Locking / unlocking system, locking device, and processing program

Abstract

To provide a locking / unlocking system, a locking device, and a processing program that enable power saving of the locking device. [Solution] The locking / unlocking system is a system comprising a terminal device 100 and a lock device 300 that can communicate wirelessly with the terminal device 100, wherein the lock device 300 includes a transmission control unit for performing transmission control, which is the control of transmitting predetermined information to the terminal device 100 based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined manner, and the transmission control unit of the lock device 300 performs transmission control such that the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at some of the transmission timings and the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings are different from each other.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a locking / unlocking system, a lock device, and a processing program. [Background Art]

[0002] Conventionally, as one technique for managing history data stored in a lock device provided on an entrance door of a building (for example, history data including a control time at which locking or unlocking is performed), when the lock device receives a request signal for requesting history data from a mobile terminal, the lock device transmits a request response signal including history data of a predetermined capacity to the mobile terminal, and when the mobile terminal receives the request response signal, the mobile terminal transmits the history data included in the request response signal to a target device via e-mail, thereby enabling the target device to manage the history data. A technique that enables the target device to manage the history data is disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Literature]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2020-10235 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0004] By the way, in recent years, there has been an increasing demand for power saving of lock devices. However, in the above-described conventional technique, as described above, when the lock device receives a request signal from a mobile terminal, the lock device transmits a request response signal including history data of a predetermined capacity to the mobile terminal. Therefore, for example, when the capacity of the history data is excessive, there is a possibility that the power consumption when transmitting the request response signal in the lock device becomes excessive, which may make it difficult to achieve power saving of the lock device. Therefore, there was room for improvement from the viewpoint of achieving power saving of the lock device.

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the above-mentioned prior art and to provide a locking / unlocking system, a locking device, and a processing program that enable power saving of the locking device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, the locking / unlocking system according to claim 1 is a locking / unlocking system comprising a terminal device and a lock device that can communicate wirelessly with the terminal device, a locking / unlocking system for locking and unlocking the lock device using the terminal device, wherein the lock device comprises a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is control that transmits predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined way, and the transmission control means of the lock device performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the plurality of transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings.

[0007] The locking and unlocking system according to claim 2 is the locking and unlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of transmission timings include transmission timings with different occurrence frequencies, and the transmission control means of the locking device performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information at the transmission timing with a high occurrence frequency is less than the transmission capacity of the predetermined information at the transmission timing with a low occurrence frequency.

[0008] The locking and unlocking system according to claim 3 is the locking and unlocking system according to claim 2, wherein the transmission control means of the locking device performs the transmission control such that, among the plurality of transmission timings, the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timing that occurs frequently and the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timing that occurs infrequently are different from each other.

[0009] The locking and unlocking system according to claim 4 is the locking and unlocking system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the frequently occurring transmission timing includes a communication establishment timing which is the timing at which wireless communication between the terminal device and the lock device becomes possible, and the less frequently occurring transmission timing includes an operation timing which is the timing at which an operation relating to the lock device is performed via the terminal device after the communication establishment timing has arrived.

[0010] The locking device according to claim 5 is a locking device that can communicate wirelessly with a terminal device, and is capable of locking and unlocking using the terminal device, and comprises a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is a control that transmits predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined way, wherein the transmission control means performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the plurality of transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings.

[0011] The processing program described in claim 6 is a processing program to be executed by a lock device that is wirelessly capable of connecting to a terminal device and can be locked and unlocked using the terminal device, wherein a computer functions as a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is the control of transmitting predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined manner, and the transmission control means performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the plurality of transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the locking / unlocking system described in claim 1, the locking device described in claim 5, or the processing program described in claim 6, the transmission control means of the locking device performs transmission control such that the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at some of the transmission timings differs from the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings. Therefore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at at least some of the transmission timings can be made different. As a result, the power consumption of the locking device can be reduced, and power saving of the locking device can be achieved.

[0013] According to the locking / unlocking system described in claim 2, the transmission control means of the lock device performs transmission control such that the transmission capacity of predetermined information at transmission timings that occur frequently among a plurality of transmission timings is less than the transmission capacity of predetermined information at transmission timings that occur infrequently. Therefore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information can be varied according to the frequency of the transmission timing. Thus, predetermined information can be transmitted with a transmission capacity corresponding to the frequency of the transmission timing, which contributes to reducing the power consumption of the lock device.

[0014] According to the locking / unlocking system described in claim 3, the transmission control means of the lock device performs transmission control such that the type of predetermined information transmitted at frequently occurring transmission timings and the type of predetermined information transmitted at less frequently occurring transmission timings are different from each other. Therefore, the type of predetermined information can be varied according to the frequency of occurrence of the transmission timings. As a result, predetermined information can be transmitted according to the frequency of occurrence of the transmission timings, which further contributes to reducing the power consumption of the lock device.

[0015] According to the locking and unlocking system of claim 4, the transmission timings with high occurrence frequency include communication establishment timings, and the transmission timings with low occurrence frequency include operation timings, whereby the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at the communication establishment timing can be made different from the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at the operation timing. Therefore, predetermined information can be transmitted in accordance with the respective occurrence frequencies of the communication establishment timing and the operation timing, which can further contribute to reducing the power consumption of the lock device. [Brief Description of the Drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram conceptually showing a locking and unlocking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a terminal device. [Figure 3] 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a lock device. [Figure 4] 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a first registration DB. [Figure 5] 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a first usage history DB. [Figure 6] 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a management device. [Figure 7] 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a second registration DB. [Figure 8] 8 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a second usage history DB. [Figure 9] 9 is a flowchart of a first locking / unlocking process according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart of a registration process. [Figure 11] 11 is a flowchart of a read process. [Figure 12] 12 is a flowchart of a write process. [Figure 13] 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a first operation display area displayed on a terminal-side output unit of a terminal device. [Figure 14] 14 is a diagram showing a display example of a second operation display area displayed on a terminal-side output unit of a terminal device. [Figure 15]It is a diagram showing a display example of a third operation display area displayed on a terminal-side output unit of a terminal device. [Figure 16] It is a diagram showing a display example of a fourth operation display area displayed on a terminal-side output unit of a terminal device. [Figure 17] It is a diagram showing a display example of a fifth operation display area displayed on a terminal-side output unit of a terminal device. [Figure 18] It is a flowchart of a second locking / unlocking process according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Embodiments of a locking / unlocking system, a lock device, and a processing program according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, [I] the basic concept of the embodiment will be described, then [II] the specific content of the embodiment will be described, and finally, [III] modifications to the embodiment will be described. However, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments.

[0018] [I] Basic Concept of Embodiment First, the basic concept of the embodiment will be described. The embodiment generally relates to a locking / unlocking system including a terminal device and a lock device capable of wireless communication with the terminal device, and more specifically to a locking / unlocking system, a lock device, and a processing program for locking / unlocking the lock device using the terminal device.

[0019] Here, any specific type of "terminal device" may be used, and for example, the concept includes mobile terminals (as an example, smartphones and tablet terminals), stationary personal computers, and remote controllers dedicated to opening / closing devices.

[0020] Also, any specific type of "lock device" may be used, and for example, the concept includes battery locks attached to opening / closing devices provided in openings of buildings, and electric locks other than battery locks (as an example, electric locks that receive power from a commercial power supply).

[0021] Furthermore, while the specific structure and type of "building" are arbitrary, the concept includes, for example, commercial facilities, public facilities (such as transportation facilities like train stations), office buildings, and multi-unit residential buildings such as apartments and condominiums.

[0022] Furthermore, "building openings" refer to openings formed in a part of the building's structure (for example, walls, floors, ceilings, etc.) for the purpose of installing entrances, exits, or windows.

[0023] Furthermore, while the specific type of "opening / closing device" is arbitrary, the concept includes, for example, door devices (such as single-leaf hinged doors, double-leaf hinged doors, and sliding doors), all types of electrically driven shutter devices, and / or automatic door devices.

[0024] In the following embodiment, we will describe the case where the terminal device is a smartphone, the locking device is a battery-operated lock attached to the opening / closing device, and the opening / closing device is a single-leaf hinged door installed at the entrance / exit of a commercial facility under construction.

[0025] [II] Specific details of the embodiment Next, the specific details of the embodiment will be described.

[0026] (composition) First, the configuration of the locking / unlocking system 1 according to the embodiment and the configuration of the opening / closing device 10 to which the locking / unlocking system 1 is applied will be described.

[0027] (Configuration - Switching device) First, let's explain the configuration of the switchgear 10.

[0028] In the following explanation, the X direction in Figure 1 is referred to as the left-right direction of the opening / closing device 10 (-X direction is the left direction of the opening / closing device 10, and +X direction is the right direction of the opening / closing device 10), the Y direction in Figure 1 is referred to as the up-down direction of the opening / closing device 10 (+Y direction is the up direction of the opening / closing device 10, and -Y direction is the down direction of the opening / closing device 10), and the directions perpendicular to the X and Y directions are referred to as the front-back direction (the direction leading to the front of the page in Figure 1 is the front direction of the opening / closing device 10, and the direction leading to the back of the page in Figure 1 is the rear direction of the opening / closing device 10).

[0029] The opening / closing device 10 is a device for opening and closing an opening 4 provided in the building frame 3 of the building 2 (for example, the wall of the building 2), which allows a resident M to enter and exit the building 2. This opening / closing device 10 is installed in the opening 4 and, as shown in Figure 1, comprises a frame 20, an opening / closing body 30, and a hinge 40.

[0030] Regarding the configuration of the opening / closing device 10, unless otherwise specified, it is assumed to be the same as that of a known single-leaf hinged door, and therefore no explanation will be given.

[0031] Furthermore, although Figure 1 shows only one opening / closing device 10, in reality, the building 2 is provided with multiple openings 4, and each of the multiple openings 4 is equipped with an opening / closing device 10.

[0032] Furthermore, the method of attaching (or connecting) the various components that make up the opening / closing device 10 to each other is arbitrary, but for example, a method is employed in which the mounting component is attached (or connected) to the mounting component by fasteners (for example, rivets, mounting screws, screws, etc.), welding, adhesive, double-sided tape, etc., via mounting holes (for example, rivet holes, screw holes, bolt holes, etc.) formed in the mounting component or the mounting component.

[0033] Furthermore, "resident M" refers to a person staying in or around building 2. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, this includes the building manager M1 (hereinafter referred to as "manager M1"), the worker M2 (hereinafter referred to as "worker M2") who performs construction work related to the building's facilities (e.g., electrical equipment, gas equipment, fire prevention equipment, etc.), and the user M3 (hereinafter referred to as "user M3") of building 2.

[0034] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Frame) The frame 20 is installed around the periphery of the opening 4 formed in the building frame 3 of the building 2. This frame 20 is composed of, for example, a pair of left and right vertical frame members 21, 22 and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 23, 24 (i.e., multiple frame members) made of steel (for example, steel, stainless steel, etc.).

[0035] Specifically, the vertical frame members 21, 22 and the horizontal frame members 23, 24 are directly fixed to the building frame 3 of the building 2 at the periphery of the opening 4 in a known manner, and are combined with each other to form a front shape that is substantially rectangular and annular.

[0036] In the following, as needed, of the pair of left and right vertical frame members 21 and 22, the vertical frame member 21 located on the door-end side of the opening 4 will be referred to as the "door-end side vertical frame member 21," and the vertical frame member 22 located on the door-end side of the opening 4 will be referred to as the "door-end side vertical frame member 22." Also, of the pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 23 and 24, the horizontal frame member 23 located on the upper side of the opening 4 will be referred to as the "upper horizontal frame member 23," and the horizontal frame member 24 located on the lower side of the opening 4 will be referred to as the "threshold horizontal frame member 24."

[0037] Furthermore, the door-side vertical frame member 22 is provided with a lock receiver and a latch receiver (neither of which are shown in the illustration).

[0038] Of these, the lock receiving portion is a lock receiving means for receiving the engaging portion of the locking device 300, which will be described later, provided on the opening / closing body 30 when the opening 4 is closed by the opening / closing body 30 (hereinafter referred to as the "fully closed state"), and is positioned at a location corresponding to the engaging portion of the locking device 300, which will be described later.

[0039] Furthermore, the latch receiving portion is a latch receiving means for receiving a latch, which will be described later, provided on the opening / closing body 30, and is positioned in a location corresponding to the latch.

[0040] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Opening / closing body) The opening / closing body 30 is a flat plate-shaped opening / closing body for opening and closing the opening 4 of the building 2, and as shown in Figure 1, it comprises an opening / closing body frame (not shown), an outdoor surface material 31, and an indoor surface material (not shown).

[0041] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Opening / closing body - Opening / closing body frame) The opening / closing frame primarily provides rigidity to the opening / closing body 30. This opening / closing frame is formed by combining a pair of left and right vertical reinforcing bars (not shown) and a pair of upper and lower horizontal reinforcing bars (not shown) made of steel, so that its front shape is approximately rectangular and ring-shaped.

[0042] (Components - Opening / closing device - Opening / closing body - Outdoor surface material) The outdoor surface material 31 constitutes the two main surfaces of the opening / closing body 30 (the surfaces of the opening / closing body 30 with the largest area). This outdoor surface material 31 is provided so as to cover at least the entire surface on one side of the opening / closing body frame in the depth direction (front-to-back direction) (for example, the outdoor surface of the building 2), and is fixed to the opening / closing body frame by welding or fasteners.

[0043] (Components - Opening / closing device - Opening / closing body - Indoor surface material) The indoor surface material constitutes the other of the two main surfaces of the opening / closing body 30. This indoor surface material is provided so as to cover at least substantially the entire other surface in the depth direction of the opening / closing body frame (for example, the indoor side of the building 2), and is fixed to the opening / closing body frame by welding or fasteners.

[0044] (Configuration - Switching device - Switching body - Other configurations) Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the door-side of the opening / closing body 30 is provided with a handle 32 for the user to open and close the opening / closing body 30, and a latch (not shown) for maintaining the opening / closing body 30 in the fully closed position.

[0045] Furthermore, above the opening / closing body 30 on the indoor side of the building 2, there is a door closer (not shown) that automatically closes the opening / closing body 30 at a safe speed when it is opened, and also restricts the rotation of the opening / closing body 30 from going beyond the state in which the entire opening 4 is opened by the opening / closing body 30 (hereinafter referred to as the "fully open state").

[0046] (Configuration - Opening / Closing Mechanism - Hinge Section) The hinge portion 40 is for pivotally supporting the opening / closing body 30 with respect to the door-side vertical frame member 21. This hinge portion 40 is constructed using a known hinge member (for example, a flag hinge), and as shown in Figure 1, multiple hinge portions are arranged in parallel along the vertical direction at intervals from each other at the door-side end of the opening / closing body 30, and are attached to the opening / closing body 30 and the door-side vertical frame member 21 by fasteners or the like.

[0047] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System) Next, the configuration of the locking / unlocking system 1 will be described.

[0048] The locking / unlocking system 1 is a system for locking and unlocking the locking device 300, and as shown in Figure 1, it comprises a terminal device 100, an authentication body 200, a locking device 300, and a management device 400.

[0049] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Terminal Device) The terminal device 100 is capable of transmitting authentication information via wireless communication, transmitting registration mode setting instruction information (described later) via wireless communication, transmitting holder identification information (described later) via wireless communication, and transmitting authentication information received from the lock device 300 to the management device 400.

[0050] As shown in Figure 1, this terminal device 100 is owned by administrator M1, and as shown in Figure 2, it comprises a terminal-side communication unit 110, a terminal-side operation unit 120, a terminal-side output unit 130, a terminal-side power supply unit 140, a terminal-side control unit 150, and a terminal-side storage unit 160.

[0051] Unless otherwise specified, the configuration of the terminal device 100 is assumed to be the same as that of a publicly known smartphone, and therefore its explanation will be omitted.

[0052] Furthermore, "authentication information" refers to information used for authentication when locking or unlocking the locking device 300. This authentication information is a concept that includes, for example, unique ID information and password information, but in this embodiment, it will be described as ID information determined by administrator M1, etc.

[0053] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Communication Unit) The terminal-side communication unit 110 is a terminal-side communication means for communicating between the locking device 300 and the management device 400 and the terminal device 100, and is a first transmission means for transmitting lock / unlock operation instruction information to the locking device 300 via wireless communication, and a second transmission means for transmitting registration mode setting instruction information to the locking device 300 via wireless communication.

[0054] This terminal-side communication unit 110 is configured using, for example, known communication means that perform short-range wireless communication and long-range wireless communication using a wireless communication network (for example, communication means that use a short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth® and a long-range wireless communication standard such as 4G, 5G, or LTE®).

[0055] In this embodiment, the terminal-side communication unit 110 communicates with the locking device 300 via short-range wireless communication and also communicates with the management device 400 via long-range wireless communication.

[0056] Furthermore, "locking / unlocking operation instruction information" refers to information that instructs the locking or unlocking operation of the locking device 300.

[0057] Furthermore, "registration mode setting instruction information" is information that instructs the locking device 300 to set its control mode to the registration mode described later when registering authentication information using the authentication element 200.

[0058] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Operating Unit) The terminal-side operation unit 120 is a terminal-side operation means that receives operation input to the terminal device 100, as well as an input means for receiving owner identification information, and is configured using known operation means such as various switches and touchpads.

[0059] "Owner identification information" refers to information that identifies the owner of the authentication entity 200 or terminal device 100. This owner identification information is a concept that includes, for example, information indicating the owner's name or the name of the owner's affiliation (company name, university name), but in this embodiment, it will be described as information indicating the owner's name.

[0060] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Output Unit) The terminal-side output unit 130 is an output means that outputs various types of information based on the control of the terminal-side control unit 150, and is configured using, for example, known display means (one example, a display) and / or audio output means (one example, a speaker).

[0061] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Terminal Device - Terminal Power Supply Unit) The terminal-side power supply unit 140 is a terminal-side power supply means that supplies power to each part of the terminal device 100.

[0062] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Control Unit) The terminal-side control unit 150 is a terminal-side control means that controls each part of the terminal device 100.

[0063] Specifically, the terminal-side control unit 150 is a computer comprising a CPU, various programs interpreted and executed on the CPU (including basic control programs such as the OS and application programs launched on the OS to realize specific functions), and internal memory such as RAM for storing programs and various data (the same applies to the authentication-side control unit of the authentication body 200 described later, the lock-side control unit 375 of the lock device 300 described later, and the management-side control unit 420 of the management device 400 described later).

[0064] Furthermore, the application for operating the locking device 300 using the terminal device 100 (for example, a semi-permanent application or a time-limited application; hereinafter referred to as the "operation application") is installed on the terminal device 100 via any recording medium or network, and thus substantially constitutes each part of the terminal-side control unit 150.

[0065] Further details of the processing performed by this terminal-side control unit 150 will be described later.

[0066] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Storage Unit) The terminal-side storage unit 160 is a terminal-side storage means that stores programs and various data necessary for the operation of the terminal device 100. This terminal-side storage unit 160 is configured using a rewritable recording medium, and a non-volatile recording medium such as flash memory can be used (the same applies to the authentication-side storage unit of the authentication body 200, the lock-side storage unit 376 of the lock device 300, and the management-side storage unit 430 of the management device 400, which will be described later).

[0067] With such a terminal device 100, registration mode setting instruction information can be transmitted to the lock device 300 via wireless communication. Compared to registering authentication information using a registration card, a registration card is not required, and the registration process can be performed for various lock devices 300, thereby improving the efficiency of the registration process.

[0068] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Authenticator) Returning to Figure 1, the authentication device 200 is distinct from the terminal device 100 and is capable of transmitting authentication information via wireless communication. As shown in Figure 1, this authentication device 200 is held by worker M2 and / or user M3 and comprises an authentication-side communication unit, an authentication-side control unit, and an authentication-side storage unit (all of which are not shown).

[0069] Unless otherwise specified, the configuration of the terminal device 100 is assumed to be the same as that of a well-known electronic key (for example, a card-type electronic key, a key-type electronic key, etc.), and therefore no explanation is provided.

[0070] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Authenticator - Authentication-Side Communication Unit) The authentication-side communication unit is an authentication-side communication means for communicating between the lock device 300 and the authentication body 200, and is configured using, for example, a known communication means that performs short-range wireless communication using a wireless communication network (for example, a communication means that uses a short-range wireless communication standard such as Felica®).

[0071] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Authenticator - Authentication Control Unit) The authentication control unit is an authentication control means that controls each part of the authentication body 200.

[0072] Details of the processes performed by this authentication control unit will be described later.

[0073] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Authenticator - Authentication-Side Storage Unit) The authentication-side storage unit is an authentication-side storage means that stores various types of data (for example, authentication information and lock / unlock operation instruction information).

[0074] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Locking Device) The locking device 300 is capable of locking and unlocking based on authentication information received from either the terminal device 100 or the authentication body 200, and is also capable of transmitting authentication information registered by the registration unit 375b (described later) via wireless communication.

[0075] As shown in Figure 1, the locking device 300 is attached to the opening / closing body 30 of the opening / closing device 10, and as shown in Figures 1 and 3, it comprises a lock body 310, a lock-side operating unit 320, an activation switch unit 330, a lock-side output unit 340, a lock-side drive unit 350, a closing detection unit 360, and a lock-side control unit 370.

[0076] Unless otherwise specified, the configuration of the locking device 300 is the same as that of known battery-operated locks, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

[0077] Furthermore, although Figure 1 shows only one locking device 300, in reality, a locking device 300 is attached to each of the opening / closing bodies 30 of multiple opening / closing devices 10.

[0078] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Locking Device - Lock Body) The lock body 310 is the basic structure of the locking device 300. This lock body 310 is constructed using, for example, a known locking mechanism, and specifically, as shown in Figure 1, it is configured to include an outdoor operating shaft 311, an indoor operating shaft (not shown), and an engaging part (not shown).

[0079] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Locking device - Lock body - Outdoor side operating shaft) The outdoor operating shaft 311 is an operating shaft for operating the locking device 300 from the outdoor side of the building 2. This outdoor operating shaft 311 is constructed using, for example, a known operating shaft member and is provided to protrude from the opening / closing body 30 toward the outdoor side of the building 2.

[0080] Furthermore, the outdoor operating shaft 311 is provided with a key insertion hole 312 for inserting a key (not shown).

[0081] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Locking device - Lock body - Indoor operating shaft) The indoor operating shaft is an operating shaft for operating the locking device 300 from the indoor side of building 2. This indoor operating shaft is constructed using, for example, a known operating shaft member and is provided to protrude from the opening / closing body 30 toward the indoor side of building 2.

[0082] Furthermore, this indoor operating shaft is equipped with a thumbturn (knob) that can be gripped by the user's fingers.

[0083] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Locking Device - Lock Body - Engaging Part) The engaging portion is for engaging with the lock receiver. This engaging portion is constructed, for example, using an engaging member of a known locking device, and is housed inside the lock body 310 so as to be able to move in and out of the lock body 310, and is connected to the thumbturn.

[0084] Furthermore, although the specific operation of the engaging portion is arbitrary, in this embodiment, when the engaging portion is engaged with the lock receiver, the lock device 300 is in a locked state, and when the engaging portion is not engaged with the lock receiver, the lock device 300 is in an unlocked state.

[0085] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Locking Device - Lock-side Operating Unit) The lock-side operating unit 320 is a lock-side operating means that receives operational input to the lock device 300. This lock-side operating unit 320 is configured using, for example, a known operating means (one example being a touch switch) and is provided on the exterior side of the opening / closing body 30 facing the building 2.

[0086] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Locking Device - Activation Switch Unit) The activation switch unit 330 is intended to provide a trigger for initiating communication between the authentication body 200 and the activation switch unit 330. This activation switch unit 330 is configured using, for example, a known switch (one example being a push-button switch) and is provided on the exterior side of the building 2 of the opening / closing body 30, as shown in Figure 1.

[0087] Furthermore, although the specific operation of the activation switch unit 330 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, when the activation switch unit 330 is pressed, information indicating that communication between the authentication body 200 and the lock device 300 will be started (hereinafter referred to as "communication start information") is transmitted to the lock-side control unit 375 via the lock-side communication unit 371 described later, and if the activation switch unit 330 is not pressed, the communication start information is not transmitted.

[0088] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock Side Output Unit) The lock-side output unit 340 is an output means that outputs various information based on the control of the lock-side control unit 375, and is configured using, for example, a display means (an LED light) and an audio output means (a buzzer).

[0089] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Drive Unit) The lock-side drive unit 350 is used to operate the thumbturn of the lock body 310 so that the lock device 300 is in a locked or unlocked state. This lock-side drive unit 350 is configured using, for example, a known drive mechanism (one example, a drive mechanism having a motor and a connecting part that connects the motor and the thumbturn).

[0090] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Locking Device - Closure Detection Unit) The closing detection unit 360 is a closing detection means for detecting whether the opening / closing device 10 is in a fully closed state, and is configured using, for example, a known detection sensor.

[0091] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Control Unit) The lock-side control unit 370 is a unit that controls each component of the lock device 300, and as shown in Figure 3, it comprises a lock-side communication unit 371, a lock-side power supply unit 372, an external power input unit 373, a power switching unit 374, a lock-side control unit 375, and a lock-side storage unit 376.

[0092] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Lock device - Lock-side control unit - Lock-side communication unit) The lock-side communication unit 371 is a lock-side communication means for communicating between the terminal device 100 and the authentication body 200 and the lock device 300, and is configured using known communication means that perform short-range wireless communication using a wireless communication network (for example, communication means using a first short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth®, and communication means using a second short-range wireless communication standard such as Felica®).

[0093] In this embodiment, the lock-side communication unit 371 communicates with the terminal device 100 via a first short-range wireless communication and also communicates with the authentication body 200 via a second short-range wireless communication.

[0094] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Lock device - Lock-side control unit - Lock-side power supply unit) The lock-side power supply unit 372 is a lock-side power supply means that supplies power to each part of the lock device 300, and is configured using, for example, a known battery.

[0095] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Locking device - Lock-side control unit - External power input unit) The external power input unit 373 is an external power input means for inputting power from an external power source (for example, a commercial power source or a storage battery) to the locking device 300, and is configured using, for example, a known external power input means (for example, an external power input means that can receive power via a USB cable).

[0096] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Locking device - Lock-side control unit - Power switching unit) The power switching unit 374 is a power switching means for switching the power source to either the lock-side power supply unit 372 or an external power supply connected to the external power input unit 373, and is configured using, for example, a known switching means (one example being a relay).

[0097] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Control Unit - Lock-Side Control Unit) The lock-side control unit 375 is a lock-side control means that controls each part of the lock device 300, and as shown in Figure 3, it functionally comprises a mode setting unit 375a, a registration unit 375b, a timing setting unit 375c, and a transmission control unit 375d.

[0098] Furthermore, the processing program according to this embodiment is installed in the lock device 300 via any recording medium or terminal device 100, and substantially constitutes each part of the terminal-side control unit 150.

[0099] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Control Unit - Lock-Side Control Unit - Mode Setting Unit) The mode setting unit 375a is a mode setting means for setting the control mode of the locking device 300 to the registration mode, triggered by the reception of registration mode setting instruction information from the terminal device 100.

[0100] Here, the specific type of control mode is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it corresponds to normal mode, registration mode, read mode, and write mode.

[0101] Of these, "normal mode" is a mode for performing operations related to the locking device 300 (specifically, locking operations to lock the locking device 300 and unlocking operations to unlock the locking device 300) during normal times (specifically, when no registration mode is set).

[0102] Furthermore, "registration mode" is a mode for registering identification information.

[0103] Furthermore, "read mode" is a mode for reading various types of information (for example, registration information and / or usage history information described later) from the locking device 300 to the terminal device 100.

[0104] Furthermore, "writing mode" is a mode for writing various types of information (for example, registration information described later, and / or update information including processing programs for updates) from the terminal device 100 to the locking device 300.

[0105] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Control Unit - Lock-Side Control Unit - Registration Unit) The registration unit 375b is a registration means for registering authentication information received directly or indirectly from the authentication entity 200 when the registration mode is set by the mode setting unit 375a.

[0106] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Control Unit - Lock-Side Control Unit - Timing Setting Unit) The timing setting unit 375c is a timing setting means for setting the transmission timing.

[0107] Here, "transmission timing" refers to the timing at which predetermined information is transmitted to the terminal device 100.

[0108] In this embodiment, the transmission timing includes transmission timings with different arrival frequencies (the degree to which they occur within a predetermined period), specifically including transmission timings with a high arrival frequency and transmission timings with a low arrival frequency.

[0109] Of these, "frequently occurring transmission timings" are timings that occur more frequently than less frequent transmission timings, and include, for example, the timing when wireless communication between the terminal device 100 and the locking device 300 is established (hereinafter referred to as "communication establishment timing").

[0110] Furthermore, "a wireless communication between the terminal device 100 and the locking device 300 has been established" means that the terminal device 100 is located within the communication area of ​​the locking device 300, and that the authentication information corresponding to the terminal device 100 is being compared with the authentication information registered in the locking device 300 (i.e., the authentication information corresponding to the terminal device 100 is being authenticated by the locking device 300).

[0111] Furthermore, "infrequently occurring transmission timings" refer to timings that occur less frequently than frequently occurring transmission timings. For example, this includes timings when an operation related to the lock device 300 (specifically, the read operation described later) is performed via the terminal device 100 after the communication establishment timing has arrived (hereinafter referred to as "operation timing").

[0112] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Control Unit - Lock-Side Control Unit - Transmission Control Unit) The transmission control unit 375d is a transmission control means for performing control (hereinafter referred to as "transmission control") to transmit predetermined information to the terminal device 100 based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined manner.

[0113] Details of the processing performed by this lock-side control unit 375 will be described later.

[0114] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Lock Device - Lock-Side Control Unit - Lock-Side Storage Unit) The lock-side storage unit 376 is a lock-side storage means that stores programs and various data necessary for the operation of the lock device 300, and as shown in Figure 3, it includes a first registration database (hereinafter referred to as "DB") 376a and a first usage history DB 376b.

[0115] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Locking device - Lock-side control unit - Lock-side storage unit - First registration DB) The first registration DB376a is a first registration information storage means for storing registration information.

[0116] Here, "registration information" refers to the information registered in the registration process described later, and in this embodiment, it is configured by linking authentication information and holder identification information together.

[0117] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the first registration DB376a is structured by linking the item "Registration Information" with the information corresponding to each item. In addition, the item "Registration Information" further includes the items "Authentication Information" and "Possession Identification Information" as items related to registration information.

[0118] Of these, the information corresponding to the item "Registration Information" is the registration information.

[0119] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Authentication Information" is authentication information, and for example, as shown in Figure 4, it corresponds to ID information such as "10001".

[0120] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Possessor Identification Information" is possessor identification information, and for example, as shown in Figure 4, this includes the possessor's name, "AAAA," etc.

[0121] (Configuration - Locking / unlocking system - Lock device - Lock-side control unit - Lock-side storage unit - First usage history DB) The first usage history DB376b is a usage history information storage means for storing usage history information.

[0122] Here, "usage history information" refers to information indicating the usage history of the lock device 300, and in this embodiment, it is configured by relating usage date and time information, owner identification information, authentication information, and usage content information to each other.

[0123] Of these, "usage date and time information" refers to information indicating the date and time the locking device 300 was used.

[0124] Furthermore, "usage information" refers to information indicating how the locking device 300 was used.

[0125] The "usage details of the locking device 300" include, for example, that a locking or unlocking operation of the locking device 300 is performed, that communication is established between the terminal device 100 and the locking device 300, and that the registration process, reading process, or writing process described later are executed.

[0126] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the first usage history DB376b is structured by linking the item "Usage History Information" with the information corresponding to each item. In addition, the item "Usage History Information" further includes the items "Usage Date and Time Information," "Owner Identification Information," "Authentication Information," and "Usage Details Information" as items related to usage history information.

[0127] Of these, the information corresponding to the item "Usage History Information" is the usage history information.

[0128] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Usage Date and Time Information" is the usage date and time information, and for example, as shown in Figure 5, this includes the usage date and time of the lock device 300, "May 6, 2024, 13:40:25".

[0129] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Possessor Identification Information" is possessor identification information, and as shown in Figure 5, for example, it would include the possessor's name, "AAAA," etc.

[0130] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Authentication Information" is authentication information, and for example, as shown in Figure 5, it corresponds to ID information such as "10001".

[0131] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Usage Details Information" is usage details information, and as shown in Figure 5, this includes "locking" which indicates that the locking operation of the locking device 300 has been performed, "unlocking" which indicates that the unlocking operation of the locking device 300 has been performed, "communication established" which indicates that communication between the terminal device 100 and the locking device 300 has been established, and "registration" which indicates that the registration process described later has been executed.

[0132] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Management Device) The management device 400 is a device for managing the locking device 300, and as shown in Figure 6, it comprises a management-side communication unit 410, a management-side control unit 420, and a management-side storage unit 430.

[0133] Unless otherwise specified, the configuration of the management device 400 is assumed to be the same as that of a publicly known cloud server, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

[0134] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Management Device - Management Side Communication Unit) The management communication unit 410 is a communication means for communicating between the terminal device 100 and the management device 400, and is configured using, for example, a known communication means for long-distance wireless communication that uses a wireless communication network (for example, a communication means using a long-distance wireless communication standard such as 4G, 5G, or LTE®).

[0135] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Management Device - Management Control Unit) The management control unit 420 is a management control means that controls each part of the management device 400.

[0136] Details of the processes performed by this management control unit 420 will be described later.

[0137] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Management Device - Management-Side Storage Unit) The management-side storage unit 430 is a management-side storage means that stores programs and various data necessary for the operation of the management device 400, and as shown in Figure 6, it includes a second registration DB 431 and a second usage history DB 432.

[0138] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Management Device - Management Side Storage Unit - Second Registration DB) The second registration DB431 is a second registration information storage means for storing registration information.

[0139] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the second registration DB431 is structured by linking the item "Lock Device Identification Information," the item "Registration Information," and the information corresponding to each item. In addition, the item "Registration Information" further includes the items "Authentication Information" and "Possessor Identification Information" as items related to registration information.

[0140] Of these, the information corresponding to the item "Lock device identification information" is lock device identification information that uniquely identifies the lock device 300. For example, as shown in Figure 7, this includes the ID information of the lock device 300, such as "0001".

[0141] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Registration Information" is the registration information.

[0142] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Authentication Information" is authentication information, and for example, as shown in Figure 7, it corresponds to ID information such as "10001".

[0143] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Possessor Identification Information" is possessor identification information, and for example, as shown in Figure 7, this includes the possessor's name, "AAAA," etc.

[0144] (Configuration - Locking / Unlocking System - Management Device - Management-Side Storage Unit - Second Usage History DB) The second usage history DB432 is a second usage history information storage means for storing usage history information.

[0145] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the second usage history DB432 is structured by linking the item "Lock device identification information," the item "Usage history information," and the information corresponding to each item. In addition, the item "Usage history information" further includes the items "Usage date and time information," "Owner identification information," "Authentication information," and "Usage details information" as items related to usage history information.

[0146] Of these, the information corresponding to the item "Lock device identification information" is lock device identification information that uniquely identifies the lock device 300. For example, as shown in Figure 8, this includes the ID information of the lock device 300, such as "0001".

[0147] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Usage History Information" is usage history information.

[0148] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Usage Date and Time Information" is the usage date and time information, and for example, as shown in Figure 8, this includes the usage date and time of the lock device 300, "May 6, 2024, 13:40:25".

[0149] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Possessor Identification Information" is possessor identification information, and for example, as shown in Figure 8, this includes the possessor's name, "AAAA," etc.

[0150] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Authentication Information" is authentication information, and for example, as shown in Figure 8, it corresponds to ID information such as "10001".

[0151] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the item "Usage Details Information" is usage details information, and for example, as shown in Figure 8, it includes "locked," which indicates that the locking operation of the locking device 300 was performed.

[0152] (process) Next, we will describe the processes performed by the locking / unlocking system 1 configured as described above.

[0153] The processes performed by the locking / unlocking system 1 are broadly divided into a first locking / unlocking process and a second locking / unlocking process. The first locking / unlocking process and the second locking / unlocking process will be described below.

[0154] In the following explanation, the step will be abbreviated as "S" in the description of each process shown in Figures 9 to 12 and Figure 18.

[0155] (Processing - First Locking / Unlocking Process - Introduction) First, I will explain the first locking / unlocking process.

[0156] The first locking / unlocking process is a process for managing the locking device 300.

[0157] The timing of executing this first locking / unlocking process is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it will be described as being started after the power is turned on to the terminal device 100, the locking device 300, and the management device 400.

[0158] Furthermore, in this embodiment, multiple locking devices 300 are provided, and the content of the first locking / unlocking process performed by each of the multiple locking devices 300 is the same. Therefore, in the following description, the locking device 300 that is the subject of the explanation will be referred to as the target locking device, and the first locking / unlocking process performed by the target locking device will be described (the same applies to the second locking / unlocking process).

[0159] (Processing - First Locking / Unlocking Process - Introduction - Premise) Furthermore, the prerequisites for the first locking / unlocking process are as follows in this embodiment (the same applies to the prerequisites for the second locking / unlocking process).

[0160] In other words, the open / closed state of the opening / closing device 10 will be described as the fully closed state.

[0161] Furthermore, when the first locking / unlocking process is initiated, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device sets the control mode of the target lock device to normal mode.

[0162] Furthermore, when the first locking / unlocking process is activated, it is explained that usage history information relating to at least various processes of the first locking / unlocking process (specifically, usage date and time information, holder identification information, authentication information, and usage details information relating to the first locking / unlocking process and / or other processes relating to the locking device 300) is sequentially stored in the first usage history DB 376b.

[0163] Furthermore, it will be explained that the first registration DB376a of the target lock device already stores multiple registration information corresponding to at least administrator M1, and the first usage history DB376b of the target lock device already stores multiple usage history information corresponding to at least administrator M1.

[0164] Furthermore, it will be explained that the second registration DB 431 of the management device 400 already stores multiple lock device identification information and registration information, and the second usage history DB 432 of the management device 400 already stores multiple lock device identification information and usage history information.

[0165] Furthermore, it will be explained that the terminal device 100 already has an operation application installed, and when the first locking / unlocking process is initiated, a predetermined operation is received via the terminal-side operation unit 120, thereby initiating the operation application on the terminal device 100.

[0166] Furthermore, it will be explained that after the above operation application is launched, the terminal device 100 will be in a state where it is possible to perform the first locking / unlocking process of the target lock device using the terminal device 100, as the following processes are executed in the terminal device 100.

[0167] Specifically, as shown in Figure 13, first, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 generates a display area DA1 (hereinafter referred to as the "first operation display area DA1") on the screen of the terminal-side output unit 130, and displays the lock device buttons AB1 to AB8 and the installation position display processing button AB9 in the generated first operation display area DA1.

[0168] Here, the lock device buttons AB1 to AB8 are buttons that enable various operations of the lock device 300. The installation location display processing button AB9 is a button that instructs the execution of installation location display processing, which displays the installation location of the lock device 300 corresponding to the lock device buttons AB1 to AB8 on the terminal output unit 130.

[0169] Furthermore, although the method of displaying the lock device buttons AB1 to AB8 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 extracts the lock device identification information corresponding to the authentication information of the terminal device 100 from the lock device identification information stored in the second registration DB 431 of the management device 400, and displays the lock device buttons AB1 to AB8 corresponding to the extracted lock device identification information in the first operation display area DA1.

[0170] Then, when a lock device button corresponding to the target lock device is operated from among the lock device buttons AB1 to AB8 displayed in the first operation display area DA1, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 becomes capable of executing the first lock / unlock process of the target lock device using the terminal device 100. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 14, a display area DA2 (hereinafter referred to as the "second operation display area DA2") is generated on the screen of the terminal-side output unit 130, and the lock operation button BB1, unlock operation button BB2, first return button BB3, other operation buttons BB4, and open / closed status information BB5, etc. are displayed in the generated second operation display area DA2.

[0171] Here, the locking operation button BB1 is a button for locking the locking device 300. The unlocking operation button BB2 is a button for unlocking the locking device 300. The first return button BB3 is a button for returning the second operation display area DA2 displayed on the screen of the terminal output unit 130 back to the first operation display area DA1. The other operation button BB4 is a button for performing operations other than locking and unlocking the locking device 300. The open / closed status information BB5 is information indicating the detection result of the closed detection unit 360 of the locking device 300 (Note that the open / closed status information BB5 will be displayed when wireless communication between the terminal device 100 and the locking device 300 is established and the open / closed status information BB5 is received from the locking device 300).

[0172] (Processing - First Locking / Unlocking Process - Details) Returning to Figure 9, we will now describe the details of the first locking / unlocking process.

[0173] After the first locking / unlocking process is initiated, as shown in Figure 9, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device in SA1 determines whether or not the communication establishment timing has arrived, in which wireless communication between the terminal device 100 or authentication body 200 and the target lock device has been established.

[0174] The method for determining whether or not this communication establishment timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device makes a determination based on whether or not the authentication information received from the terminal device 100 matches the authentication information stored in the first registration DB 376a when the received strength of the radio waves of the wireless communication received from the terminal device 100 is above a threshold, or whether or not the authentication information received from the authentication body 200 matches the authentication information stored in the first registration DB 376a after the above-mentioned communication start information is received from the activation switch unit 330 due to the activation switch unit 330 being pressed by the authentication body 200.

[0175] If the authentication information received from the terminal device 100 matches the authentication information stored in the first registration DB 376a, or if the authentication information received from the authentication body 200 matches the authentication information stored in the first registration DB 376a, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines that the communication establishment timing has arrived.

[0176] On the other hand, if the authentication information received from the terminal device 100 does not match the authentication information stored in the first registration DB 376a, and if the authentication information received from the authentication entity 200 does not match the authentication information stored in the first registration DB 376a (furthermore, if the reception strength is not above a threshold, and if the communication start information has not been received), the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines that the communication establishment timing has not arrived.

[0177] Then, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device waits until it is determined that the communication establishment timing has arrived (SA1, No), and when it is determined that the communication establishment timing has arrived (SA1, Yes), it proceeds to SA2, assuming that wireless communication between the terminal device 100 or authentication body 200 and the target lock device has been established.

[0178] In this embodiment, the processing of SA1 is executed in parallel even when any of the processing of SA2 to SA9 is being executed. In this case, for example, if it is determined that the communication establishment timing has arrived, any of the processing of SA2 to SA9 will continue, and if it is determined that the communication establishment timing has not arrived, any of the processing of SA2 to SA9 may be interrupted (or canceled) until it is determined again that the communication establishment timing has arrived.

[0179] Furthermore, for example, if it is determined in SA1 that the communication establishment timing has arrived, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device may wirelessly transmit the information stored in the lock-side storage unit 376 (for example, registration information and / or usage history information, etc.) and the lock device identification information corresponding to the target lock device to the terminal device 100 in order to manage the information stored in the lock-side storage unit 376 on the management device 400 (or terminal device 100) (however, wireless transmission of such information may also be performed when any of the processes from SA2 to SA9 is executed).

[0180] In this case, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 may wirelessly transmit the above information, etc., to the management device 400 when it receives the above information, etc., wirelessly from the target lock device. Alternatively, the management-side control unit 420 of the management device 400 may store the above information, etc., in the management-side storage unit 430 of the management device 400 when it receives the above information, etc., wirelessly from the terminal device 100.

[0181] Furthermore, the management control unit 420 of the management device 400 may, at predetermined intervals (for example, every other week, every other month, etc.), wirelessly transmit at least a portion of the information stored in the management storage unit 430 of the management device 400 to the terminal device 100, thereby displaying it on the screen of the terminal output unit 130 of the terminal device 100.

[0182] In SA2, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not the timing for setting the control mode to registration mode (hereinafter referred to as "registration timing") has arrived.

[0183] The method for determining whether or not this registration timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is determined as follows.

[0184] Specifically, first, when the other operation button BB4 displayed in the second operation display area DA2 in Figure 14 is operated, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 generates a display area DA3 (hereinafter referred to as the "third operation display area DA3") on the screen of the terminal-side output unit 130, as shown in Figure 15, and displays the registration operation button CB1, the read operation button CB2, the write operation button CB3, and the second return button CB4, etc., in the generated third operation display area DA3.

[0185] Here, the registration operation button CB1 is a button for performing the registration process described later on the locking device 300 (hereinafter referred to as the "registration operation"). The read operation button CB2 is a button for performing the read process described later on the locking device 300 (hereinafter referred to as the "read operation"). The write operation button CB3 is a button for performing the write process described later on the locking device 300 (hereinafter referred to as the "write operation"). The second return button CB4 is a button for returning the third operation display area DA3 displayed on the screen of the terminal-side output unit 130 back to the second operation display area DA2.

[0186] Next, when the registration operation button CB1 displayed in the third operation display area DA3 is operated, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits registration mode setting instruction information to the target lock device. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 16, a display area DA4 (hereinafter referred to as the "fourth operation display area DA4") is generated on the screen of the terminal-side output unit 130, and the input box DB1, the confirm button DB2, the third return button DB3, and the first guidance information DB4 are displayed in the generated fourth operation display area DA4.

[0187] Here, input box DB1 is a box for entering holder identification information. Confirm button DB2 is a button for confirming the holder identification information entered in input box DB1. Third return button DB3 is a button for returning the fourth operation display area DA4 displayed on the terminal output unit 130 screen back to the third operation display area DA3. First guidance information DB4 is information indicating that the user should enter holder identification information into input box DB1 (for example, in Figure 16, the text information is "Please enter the full name of the holder of the authentication entity to be registered.").

[0188] Next, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not it has received registration mode setting instruction information wirelessly from the terminal device 100.

[0189] Here, if the above registration mode setting instruction information is received wirelessly, it is determined that the registration timing has arrived; if the above registration mode setting instruction information is not received wirelessly, it is determined that the registration timing has not arrived.

[0190] Returning to Figure 9, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device, if it determines that the registration timing has arrived (SA2, Yes), initiates the registration process (SA3), and then proceeds to SA1.

[0191] Details of the registration process will be described later.

[0192] On the other hand, if the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines that the registration timing has not yet arrived (SA2, No), it proceeds to SA4.

[0193] In SA4, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not the timing for setting the control mode to read mode (hereinafter referred to as the "read timing") has arrived.

[0194] The method for determining whether or not this read timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is determined as follows.

[0195] Specifically, first, when the read operation button CB2 is operated while the third operation display area DA3 in Figure 15 is displayed, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits information (hereinafter referred to as "read mode setting instruction information") to the target lock device instructing the lock device 300 to set its control mode to read mode.

[0196] Next, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not it has received read mode setting instruction information wirelessly from the terminal device 100.

[0197] Here, if the above-mentioned read mode setting instruction information is received wirelessly, it is determined that the read timing has arrived; if the above-mentioned read mode setting instruction information is not received wirelessly, it is determined that the read timing has not arrived.

[0198] Returning to Figure 9, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device, if it determines that the reading timing has arrived (SA4, Yes), starts the reading process (SA5), and then proceeds to SA1.

[0199] Details of the read operation will be described later.

[0200] On the other hand, if the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines that the reading timing has not yet arrived (SA4, No), it proceeds to SA6.

[0201] In SA6, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not the timing for setting the control mode to write mode (hereinafter referred to as the "write timing") has arrived.

[0202] The method for determining whether or not this writing timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is determined as follows.

[0203] Specifically, first, when the write operation button CB3 is pressed while the third operation display area DA3 in Figure 15 is displayed, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits information (hereinafter referred to as "write mode setting instruction information") to the target lock device instructing it to set the control mode of the lock device 300 to write mode.

[0204] Next, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not it has received write mode setting instruction information wirelessly from the terminal device 100.

[0205] Here, if the above write mode setting instruction information is received wirelessly, it is determined that the writing timing has arrived; if the above write mode setting instruction information is not received wirelessly, it is determined that the writing timing has not arrived.

[0206] Returning to Figure 9, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device, if it determines that the writing timing has arrived (SA6, Yes), initiates the writing process (SA7), and then proceeds to SA1.

[0207] Details of the writing process will be described later.

[0208] On the other hand, if the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines that the writing timing has not yet arrived (SA6, No), it proceeds to SA8.

[0209] In SA8, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not the timing for performing a locking or unlocking operation on the target lock device (hereinafter referred to as the "locking / unlocking timing") has arrived.

[0210] The method for determining whether or not this locking / unlocking timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is determined as follows.

[0211] Specifically, first, when SA1 determines that the communication establishment timing has arrived by establishing wireless communication between the terminal device 100 and the target lock device, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits lock / unlock operation instruction information corresponding to the operated button to the target lock device when the lock operation button BB1 or unlock operation button BB2 is operated while the second operation display area DA2 in Figure 14 is displayed.

[0212] Alternatively, if SA1 determines that the communication establishment timing has arrived by establishing wireless communication between the authentication body 200 and the target lock device, the authentication control unit of the authentication body 200 wirelessly transmits lock / unlock operation instruction information to the target lock device.

[0213] Next, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device determines whether or not it has received lock / unlock operation instruction information wirelessly from the terminal device 100 or the authentication body 200.

[0214] If the above-mentioned lock / unlock operation instruction information is received wirelessly, it is determined that the lock / unlock timing has arrived. If the above-mentioned lock / unlock operation instruction information is not received wirelessly, it is determined that the lock / unlock timing has not arrived.

[0215] Returning to Figure 9, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device proceeds to SA9 if it determines that the locking / unlocking timing has arrived (SA8, Yes), and to SA1 if it determines that the locking / unlocking timing has not arrived (SA8, No).

[0216] In SA9, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target locking device performs a process (hereinafter referred to as "locking / unlocking process") to lock or unlock the locking device 300 based on the locking / unlocking operation instruction information received wirelessly in SA8, and then proceeds to SA1, where the process from SA1 to SA9 is repeated in the same manner.

[0217] The details of this locking / unlocking process are arbitrary, but in this embodiment, they are as follows.

[0218] In other words, if the lock / unlock operation instruction information received wirelessly by SA8 is information instructing the locking operation of the lock device 300, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device performs the locking operation by driving the lock-side drive unit 350 so that the state of the target lock device becomes locked.

[0219] Furthermore, if the locking / unlocking operation instruction information received wirelessly by SA8 is an instruction to unlock the lock device 300, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device performs the unlocking operation by driving the lock-side drive unit 350 so that the target lock device is in an unlocked state. Then, after the unlocking operation has been performed and the closing detection unit 360 has detected that the opening / closing device 10 is in a fully closed state, a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device performs the locking operation by driving the lock-side drive unit 350 so that the target lock device is in a locked state.

[0220] (Processing - First locking / unlocking process - Registration process) Next, we will explain the registration process (SA3) shown in Figure 9.

[0221] The registration process is the process of registering authentication information.

[0222] When the registration process is initiated, as shown in Figure 10, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device in SB1 sets the control mode of the target lock device to registration mode.

[0223] In SB2, the registration unit 375b of the target lock device determines whether or not it has received authentication information and holder identification information from the terminal device 100 or the authentication body 200.

[0224] Here, the method for determining whether or not the holder identification information has been received is optional, but in this embodiment, the determination is made as follows.

[0225] Specifically, first, when the fourth operation display area DA4 in Figure 16 is displayed and the holder identification information is entered into the input box DB1, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits the holder identification information to the target lock device when the confirm button DB2 is operated. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 17, a display area DA5 (hereinafter referred to as the "fifth operation display area DA5") is generated on the screen of the terminal-side output unit 130, and the completion button EB1 and the second guidance information EB2, etc. are displayed in the generated fifth operation display area DA5.

[0226] The completion button EB1 is used to indicate the completion (end) of the registration process. The second guidance information EB2 is information indicating that wireless communication should be established between the authentication body 200 and the locking device 300 (for example, in Figure 17, the text information is "Please place the authentication body you wish to register on the activation switch").

[0227] Next, the registration unit 375b of the target lock device determines whether or not it has received owner identification information wirelessly from the terminal device 100.

[0228] Furthermore, while the method for determining whether or not authentication information has been received is optional, in this embodiment, the determination is made as follows.

[0229] Specifically, first, after the holder identification information is wirelessly transmitted from the terminal device 100, when the activation switch unit 330 is pressed by the authentication body 200 held by the administrator M1 or the like, the authentication control unit of the authentication body 200 wirelessly transmits the authentication information to the target lock device.

[0230] Next, the registration unit 375b of the target lock device determines whether or not it has received authentication information wirelessly directly from the authentication body 200.

[0231] Returning to Figure 10, the registration unit 375b of the target lock device waits until it is determined that it has received authentication information and holder identification information (SB2, No), and if it is determined that it has received authentication information and holder identification information (SB2, Yes), it proceeds to SB3.

[0232] In SB3, the registration unit 375b of the target lock device registers the authentication information and holder identification information received in SB2.

[0233] The method for registering this authentication information and holder identification information is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, the registration unit 375b of the target lock device registers the authentication information and holder identification information received by SB2 in a linked manner.

[0234] Specifically, the registration unit 375b of the target lock device generates registration information that is configured by relating the authentication information and holder identification information received by SB2, and registers the generated registration information by storing it in the first registration DB 376a.

[0235] This allows authentication information and holder identification information to be registered in a linked manner, enabling accurate management of holders of authentication devices 200 using the target locking device.

[0236] In SB4, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device transmits the authentication information registered in SB3 to the management device 400 via the terminal device 100. At the same time, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device sets the control mode of the target lock device to normal mode, then terminates the registration process and returns to the first locking / unlocking process in Figure 9.

[0237] The method for sending authentication information and setting the normal mode is optional, but in this embodiment, it is as follows.

[0238] Specifically, first, when the completion button EB1 is pressed while the fifth operation display area DA5 in Figure 17 is displayed, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits information (hereinafter referred to as "transmission setting instruction information") that instructs the transmission of authentication information and the setting of normal mode to the target lock device.

[0239] Next, when the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device wirelessly receives the transmission setting instruction information from the terminal device 100, it wirelessly transmits to the terminal device 100 the registration information, which includes the authentication information and holder identification information registered in SB3, and the lock device identification information corresponding to the target lock device.

[0240] Next, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device sets the control mode of the target lock device to normal mode.

[0241] Then, when the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly receives the registration information and the lock device identification information from the target lock device, it wirelessly transmits the registration information and the lock device identification information to the management device 400.

[0242] This allows the registered authentication information to be sent to the management device 400, which can then manage the authentication information.

[0243] In this case, for example, when the management control unit 420 of the management device 400 wirelessly receives the registration information and the lock device identification information from the terminal device 100, it may associate and store the registration information and the lock device identification information in the second registration DB 431 of the management device 400.

[0244] The registration process described above eliminates the need for a registration card compared to registering authentication information using a registration card, and also makes it easier to register authentication information compatible with various locking devices 300, thereby improving the efficiency of the registration process.

[0245] (Processing - First locking / unlocking process - Reading process) Next, we will explain the read process (SA5) shown in Figure 9.

[0246] The read operation is a process for reading various types of information from the locking device 300 to the terminal device 100.

[0247] When the read operation is initiated, as shown in Figure 11, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device in SC1 sets the control mode of the target lock device to read mode.

[0248] In SC2, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device wirelessly transmits to the terminal device 100 the information stored in the lock-side storage unit 376 of the target lock device (for example, registration information and / or usage history information) and the lock device identification information corresponding to the target lock device.

[0249] In this case, for example, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 may, upon receiving the above information wirelessly from the target lock device, wirelessly transmit the information to the management device 400. Alternatively, the management-side control unit 420 of the management device 400 may, upon receiving the above information wirelessly from the terminal device 100, store the information in the management-side storage unit 430 of the management device 400.

[0250] In SC3, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device sets the control mode of the target lock device to normal mode, then terminates the readout process and returns to the first locking / unlocking process in Figure 9.

[0251] This reading process allows the owner of the terminal device 100 (specifically, administrator M1) to actively read various information from the locking device 300 to the terminal device 100, enabling proper management of the locking device 300.

[0252] (Processing - First locking / unlocking process - Writing process) Next, we will explain the writing process (SA7) shown in Figure 9.

[0253] The writing process is the process of writing various types of information from the terminal device 100 to the locking device 300.

[0254] When the writing process is initiated, as shown in Figure 12, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device in SD1 sets the control mode of the target lock device to writing mode.

[0255] In SD2, the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device wirelessly receives, from the terminal device 100, information stored in the terminal-side storage unit 160 of the terminal device 100 (for example, registration information wirelessly received from the management device 400, and / or update information including a processing program for update; hereinafter referred to as "write information"), and stores the wirelessly received write information in the lock-side storage unit 376.

[0256] The method for wirelessly receiving and storing this write information is arbitrary, and in the embodiment, it is performed as follows.

[0257] That is, first, after the write operation button CB3 is operated in SA6, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits transmission instruction information instructing transmission of the write information to the management device 400, and then the write information stored in the management-side storage unit 430 is wirelessly transmitted from the management device 400, whereby the terminal-side control unit 150 wirelessly receives the write information.

[0258] Next, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits the wirelessly received write information to the target lock device.

[0259] Then, when the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device wirelessly receives the write information, it stores the wirelessly received write information in the lock-side storage unit 376.

[0260] Alternatively, when the write information is already stored in the terminal-side storage unit 160 of the terminal device 100, first, after the write operation button CB3 is operated in SA6, the terminal-side control unit 150 of the terminal device 100 wirelessly transmits the write information stored in the terminal-side storage unit 160 to the target lock device.

[0261] Then, when the lock-side control unit 375 of the target lock device wirelessly receives the write information, it stores the wirelessly received write information in the lock-side storage unit 376.

[0262] In SD3, the mode setting unit 375a of the target lock device sets the control mode of the target lock device to the normal mode, then ends the writing process and returns to the first locking / unlocking process in FIG. 9.

[0263] Through such a writing process, the holder of the terminal device 100 (specifically, the administrator M1) can actively write various types of information from the terminal device 100 to the lock device 300, enabling appropriate management of the lock device 300.

[0264] Further, through the first locking / unlocking process as described above, the lock device 300 can be easily managed, the usage status of the lock device 300 can be easily grasped, and the usability of the locking / unlocking system 1 can be improved.

[0265] (Processing - Second Locking / Unlocking Processing - Preamble) Next, the second locking / unlocking processing will be described.

[0266] The second locking / unlocking processing is a management process different from the first locking / unlocking processing, and is a process for managing the lock device 300.

[0267] The timing for executing this second locking / unlocking processing is arbitrary, but in the present embodiment, the description will be given on the assumption that the processing is started after it is determined in SA1 that a communication establishment timing has arrived after the power of the terminal device 100, the lock device 300, and the management device 400 is turned on. Further, the description will be given on the assumption that this second locking / unlocking processing is executed in parallel with the first locking / unlocking processing.

[0268] Regarding the prerequisites for the second locking / unlocking processing, in the embodiment, the description will be given on the assumption that, in addition to the prerequisites for the first locking / unlocking processing, the number of transmission timings set in the second locking / unlocking processing is two.

[0269] (Processing - Second Locking / Unlocking Processing - Details) Next, the details of the second locking / unlocking processing will be described.

[0270] After the second locking / unlocking process is activated, as shown in Figure 18, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device in SE1 determines whether or not the timing for setting the transmission timing (hereinafter referred to as the "setting timing") has arrived.

[0271] The method for determining whether or not this setting timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not information instructing the setting of the transmission timing (hereinafter referred to as "transmission timing setting instruction information") has been wirelessly received from the terminal device 100.

[0272] Here, if the above transmission timing setting instruction information is received wirelessly, it is determined that the set timing has arrived; if the above transmission timing setting instruction information is not received wirelessly, it is determined that the set timing has not arrived.

[0273] Then, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device proceeds to SE2 if it is determined that the set timing has arrived (SE1, Yes), and proceeds to SE6 if it is determined that the set timing has not arrived (SE1, No).

[0274] In SE2, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device acquires the first transmission timing information and the second transmission timing information.

[0275] Here, "first transmission timing information" refers to information indicating the transmission timing to be set, and specifically refers to information indicating transmission timings that occur frequently.

[0276] Furthermore, "second transmission timing information" refers to information indicating the transmission timing to be set, and specifically refers to information indicating transmission timings that occur infrequently.

[0277] The method for obtaining this first transmission timing information and second transmission timing information is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, they are obtained as follows.

[0278] That is, first, when terminal device 100 accepts input of first transmission timing information and second transmission timing information via terminal-side operation unit 120, terminal device 100 transmits the accepted first transmission timing information and second transmission timing information to the target lock device.

[0279] Then, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device acquires the first transmission timing information and the second transmission timing information by wirelessly receiving them from the terminal device 100.

[0280] However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device may acquire the first transmission timing information and the second transmission timing information by accepting input thereof via the lock-side operation unit 320.

[0281] In SE3, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device sets a first transmission timing and a second transmission timing based on the first transmission timing information and the second transmission timing information acquired in SE2.

[0282] Here, the "first transmission timing" refers to a transmission timing with a high occurrence frequency among the transmission timings set by the timing setting unit 375c.

[0283] Further, the "second transmission timing" refers to a transmission timing with a low occurrence frequency among the transmission timings set by the timing setting unit 375c.

[0284] Further, any method may be used to set the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing. In the embodiment, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device sets the transmission timing indicated by the first transmission timing information acquired in SE2 as the first transmission timing, and sets the transmission timing indicated by the second transmission timing information acquired in SE2 as the second transmission timing.

[0285] For example, if the first transmission timing information indicates the communication establishment timing and the second transmission timing information indicates the operation timing, then the first transmission timing will be set to the communication establishment timing and the second transmission timing will be set to the operation timing.

[0286] However, this is not limited to the above. For example, if the frequency of occurrence of the transmission timings indicated by the first and second transmission timing information acquired by SE2 is unknown, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device may determine the frequency of occurrence of the transmission timings indicated by the first and second transmission timing information based on the usage history information (or other log information) stored in the first usage history DB 376b.

[0287] Furthermore, the timing setting unit 375c of the target lock device may set the transmission timing indicated by either the first transmission timing information or the second transmission timing information as the first transmission timing, based on the identified frequency of occurrence, and set the transmission timing indicated by the other of the first transmission timing information or the second transmission timing information as the second transmission timing.

[0288] In SE4, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device sets the information transmission capacity at the first transmission timing set in SE3 (hereinafter referred to as the "first transmission capacity") and the information transmission capacity at the second transmission timing set in SE3 (hereinafter referred to as the "second transmission capacity").

[0289] The method for setting these first and second transmission capacities is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device sets the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at some of the multiple transmission timings (specifically, the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing) to be different from the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings.

[0290] Here, the phrase "the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at some transmission timings differs from the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings" in this embodiment includes the concept that only the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at some transmission timings differs from the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings, and that the transmission capacities of predetermined information transmitted at multiple transmission timings differ from each other.

[0291] Specifically, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device sets the transmission capacity of predetermined information at the transmission timing that occurs most frequently (i.e., the first transmission timing) to be less than the transmission capacity of predetermined information at the transmission timing that occurs less frequently (i.e., the second transmission timing).

[0292] More specifically, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device is set based on either information indicating the transmission capacity pre-stored in the lock-side storage unit 376, or information indicating the transmission capacity received wirelessly from the terminal device 100.

[0293] For example, if the first transmission timing set in SE3 is the communication establishment timing, and the second transmission timing set in SE3 is the operation timing, then the first transmission capacity will be set to a transmission capacity that can send 100 pieces of information, and the second transmission capacity will be set to a transmission capacity that can send 3000 pieces of information.

[0294] In SE5, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device sets the type of information to be transmitted at the first transmission timing set in SE3 (hereinafter referred to as the "first information type") and the type of information to be transmitted at the second transmission timing set in SE3 (hereinafter referred to as the "second information type"), and then proceeds to SE1.

[0295] The method for setting these first and second information types is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device sets the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timings that occur frequently and the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timings that occur infrequently, among a plurality of transmission timings (specifically, the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing), to be different from each other.

[0296] Here, the phrase "the types of predetermined information transmitted at frequently occurring transmission timings and the types of predetermined information transmitted at infrequently occurring transmission timings are different from each other" is a concept that, in this embodiment, includes situations where some of the types of predetermined information transmitted at frequently occurring transmission timings do not coincide with some of the types of predetermined information transmitted at infrequently occurring transmission timings, or where all of the types of predetermined information transmitted at frequently occurring transmission timings do not coincide with all of the types of predetermined information transmitted at infrequently occurring transmission timings.

[0297] Specifically, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device is set based on either the type information pre-stored in the lock-side storage unit 376, or the type information received wirelessly from the terminal device 100.

[0298] For example, if the first transmission timing set in SE3 is the communication establishment timing and the second transmission timing set in SE3 is the operation timing, then the first information type will be set to usage history information and the second information type will be set to registration information and usage history information.

[0299] In SE6, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device determines whether or not the first transmission timing set in SE3 has arrived.

[0300] For example, if the first transmission timing set in SE3 is the communication establishment timing, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device makes a decision based on whether or not it has been determined in SA1 that the communication establishment timing has arrived.

[0301] Here, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device determines that the first transmission timing has arrived if the above determination is made, and determines that the first transmission timing has not arrived if the above determination is not made.

[0302] Then, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device proceeds to SE7 if it determines that the first transmission timing has arrived (SE6, Yes), and proceeds to SE8 if it determines that the first transmission timing has not arrived (SE6, No).

[0303] In SE7, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device performs transmission control (hereinafter referred to as "first transmission control") based on the first transmission capacity set in SE4 and the first information type set in SE5, and then proceeds to SE1.

[0304] For example, if the first transmission timing set in SE3 is the communication establishment timing, the first transmission capacity set in SE4 is the transmission capacity that can transmit 100 pieces of information, and the first information type set in SE5 is usage history information, then when SA1 determines that the communication establishment timing has arrived, and the information stored in the lock-side storage unit 376 is to be wirelessly transmitted to the terminal device 100, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device performs first transmission control to transmit 100 pieces of usage history information.

[0305] In SE8, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device determines whether or not the second transmission timing set in SE3 has arrived.

[0306] For example, if the second transmission timing set in SE3 is the same as the operation timing, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device makes a decision based on whether or not it has been determined in SA4 that the read timing has arrived.

[0307] Here, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device determines that the second transmission timing has arrived if the above determination has been made, and determines that the second transmission timing has not arrived if the above determination has not been made.

[0308] Then, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device transitions to SE9 if it determines that the second transmission timing has arrived (SE8, Yes), and transitions to SE1 if it determines that the second transmission timing has not arrived (SE8, No).

[0309] In SE9, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device performs transmission control (hereinafter referred to as "second transmission control") based on the second transmission capacity set in SE4 and the second information type set in SE5, and then proceeds to SE1, where the processing from SE1 to SE9 is repeated in the same manner.

[0310] For example, if the second transmission timing set in SE3 is the operation timing, the second transmission capacity set in SE4 is the transmission capacity capable of transmitting 3000 pieces of information, and the second information type set in SE5 is registration information and usage history information, and SA4 determines that the read timing has arrived, and SC2 wirelessly transmits the information stored in the lock-side storage unit 376 to the terminal device 100, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device performs second transmission control to transmit a total of 3000 pieces of registration information and usage history information.

[0311] This second locking / unlocking process makes it possible to vary the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at at least some of the multiple transmission timings. Therefore, the power consumption of the locking device 300 can be reduced, and power saving of the locking device 300 can be achieved.

[0312] Furthermore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information can be varied depending on the frequency of transmission timing. Therefore, predetermined information can be transmitted with a transmission capacity corresponding to the frequency of transmission timing, which contributes to reducing the power consumption of the locking device 300.

[0313] Furthermore, the type of predetermined information can be varied depending on the frequency of transmission timing. Therefore, predetermined information can be transmitted according to the frequency of transmission timing, which further contributes to reducing the power consumption of the locking device 300.

[0314] Furthermore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at the communication establishment timing and the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at the operation timing can be made different. Therefore, predetermined information can be transmitted according to the respective frequency of occurrence of the communication establishment timing and the operation timing, which can further contribute to reducing the power consumption of the locking device 300.

[0315] For example, if the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing are not set in the second locking / unlocking process, and the information stored in the lock-side storage unit 376 is wirelessly transmitted to the terminal device 100 in the first locking / unlocking process, the transmission control unit 375d of the target lock device may perform transmission control to wirelessly transmit information of the default type with the default transmission capacity.

[0316] (Effects of the embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the transmission control unit 375d of the lock device 300 performs transmission control such that the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at some of the multiple transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at other some of the multiple transmission timings. Therefore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at at least some of the multiple transmission timings can be made different. As a result, the power consumption of the lock device 300 can be reduced relatively, and the power consumption of the lock device 300 can be reduced.

[0317] Furthermore, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 controls transmission so that the transmission capacity of predetermined information at transmission timings that occur frequently is less than the transmission capacity of predetermined information at transmission timings that occur infrequently. This allows the transmission capacity of predetermined information to vary according to the frequency of transmission timings. As a result, predetermined information can be transmitted with a transmission capacity corresponding to the frequency of transmission timings, which contributes to reducing the power consumption of the locking device 300.

[0318] Furthermore, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 controls transmission so that the type of predetermined information transmitted at frequently occurring transmission timings differs from the type of predetermined information transmitted at less frequently occurring transmission timings. This allows the type of predetermined information to vary according to the frequency of the transmission timings. Therefore, predetermined information can be transmitted according to the frequency of the transmission timings, further contributing to reducing the power consumption of the locking device 300.

[0319] Furthermore, since the transmission timings that occur frequently include the communication establishment timing, and the transmission timings that occur infrequently include the operation timing, the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at the communication establishment timing and the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at the operation timing can be made different. Therefore, predetermined information can be transmitted according to the respective frequency of the communication establishment timing and the operation timing, which can further contribute to reducing the power consumption of the locking device 300.

[0320] [III] Modifications of the Embodiment While embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the specific configurations and means of the present invention can be arbitrarily modified and improved within the scope of the technical ideas of each invention described in the claims. Such modifications will be described below.

[0321] (Regarding the problems to be solved and the effects of the invention) First, the problems that the invention aims to solve and the effects of the invention are not limited to those described above. The present invention may solve problems not described above, produce effects not described above, solve only some of the problems described above, or produce only some of the effects described above.

[0322] (Regarding decentralization and integration) Furthermore, the aforementioned electrical components are functional concepts and do not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the illustrations. In other words, the specific forms of distribution and integration of each part are not limited to those shown in the illustrations, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions. Also, the term "device" in this application is not limited to a single device, but includes devices composed of multiple devices.

[0323] For example, the terminal device 100 may be distributed among multiple devices configured to communicate with each other, with a terminal-side control unit 150 provided in some of these multiple devices and a terminal-side storage unit 160 provided in other of these multiple devices. Alternatively, the management device 400 may be distributed among multiple devices configured to communicate with each other, with a management-side control unit 420 provided in some of these multiple devices and a management-side storage unit 430 provided in other of these multiple devices.

[0324] (Regarding shape, numerical values, structure, and time series) With regard to the components illustrated in the embodiments and drawings, their shapes, numerical values, or the interrelationships of the structure or time series of multiple components can be arbitrarily modified and improved within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0325] (Regarding opening / closing devices and locking devices) In the above embodiment, it was explained that multiple opening / closing devices 10 and locking devices 300 are provided, but this is not limited to this. For example, if there is only one opening 4 formed in the frame 3 of the building 2, one opening / closing device 10 and one locking device 300 may be provided.

[0326] (Regarding the locking / unlocking system) In the above embodiment, the locking / unlocking system 1 is described as comprising an authentication element 200 and a management device 400, but it is not limited to this, and for example, the authentication element 200 and / or the management device 400 may be omitted.

[0327] (Regarding terminal devices) In the above embodiment, the terminal device 100 was described as being owned by administrator M1, but it is not limited to this, and may be owned by, for example, worker M2 and / or user M3.

[0328] In this case, for example, the terminal-side storage unit 160 of the terminal device 100 held by administrator M1 may store management authority information indicating the authority to manage the lock device 300, while the terminal-side storage unit 160 of the terminal device 100 held by worker M2 and / or user M3 may not store management authority information.

[0329] Furthermore, in the first locking / unlocking process, the terminal device 100 held by administrator M1 may transmit management authority information to the target lock device, thereby enabling the display of the third operation display area DA3 to the fifth operation display area DA5 on the screen of the terminal output unit 130, and thereby enabling registration, reading, and writing operations of the lock device 300.

[0330] On the other hand, in the first locking / unlocking process, the terminal device 100 held by administrator M1 may not transmit management authority information to the target lock device, thereby preventing the display of the third operation display area DA3 to the fifth operation display area DA5 on the screen of the terminal output unit 130, and thus preventing registration, reading, and writing operations of the lock device 300.

[0331] (Regarding the locking mechanism) In the above embodiment, the lock-side communication unit 371 of the lock device 300 was described as being composed of a communication means using a short-range wireless communication standard. However, it is not limited to this, and may be composed of a communication means using a short-range wireless communication standard and a Wi-Fi communication standard, for example.

[0332] In this case, for example, if wireless communication is established between the terminal device 100 and the multiple locking devices 300 during the first locking / unlocking process, the registration process of SA3, the reading process of SA5, and the writing process of SA7 may be executed collectively between the terminal device 100 and the multiple locking devices 300.

[0333] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes the locking device 300 as being equipped with a timing setting unit 375c, it is not limited to this. For example, if the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing are already set before the second locking / unlocking process is started (for example, if the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing are set during the manufacturing stage of the locking device 300), the timing setting unit 375c may be omitted. In this case, SE2 and SE3 of the second locking / unlocking process may be omitted.

[0334] Alternatively, if, before the second locking / unlocking process is initiated, the first transmission capacity and second transmission capacity, and / or the first information type and second information type have already been set in substantially the same manner as the first transmission timing and second transmission timing, then SE1, SE4, or / or SE5 of the second locking / unlocking process may be further omitted.

[0335] (Regarding the control device) Although it has been explained that the management device 400 is composed of a cloud server, it is not limited to this; for example, it may be composed of a server device installed in the management building of building 2.

[0336] (Regarding the first registration database and the second registration database) In the above embodiment, it was explained that the first registration DB376a and the second registration DB431 store owner identification information, but this is not limited to this, and for example, owner identification information may be omitted.

[0337] In this case, for example, in the processing of SB2, the registration unit 375b of the lock device 300 may determine whether or not it has received only authentication information from the terminal device 100. Also, in SB3, the registration unit 375b of the lock device 300 may register only the authentication information received in SB2. Also, in SB4, the transmission control unit 375d of the lock device 300 may transmit only the authentication information registered in SB3 to the management device 400 via the terminal device 100.

[0338] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it was explained that the first registration DB 376a and the second registration DB 431 store usage history information, including usage date and time information, holder identification information, authentication information, and usage details information. However, the invention is not limited to this, and in addition to this information, for example, operation method information indicating how to operate the lock device 300 (for example, information indicating that the lock device 300 is operated via the authentication body 200, or information indicating that the lock device 300 is operated via the terminal device 100 (or an operation application for the terminal device 100), etc.) may also be stored.

[0339] (Regarding information identifying the owner) In the above embodiment, it was explained that the holder identification information is stored in the first registration DB376a, the first usage history DB376b, and the second registration DB431 in association with the authentication information. However, this is not limited to this, and for example, the holder identification information does not have to be stored in association with the authentication information corresponding to the terminal device 100.

[0340] In this case, for example, the management control unit 420 may identify holder identification information based on the information stored in the management storage unit 430 (or information obtained from an external device), and store the identified holder identification information in the second usage history DB 432, linked to the authentication information corresponding to the terminal device 100.

[0341] (Regarding the timing of transmission) In the above embodiment, it was explained that the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing have different arrival frequencies. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and for example, the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing do not have to have different arrival frequencies.

[0342] In this case, for example, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may perform transmission control such that the transmission capacity of predetermined information at one of the first transmission timings or the second transmission timing is less than the transmission capacity of predetermined information at the other of the first transmission timings or the second transmission timing.

[0343] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described the most frequently occurring transmission timing as the communication establishment timing, it is not limited to this, and may also be, for example, the operation timing in which a locking or unlocking operation is performed via the terminal device 100 after the communication establishment timing has arrived.

[0344] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the infrequently occurring transmission timing was described as the operation timing in which a read operation is performed via the terminal device 100 after the communication establishment timing has arrived. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, it may also be the operation timing in which a registration operation is performed via the terminal device 100 after the communication establishment timing has arrived.

[0345] (Regarding the first locking / unlocking process) In the above embodiment, it was explained that the processes from SA2 to SA7 are executed, but this is not limited to this. For example, the processes of SA2 and SA3 may be omitted. Alternatively, the processes of SA4 and SA5 may be omitted. Alternatively, the processes of SA6 and SA7 may be omitted. Alternatively, the processes from SA2 to SA7 may be omitted.

[0346] (Regarding the registration process) In the above embodiment, it was explained that the registration unit 375b of the lock device 300 receives holder identification information wirelessly from the terminal device 100, and when the registration mode is set by the mode setting unit 375a, it receives authentication information wirelessly from the authentication body 200, and then links the wirelessly received authentication information with the wirelessly received holder identification information and registers it; however, the embodiment is not limited to this.

[0347] For example, if the terminal device 100 can communicate with the authentication entity 200 via short-range wireless communication (for example, short-range wireless communication using a short-range wireless communication standard such as Felica®), the terminal device 100 may receive authentication information from the authentication entity 200 (wireless reception), and when the terminal-side operation unit 120 accepts input of holder identification information, it may link the received authentication information and the accepted holder identification information and transmit them via wireless communication (specifically, it may generate registration information configured by linking the received authentication information and the accepted holder identification information and transmit it wirelessly).

[0348] Furthermore, when the registration mode is set by the mode setting unit 375a, the registration unit 375b of the locking device 300 may wirelessly receive the linked authentication information and holder identification information from the terminal device 100 (that is, when it indirectly receives the authentication information from the authentication body 200 via the terminal device 100), and may register the wirelessly received authentication information and holder identification information in association with each other (specifically, the registration information wirelessly received from the terminal device 100 may be stored in the first registration DB 376a).

[0349] This allows authentication information to be registered in conjunction with holder identification information, enabling accurate management of holders.

[0350] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it was explained that the registration unit 375b of the locking device 300 receives owner identification information from the terminal device 100 when the control mode of the locking device 300 is set to registration mode. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and for example, the owner identification information may be received from the terminal device 100 before the control mode of the locking device 300 is set to registration mode.

[0351] (Regarding the second locking / unlocking process) In the above embodiment, it was explained that the processing of SE5 is executed, but this is not limited to this, and for example, the processing of SE5 may be omitted.

[0352] In this case, for example, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may perform first transmission control and second transmission control such that the type of predetermined information transmitted at the first transmission timing and the type of predetermined information transmitted at the second transmission timing are the same.

[0353] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described that in SE3 the timing setting unit 375c of the locking device 300 sets the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing based on the first transmission timing information and the second transmission timing information acquired in SE2, it is not limited to this. For example, the timing setting unit 375c of the locking device 300 may arbitrarily set the first transmission timing and the second transmission timing by known methods.

[0354] Furthermore, although it was explained that two transmission timings are set in the second locking / unlocking process in the above embodiment, the invention is not limited to this, and for example, three or more transmission timings may be set.

[0355] In this case, for example, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may perform transmission control such that the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at three or more transmission timings is different from that of the other.

[0356] Alternatively, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may perform transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at one of the three or more transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at the other two transmission timings.

[0357] Furthermore, for example, if three transmission timings are set, the mode setting unit 375a of the locking device 300 may set a first transmission timing (e.g., the communication establishment timing), a second transmission timing that occurs less frequently than the first transmission timing (e.g., the operation timing when a locking operation is performed via the terminal device 100 after the communication establishment timing has arrived), and a third transmission timing that occurs less frequently than the second transmission timing (e.g., the operation timing when a read operation is performed via the terminal device 100 after the communication establishment timing has arrived).

[0358] Furthermore, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may set the first transmission capacity, the second transmission capacity, and the third transmission capacity such that the first transmission capacity is less than the second transmission capacity, and the second transmission capacity is less than the third transmission capacity, which is the information transmission capacity at the third transmission timing. Also, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may set the first information type, the second information type, and the third information type, which is the type of information transmitted at the third transmission timing, to be different from each other.

[0359] Furthermore, when the first transmission timing arrives, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may perform transmission control based on the set first transmission capacity and first information type. Also, when the second transmission timing arrives, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may perform transmission control based on the set second transmission capacity and second information type. Furthermore, when the third transmission timing arrives, the transmission control unit 375d of the locking device 300 may perform transmission control based on the set third transmission capacity and third information type.

[0360] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it was explained that, while wireless communication between the terminal device 100 and the locking device 300 is established, the timing setting unit 375c of the locking device 300 wirelessly receives first transmission timing information and second transmission timing information from the terminal device 100 and sets the first transmission timing and second transmission timing based on the first transmission timing information and second transmission timing information received wirelessly, but the embodiment is not limited to this.

[0361] For example, if the timing setting unit 375c of the locking device 300 receives input of first transmission timing information and second transmission timing information via the lock-side operation unit 320 while wireless communication between the terminal device 100 and the locking device 300 has not been established, it may set the first transmission timing and second transmission timing based on the received first transmission timing information and second transmission timing information (the same applies to setting the first transmission capacity and second transmission capacity, and the first information type and second information type).

[0362] (Note) The locking / unlocking system described in Appendix 1 is a locking / unlocking system comprising a terminal device and a lock device capable of wireless communication with the terminal device, and is a locking / unlocking system for locking and unlocking the lock device using the terminal device, wherein the lock device comprises a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is control that transmits predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined manner, and the transmission control means of the lock device performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the plurality of transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings.

[0363] The locking and unlocking system in Appendix 2 is the locking and unlocking system described in Appendix 1, wherein the plurality of transmission timings include transmission timings with different occurrence frequencies, and the transmission control means of the locking device performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information at the transmission timing with a high occurrence frequency is less than the transmission capacity of the predetermined information at the transmission timing with a low occurrence frequency.

[0364] The locking and unlocking system of Appendix 3 is the locking and unlocking system of Appendix 2, wherein the transmission control means of the locking device performs the transmission control such that the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timing that occurs frequently and the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timing that occurs infrequently are different from each other.

[0365] The locking / unlocking system of Appendix 4 is the locking / unlocking system of Appendix 2 or 3, wherein the frequently occurring transmission timing includes the communication establishment timing, which is the timing when wireless communication between the terminal device and the locking device becomes possible, and the less frequently occurring transmission timing includes the operation timing, which is the timing when an operation relating to the locking device is performed via the terminal device after the communication establishment timing has arrived.

[0366] The locking device described in Appendix 5 is a locking device that can communicate wirelessly with a terminal device and is capable of locking and unlocking using the terminal device, and includes a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is a control that transmits predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined way, and the transmission control means performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the plurality of transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings.

[0367] The processing program described in Appendix 6 is a processing program to be executed by a lock device that is wirelessly capable of connecting to a terminal device and can be locked and unlocked using the terminal device, and the computer functions as a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is the control of transmitting predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined manner, and the transmission control means performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the plurality of transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings.

[0368] (Effect of the note) According to the locking / unlocking system described in Appendix 1, the locking device described in Appendix 5, or the processing program described in Appendix 6, the transmission control means of the locking device performs transmission control such that the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at some of the multiple transmission timings differs from the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings. Therefore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at at least some of the multiple transmission timings can be made different. As a result, the power consumption of the locking device can be reduced, and the power consumption of the locking device can be improved.

[0369] According to the locking / unlocking system described in Appendix 2, the transmission control means of the lock device controls transmission so that the transmission capacity of predetermined information at frequently occurring transmission timings is less than the transmission capacity of predetermined information at less frequently occurring transmission timings. Therefore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information can be varied according to the frequency of the transmission timings. As a result, predetermined information can be transmitted with a transmission capacity corresponding to the frequency of the transmission timings, which contributes to reducing the power consumption of the lock device.

[0370] According to the locking / unlocking system described in Appendix 3, the transmission control means of the locking device performs transmission control such that the type of predetermined information transmitted at frequently occurring transmission timings differs from the type of predetermined information transmitted at less frequently occurring transmission timings. Therefore, the type of predetermined information can be varied according to the frequency of the transmission timings. As a result, predetermined information can be transmitted according to the frequency of the transmission timings, further contributing to reducing the power consumption of the locking device.

[0371] According to the locking / unlocking system described in Appendix 4, the transmission timings that occur frequently include the communication establishment timing, and the transmission timings that occur less frequently include the operation timing. Therefore, the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at the communication establishment timing and the transmission capacity of predetermined information transmitted at the operation timing can be made different. Thus, predetermined information can be transmitted according to the respective frequency of the communication establishment timing and the operation timing, which can further contribute to reducing the power consumption of the locking device. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0372] 1. Locking / Unlocking System 2 buildings 3 skeleton 4 openings 10 Switching device 20 Frame 21 Door end side vertical frame material 22. Vertical frame material on the door edge side 23 Upper horizontal frame material 24. Side frame material for shoe sill 30 Opening / Closing Mechanism 31 Outdoor surface material 32 Handle 40 Hinge section 100 terminal devices 110 Terminal-side communication unit 120 Terminal-side operating section 130 Terminal-side output section 140 Terminal-side power supply unit 150 Terminal-side control unit 160 Terminal-side storage unit 200 Authenticators 300-tablet device 310 Tablet Body 311 Outdoor operation axis 312 key slots 320 Lock-side operating section 330 Start switch section 340 Lock-side output section 350 Lock-side drive unit 360 Closure detection unit 370 Lock-side control unit 371 Lock-side communication unit 372 Lock-side power supply unit 373 External power input section 374 Power switching section 375 Lock-side control unit 375a Mode setting section 375b Registration Department 375c Timing setting section 375d Transmission Control Unit 376 Lock-side storage unit 376a First Registration Database 376b First Usage History Database 400 Management device 410 Management Communications Department 420 Management Control Unit 430 Management side storage unit 431 Second Registration Database 432 Second Usage History Database AB1 to AB8 Locking device buttons AB9 Installation location display processing button BB1 Locking Operation Button BB2 Unlock Operation Button BB3 First Return Button BB4 Other control buttons BB5 Open / Close Status Information CB1 Registration Operation Button CB2 Read Operation Button CB3 Write operation button CB4 Second Back Button DA1 1st operation display area DA2 2nd operation display area DA3 3rd operation display area DA4 4th operation display area DA5 5th operation display area DB1 Input Box DB2 Confirm button DB3 3rd return button DB4 First Information EB1 Complete button EB2 Second Information M Resident M1 administrator M2 worker M3 users

Claims

1. A locking / unlocking system comprising a terminal device and a lock device capable of wireless communication with the terminal device, wherein the locking / unlocking system is for using the terminal device to lock and unlock the lock device, The locking device includes a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is a control that transmits predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined manner. The transmission control means of the lock device performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the multiple transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings. Locking and unlocking system.

2. The aforementioned multiple transmission timings include transmission timings with different arrival frequencies. The transmission control means of the locking device performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information at the transmission timing that occurs frequently among the plurality of transmission timings is less than the transmission capacity of the predetermined information at the transmission timing that occurs infrequently. A locking / unlocking system according to claim 1.

3. The transmission control means of the locking device performs the transmission control such that, among the plurality of transmission timings, the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timing that occurs frequently and the type of predetermined information transmitted at the transmission timing that occurs infrequently are different from each other. Claim 2: A locking / unlocking system.

4. The aforementioned frequently occurring transmission timings include the communication establishment timing, which is the timing at which wireless communication between the terminal device and the locking device becomes possible. The infrequently occurring transmission timing includes an operation timing which is the timing at which an operation relating to the locking device is performed via the terminal device after the communication establishment timing has arrived. A locking / unlocking system according to claim 2 or 3.

5. A locking device that is wirelessly capable of connecting to a terminal device, and that can be locked and unlocked using the terminal device, The system includes a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is a control that transmits predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined method, The transmission control means performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the multiple transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings. Locking device.

6. A processing program to be executed by a locking device that is capable of wireless communication with a terminal device and can be locked and unlocked using the terminal device, Computers, It functions as a transmission control means for performing transmission control, which is a control that transmits predetermined information to the terminal device based on a plurality of transmission timings set in a predetermined method. The transmission control means performs the transmission control such that the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at some of the multiple transmission timings is different from the transmission capacity of the predetermined information transmitted at other transmission timings. Processing program.

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