Information processing system

Abstract

This system provides an information processing system that prevents users from joining a group other than the one they intended to join. [Solution] The information processing system 10 comprises a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c and a plurality of earphones 30a to 30c each having a microphone 31 and a speaker 32. At least one of the plurality of communication devices has a reception unit 21 that receives a decision operation to determine a group name for a group to make a call, and application software 22 that includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit and creates a URL for joining the group. When the plurality of communication devices access the URL and join the group, the sound input to each microphone is transmitted by the application software to the other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that microphone 1, and output from the speaker corresponding to that other communication device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a group call system that realizes group calls on a plurality of terminals.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the group call system of Patent Document 1 has a problem that a user may join a group different from the group they intended to join. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing system capable of suppressing joining a group different from the group a user intends to join.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] An information processing system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of communication devices, a plurality of microphones provided corresponding to the plurality of communication devices, and a plurality of speakers provided corresponding to the plurality of communication devices, wherein at least one of the plurality of communication devices has a reception unit that receives a decision operation for determining a group name for a group to make a call, and application software that creates a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for joining the group, which includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit, and when the plurality of communication devices access the URL and join the group, the sound input to each of the plurality of microphones is transmitted by the application software to the other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that microphone, and output from the speaker corresponding to the other communication device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information processing system that can prevent users from joining a group other than the one they wish to join. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing system. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a sequence diagram showing an example of an information processing method used by the information processing system. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen shown in the information processing system. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram showing another example of the display screen shown in the information processing system shown in Figure 1. [Figure 6] This flowchart shows another example of an information processing method used by the information processing system shown in Figure 1. [Figure 7]This flowchart shows yet another example of an information processing method using the information processing system shown in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing an information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the information processing system 10 will be described with reference to Figure 1.

[0009] The information processing system 10 is a system that performs information processing. As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 10 is used when installing temporary scaffolding. The information processing system 10 may also be used when performing exterior wall construction or large-scale repair work. The information processing system 10 is equipped with multiple communication devices 20a to 20c, multiple earphones 30a to 30c, multiple cameras 40a to 40c, multiple mobile batteries 50a to 50c, and multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c.

[0010] Multiple communication devices 20a to 20c are devices for communication. Each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c is worn by a worker performing the temporary scaffolding installation work. Communication device 20a is worn by worker 1a, communication device 20b is worn by worker 1b, and communication device 20c is worn by worker 1c. Specifically, communication device 20a is placed in the pocket of the clothing worn by worker 1a, communication device 20b is placed in the pocket of the clothing worn by worker 1b, and communication device 20c is placed in the pocket of the clothing worn by worker 1c. Note that each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c may be placed in a bag or similar. For example, each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c is a smartphone.

[0011] Multiple earphones 30a to 30c are provided to correspond to multiple communication devices 20a to 20c. Earphone 30a is provided to correspond to communication device 20a, earphone 30b is provided to correspond to communication device 20b, and earphone 30c is provided to correspond to communication device 20c. Each of the multiple earphones 30a to 30c is worn by a worker who is wearing the communication device corresponding to that earphone. In other words, earphone 30a is worn by worker 1a, earphone 30b is worn by worker 1b, and earphone 30c is worn by worker 1c. Specifically, earphone 30a is attached to worker 1a's ear, earphone 30b is attached to worker 1b's ear, and earphone 30c is attached to worker 1c's ear.

[0012] Multiple cameras 40a to 40c are provided in correspondence with multiple communication devices 20a to 20c. Camera 40a is provided in correspondence with communication device 20a, camera 40b is provided in correspondence with communication device 20b, and camera 40c is provided in correspondence with communication device 20c. Each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c is worn by a worker who is wearing the communication device corresponding to that camera. That is, camera 40a is worn by worker 1a, camera 40b is worn by worker 1b, and camera 40c is worn by worker 1c. Specifically, camera 40a is attached to the helmet worn by worker 1a, camera 40b is attached to the helmet worn by worker 1b, and camera 40c is attached to the helmet worn by worker 1c. Note that each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c may be attached to eyeglasses or the like.

[0013] Multiple mobile batteries 50a to 50c are provided to correspond to multiple communication devices 20a to 20c. Mobile battery 50a is provided to correspond to communication device 20a, mobile battery 50b is provided to correspond to communication device 20b, and mobile battery 50c is provided to correspond to communication device 20c. Each of the multiple mobile batteries 50a to 50c is worn by a worker who is wearing the communication device corresponding to that mobile battery. In other words, mobile battery 50a is worn by worker 1a, mobile battery 50b is worn by worker 1b, and mobile battery 50c is worn by worker 1c. Specifically, mobile battery 50a is placed in the pocket of the clothing worn by worker 1a, mobile battery 50b is placed in the pocket of the clothing worn by worker 1b, and mobile battery 50c is placed in the pocket of the clothing worn by worker 1c. Note that each of the multiple mobile batteries 50a to 50c may be placed in a bag or the like.

[0014] Each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c is charged by the mobile battery corresponding to that communication device. That is, communication device 20a is charged by mobile battery 50a, communication device 20b is charged by mobile battery 50b, and communication device 20c is charged by mobile battery 50c.

[0015] Multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c are provided in correspondence with multiple communication devices 20a to 20c. Motion sensor 60a is provided in correspondence with communication device 20a, motion sensor 60b is provided in correspondence with communication device 20b, and motion sensor 60c is provided in correspondence with communication device 20c. Each of the multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c is positioned to detect people in the vicinity of the work area where a worker wearing the corresponding communication device is working. In other words, motion sensor 60a is installed to detect people in the vicinity of the work area where worker 1a is working, motion sensor 60b is installed to detect people in the vicinity of the work area where worker 1b is working, and motion sensor 60c is installed to detect people in the vicinity of the work area where worker 1c is working. Specifically, worker 1a is working at a height equivalent to the first floor of a building, and motion sensor 60a detects people on the first floor of the building. Furthermore, worker 1b performs work at a height equivalent to the second floor of the building, and the motion sensor 60b detects a person on the second floor of the building. Similarly, worker 1c performs work at a height equivalent to the third floor of the building, and the motion sensor 60c detects a person on the third floor of the building. Each of the multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c is installed on scaffolding material and detects a person in the building. Alternatively, each of the multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c may be installed on the building itself and detect a person in the building. For example, each of the multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c may be a motion sensor using infrared, ultrasonic, and / or visible light. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing system 10 shown in Figure 1. The functional configuration of the information processing system 10 will be explained with reference to Figure 2.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2, the earphone 30a incorporates a microphone 31 and a speaker 32 provided corresponding to the communication device 20a. Although not shown, the earphone 30b incorporates a microphone 31 and a speaker 32 provided corresponding to the communication device 20b, and the earphone 30c incorporates a microphone 31 and a speaker 32 provided corresponding to the communication device 20c. Thus, the information processing system 10 includes a plurality of microphones 31 provided corresponding to the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and a plurality of speakers 32 provided corresponding to the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c. The microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c are incorporated in the earphone corresponding to the communication device.

[0017] The microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c are worn by the operator wearing the communication device. That is, the microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to the communication device 20a are worn by the operator 1a, the microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to the communication device 20b are worn by the operator 1b, and the microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to the communication device 20c are worn by the operator 1c. The microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to the communication device 20a are worn by the operator 1a when the earphone 30a is worn by the operator 1a. The microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to the communication device 20b are worn by the operator 1b when the earphone 30b is worn by the operator 1b. The microphone 31 and the speaker 32 corresponding to the communication device 20c are worn by the operator 1c when the earphone 30c is worn by the operator 1c.

[0018] The camera 40a is provided with a lamp 41 provided corresponding to the communication device 20a. Although not shown, the camera 40b is provided with a lamp 41 provided corresponding to the communication device 20b, and the camera 40c is provided with a lamp 41 provided corresponding to the communication device 20c. Thus, the information processing system 10 includes a plurality of lamps 41 provided corresponding to the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c.

[0019] The lamps 41 corresponding to the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c are worn by the workers wearing the communication devices. That is, the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20a is worn by the worker 1a, the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20b is worn by the worker 1b, and the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20c is worn by the worker 1c. The lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20a is worn by the worker 1a when the camera 40a is worn by the worker 1a. The lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20b is worn by the worker 1b when the camera 40b is worn by the worker 1b. The lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20c is worn by the worker 1c when the camera 40c is worn by the worker 1c.

[0020] The communication device 20a includes a reception unit 21, an application software 22, an acquisition unit 23, a display unit 24, a communication unit 25, a storage unit 26, and a control unit 27. Although not shown, the communication device 20b also includes a reception unit 21, an application software 22, an acquisition unit 23, a display unit 24, a communication unit 25, a storage unit 26, and a control unit 27. Also, the communication device 20c also includes a reception unit 21, an application software 22, an acquisition unit 23, a display unit 24, a communication unit 25, a storage unit 26, and a control unit 27. Note that at least one of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c may include the reception unit 21 and the application software 22.

[0021] Each reception unit 21 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c accepts a decision operation to determine the group name for the group to make a call. For example, the decision operation is an input operation to enter the site name of the site where work to be performed using the information processing system 10 is to be carried out. Such work may include the installation of temporary scaffolding, exterior wall construction, or large-scale repair work. The site name may be the site address, the name of a building to be constructed at the site, or the name of a building already constructed at the site. The building name may be something like ○○ Building, ○○ Tower, or ○○ Building (North Side). Alternatively, the decision operation may be a selection operation to select the site where work to be performed using the information processing system 10 is to be carried out on a map. For example, the reception unit 21 may be implemented by a touch panel or hardware buttons.

[0022] The application software 22 of each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit 21 of the communication device and creates a URL for joining the group. In other words, the application software 22 of communication device 20a includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit 21 of communication device 20a and creates a URL for joining the group; the application software 22 of communication device 20b includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit 21 of communication device 20b and creates a URL for joining the group; and the application software 22 of communication device 20c includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit 21 of communication device 20c and creates a URL for joining the group. The application software 22 of each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c is pre-installed on the communication device.

[0023] For example, if the decision operation is an input operation, the application software 22 creates a URL using the site name entered in the input operation received by the reception unit 21 as the group name. If the site name is entered in kanji, hiragana, and / or katakana, the application software 22 creates a URL that includes kanji, hiragana, and / or katakana.

[0024] Furthermore, if the decision operation is a selection operation, the application software 22 generates a URL using the site name of the site selected by the selection operation received by the reception unit 21 as the group name. For example, if the map contains information showing the address and building name, the application software 22 uses the address of the site selected on the map or the building name constructed at the site as the site name, and generates a URL using the site name as the group name.

[0025] Each acquisition unit 23 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c acquires height information related to the height at which the camera corresponding to that communication device is located. In other words, the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20a acquires height information related to the height at which camera 40a is located, the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20b acquires height information related to the height at which camera 40b is located, and the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20c acquires height information related to the height at which camera 40c is located. For example, the height information indicates the height from the ground. The height information also indicates which floor of a building the height corresponds to.

[0026] For example, the height information for each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c is entered by a worker wearing a communication device corresponding to that camera. In other words, the height information for camera 40a is entered by worker 1a, the height information for camera 40b is entered by worker 1b, and the height information for camera 40c is entered by worker 1c. For example, worker 1a works at a height equivalent to the first floor of the building, so "1st floor" is entered as the height information for camera 40a. Worker 1b works at a height equivalent to the second floor of the building, so "2nd floor" is entered as the height information for camera 40b. Worker 1c works at a height equivalent to the third floor of the building, so "3rd floor" is entered as the height information for camera 40c.

[0027] In this case, each acquisition unit 23 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c acquires height information entered by the worker wearing the communication device. That is, the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20a acquires height information entered by worker 1a, the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20b acquires height information entered by worker 1b, and the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20c acquires height information entered by worker 1c.

[0028] Alternatively, the heights of multiple cameras 40a to 40c may be measured using sensors, and the acquisition unit 23 of each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c may acquire height information indicating the height measured by the sensors as the height information of the camera corresponding to the communication device.

[0029] Each of the display units 24 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c displays an image. The image may be a still image or a moving image. For example, the display unit 24 may be implemented by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or a plasma display, etc.

[0030] Each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c acquires an image captured by a camera corresponding to the communication device, and the display unit 24 of the communication device displays the image. In other words, communication device 20a acquires an image captured by camera 40a, and the display unit 24 of communication device 20a displays the image. Communication device 20b acquires an image captured by camera 40b, and the display unit 24 of communication device 20b displays the image. Communication device 20c acquires an image captured by camera 40c, and the display unit 24 of communication device 20c displays the image.

[0031] Furthermore, each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c acquires images captured by cameras corresponding to other communication devices, and the display unit 24 of the communication device displays these images. In other words, communication device 20a acquires images captured by cameras 40b and 40c, and the display unit 24 of communication device 20a displays these images. Similarly, communication device 20b acquires images captured by cameras 40a and 40c, and the display unit 24 of communication device 20b displays these images. Similarly, communication device 20c acquires images captured by cameras 40a and 40b, and the display unit 24 of communication device 20c displays these images.

[0032] Each communication unit 25 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c is a communication module for the communication device to wirelessly communicate with other communication devices, earphones corresponding to the communication device, cameras corresponding to the communication device, and motion sensors corresponding to the communication device. In other words, the communication unit 25 of communication device 20a is a communication module for communication device 20a to wirelessly communicate with other communication devices 20b, 20c, earphones 30a, camera 40a, and motion sensor 60a, etc. The communication unit 25 of communication device 20b is a communication module for communication device 20b to wirelessly communicate with other communication devices 20a, 20c, earphones 30b, camera 40b, and motion sensor 60b, etc. The communication unit 25 of communication device 20c is a communication module for communication device 20c to wirelessly communicate with other communication devices 20a, 20b, earphones 30c, camera 40c, and motion sensor 60c, etc. For example, the communication unit 25 performs wireless communication by short-range wireless communication, etc. Each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c may be connected via wire to an earphone, a camera, or a motion sensor, etc., that corresponds to the communication device, and communicate with these devices via wired connections.

[0033] Each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c has a memory unit 26 that stores various types of information. Specifically, each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c has a memory unit 26 that stores URLs created by the application software 22, as well as height information, etc. For example, the memory unit 26 is implemented by a memory or the like. Each control unit 27 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c performs various controls. For example, the control unit 27 is implemented by a processor or the like.

[0034] Each control unit 27 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to the communication device when the corresponding motion sensor detects a person. In other words, the control unit 27 of communication device 20a turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to communication device 20a when the motion sensor 60a detects a person, the control unit 27 of communication device 20b turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to communication device 20b when the motion sensor 60b detects a person, and the control unit 27 of communication device 20c turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to communication device 20c when the motion sensor 60c detects a person.

[0035] Each control unit 27 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c turns off the camera corresponding to the communication device when the corresponding motion sensor detects a person. In other words, the control unit 27 of communication device 20a turns off the camera 40a when the motion sensor 60a detects a person, the control unit 27 of communication device 20b turns off the camera 40b when the motion sensor 60b detects a person, and the control unit 27 of communication device 20c turns off the camera 40c when the motion sensor 60c detects a person.

[0036] Each control unit 27 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c turns off the camera corresponding to the communication device if the camera is located at a height above a predetermined height, based on the height information acquired by the acquisition unit 23 of the communication device. In other words, the control unit 27 of communication device 20a turns off camera 40a if camera 40a is located at a height above a predetermined height, based on the height information acquired by the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20a. The control unit 27 of communication device 20b turns off camera 40b if camera 40b is located at a height above a predetermined height, based on the height information acquired by the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20b. The control unit 27 of communication device 20c turns off camera 40c if camera 40c is located at a height above a predetermined height, based on the height information acquired by the acquisition unit 23 of communication device 20c.

[0037] For example, the predetermined height is the height of the second floor of a building. In this case, the control unit 27 of the communication device 20a turns on the camera 40a if the height at which the camera 40a is located is the height of the first floor of the building, rather than turning it off. The control unit 27 of the communication device 20b turns off the camera 40b if the height at which the camera 40b is located is the height of the second floor of the building. The control unit 27 of the communication device 20c turns off the camera 40c if the height at which the camera 40c is located is the height of the third floor of the building.

[0038] Furthermore, the control unit 27 of each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c may either turn off the camera corresponding to the communication device when the corresponding motion sensor detects a person, or turn off the camera when the corresponding camera is positioned above a predetermined height, or it may do both. For example, whether to do only one or both is decided by the workers 1a to 1c, etc.

[0039] Each control unit 27 of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c lights up the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device when the camera corresponding to that communication device is off. In other words, the control unit 27 of communication device 20a lights up the lamp 41 corresponding to communication device 20a when camera 40a is off. The control unit 27 of communication device 20b lights up the lamp 41 corresponding to communication device 20b when camera 40b is off. The control unit 27 of communication device 20c lights up the lamp 41 corresponding to communication device 20c when camera 40c is off.

[0040] When multiple communication devices 20a to 20c join a group by accessing a URL created by the application software 22, the audio input to each of the multiple microphones 31 is transmitted by the application software 22 to the other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that microphone 31, and output from the speaker corresponding to that other communication device. In other words, the audio input to the microphone 31 corresponding to communication device 20a is transmitted by the application software 22 via communication device 20a to the other communication devices 20b and 20c, and output from the speaker 32 corresponding to the other communication devices 20b and 20c. The audio input to the microphone 31 corresponding to communication device 20b is transmitted by the application software 22 via communication device 20b to the other communication devices 20a and 20c, and output from the speaker 32 corresponding to the other communication devices 20a and 20c. The audio input to the microphone 31 corresponding to communication device 20c is transmitted by the application software 22 via communication device 20c to the other communication devices 20a and 20b, and output from the speaker 32 corresponding to the other communication devices 20a and 20b. In this way, the audio input to each of the multiple microphones 31 is transmitted by the application software 22 to other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that microphone 31, and output from the speaker corresponding to that other communication device. As a result, multiple workers 1a to 1c can communicate using multiple communication devices 20a to 20c. Note that when microphone 31 is turned off, no audio is input to that microphone 31.

[0041] When multiple communication devices 20a to 20c join a group by accessing a URL created by the application software 22, images captured by each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c are transmitted by the application software 22 to other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that camera and displayed on the display unit 24 of those other communication devices. In other words, images captured by camera 40a are transmitted by the application software 22 via communication device 20a to other communication devices 20b and 20c and displayed on the display unit 24 of the other communication devices 20b and 20c. Images captured by camera 40b are transmitted by the application software 22 via communication device 20b to other communication devices 20a and 20c and displayed on the display unit 24 of the other communication devices 20a and 20c. Images captured by camera 40c are transmitted by the application software 22 via communication device 20c to other communication devices 20a and 20b and displayed on the display unit 24 of the other communication devices 20a and 20b. In this way, images captured by each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c are transmitted by the application software 22 to other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that camera, and are displayed on the display unit 24 of the other communication device. This allows multiple workers 1a to 1c to send and receive images using multiple communication devices 20a to 20c. Note that if any of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c are turned off, the camera will not take any images.

[0042] In this way, the application software 22 enables the transmission and reception of voice and images between multiple communication devices 20a to 20c, eliminating the need for radio transceivers or other wireless devices. This makes implementation easy, reduces cost increases, and avoids the problem of radio antennas interfering with work.

[0043] Figure 3 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the information processing method by the information processing system 10 in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen shown by the information processing system 10 in Figure 1. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a display screen shown by the information processing system 10 in Figure 1. An example of the information processing method by the information processing system 10 will be explained with reference to Figures 3 to 5. In the following explanation, the case in which communication device 20a creates a URL will be described, but communication device 20b or communication device 20c may also create a URL.

[0044] As shown in Figure 3, the communication device 20a (reception unit 21) accepts a decision operation to determine the group name for the group to make a call (step S1). For example, as shown in Figure 4, a screen for entering the group name is displayed on the touch panel 28 of the communication device 20a, and the worker 1a uses the touch panel 28 to enter the group name (in this case, "○○ Building") and touches the "Create" icon. Here, the touch panel 28 corresponds to the reception unit 21.

[0045] Returning to Figure 3, the communication device 20a (application software 22) creates a URL that includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit 21 and for joining the group (step S2). For example, as shown in Figure 5, the application software 22 creates a URL that includes the group name (in this case, "○○ Building"), and the URL created by the application software 22 is displayed on the touch panel 28 of the communication device 20a.

[0046] Returning to Figure 3, the communication device 20a (communication unit 25) sends the URL created by the application software 22 to another communication device 20b (step S3). For example, worker 1a copies the URL displayed on the touch panel 28 of the communication device 20a and sends the copied URL from the communication device 20a to the communication device 20b via email or other means.

[0047] The communication device 20a (communication unit 25) transmits the URL created by the application software 22 to another communication device 20c (step S4). For example, worker 1a copies the URL displayed on the touch panel 28 of the communication device 20a and sends the copied URL from the communication device 20a to the communication device 20c via email or other means.

[0048] The communication device 20a joins the group by accessing the URL created by the application software 22 (step S5). For example, when worker 1a touches the URL displayed on the touch panel 28 of the communication device 20a, the communication device 20a accesses the URL, a "Join" icon appears on the touch panel 28 of the communication device 20a, and the communication device 20a joins the group when worker 1a touches the "Join" icon.

[0049] The communication device 20b joins the group by accessing the URL created by the application software 22 (step S6). For example, when worker 1b touches the URL displayed on the touch panel of the communication device 20b, the communication device 20b accesses the URL, a "Join" icon appears on the touch panel of the communication device 20b, and the communication device 20b joins the group when worker 1b touches the "Join" icon.

[0050] The communication device 20c joins the group by accessing the URL created by the application software 22 (step S7). For example, when worker 1c touches the URL displayed on the touch panel of the communication device 20c, the communication device 20c accesses the URL, a "Join" icon appears on the touch panel of the communication device 20c, and the communication device 20c joins the group when worker 1c touches the "Join" icon.

[0051] Multiple communication devices 20a to 20c are made ready for communication by the application software 22 (step S8). Specifically, the audio input to each of the multiple microphones 31 is transmitted by the application software 22 to other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that microphone 31, and is output from the speaker corresponding to that other communication device. Also, the images captured by each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c are transmitted by the application software 22 to other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that camera, and are displayed on the display unit 24 of that other communication device.

[0052] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the information processing method by the information processing system 10 shown in Figure 1. Referring to Figure 6, another example of the information processing method by the information processing system 10 will be explained.

[0053] As shown in Figure 6, the communication device 20a (control unit 27) determines whether or not the motion sensor 60a has detected a person (step S11). For example, the communication unit 25 continuously acquires the detection results of the motion sensor 60a, and the control unit 27 determines whether or not the motion sensor 60a has detected a person based on the detection results acquired by the communication unit 25.

[0054] If the motion sensor 60a does not detect a person (No in step S11), the communication device 20a (control unit 27) determines again whether or not the motion sensor 60a has detected a person (step S11).

[0055] When the motion sensor 60a detects a person (Yes in step S11), the communication device 20a (control unit 27) turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to the communication device 20a (step S12), turns off the camera 40a (step S13), and turns on the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20a (step S14). For example, the control unit 27 sends a control signal via the communication unit 25 to turn off the microphone 31, sends a control signal via the communication unit 25 to turn off the camera 40a, and sends a control signal via the communication unit 25 to turn on the lamp 41.

[0056] Similarly, when the motion sensor 60b detects a person, the communication device 20b turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to the communication device 20b, turns off the camera 40b, and turns on the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20b. Similarly, when the motion sensor 60c detects a person, the communication device 20c turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to the communication device 20c, turns off the camera 40c, and turns on the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20c.

[0057] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating yet another example of the information processing method by the information processing system 10 shown in Figure 1. Referring to Figure 7, yet another example of the information processing method by the information processing system 10 will be explained.

[0058] As shown in Figure 7, the communication device 20a (acquisition unit 23) acquires height information regarding the height at which the camera 40a is located (step S21). For example, worker 1a uses the communication device 20a to input height information indicating that the height at which the camera 40a is located corresponds to the height of the first floor, and the acquisition unit 23 acquires the input height information.

[0059] The communication device 20a (control unit 27) determines whether the camera 40a is located at a height equal to or greater than a predetermined height (step S22). For example, the predetermined height is the height of the second floor of a building, and the control unit 27 determines whether the camera 40a is located at a height equal to or greater than the height of the second floor of a building.

[0060] If the camera 40a is not located at a height above a predetermined height (No in step S22), the communication device 20a (control unit 27) terminates processing without turning off the camera 40a. For example, if the height information indicates that the height at which the camera 40a is located corresponds to the height of the first floor, the control unit 27 leaves the camera 40a on instead of turning it off.

[0061] If the camera 40a is located at a height above a predetermined height (Yes in step S22), the communication device 20a (control unit 27) turns off the camera 40a (step S23) and lights up the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20a (step S24). For example, if the height information indicates that the height at which the camera 40a is located corresponds to the height of the second floor, the control unit 27 turns off the camera 40a. For example, the control unit 27 turns off the camera 40a by sending a control signal to turn off the camera 40a via the communication unit 25, and lights up the lamp 41 by sending a control signal to light up the lamp 41 via the communication unit 25.

[0062] Similarly, if the camera 40b is located above a predetermined height, the communication device 20b will turn off the camera 40b and illuminate the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20b. Similarly, if the camera 40c is located above a predetermined height, the communication device 20c will turn off the camera 40c and illuminate the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device 20c.

[0063] As described above, the information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, a plurality of microphones 31 provided corresponding to the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and a plurality of speakers 32 provided corresponding to the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c. At least one of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c has a reception unit 21 that receives a decision operation for determining a group name for a group to make a call, and application software 22 that includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit 21 and creates a URL for joining the group. When the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c access the URL and join the group, the audio input to each of the plurality of microphones 31 is transmitted by the application software 22 to other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that microphone 31, and output from the speaker 32 corresponding to that other communication device.

[0064] According to this, a URL can be created that includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit 21 and allows users to join the group for making a call. This makes it easier to find the URL of the group a user wants to join and prevents them from joining a group other than the one they intended to join.

[0065] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention further comprises a plurality of earphones 30a to 30c, each corresponding to a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and a microphone 31 and a speaker 32 corresponding to each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c are built into the earphone corresponding to the communication device. According to this, the microphone 31 and speaker 32 can be easily attached.

[0066] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention further comprises a plurality of human presence sensors 60a to 60c, each of which is provided in correspondence with a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c has a control unit 27 that turns off the microphone 31 corresponding to the communication device when the human presence sensor corresponding to the communication device detects a person.

[0067] According to this, it is possible to suppress the input of the voice of a person detected by each of the multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c to the microphone 31, and thus it is possible to suppress the output of such voice from the speaker 32 that corresponds to a communication device other than the communication device that corresponds to the motion sensor.

[0068] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention further comprises a plurality of cameras 40a to 40c, each of which is provided in correspondence with a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c has a display unit 24 for displaying images, and when the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c access a URL and join a group, the images captured by each of the plurality of cameras 40a to 40c are transmitted by application software 22 to other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to the camera, and are displayed on the display unit 24 of the other communication devices. According to this, images captured by each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c can be transmitted to communication devices other than the communication device corresponding to that camera.

[0069] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention further comprises a plurality of human presence sensors 60a to 60c, each of which is provided in correspondence with a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c has a control unit 27 that turns off the camera corresponding to the communication device when the human presence sensor corresponding to the communication device detects a person.

[0070] According to this, it is possible to suppress the capture of a person detected by each of the multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c, thereby preventing that person from being displayed on communication devices other than the communication device corresponding to that motion sensor.

[0071] Furthermore, in the information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c has an acquisition unit 23 that acquires height information relating to the height at which a camera corresponding to the communication device is located, and a control unit 27 that turns off the camera when the camera is located at a height of a predetermined height or higher based on the height information acquired by the acquisition unit 23.

[0072] According to this, it is possible to prevent images captured by cameras located at a predetermined height or higher from being displayed on communication devices other than the communication device corresponding to that camera.

[0073] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention further comprises a plurality of lamps 41 corresponding to a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c has a control unit 27 that lights up the lamp 41 corresponding to the communication device when the camera corresponding to the communication device is turned off. According to this, when each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c is turned off, it is easy to recognize that the camera in question is off.

[0074] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention further comprises a plurality of mobile batteries 50a to 50c, each corresponding to a plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c, and each of the plurality of communication devices 20a to 20c is charged by the mobile battery corresponding to the communication device. According to this, each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c can be easily charged.

[0075] Furthermore, in the information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the decision operation is an input operation in which the name of the site where the work performed using the information processing system 10 is carried out is entered, and the application software 22 creates a URL using the site name entered in the input operation received by the reception unit 21 as the group name.

[0076] According to this, the name of the event can be included in the URL, making it easier to identify the URL of the group you want to join, and further reducing the chance of accidentally joining the wrong group.

[0077] Furthermore, in the information processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the decision operation is a selection operation in which a site where work performed using the information processing system 10 is carried out is selected on a map, and the application software 22 generates a URL using the site name of the site selected by the selection operation received by the reception unit 21 as the group name.

[0078] According to this, the name of the event can be easily included in the URL, making it easier to identify the URL of the group you want to join, and further reducing the chance of accidentally joining the wrong group.

[0079] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is used when performing temporary scaffolding installation work, exterior wall construction work, or large-scale repair work, and each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c, the microphone 31 corresponding to the communication device, and the speaker 32 corresponding to the communication device are worn by the worker performing the temporary scaffolding installation work, exterior wall construction work, or large-scale repair work.

[0080] According to this, it is possible to easily communicate using the information processing system 10 while performing temporary scaffolding installation work, exterior wall construction work, or large-scale repair work, thus enabling efficient performance of temporary scaffolding installation work, exterior wall construction work, or large-scale repair work.

[0081] Although one or more embodiments of an information processing system have been described above based on these embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Various modifications to these embodiments that can be conceived by those skilled in the art may also be included within the scope of the present invention, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of the invention.

[0082] The embodiments described above describe cases in which the information processing system 10 is used when performing temporary scaffolding installation work, exterior wall construction, or large-scale repair work, but it is not limited to these. For example, the information processing system may be used for remote meetings, etc.

[0083] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment described a case where each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c is worn by the worker, the invention is not limited to this. For example, each of the multiple communication devices may be a personal computer or the like.

[0084] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, a case was described in which a microphone 31 and a speaker 32 corresponding to each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c are built into an earphone corresponding to the communication device and worn by the worker wearing the communication device, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the microphone may be a lapel microphone worn by the worker, or a desktop or hanging microphone. Similarly, the speaker may be a neck speaker worn by the worker, or a desktop or hanging speaker.

[0085] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment described a case in which each of the multiple cameras 40a to 40c is worn by a worker wearing a communication device corresponding to the camera, the invention is not limited to this. For example, the cameras may be tabletop or hanging cameras, etc.

[0086] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, a lamp 41 corresponding to each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c is provided on a camera corresponding to the communication device and is worn by the worker wearing the communication device, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the lamp may be a headlamp worn by the worker, or a table lamp or hanging lamp.

[0087] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment explains that the decision operation is an input operation to enter a site name or a selection operation to select a site, it is not limited to these cases. For example, the decision operation may be an operation to enter a meeting name, etc. In this case, the application software creates a URL using the meeting name, etc. entered in the operation as the group name.

[0088] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment described a case where each of the multiple workers 1a to 1c is wearing a camera, the invention is not limited to this. For example, worker 1a may wear camera 40a, while workers 1b and 1c do not necessarily wear cameras 40b and 40c.

[0089] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment described a case in which multiple motion sensors 60a to 60c are installed, it is not limited to this. For example, motion sensor 60a located at a height corresponding to the first floor may not be installed, and motion sensors 60b located at a height corresponding to the second floor and motion sensors 60c located at a height corresponding to the third floor may be installed instead.

[0090] Furthermore, if multiple communication devices 20a to 20c access a URL and join a group, messages entered in each of the multiple communication devices 20a to 20c may be sent to other communication devices by the application software 22 and displayed on the display unit 24 of those other communication devices. In this case, the recipient of the message may be specified by adding an "@" symbol or the like.

[0091] Furthermore, the present invention may be implemented as an information processing method executed by a computer, such as an information processing system. The present invention may also be implemented as a program for causing a computer to execute an information processing method. Furthermore, the present invention may be implemented as a computer-readable, non-temporary recording medium on which such a program is stored. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 10. Information Processing Systems 20a,20b,20c Communication equipment 21 Reception Department 22 Application Software 23 Acquisition Department 24 Display 25 Communications Department 26 Memory section 27 Control Unit 28 Touch panel 30a, 30b, 30c earphones 31 Mike 32 speakers 40a, 40b, 40c Camera 41 Lamp 50a, 50b, 50c mobile battery 60a, 60b, 60c Human motion sensor

Claims

1. Multiple communication devices, Multiple microphones provided in accordance with the multiple communication devices, It comprises a plurality of speakers provided in accordance with the plurality of communication devices, At least one of the plurality of communication devices includes a reception unit that receives a decision operation for determining a group name for a group to make a call, and application software that creates a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for joining the group, which includes the group name determined based on the decision operation received by the reception unit. When the multiple communication devices access the URL and join the group, the audio input to each of the multiple microphones is transmitted by the application software to the other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that microphone, and output from the speaker corresponding to the other communication device. Information processing system.

2. The system further comprises multiple earphones provided to correspond to the multiple communication devices, The microphone and speaker corresponding to each of the plurality of communication devices are built into the earphone corresponding to the communication device. The information processing system according to claim 1.

3. The system further comprises multiple human presence sensors provided in correspondence with the aforementioned multiple communication devices, Each of the plurality of communication devices has a control unit that turns off the microphone corresponding to the communication device when the human presence sensor corresponding to the communication device detects a person. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The system further comprises multiple cameras provided in accordance with the aforementioned multiple communication devices, Each of the aforementioned plurality of communication devices has a display unit for displaying images, When the multiple communication devices access the URL and join the group, the images captured by each of the multiple cameras are transmitted by the application software to the other communication devices via the communication device corresponding to that camera, and are displayed on the display unit of the other communication devices. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The system further comprises multiple human presence sensors provided in correspondence with the aforementioned multiple communication devices, Each of the plurality of communication devices has a control unit that turns off the camera corresponding to the communication device when the human presence sensor corresponding to the communication device detects a person. The information processing system according to claim 4.

6. Each of the plurality of communication devices includes an acquisition unit that acquires height information relating to the height at which the camera corresponding to the communication device is located, and a control unit that turns off the camera when the camera is located at a height equal to or greater than a predetermined height based on the height information acquired by the acquisition unit. The information processing system according to claim 4.

7. The system further comprises a plurality of lamps provided in accordance with the plurality of communication devices, Each of the plurality of communication devices has a control unit that lights up the lamp corresponding to the communication device when the camera corresponding to the communication device is turned off. The information processing system according to claim 4.

8. The system further comprises multiple mobile batteries provided in accordance with the aforementioned multiple communication devices, Each of the aforementioned communication devices is charged by the mobile battery corresponding to the communication device. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

9. The aforementioned decision operation is an input operation in which the name of the site where the work performed using the information processing system is entered, The application software creates the URL using the site name entered in the input operation received by the reception unit as the group name. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

10. The aforementioned decision operation is a selection operation in which the site where the work performed using the information processing system is carried out is selected on a map. The application software generates the URL using the site name of the site selected in the selection operation received by the reception unit as the group name. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

11. The aforementioned information processing system is used when performing temporary scaffolding installation work, exterior wall construction, or large-scale repair work. Each of the aforementioned plurality of communication devices, the microphone corresponding to the communication device, and the speaker corresponding to the communication device are worn by workers performing the temporary scaffolding installation work, the exterior wall construction work, or the large-scale repair work. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

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