the person who accompanies the protected person when he / she enters the facility and the person who accompanies the protected person when he / she leaves the facility may each be a different second guardian.

[0079] [Display Processing] Next, the display process in the second guardian terminal 2 will be described. The display process includes a process of displaying entry information for entering the facility and a process of registering the entry or exit of the protected person into the facility. The display process is executed after the pick-up / drop-off registration process is executed. The display process is also executed when the second guardian arrives at the nursery school to have the protected person enter (also called "arrival") or leave (also called "dismissal") the nursery school. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] First, the second guardian starts a dedicated app and accesses the server device 3 to log in to the system 10. Logging in to the system 10 is similar to the second registration process. Next, the second guardian terminal 2 accepts input of the protected person entering or leaving (step S101). In step S101, an icon for displaying a two-dimensional code (admission information) may be displayed on the display screen of the second guardian terminal 2, and a screen on which the protected person can be entered by selecting and inputting the icon may be displayed, or the protected person may be entered by selecting and inputting the icon. Next, the second guardian terminal 2 transmits a display request to the server device 3 requesting that the admission information for entering the nursery school be displayed (step S102). The display request includes, for example, information on the protected person, information on the second guardian, and time information.

[0081] When the server device 3 receives the display request (step S103), it determines whether the second guardian is registered as a person who picks up or drops off the protected person during a predetermined period (step S104). In step S104, the server device 3 identifies information about the person who picks up or drops off the protected person during the predetermined period that is registered on the server device 3, based on the information about the protected person and the time information included in the display request. Then, the server device 3 determines whether the guardian registered as a person who picks up or drops off the protected person during the predetermined period matches the guardian corresponding to the information about the second guardian included in the display request.

[0082] If the second guardian is not registered as a person who will pick up or drop off the protected person for the predetermined period (NO in step S104), the second guardian terminal 2 outputs error information (step S105). The error information is information for outputting the fact that the second guardian is not registered as a person who will pick up or drop off the protected person. In step S105, for example, the error information is displayed on the display screen. After displaying the error information, the second guardian terminal 2 may transition to a screen displayed after logging in to the dedicated app. On the other hand, if the second guardian is registered as a person who will pick up or drop off the protected person for the predetermined period (YES in step S104), the server device 3 generates entry information (step S106).

[0083] New entry information is generated each time step S106 is performed. Even for the same first guardian or the same second guardian, the content of the entry information generated (for example, the shape of the two-dimensional code) is different each time step S106 is performed. The generated entry information is associated with the protected person and stored in the server device 3. The entry information may include information that can identify the protected person, second guardian identification information, or first guardian identification information corresponding to the second guardian.

[0084] When the entrance information is generated, the server device 3 transmits the entrance information to the second parent terminal 2 (step S107). The process of step S107 is a process of transmitting the entrance information to the second parent terminal 2 after receiving the input of the person picking up or dropping off in step S57.

[0085] When the second parent terminal 2 receives the admission information (step S108), it displays the admission information on the display screen (step S109). The second parent holds the display screen displaying the admission information over the first reading device 4. This causes the first reading device 4 to read the admission information (step S110). The first reading device 4 transmits the read information to the server device 3 (step S111), and the server device 3 receives the read information (step S112). The read information includes the admission information. The read information may also include time information regarding the time when step S110 was executed.

[0086] The server device 3 determines whether the received read information includes the entrance information generated in step S106. The server device 3 may also determine whether a predetermined time has passed since the time the entrance information was generated in step S106. If the determination result shows that the received read information includes the entrance information generated in step S106, the server device 3 transmits unlocking information to the first reading device 4 (step S113). Upon receiving the unlocking information (step S114), the first reading device 4 transmits the unlocking information to the entrance opening and closing device 7 (step S115). Upon receiving the unlocking information, the entrance opening and closing device 7 unlocks the entrance. In other words, the system 10 can unlock the entrance when the entrance information is read by the first reading device 4. Note that the server device 3 may transmit the unlocking information to the entrance opening and closing device 7 in step S113.

[0087] The processing of step S115 unlocks the entrance, allowing the second guardian to enter the nursery school. Next, the second guardian terminal 2 displays the entrance information on the display screen again (step S116). The entrance information displayed in step S116 is the same information as the entrance information displayed in step S109. For example, the same two-dimensional code may be used as the entrance information.

[0088] The second guardian holds the display screen displaying the admission information over the second reading device 5. This causes the second reading device 5 to read the admission information (step S117). The second reading device 5 transmits the read information to the server device 3 (step S118). The read information includes the admission information. The read information may also include time information relating to the time when step S117 was executed. Upon receiving the read information (step S119), the server device 3 registers in the storage unit 33 that the protected person has completed entry into the facility or that the protected person has completed exiting from the facility (step S120). The display process ends with the processing of steps S101 to S120.

[0089] In step S120, the server device 3 stores information capable of identifying the protected person, entry completion information indicating that the protected person has entered the facility or exit completion information indicating that the protected person has exited the facility, in association with time information. The time information is the time when the entry information was read in step S117, the time when the entry information was transmitted in step S118, or the time when the entry information was received in step S119.

[0090] The protected person corresponding to the information capable of identifying the protected person stored in step S120 is the protected person corresponding to the second guardian, or the protected person corresponding to the first guardian who allowed the second guardian to enter. The second reading device 5 can read information capable of identifying the protected person from the entry information. Note that the second reading device 5 may also be used to register that the protected person has entered the facility or that the protected person has left the facility.

[0091] At a nursery school, the care time of a protected person is the time from arrival to departure. Since the care time is the basis for calculating the childcare fee, it is desirable that the care time be managed accurately. By processing step S120, the time when the protected person enters or leaves the facility can be managed accurately. Therefore, the system 10 can calculate the time the protected person stays at the facility.

[0092] In step S120, if the reading of the entry information in step S117 is the first reading on the same date for a specific protected person, the server device 3 stores entry completion information. Also, if the reading of the entry information in step S117 is the second reading on the same date for a specific protected person, the server device 3 stores exit completion information. Alternatively, in step S120, if the reading of the entry information in step S117 is at a specific first hour (for example, 7:00 to 12:00), the server device 3 may store entry completion information. Also, if the reading of the entry information in step S117 is at a specific second hour (for example, after 12:00), the server device 3 may store exit completion information.

[0093] In step S117, once the second reading device 5 has read the entrance information, or once a predetermined time (for example, five minutes) has passed since the second reading device 5 read the entrance information, the entrance will not be unlocked even if the first reading device 4 reads the entrance information received in step S108. In other words, the processes of steps S113 to S115 are not executed. This makes it possible to limit the number of people entering the facility, thereby ensuring security.

[0094] If the processing from step S109 onwards is not executed within a predetermined period (for example, one hour) from step S106, the entrance may not be unlocked even if the generated entry information is read by the first reading device 4, and entry or exit may not be registered even if the generated entry information is read by the second reading device 5. For example, if steps S110 and S117 are not executed on the day the entry information is generated, the processing of steps S113 to S115 or step S120 will not be executed even if the generated entry information is read by the first reading device 4 or the second reading device 5 the next day. This makes it possible to limit the number of people entering the facility during a predetermined period, thereby ensuring security.

[0095] Although the above describes an aspect in which the processes of steps S101, S102, S105, S108, S109, and S116 are executed by the second guardian terminal 2, the above processes may also be executed by the first guardian terminal 1 registered as a pick-up or drop-off person. In other words, the first guardian terminal 1 may also execute a display process when the first guardian arrives at the facility in order to allow the protected person to enter or exit the facility.

[0096] The process of step S51 and / or the process of step S101 may be executed by registering predetermined information about the protected person during a predetermined period (for example, the day the process is executed) in the server device 3. The predetermined information about the protected person is, for example, information about the physical condition of the protected person being picked up or dropped off.

[0097] The processing of step S101 or S102 may be controlled to be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the pick-up / drop-off registration process has been executed, that predetermined information about the protected person has been input, that the guardian executing the display process has been registered as the person who will pick up / drop-off, that a predetermined time has passed since the pick-up / drop-off time, etc. If the predetermined condition for executing the processing of step S101 or S102 is not satisfied, for example, the icon for displaying the two-dimensional code may not be displayed on the second guardian terminal 2, or the icon for displaying the two-dimensional code may not be selectable, and an error screen may be displayed after the icon is selected.

[0098] In the above, a description has been given of an aspect in which the second parent terminal 2 transmits the display request in step S102 to the server device 3, and the entrance information is transmitted to the second parent. Alternatively, when a parent is registered in the first parent terminal 1 through the pick-up / drop-off registration process, the server device 3 may automatically transmit the entrance information to the second parent terminal 2 corresponding to the registered parent. The server device 3 may transmit the entrance information to the second parent terminal 2 corresponding to the registered parent at a predetermined time. The predetermined time is a time corresponding to the pick-up / drop-off time information input in step S57, and may be the pick-up / drop-off time or 10 minutes before the pick-up / drop-off time.

[0099] If the second guardian operating the second guardian terminal 2 is not registered as a pick-up or drop-off person or a person available for pick-up or drop-off, the second guardian terminal 2 may be prevented from accepting input from the protected person in step S101. For example, before the process of step S101, the server device 3 identifies pick-up or drop-off time information from the pick-up or drop-off person information registered in step S60. The server device 3 may perform control so that the process of step S101 is executed on the first guardian terminal 1 or the second guardian terminal 2 corresponding to the pick-up or drop-off person within a predetermined time from the pick-up or drop-off time corresponding to the pick-up or drop-off time information (for example, within one hour before or after the pick-up or drop-off time). The predetermined time can be set for each facility for the protected person. For example, the predetermined time may be one hour before the pick-up or drop-off time in facility A, and no predetermined time may be set in facility B.

[0100] Note that, regarding the pick-up / drop-off time information stored in step S60, the system 10 may be configured so that after entry registration is performed in step S120, the pick-up / drop-off time information cannot be changed by input from the first parental terminal 1 or the second parental terminal 2. In this case, the pick-up / drop-off time information may be changed by input from a facility terminal operated by a facility staff member.

[0101] In step S104, the server device 3 may determine whether the second guardian is registered as a person who can provide transportation. That is, the process in step S107 may be a process of transmitting the admission information to the second guardian terminal 2 operated by the second guardian who is stored in the storage unit 33 of the server device 3 as a person who can provide transportation and corresponds to the first guardian who operates the first guardian terminal 1 that accepts input in step S57.

[0102] In step S57, input of the pick-up / drop-off person may be omitted, and input of information indicating whether the attendant is entering or leaving the facility for the protected person, and / or pick-up / drop-off time information for the entry or departure may be accepted. If input of the pick-up / drop-off person is omitted in step S57, all persons available for pick-up / drop-off may be registered in the server device 3 as pick-up / drop-off persons for a predetermined period in step S60. Furthermore, in step S57, the content of the accepted input may be changed depending on whether the attendant is entering or leaving the facility for the protected person. For example, if the attendant is entering the facility for the protected person, input of the pick-up / drop-off person may be omitted in step S57. If the attendant is entering the facility for the protected person, in the display processing, in step S104, the server device may determine whether a second guardian is registered as a person available for pick-up / drop-off for the protected person entered in step S101.

[0103] It should be noted that the system 10 does not necessarily have to include the second reading device 5. In this case, when the first reading device 4 reads the entrance information in step S110, the first reading device 4 executes steps S117 and S118.

[0104] In addition, when a first protected person and a second protected person are stored in association with the same facility, first guardian, and second guardian, it may be possible to register in the server device 3 that the first protected person and the second protected person have simultaneously entered the facility or exited from the facility by reading the entry information in step S117.

[0105] If a first protected person and a second protected person are stored in association with the same facility, first guardian, and second guardian, the second guardian terminal may be configured to allow the user to select a protected person for whom entry or exit is to be registered in step S101. For example, in step S101, an icon corresponding to the first protected person and an icon corresponding to the second protected person are displayed on the display screen of the second guardian terminal 2, and the user can input the protected person for whom entry or exit is to be registered by selecting an icon. The second guardian terminal 2 may execute the processing of steps S102 to S109 each time an icon is selected, and different entry information may be displayed. For example, if the first protected person is selected in step S101, entry or exit of only the first protected person is registered in step S120. If the first protected person and second protected person are selected in step S101, entry or exit of both the first protected person and the second protected person is registered in step S120.

[0106] When a predetermined condition is met, the system 10 may transmit information from the server device 3 to the first guardian terminal 1 operated by the first guardian associated with the protected person and / or the second guardian terminal 2 operated by the second guardian associated with the protected person or the first guardian, indicating that the protected person has not entered the facility or has not left the facility. For example, the predetermined condition may be that entry or exit has not been registered at a preset time (e.g., 9:30 or 18:30), at the registered pick-up / drop-off time, or within a predetermined time from the registered pick-up / drop-off time. In addition to the above, the predetermined condition may also be that the guardian has not made a predetermined contact (e.g., contacting the facility about absence, lateness, etc.). This can prevent, for example, accidents in which the protected person is left without entering the facility. It can also reduce the burden on facility staff to contact the guardians.

[0107] The process of accepting information input at the first parental terminal 1 and transmitting and receiving information is executed by the control unit 11 of the first parental terminal 1. The process of receiving information (or accepting information input), transmitting information, identifying information, and generating information at the server device 3 is executed by the control unit 31 of the server device 3. The process of accepting information input at the second parental terminal 2 and transmitting and receiving information is executed by the control unit of the second parental terminal 2. The process of transmitting and receiving information at the first reading device 4 is executed by the control unit 41 of the first reading device 4. The process of transmitting information at the second reading device 5 is executed by the control unit of the second reading device 5.

[0108] The system 10 may also include a display device. The display device may be installed near the second reading device 5 or at a position that is aligned with the line of sight of the protected person. When the server device 3 receives the entrance information read by the second reading device 5 in step S119, or when the second reading device 5 reads the entrance information in step S117, the server device 3 may control the display device to display predetermined information. The predetermined information displayed on the display device may vary depending on the protected person's attributes, such as the protected person's name and birthday, or may vary depending on the date, weather, temperature, time, etc., or may vary depending on whether the protected person arrives at or leaves the nursery. For example, the predetermined information may be "Good morning, Hanako-chan" when the protected person arrives at the nursery, "Goodbye, Taro-kun" when the protected person leaves the nursery, or "Happy birthday, Jiro-chan!" if it is the protected person's birthday.

[0109] The entry information may be output as an electrical signal or an optical signal for transmitting information. In this case, it is preferable that the first reading device 4 and the second reading device 5 are equipped with a receiving unit. For example, in steps S109 and S110 or steps S116 and S117, the second parent terminal 2 may transmit the entry information to the first reading device 4 or the second reading device 5 by infrared transmission, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like. The first reading device 4 or the second reading device 5 can receive the entry information by the receiving unit.

[0110] The system 10 may have a function to transmit text or moving images from the facility terminal to the first parental terminal 1 or the second parental terminal 2, or a function to exchange text or moving images between the facility terminal and the first parental terminal 1 or the second parental terminal 2. The system 10 may have a function to transmit text or moving images simultaneously from the facility terminal to multiple first parental terminals 1 or multiple second parental terminals 2 corresponding to the facility identification information.

[0111] The system 10 may also have a function that enables the facility to bill the protected person or the first guardian for usage fees such as childcare fees and extended childcare fees, and miscellaneous expenses such as diaper fees. When the system 10 receives a billing request from the facility, it transmits information regarding the billing to the first guardian terminal 1 or the second guardian terminal 2. By operating the first guardian terminal 1 or the second guardian terminal 2, a transfer from a pre-registered bank account may be made, or electronic payment may be performed.

[0112] According to the present invention, a first guardian terminal operated by a first guardian who is protecting a protected person receives input from a second guardian who will accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility within a specified period of time, and then transmits entry information for entry into the facility to a second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian, so that multiple guardians can use the system to pick up and drop off protected persons.

[0113] According to the present invention, a second guardian stored in the system who corresponds to a first guardian operating a first guardian terminal that accepts input can accept input as the second guardian who accompanies a protected person to enter or exit a facility, or a second guardian stored in the system who corresponds to a first guardian operating a first guardian terminal that accepts input can send entry information to a second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian who corresponds to the first guardian operating the first guardian terminal that accepts input. Therefore, only guardians who have been registered in the system in advance can enter a protected person's facility. This limits the guardians who can enter a protected person's facility, improving the security of the facility.

[0114] Furthermore, for the purpose of allowing multiple guardians to use the system, it is preferable that, in response to the system accepting input of identification information, the system transmits to the second guardian terminal information that enables the second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian corresponding to the identification information to display information about the corresponding protected person. Also, in response to the system accepting input of identification information, it is preferable that the storage means stores, in association with the protected person or the first guardian, the second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility.

[0115] According to the present invention, when the entry information is read by the first reading device installed outside the facility, the entrance is unlocked, thereby reducing the burden on the facility staff member having to confirm the person being picked up or dropped off when unlocking the entrance. According to the present invention, when the entry information is read by the second reading device installed inside the facility, it is registered that the protected person has entered the facility or that the protected person has left the facility, thereby making it possible to accurately manage the protected person's stay at the facility. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 1 First parent terminal 2 Second parent terminal 3 Server device 4 First reading device 5 Second reading device 6 Communication network 7 Entrance gate opening and closing device 11 control unit 12 RAM 13 storage unit 14 Input section 15 Display section 16 Communication interface 31 control unit 32 RAM 33 storage unit 34 communication interface 41 control unit 42 RAM 43 storage unit 44 Reading unit 45 Communication interface

Claims

[Claim 1] 1. A system comprising at least one computer device, a storage means for storing a second guardian who can accompany the protected person to enter or exit the facility in accordance with an operation on the first guardian terminal, in association with the protected person or the first guardian; a first transmitting means for transmitting admission information for entering the facility to a second guardian terminal operated by the second guardian, the admission information being stored in the storage means; A system comprising:

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