Wireless LAN system and communication speed control method

Abstract

To provide a wireless LAN system capable of contributing to improvement in satisfaction of a user dissatisfied with a communication speed.SOLUTION: A wireless LAN system includes an access point master unit connectable to a communication terminal via a wireless LAN, the access point master unit includes a shake detection unit that detects a shake of a phase of a radio wave from the communication terminal to which vibration is applied by a user, and the access point master unit includes a band control unit that performs control to increase a wireless communication band between the communication terminal and the access point master unit when the shake is detected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a wireless LAN system and a communication speed control method. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the number of communication devices (e.g., client devices, smartphones, tablet devices, personal computers) connecting to access points (e.g., master devices, repeaters, routers) via wireless LAN (Local Area Network; Wi-Fi) has been increasing. Furthermore, communication devices have rapidly evolved, with many now supporting broadband. However, bottlenecks in access points and line contracts limit the amount of traffic, frequency bandwidth, and number of simultaneous connections available for communication with a single access point. Furthermore, due to various factors such as the radio wave conditions within a building, some communication devices connected to an access point via wireless LAN have slow communication speeds. Existing methods for solving these problems include, for example, "performing configuration through multiple operations using a configuration GUI (Graphical User Interface)" and "performing configuration with one touch of a physical button" (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] "Web GUI / Wireless Management", https: / / www.allied-telesis.co.jp / support / list / awp / rel / 5.4.8-2.3 / 613-002107_Y / docs / overview-332.html Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The following analysis is provided by the present inventors.

[0005] However, neither method is intuitive, making it difficult for inexperienced users to understand and operate. Furthermore, the timing at which users experience slow communication speeds is irregular, and even if an access point automatically increases bandwidth and speeds up communication speeds, this may not coincide with the timing at which the user is dissatisfied with the communication speed. Therefore, it is believed that users would be more satisfied if communication speeds were increased at the timing requested by the user.

[0006] A main object of the present invention is to provide a wireless LAN system and a communication speed control method that can contribute to improving the satisfaction of users who are dissatisfied with communication speeds. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A wireless LAN system according to a first aspect includes an access point master unit that can be connected via wireless LAN to a communication terminal carried by a user and is communicatively connected to an Internet termination device, the access point master unit having a vibration detection unit that can detect fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user, and the access point master unit further having a bandwidth control unit that, when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration, controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and the access point master unit to which the communication terminal is connected.

[0008] A wireless LAN system according to a second aspect includes an access point communicatively connected via wireless LAN to a communication terminal carried by a user, and a server communicatively connected to the access point and to an Internet termination device, wherein the access point includes a vibration detection unit capable of detecting fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user, and the server includes a bandwidth control unit that, when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration, controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected.

[0009] A communication speed control method according to a third aspect is a communication speed control method for controlling the communication speed between a communication terminal carried by a user and the access point parent unit to which the communication terminal is connected, using a wireless LAN system including an access point parent unit that is connectable via wireless LAN to the communication terminal and communicatively connected to an Internet termination device, and includes the steps of: detecting, by the access point parent unit, fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user; and, when the access point parent unit detects the fluctuations, controlling the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and the access point parent unit to which the communication terminal is connected to increase.

[0010] A communication speed control method according to a fourth aspect is a communication speed control method for controlling the communication speed between a communication terminal carried by a user and one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected, using a wireless LAN system including an access point communicatively connected via wireless LAN to the communication terminal, and a server communicatively connected to the access point and communicatively connected to an Internet termination device, the method including the steps of: detecting, by the access point, fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user; and controlling, by the server, when the fluctuation is detected, to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected.

[0011] Each step of the method can be realized by executing a program. The program can be recorded on a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium can be a non-transitory medium such as a semiconductor memory, a hard disk, a magnetic recording medium, or an optical recording medium. The present disclosure can also be embodied as a computer program product. The program is input to a computer device via an input device or a communication interface from the outside, stored in a storage device, and drives a processor according to predetermined steps or processes. The processing results, including intermediate states, can be displayed at each stage on a display device, or the computer device can communicate with the outside via the communication interface. For example, a computer device for this purpose typically includes a processor, a storage device, an input device, a communication interface, and a display device, as needed, all of which can be connected to each other via a bus. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The first to fourth aspects can contribute to improving the satisfaction of users who are dissatisfied with communication speeds. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a first example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example (first example) of the configuration of an access point master device in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a repeater of an access point in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a second example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 10 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example (second example) of an access point master device in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a location information setting screen of an access point master device in the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a first example of the operation of the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure, in which audio operations are indicated within a dashed line frame. [Figure 8] 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an audio information setting screen in an example of an access point master device in the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a third example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system (including a server and an access point) according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an access point in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 11] 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a server in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a second example of the operation of the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 13] 10 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a third example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system (including an access point master device and a repeater device) according to the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a fourth example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system (including a server) according to the present disclosure. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of hardware resources. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The following description of the embodiments will be made with reference to the drawings. Note that, where reference numerals are used in this application, they are intended solely to facilitate understanding and are not intended to limit the present invention to the illustrated embodiments. Furthermore, the following embodiments are merely exemplary and do not limit the present invention. Furthermore, connecting lines between blocks in the drawings and the like referred to in the following description include both bidirectional and unidirectional lines. Unidirectional arrows are used to schematically indicate the flow of main signals (data) and do not exclude bidirectionality. Furthermore, although not explicitly shown, input and output ports exist at the input and output ends of each connecting line in the circuit diagrams, block diagrams, internal configuration diagrams, connection diagrams, and the like shown in this disclosure. The same applies to input and output interfaces. A program is executed via a computer device, which includes, for example, a processor, a storage device, an input device, a communication interface, and, if necessary, a display device. The computer device is configured to communicate with internal or external devices (including computers) via the communication interface, whether wired or wireless.

[0015] [Form 1] A wireless LAN system according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a basic configuration of a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example (first example) of the configuration of an access point master device in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of the configuration of an access point repeater in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a second example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example (second example) of an access point master device in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a location information setting screen of an access point master device in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an audio information setting screen of an access point master device in a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure.

[0016] The wireless LAN system 1 is a system in which a communication terminal 10 used by a user 2 is connected to an access point master device 20A via a wireless LAN (for example, Wi-Fi) (see FIG. 1).

[0017] Access point master device 20A is configured to be able to receive signals from communication terminal 10 of user 2 within a range where wireless communication is possible (i.e., within the reach of radio waves). An example of access point master device 20A is configured as shown in FIG. 2 and includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 23, and a control unit 24. Control unit 24 includes a vibration detection unit 24a, a terminal position identification unit 24c, a connection destination confirmation unit 24f, and a bandwidth control unit 24g. Access point master device 20A may further include a microphone unit 22 as an optional element (also shown in a dotted line frame in the following figures), and control unit 24 may also include a sound detection unit 24b, an discomfort level determination unit 24d, and a comprehensive discomfort level determination unit 24e.

[0018] When user 2 vibrates communication terminal 10, a phase shift (fluctuation) occurs in the radio waves transmitted from communication terminal 10. Access point master unit 20A is provided with a fluctuation detection unit 24a that detects this phase fluctuation. When user 2 feels dissatisfied (defective) with the communication status of the radio waves received by communication terminal 10 (e.g., slow transmission (or reception) speed, frequent interruptions, and a lot of noise), user 2 shakes communication terminal 10 to seek a solution. (Note that the user may be instructed or notified in advance via a manual or other means that this vibration can signal poor communication status to access point master unit 20A.) Access point master unit 20A is programmed to detect the phase fluctuation of the radio waves from communication terminal 10 and automatically take measures to resolve the communication status defect. If the defect is due to slow communication speed, the communication configuration is switched (to a high-speed configuration). If noise is the cause, the communication configuration is switched to a band with less (or no) noise. This contributes to improving the satisfaction of users dissatisfied with communication speed.

[0019] The wireless LAN system 1A is a system in which a communication terminal 10 and access points 20A, 20B, and 20C are connected via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) (see FIG. 4). The wireless LAN system 1A includes the communication terminal 10 and the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C.

[0020] In FIG. 4, a total of three access points 20A, 20B, and 20C are installed in a room (building) at a certain distance from each other. Two or more access points are sufficient. Access points 20A, 20B, and 20C are assumed to store their own location information and audio information, such as words that trigger bandwidth expansion. Each of access points 20A, 20B, and 20C has a different role. In FIG. 4, there is one access point master 20A that is connected to an Internet terminal device (not shown) via a wired or wireless connection and manages the configuration information of access point repeaters 20B and 20C. There are also two access point repeaters 20B and 20C that are connected wirelessly to access point master 20A and extend the wireless connection range within the room. One access point master is sufficient, but two or more access point repeaters are sufficient. Access point repeaters 20B and 20C are installed to complement areas where the radio waves from access point master 20A cannot reach. Also, it is assumed that a communication terminal 10 in the room is connected via wireless LAN to one of three access points 20A, 20B, and 20C (access point repeater 20B in FIG. 4). Here, an example of widening the wireless bandwidth used will be described, with a smartphone held by user 2 as the communication terminal 10. Like a typical smartphone, communication terminal 10 has audio terminal functions (microphone, speaker) and display functions, but these are not shown in the figure.

[0021] The communication terminal 10 is a terminal capable of communicating with the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C via a wireless LAN (see FIG. 4). The communication terminal 10 is carried by the user 2. For example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like can be used as the communication terminal 10. The communication terminal 10 can input information and display information. The communication terminal 10 can access the access point master device 20A through operation by the user 2, and can register the location information and audio information of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C from a location information setting screen (see FIG. 6) and an audio information setting screen (see FIG. 8) within the access point master device 20A.

[0022] The access points 20A, 20B, and 20C are communication devices capable of communicating with the communication terminal 10 via a wireless LAN (see FIG. 4). For example, a corporate wireless LAN access point, a public Wi-Fi, or a home router can be used as the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C. The access points 20A, 20B, and 20C each include a communication unit 21, a microphone unit 22, a storage unit 23, and a control unit 24.

[0023] The communication unit 21 is a functional unit that communicates with other devices or terminals (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The communication unit 21 is connected to an Internet termination device (not shown) so as to be able to communicate with it via wired or wireless communication. The communication unit 21 is connected to access points (e.g., 20B, 20C) other than its own access point (e.g., 20A) so as to be able to communicate with it via wired or wireless communication. The communication unit 21 can communicate with the communication terminal 10 via a wireless LAN (e.g., one that complies with the IEEE802.11 standard). The communication unit 21 can detect fluctuations in the phase of radio waves emitted from the communication terminal 10 when the user 2 shakes the communication terminal 10. The communication unit 21 includes an antenna (not shown) for wireless communication with the communication terminal 10.

[0024] The microphone unit 22 is a functional unit that detects voice (see FIGS. 5 and 3). The microphone unit 22 is capable of detecting the voice of the user 2 who carries the communication terminal 10. The communication terminal 10 of the user 2 generally has a voice function such as a microphone, and therefore is not shown in the drawings.

[0025] The storage unit 23 is a functional unit that stores various data (see FIGS. 2 and 3). For example, a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) that temporarily stores data, or a flash read only memory (FROM) that stores firmware, software, programs, etc. can be used as the storage unit 23. The storage unit 23 stores pre-registered location information (see FIG. 6) and audio information (see FIG. 8) of each of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C.

[0026] The location information of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C can be obtained by plotting the installation location of each access point using a location information setting screen such as that shown in FIG. 6 , setting whether each access point is a master or repeater, and setting the distance between the access point master 20A and the access point repeater 20B, the distance between the access point master 20A and the access point repeater 20C, and the distance between the access point repeater 20B and the access point repeater 20C. The location information of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C is used to identify the location information of the communication terminal 10. The location information of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C is registered in the access point master 20A. The location information of the communication terminal 10 can be identified based on the location information of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C, the radio wave strength of the communication terminal 10 relative to the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C, and terminal radio wave data including identification information.

[0027] For example, using a voice information setting screen as shown in FIG. 8, the relationship between the degree of discomfort (amount of bandwidth increase) and words (words that trigger a bandwidth increase, such as "slow" or "can't connect") can be set, and the relationship between the degree of discomfort (amount of bandwidth increase) and volume can be set. For the degree of discomfort, templates such as high, medium, and low may be set. The words and volume may be set by the user 2 actually speaking using the microphone unit 22 of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C. The voice information is used to determine whether to increase the bandwidth. The voice information is registered in advance in each of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C.

[0028] Control unit 24 is a functional unit that controls communication unit 21, microphone unit 22, and memory unit 23 (see FIGS. 5 and 3). Control unit 24 performs predetermined information processing. For example, hardware such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes a program or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) can be used as control unit 24, or a circuit module may also be used. The operation of control unit 24 differs between control unit 24 of access point master device 20A and control unit 24 of access point repeaters 20B and 20C.

[0029] By executing a predetermined program stored in memory 23, control unit 24 of access point master unit 20A can be virtually configured to include vibration detection unit 24a, sound detection unit 24b, terminal position identification unit 24c, discomfort level determination unit 24d, overall discomfort level determination unit 24e, connection destination confirmation unit 24f, and bandwidth control unit 24g (see Figure 5).

[0030] The fluctuation detection unit 24a is a functional unit that detects fluctuations in the phase of radio waves emitted from the communication terminal 10 via the communication unit 21 (antenna) (see FIG. 5). The radio waves include identification information of the communication terminal 10 (e.g., a Media Access Control address (MAC address)). The fluctuation detection unit 24a can measure the radio wave intensity of the communication terminal 10. The fluctuation detection unit 24a determines whether the detected fluctuation is equal to or greater than a preset threshold. When the fluctuation is equal to or greater than the threshold, the fluctuation detection unit 24a can generate terminal radio wave data including the radio wave intensity and identification information of the communication terminal 10 and transmit the data to the terminal location identification unit 24c. When the fluctuation is less than the threshold, the fluctuation detection unit 24a can prevent the terminal radio wave data from being output to the terminal location identification unit 24c.

[0031] The voice detection unit 24b is a functional unit that detects voice uttered by the user 2 carrying the communication terminal 10 through the microphone unit 22 (see FIG. 5). The voice detection unit 24b can identify (analyze and measure) words and volume from the detected voice. The voice detection unit 24b determines whether the detected volume is equal to or greater than a preset threshold. When the volume is equal to or greater than the threshold, the voice detection unit 24b can generate voice data including the detected words and volume and transmit it to the discomfort level determination unit 24d. When the volume is less than the threshold, the voice detection unit 24b can prevent the voice data from being output to the discomfort level determination unit 24d.

[0032] The terminal position identification unit 24c is a functional unit that identifies the position of the communication terminal 10 (see FIG. 5). The terminal position identification unit 24c acquires terminal radio wave data from the vibration detection unit 24a of each of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C. The terminal position identification unit 24c identifies the position of the communication terminal 10 based on the position information of each of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C stored in the memory unit 23 (see FIG. 6) and the acquired terminal radio wave data from the vibration detection unit 24a of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C.

[0033] The discomfort level determination unit 24d is a functional unit that determines the discomfort level of the user 2 carrying the communication terminal 10 (see FIG. 5). The discomfort level determination unit 24d acquires voice data from the voice detection unit 24b. The discomfort level determination unit 24d determines the discomfort level of the user 2 (for example, high, medium, or low) based on the voice information stored in the storage unit 23 (see FIG. 8) and the acquired voice data.

[0034] The overall discomfort level determination unit 24e is a functional unit that determines the overall discomfort level (overall discomfort level) of the user 2 carrying the communication terminal 10 (see FIG. 5). The overall discomfort level determination unit 24e determines the overall discomfort level of the user 2 based on the discomfort levels of the user 2 determined by the discomfort level determination units 24d of the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C. The overall discomfort level can be the maximum discomfort level selected from multiple discomfort levels, or the sum of the discomfort levels.

[0035] The connection destination confirmation unit 24f is a functional unit that confirms the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C to which the communication terminal 10 carried by the user 2 is to connect (see FIG. 5). The connection destination confirmation unit 24f confirms the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C to which the communication terminal 10 is to connect, based on the position of the communication terminal 10 identified by the terminal position identification unit 24c.

[0036] Bandwidth control unit 24g is a functional unit that controls the wireless communication bandwidth of access points 20A, 20B, and 20C (see FIG. 5). Bandwidth control unit 24g controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth of the access point confirmed by connection destination confirmation unit 24f (access point repeater 20B to which communication terminal 10 is connected in FIG. 4), depending on the overall discomfort level determined by overall discomfort level determination unit 24e.

[0037] By executing a predetermined program stored in memory 23, control unit 24 of access point repeaters 20B and 20C can be virtually configured to include vibration detection unit 24a, audio detection unit 24b, and discomfort level determination unit 24d (see FIG. 3). When vibration detection unit 24a of access point repeaters 20B and 20C detects a threshold value or more, it can transmit terminal radio wave data to terminal location determination unit 24c of access point master device 20A. Discomfort level determination unit 24d of access point repeaters 20B and 20C can transmit data related to the determined discomfort level of user 2 (discomfort level data) to overall discomfort level determination unit 24e of access point master device 20A. Other operations of the vibration detection unit 24a, the sound detection unit 24b, and the discomfort level determination unit 24d of the access point repeaters 20B and 20C are the same as those of the vibration detection unit 24a, the sound detection unit 24b, and the discomfort level determination unit 24d of the access point master unit 20A.

[0038] Next, the operation of the wireless LAN system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 7 is a flow chart showing a first example of the operation of the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. Audio operations are shown within dashed lines. Please refer to Figs. 1 to 3 and 5 for the configurations of the wireless LAN system and access points (parent device, repeater).

[0039] First, when user 2 is dissatisfied with the slow communication speed of communication terminal 10 that he is using, he intentionally vibrates communication terminal 10 (step A1).

[0040] Next, communication terminal 10 causes fluctuations in the phase of the radio waves being transmitted to access points 20A, 20B, and 20C due to vibrations by user 2 (step A2).

[0041] Next, access point master device 20A and access point repeaters 20B and 20C detect fluctuations in the phase of the radio waves of communication terminal 10 with fluctuation detection unit 24a via communication unit 21 (antenna) (steps A3 and A4).

[0042] Next, the fluctuation detection unit 24a of each access point repeater 20B, 20C determines whether the detected fluctuation is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, and if the fluctuation is greater than or equal to the threshold, transmits the radio wave strength of the communication terminal 10 and terminal radio wave data including identification information to the terminal location determination unit 24c of the access point master unit 20A (step A5).

[0043] Next, terminal location determination unit 24c of access point master device 20A acquires terminal radio wave data from vibration detection unit 24a of each access point 20A, 20B, 20C, and determines the location of communication terminal 10 based on the acquired terminal radio wave data and the location information of each access point 20A, 20B, 20C stored in memory unit 23 (step A6). Here, the location of communication terminal 10 can be determined by the three-point method based on the location information of each access point 20A, 20B, 20C and the radio wave intensity of the terminal radio wave data. For example, user 2 has previously set a plot of access points 20A, 20B, and 20C in his / her location information (see FIG. 6), the distance between access point master 20A and access point repeater 20B, the distance between access point master 20A and access point repeater 20B, and the distance between access point repeater 20B and access point repeater 20C. Therefore, by measuring the radio wave strength of communication terminal 10 at each access point 20A, 20B, and 20C, the distance between communication terminal 10 and each access point 20A, 20B, and 20C can be determined, and the approximate location of communication terminal 10 can be identified using the three-point method. In FIG. 7, the steps enclosed by the dashed dotted line (speaking A7 to determining overall discomfort level A13) can be skipped as necessary (see the basic configuration in FIG. 1).

[0044] Next, user 2 utters words expressing discomfort that have been set in advance in the voice information of access points 20D, 20E, and 20F (see FIG. 8) (step A7).

[0045] Next (or almost simultaneously), access point master device 20A and access point repeaters 20B and 20C detect the voice (words, volume) uttered by user 2 with voice detection unit 24b via microphone unit 22 (steps A8 and A9).

[0046] Next, the discomfort level determination unit 24d of each of the access point master unit 20A and the access point repeaters 20B and 20C determines the discomfort level (e.g., high, medium, low) of the user 2 based on the sound (words, volume) detected by the sound detection unit 24b and the sound information stored in the memory unit 23 (see Figure 8) (step A10, step A11).

[0047] Next, discomfort level determiner 24d of each of access point repeaters 20B and 20C transmits data relating to the determined discomfort level to total discomfort level determiner 24e of access point master device 20A (step A12).

[0048] Next, the overall discomfort level determination unit 24e of the access point master unit 20A determines the overall discomfort level based on the discomfort level determined by the discomfort level determination unit 24d of the access point master unit 20A and the data related to discomfort levels from each discomfort level determination unit 24d of the access point repeaters 20B and 20C (step A13).

[0049] Next, based on the location of communication terminal 10 identified by terminal location identification unit 24c, connection destination confirmation unit 24f of access point master device 20A confirms access points 20A, 20B, and 20C to which communication terminal 10 carried by user 2 is to be connected (step A14). As a result, access point master device 20A knows "for which communication terminal 10 at which location the bandwidth should be expanded," and can issue a command to secure bandwidth (increase bandwidth) to the access point to which communication terminal 10 is connected (access point repeater 20B in FIG. 4).

[0050] Finally, the bandwidth control unit 24g of the access point master device 20A controls the wireless communication bandwidth of the access point confirmed by the connection destination confirmation unit 24f (access point repeater 20B to which communication terminal 10 is connected in FIG. 4 ) to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level determined by the overall discomfort level determination unit 24e (step A15), and then terminates the process. Here, the bandwidth increase amount can be increased as the overall discomfort level increases. The bandwidth increase can be increased by at least the downlink bandwidth between communication terminal 10 and the access point (access point repeater 20B in FIG. 4 ), or both the uplink and downlink bandwidths can be increased. The bandwidth increase can dynamically perform bandwidth increase processing, such as beamforming, QoS (Quality of Service) setting for the target communication terminal 10, QoS setting for other connected communication terminals, or disconnection of wireless LAN communications with terminals other than the target communication terminal 10, in accordance with the overall discomfort level (or the discomfort level of the destination access point repeater 20B). This enables the wireless LAN communication speed of communication terminal 10 to be increased at a timing intended by user 2.

[0051] According to form 1, the access point (20B in FIG. 4) automatically increases the wireless communication bandwidth allocated to the target communication terminal 10 at the timing requested by user 2 using the communication terminal 10 (when the communication terminal 10 vibrates or when there is a voice of dissatisfaction), thereby increasing the communication speed, which can contribute to improving the satisfaction of user 2 who is dissatisfied with the communication speed (dissatisfied with the feeling that the Internet connection is slow).

[0052] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the voice (words, volume) of dissatisfaction of the user 2 is also detected as necessary, so that the discomfort of the user 2 with slow communication can be measured. The voice detection function can be set, for example, by providing a setting screen on a screen such as that shown in FIG.

[0053] Furthermore, according to form 1, the location information of access points 20A, 20B, and 20C is registered in advance, and fluctuations in the radio wave phase are detected when user 2 vibrates communication terminal 10, so the location of communication terminal 10 can be identified.

[0054] [Form 2] A wireless LAN system according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a third example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. Fig. 10 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of an access point in the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. Fig. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of a server in the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure.

[0055] Form 2 is a variation of form 1, in which the location identification process (corresponding to step A6 in Figure 7), the overall discomfort level determination process (corresponding to step A13 in Figure 7), the terminal connection destination confirmation process (corresponding to step A14 in Figure 7), and the bandwidth increase process (corresponding to step A15 in Figure 7) are performed by server 30 rather than by access points 20D, 20E, and 20F (see Figures 9 and 11).

[0056] The wireless LAN system 1 is a system that connects a communication terminal 10 and access points 20D, 20E, and 20F via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) (see FIG. 9). The wireless LAN system 1 includes the communication terminal 10, access points 20D, 20E, and 20F, and a server 30. The communication terminal 10 is the same as the communication terminal of form 1 (10 in FIG. 4).

[0057] Access points 20D, 20E, and 20F are configured to transmit terminal radio wave data detected by vibration detection unit 24a to terminal location identification unit 33a of server 30, and to transmit discomfort level data determined by discomfort level determination unit 24d to overall discomfort level determination unit 33b of server 30 (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Access points 20D, 20E, and 20F are connected to server 30 via wired (or wireless) communication so that they can communicate with each other. The configurations of the other access points 20D, 20E, and 20F are similar to those of the access point repeaters of form 1 (20B and 20C in FIG. 3).

[0058] The server 30 is a device that performs processes similar to the location identification process (corresponding to step A6 in FIG. 7) of the access point master device (20A in FIG. 5) of form 1, the overall discomfort level determination process (corresponding to step A13 in FIG. 7), the terminal connection destination confirmation process (corresponding to step A14 in FIG. 7), and the bandwidth increase process (corresponding to step A15 in FIG. 7) (see FIGS. 9 and 11). The server 30 may be, for example, a server or a personal computer. The server 30 includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a control unit 33.

[0059] The communication unit 31 is a functional unit that communicates with the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F (see FIG. 11). The communication unit 31 is connected to an Internet termination device (not shown) so as to be able to communicate with the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F via a wired (or wireless) connection.

[0060] The storage unit 32 is a functional unit that stores various data (see FIG. 11). For example, a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) that temporarily stores data, or a flash read only memory (FROM) that stores firmware, software, programs, etc. can be used as the storage unit 32. The storage unit 32 stores pre-registered location information (similar to that shown in FIG. 6) and audio information (see FIG. 8) of each of the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F.

[0061] The control unit 33 is a functional unit that controls the communication unit 31 and the storage unit 32 (see FIG. 11 ). The control unit 33 performs predetermined information processing. The control unit 33 may be implemented using hardware such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA) that executes a program, or may be implemented using a circuit module. By executing a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 32, the control unit 33 can virtually be configured to include a terminal location identification unit 33a, a comprehensive discomfort level determination unit 33b, a connection destination confirmation unit 33c, an application confirmation unit 33d, and a bandwidth control unit 33e. The terminal location identification unit 33a, the comprehensive discomfort level determination unit 33b, and the connection destination confirmation unit 33c are similar to the terminal location identification unit 24c, the comprehensive discomfort level determination unit 24e, and the connection destination confirmation unit 24f of the access point master device 20A in FIG. 5 .

[0062] Application checking unit 33d is a functional unit that checks, via the access point (20E in FIG. 9), whether a dedicated application for increasing bandwidth has been installed in communication terminal 10 (see FIG. 11). Note that the function of application checking unit 33d may be incorporated into access point master device 20A of form 1.

[0063] The bandwidth control unit 33e is a functional unit that controls the wireless communication bandwidth of the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F (see FIG. 11). The bandwidth control unit 33e controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth of the access point confirmed by the connection destination confirmation unit 24f (access point 20E to which the communication terminal 10 is connected in FIG. 9) depending on the overall discomfort level determined by the overall discomfort level determination unit 33b and whether or not a dedicated app has been installed as confirmed by the app confirmation unit 33d. Here, the amount of bandwidth increase can be increased as the overall discomfort level increases. If a dedicated app has not been installed, the bandwidth control unit 33e can control to increase only the downlink bandwidth between the access point (20E in FIG. 9) and the communication terminal 10. If a dedicated app has been installed, the bandwidth control unit 33e can control to increase both the uplink and downlink bandwidths between the access point (20E in FIG. 9) and the communication terminal 10.

[0064] Next, the operation of the wireless LAN system according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 12 is a flowchart schematically showing a second example of the operation of the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure. Please refer to Figs. 9 to 11 for the configurations of the wireless LAN system, access point, and server.

[0065] First, when user 2 is dissatisfied with the slow communication speed of communication terminal 10 that he is using, he intentionally vibrates communication terminal 10 (step B1).

[0066] Next, the communication terminal 10 causes fluctuations in the phase of the radio waves transmitted to the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F due to vibrations of the user 2 (step B2).

[0067] Next, the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F detect fluctuations in the phase of the radio waves of the communication terminal 10 through the communication unit 21 (antenna) with the fluctuation detection unit 24a (step B3).

[0068] Next, the fluctuation detection unit 24a of each of the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F determines whether the detected fluctuation is equal to or greater than a preset threshold, and if the fluctuation is equal to or greater than the threshold, transmits the radio wave strength of the communication terminal 10 and terminal radio wave data including identification information to the terminal location determination unit 33a of the server 30 (step B4).

[0069] Next, the terminal position determination unit 33a of the server 30 acquires terminal radio wave data from the vibration detection unit 24a of each access point 20D, 20E, 20F, and determines the position of the communication terminal 10 based on the position information of each access point 20D, 20E, 20F stored in the memory unit 32 and the acquired terminal radio wave data (step B5).

[0070] Next, user 2 utters words expressing discomfort that have been set in advance in the voice information of access points 20D, 20E, and 20F (see FIG. 8) (step B6).

[0071] Next, access points 20D, 20E, and 20F detect the voice (words, volume) uttered by user 2 with voice detection unit 24b via microphone unit 22 (step B7).

[0072] Next, the discomfort level determination unit 24d of each of the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F determines the discomfort level (e.g., high, medium, low) of the user 2 based on the sound (words, volume) detected by the sound detection unit 24b and the sound information stored in the memory unit 23 (see Figure 8) (step B8).

[0073] Next, the discomfort level determiner 24d of each of the access points 20D, 20E, 20F transmits data relating to the determined discomfort level to the overall discomfort level determiner 33b of the server 30 (step B9).

[0074] Next, the overall discomfort level determiner 33b of the server 30 determines the overall discomfort level based on the data relating to discomfort levels from the discomfort level determiners 24d of the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F (step B10). Note that, in Fig. 12, the steps from utterance B6 to overall discomfort level determination B10, which are enclosed by a dashed line, can be skipped depending on the settings.

[0075] Next, the connection destination confirmation unit 33c of the server 30 confirms the access points 20A, 20B, and 20C to which the communication terminal 10 carried by the user 2 is to connect, based on the location of the communication terminal 10 identified by the terminal location identification unit 33a (step B11).

[0076] Next, the application checking unit 33d of the server 30 checks with the communication terminal 10 through the access point (20E in FIG. 9) whether or not a dedicated application for increasing the bandwidth has been installed (step B12).

[0077] Finally, the bandwidth control unit 33e of the server 30 controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth of the access point confirmed by the connection destination confirmation unit 33c (in Figure 9, access point 20E to which the communication terminal 10 is connected) depending on the overall discomfort level determined by the overall discomfort level determination unit 33b and whether or not a dedicated application has been installed confirmed by the application confirmation unit 33d (step B13), and then terminates.

[0078] According to the second embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, it is possible to contribute to improving the satisfaction of the user 2 who is dissatisfied with the communication speed, and since the series of processes related to increasing the bandwidth are performed by the server 30, it is no longer necessary for the processes to be performed by the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F alone, which reduces the load on the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F and the dependency on the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F, thereby improving the flexibility of the processing.

[0079] Furthermore, according to form 2, the main focus is on increasing the downlink bandwidth of communication terminal 10, but by installing a dedicated application in communication terminal 10, it becomes possible for access points 20D, 20E, and 20F to execute commands other than increasing the downlink bandwidth to communication terminal 10 that has installed the dedicated application, and it becomes possible to also increase the uplink bandwidth from communication terminal 10 to the access point (access point 20E in Figure 9).

[0080] [Form 3] A wireless LAN system according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 13 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a third example of the configuration of the wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure.

[0081] Wireless LAN system 1 includes access point master unit 20A that is connectable via wireless LAN to communication terminal 10 carried by user 2 and is communicatively connected to an Internet termination device, and access point repeaters 20B and 20C that are connectable via wireless LAN to communication terminal 10 and are communicatively connected to access point master unit 20A. Access point master unit 20A and access point repeaters 20B and 20C each include a microphone unit 22 that can detect the voice of user 2, a vibration detection unit 24a that can detect phase fluctuations in radio waves from communication terminal 10 when vibrations are applied by user 2, and a voice detection unit 24b that can detect the voice uttered by user 2 through microphone unit 22. The access point master unit 20A further includes a bandwidth control unit 24g that controls the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal 10 and either the access point master unit 20A or the access point repeater 20B, 20C to which the communication terminal 10 is connected, so as to increase the bandwidth when the vibration detection unit 24a detects vibration and the audio detection unit 24b detects audio.

[0082] According to form 3, the access point (20B in FIG. 13) automatically increases the wireless communication bandwidth allocated to the target communication terminal 10 at the time requested by user 2 using the communication terminal 10 (at the time when the communication terminal 10 vibrates and / or there is a voice of dissatisfaction), thereby increasing the communication speed, which can contribute to improving the satisfaction of user 2 who is dissatisfied with the communication speed (dissatisfied with the feeling that the Internet connection is slow).

[0083] [Form 4] A wireless LAN system according to embodiment 4 will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 14 is a block diagram schematically showing a fourth example of the configuration of a wireless LAN system according to the present disclosure.

[0084] The wireless LAN system 1 includes access points 20D, 20E, and 20F communicatively connected via wireless LAN to a communication terminal 10 carried by a user 2, and a server communicatively connected to the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F and communicatively connected to an Internet termination device. The access points 20D, 20E, and 20F each include a microphone unit 22 capable of detecting the voice of the user 2, a vibration detection unit 24a capable of detecting fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal 10 when the communication terminal 10 is vibrated by the user 2, and a voice detection unit 24b capable of detecting the voice uttered by the user 2 through the microphone unit 22. The server 30 includes a bandwidth control unit 33e that controls the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal 10 and one of the access points 20D, 20E, and 20F to which the communication terminal 10 is connected, so as to increase the bandwidth when the vibration detection unit 24a detects the vibration and the voice detection unit 24b detects the voice.

[0085] According to form 4, the access point (20E in FIG. 14) automatically increases the wireless communication bandwidth allocated to the target communication terminal 10 at the time requested by user 2 using the communication terminal 10 (at the time when the communication terminal 10 vibrates and / or there is a voice of dissatisfaction), thereby increasing the communication speed, which can contribute to improving the satisfaction of user 2 who is dissatisfied with the communication speed (dissatisfied with the feeling that the Internet connection is slow).

[0086] The servers according to the second and fourth aspects can be configured using so-called hardware resources (information processing devices, computers), and may be configured as shown in Fig. 15. For example, the hardware resources 100 include a processor 101, a memory 102, a network interface 103, and the like, which are interconnected by an internal bus 104.

[0087] 15 is not intended to limit the hardware configuration of the hardware resource 100. The hardware resource 100 may include hardware (e.g., an input / output interface) that is not shown. Furthermore, the number of units such as the processor 101 included in the device is not intended to be limited to the example shown in FIG. 15, and for example, multiple processors 101 may be included in the hardware resource 100. The processor 101 may be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or the like.

[0088] The memory 102 may be, for example, a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD).

[0089] The network interface 103 may be, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) card, a network adapter, a network interface card, or the like.

[0090] The functions of the hardware resource 100 are realized by the processing modules described above. The processing modules are realized, for example, by the processor 101 executing a program stored in the memory 102. The programs can be updated by downloading them over a network or by using a storage medium that stores the programs. Furthermore, the processing modules may be realized by semiconductor chips. In other words, it is sufficient that the functions performed by the processing modules be realized by software being executed on some kind of hardware.

[0091] Some or all of the above aspects may be described as, but are not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0092] [Appendix 1] The system is provided with an access point master unit that can be connected to a communication terminal carried by a user via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to an internet terminal device, The access point master device a vibration detection unit capable of detecting a fluctuation in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user; the access point master device further includes a bandwidth control unit that controls, when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration, to increase a wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and the access point master device to which the communication terminal is connected; Wireless LAN system. [Appendix 2] The communication device further includes a plurality of access point repeaters that are connectable to the communication terminal via a wireless LAN and are communicably connected to the access point master device, The plurality of access point repeaters each include a vibration detection unit similar to the access point master unit, the vibration detection unit generates terminal radio wave data including radio wave intensity of the communication terminal when the vibration is detected; The access point master device a terminal location determination unit that determines the location of the communication terminal based on preset location information of the access point master and the access point repeater and the terminal radio wave data generated by the vibration detection units of the access point master and the access point repeater; a connection destination confirmation unit that identifies the access point master and the access point repeater to which the communication terminal is to be connected based on the location of the communication terminal identified by the terminal location identification unit; Further provided with Preferably, the wireless LAN system according to appendix 1. [Appendix 3] The access point master unit further includes a voice detection unit, When the voice detection unit detects a voice, it generates voice data including the words or sounds of the voice, each of the access point master devices further includes an discomfort level determination unit that determines the discomfort level of the user based on audio information that associates a preset discomfort level with words or volume and the audio data generated by the audio detection unit of the access point master device; the access point master device further includes a comprehensive discomfort level determination unit that determines a comprehensive discomfort level based on the discomfort levels determined by the discomfort level determination units of the access point master device and the access point repeater, the bandwidth control unit controls the wireless communication bandwidth to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level. Preferably, the wireless LAN system according to appendix 2. [Appendix 4] the access point master device further includes an application confirmation unit that confirms whether a dedicated application related to the increase in the wireless communication band has been installed in the communication terminal; the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth depending on the overall discomfort level and whether or not the dedicated app is installed. Preferably, the wireless LAN system is as described in Supplementary Note 3. [Appendix 5] an access point master unit that can be connected to a communication terminal carried by a user via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to an internet terminal device; At least one access point repeater that is connectable to the communication terminal via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to the access point master; Equipped with The access point master and the access point repeater each include: a microphone unit capable of detecting the user's voice; a vibration detection unit capable of detecting a fluctuation in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user; a voice detection unit capable of detecting a voice uttered by the user through the microphone unit; Equipped with the access point master device further includes a bandwidth control unit that controls to increase a wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and either the access point master device or the access point repeater to be connected to the communication terminal when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration and the audio detection unit detects the audio; Wireless LAN system. [Appendix 6] the vibration detection unit generates terminal radio wave data including radio wave intensity and identification information of the communication terminal when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration; The access point master device a terminal location determination unit that determines the location of the communication terminal based on preset location information of the access point master and the access point repeater and the terminal radio wave data generated by the vibration detection units of the access point master and the access point repeater; a connection destination confirmation unit that confirms the access point master and the access point repeater to which the communication terminal is to be connected based on the location of the communication terminal identified by the terminal location identification unit; Furthermore, the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and either the access point master or the access point repeater that is the connection destination of the communication terminal confirmed by the connection destination confirmation unit. A wireless LAN system as described in Appendix 5. [Appendix 7] The system further includes a voice detection unit, and when the voice detection unit detects a voice, the system generates voice data including the words or sounds of the voice; the access point master device and the access point repeater each further include an discomfort level determination unit that determines the discomfort level of the user based on audio information that associates a preset discomfort level with words or volume and the audio data generated by the audio detection units of the access point master device and the access point repeater; the access point master device further includes a comprehensive discomfort level determination unit that determines a comprehensive discomfort level based on the discomfort levels determined by the discomfort level determination units of the access point master device and the access point repeater, the bandwidth control unit controls the wireless communication bandwidth to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level. 7. A wireless LAN system according to claim 5 or 6. [Appendix 8] the access point master device further includes an application confirmation unit that confirms whether a dedicated application related to the increase in the wireless communication band has been installed in the communication terminal; the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth depending on the overall discomfort level and whether or not the dedicated app is installed. Preferably, the wireless LAN system is as set forth in any one of Supplementary Notes 5 to 7. [Appendix 9] an access point connected to a communication terminal carried by a user so as to be able to communicate via wireless LAN; a server communicably connected to the access point and to a terminal device of the Internet; Equipped with The access point is a microphone unit capable of detecting the user's voice; a vibration detection unit capable of detecting a fluctuation in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user; a voice detection unit capable of detecting a voice uttered by the user through the microphone unit; Equipped with The server a band control unit that controls to increase a wireless communication band between the communication terminal and any one of the access points to be connected to the communication terminal when the shaking detection unit detects the shaking and the voice detection unit detects the voice, Wireless LAN system. [Appendix 10] the vibration detection unit generates terminal radio wave data including radio wave intensity and identification information of the communication terminal when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration; The server a terminal location specifying unit that specifies the location of the communication terminal based on preset location information of the access points and the terminal radio wave data generated by each of the vibration detection units of the access points; a connection destination confirmation unit that confirms the access point to be a connection destination of the communication terminal based on the location of the communication terminal identified by the terminal location identification unit; Furthermore, the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and any one of the access points that is the connection destination of the communication terminal confirmed by the connection destination confirmation unit. 9. A wireless LAN system as described in Appendix 9. [Appendix 11] the voice detection unit generates voice data including the words or sounds of the voice when detecting the voice; the access point further includes an discomfort level determination unit that determines the discomfort level of the user based on audio information in which a preset discomfort level is associated with words or volume, and the audio data generated by each of the audio detection units of the access point; the server further includes a comprehensive discomfort level determination unit that determines a comprehensive discomfort level based on the discomfort levels determined by the discomfort level determination units of the access points; the bandwidth control unit controls the wireless communication bandwidth to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level. 11. The wireless LAN system according to claim 9 or 10. [Appendix 12] The server further includes an application confirmation unit that confirms whether a dedicated application related to the increase in the wireless communication bandwidth is installed in the communication terminal, the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth depending on the overall discomfort level and whether or not the dedicated app is installed. 12. The wireless LAN system according to claim 11. [Appendix 13] an access point master unit that can be connected to a communication terminal carried by a user via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to an internet terminal device; an access point repeater that is connectable to the communication terminal via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to the access point master; A communication speed control method for controlling a communication speed between a communication terminal and either the access point master or the access point repeater to which the communication terminal is connected, using a wireless LAN system including: a step in which the access point master and the access point repeater detect fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal that has been shaken by the user; a step in which the access point master and the access point repeater detect a voice uttered by the user; a step of controlling the access point master device to increase a wireless communication band between the communication terminal and either the access point master device or the access point repeater to be connected to the communication terminal when the access point master device detects the shaking and the sound; Including, Communication speed control method. [Appendix 14] generating terminal radio wave data including radio wave intensity and identification information of the communication terminal when the access point master and the access point repeater detect the shaking; a step in which the access point master device specifies the location of the communication terminal based on preset location information of the access point master device and the access point repeater and the terminal radio wave data generated by the access point master device and the access point repeater; a step of the access point master confirming the access point master and the access point repeater to which the communication terminal is to be connected based on the identified location of the communication terminal; Includes In the step of controlling to increase the wireless communication band, control is performed to increase the wireless communication band between the communication terminal and either the access point master or the access point repeater to which the confirmed communication terminal is to be connected. 14. The communication rate control method according to claim 13. [Appendix 15] a step in which the access point master and the access point repeater generate audio data including the words or sounds of the audio when detecting the audio; a step in which the access point master device and the access point repeater determine the user's discomfort level based on audio information in which a preset discomfort level is associated with words or volume, and the audio data generated by the access point master device and the access point repeater; a step in which the access point master device determines a total discomfort level based on the discomfort levels determined by the access point master device and the access point repeater; Including, In the step of controlling to increase the wireless communication band, the wireless communication band is controlled to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level. 15. The communication speed control method according to claim 13 or 14. [Appendix 16] a step of confirming, by the access point master device, whether or not a dedicated application relating to the increase in the wireless communication band has been installed in the communication terminal; In the step of controlling to increase the wireless communication band, the wireless communication band is controlled to be increased depending on the overall discomfort level and whether or not the dedicated app has been installed. 16. A communication speed control method according to any one of appendices 13 to 15. [Appendix 17] an access point connected to a communication terminal carried by a user so as to be able to communicate via wireless LAN; a server communicably connected to the access point and to a terminal device of the Internet; A communication speed control method for controlling a communication speed between the communication terminal and any one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected, using a wireless LAN system comprising: a step in which the access point detects fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal that has been shaken by the user; detecting, by the access point, speech uttered by the user; a step in which the server, when detecting the shaking and the sound, controls to increase a wireless communication band between the communication terminal and any one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected; Including, Communication speed control method. [Appendix 18] generating terminal radio wave data including radio wave intensity and identification information of the communication terminal when the access point detects the shaking; the server specifies a location of the communication terminal based on preset location information of the access points and the terminal radio wave data generated at each of the access points; the server confirming the access point to which the communication terminal is to be connected based on the identified location of the communication terminal; Including, In the step of controlling to increase the wireless communication band, control is performed to increase the wireless communication band between the communication terminal and any one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected, as confirmed. 18. The communication rate control method according to claim 17. [Appendix 19] generating, by the access point when the audio is detected, audio data including the audio words or sounds; a step in which the access point determines the discomfort level of the user based on audio information in which a preset discomfort level is associated with words or volume, and the audio data generated by each of the access points; the server determining a total discomfort level based on the discomfort levels determined at each of the access points; Including, In the step of controlling to increase the wireless communication band, the wireless communication band is controlled to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level. 19. The communication speed control method according to claim 17 or 18. [Appendix 20] a step of the server confirming whether a dedicated application for increasing the wireless communication bandwidth has been installed in the communication terminal; In the step of controlling to increase the wireless communication band, the wireless communication band is controlled to be increased depending on the overall discomfort level and whether or not the dedicated app has been installed. 20. A communication speed control method according to any one of appendixes 17 to 19. [Appendix 21] an access point master unit that can be connected to a communication terminal carried by a user via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to an internet terminal device; an access point repeater that is connectable to the communication terminal via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to the access point master; A program executed by the access point master device in a wireless LAN system comprising: A program that causes the access point parent device and the access point repeater to detect fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal that has been vibrated by the user, and when the access point parent device and the access point repeater detect voices spoken by the user, causes the access point parent device to execute control processing to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and either the access point parent device or the access point repeater to which the communication terminal is connected. [Appendix 22] an access point connected to a communication terminal carried by a user so as to be able to communicate via wireless LAN; a server communicably connected to the access point and to a terminal device of the Internet; A program executed by the server in a wireless LAN system comprising: A program that causes the server to execute a process of controlling the access point to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected, when the access point detects fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user and when the access point detects voice spoken by the user.

[0093] The disclosures of the above non-patent documents are incorporated herein by reference and may be used as the basis or part of the present invention, as necessary. Modifications and adjustments of the embodiments are possible within the scope of the entire disclosure of the present invention (including the claims and drawings), and further based on its basic technical concept. Furthermore, various combinations and selections (or non-selections, as necessary) of the various disclosed elements (including each element of each claim, each element of each embodiment or embodiment, each element of each drawing, etc.) are possible within the scope of the entire disclosure of the present invention. In other words, the present invention naturally includes various modifications and alterations that would be possible by a person skilled in the art in accordance with the entire disclosure and technical concept, including the claims and drawings. Furthermore, with regard to the numerical values ​​and numerical ranges described in this application, any intermediate values, lower values, and smaller ranges are deemed to be included, even if not explicitly stated. Furthermore, the disclosures of the above-cited documents, when used in part or in whole in combination with the disclosures herein as part of the disclosure of the present invention, in accordance with the spirit of the present invention, are also deemed to be included in (belong to) the disclosures of this application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0094] 1. 1A Wireless LAN System 2 users 10. Communication terminals 20A Access Point (Access Point Base Unit) 20B, 20C Access point (access point repeater) 20D, 20E, 20F Access Points 21 Communications Department 22 Microphone section 23 Memory section 24 Control Unit 24a Shake detection unit 24b Voice detection section 24c Terminal location identification unit 24d Discomfort level determination section 24e Overall discomfort assessment section 24f Connection confirmation section 24g bandwidth control section 30 servers 31 Communications Department 32 Storage section 33 Control Unit 33a Terminal location identification unit 33b Overall discomfort assessment section 33c Connection confirmation section 33d App Verification Section 33e Bandwidth control section 100 Hardware Resources 101 processors 102 memory 103 Network Interface 104 Internal Bus

Claims

1. The system is provided with an access point master unit that can be connected to a communication terminal carried by a user via a wireless LAN and is communicably connected to an internet terminal device, The access point master device a vibration detection unit capable of detecting a fluctuation in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user; the access point master device further includes a bandwidth control unit that controls, when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration, to increase a wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and the access point master device to which the communication terminal is connected; Wireless LAN system.

2. The communication terminal may be connected to the access point master via a wireless LAN, and the access point master may be connected to the access point master so as to be communicable with the access point master. The plurality of access point repeaters each include a vibration detection unit similar to the access point master unit, the vibration detection unit generates terminal radio wave data including radio wave intensity of the communication terminal when the vibration is detected; The access point master device a terminal location determination unit that determines the location of the communication terminal based on preset location information of the access point master and the access point repeater and the terminal radio wave data generated by the vibration detection units of the access point master and the access point repeater; a connection destination confirmation unit that identifies the access point master and the access point repeater to which the communication terminal is to be connected based on the location of the communication terminal identified by the terminal location identification unit; Further provided with 2. The wireless LAN system according to claim 1.

3. The access point master unit further includes a voice detection unit, When the voice detection unit detects a voice, it generates voice data including the words or sounds of the voice, each of the access point master devices further includes an discomfort level determination unit that determines the discomfort level of the user based on audio information that associates a preset discomfort level with words or volume and the audio data generated by the audio detection unit of the access point master device; the access point master device further includes a comprehensive discomfort level determination unit that determines a comprehensive discomfort level based on the discomfort levels determined by the discomfort level determination units of the access point master device and the access point repeater, the bandwidth control unit controls the wireless communication bandwidth to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level.

3. The wireless LAN system according to claim 2.

4. the access point master device further includes an application confirmation unit that confirms whether a dedicated application related to the increase in the wireless communication band has been installed in the communication terminal; the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth depending on the overall discomfort level and whether or not the dedicated app is installed.

4. The wireless LAN system according to claim 3.

5. an access point connected to a communication terminal carried by a user so as to be able to communicate via a wireless LAN; a server communicably connected to the access point and to a terminal device of the Internet; Equipped with The access point is a vibration detection unit capable of detecting a fluctuation in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal when the communication terminal is vibrated by the user; The server a band control unit that controls, when the shaking detection unit detects the shaking, to increase a wireless communication band between the communication terminal and any one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected; Wireless LAN system.

6. the vibration detection unit generates terminal radio wave data including radio wave intensity and identification information of the communication terminal when the vibration detection unit detects the vibration; The server a terminal location specifying unit that specifies the location of the communication terminal based on preset location information of the access points and the terminal radio wave data generated by each of the vibration detection units of the access points; a connection destination confirmation unit that confirms the access point to be a connection destination of the communication terminal based on the location of the communication terminal identified by the terminal location identification unit; Furthermore, the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth between the communication terminal and any one of the access points that is the connection destination of the communication terminal confirmed by the connection destination confirmation unit.

6. The wireless LAN system according to claim 5.

7. The system further includes a voice detection unit, and when the voice detection unit detects a voice, the system generates voice data including the words or sounds of the voice; the access point further includes an discomfort level determination unit that determines the discomfort level of the user based on audio information in which a preset discomfort level is associated with words or volume, and the audio data generated by each of the audio detection units of the access point; the server further includes a comprehensive discomfort level determination unit that determines a comprehensive discomfort level based on the discomfort levels determined by the discomfort level determination units of the access points; the bandwidth control unit controls the wireless communication bandwidth to be increased in accordance with the overall discomfort level.

6. The wireless LAN system according to claim 5.

8. The server further includes an application confirmation unit that confirms whether a dedicated application related to the increase in the wireless communication bandwidth is installed in the communication terminal, the bandwidth control unit controls to increase the wireless communication bandwidth depending on the overall discomfort level and whether or not the dedicated app is installed.

8. The wireless LAN system according to claim 7.

9. A communication speed control method for controlling a communication speed between a communication terminal carried by a user and an access point master device that is connectable via a wireless LAN to the communication terminal and is communicably connected to an Internet termination device, the method comprising: a step in which the access point master detects fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal that has been shaken by the user; a step of controlling the access point master device to increase a wireless communication band between the communication terminal and the access point master device to which the communication terminal is connected when the access point master device detects the shaking; Including, Communication speed control method.

10. an access point connected to a communication terminal carried by a user so as to be able to communicate via a wireless LAN; a server communicably connected to the access point and to a terminal device of the Internet; A communication speed control method for controlling a communication speed between the communication terminal and any one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected, using a wireless LAN system comprising: a step in which the access point detects fluctuations in the phase of radio waves from the communication terminal that has been shaken by the user; a step of controlling the server to increase a wireless communication band between the communication terminal and any one of the access points to which the communication terminal is connected when the server detects the shaking; Including, Communication speed control method.

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