COMMUNICATION CONTROL DEVICE, DEVICE OPERATION SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Abstract

One purpose of the present invention is to reduce the possibility of operated equipment (101) being operated by an operation terminal (103) of a person who does not intend to operate the operated equipment (101). A communication control device (102) comprises: a first wireless communication unit (110) that initiates operation of short range wireless communication upon acquiring a detection signal of a user or an object by using a sensor (106) installed in the operated equipment (101) or in a device related to the operated equipment (101); and an operation unit (111) that uses the first wireless communication unit (110) and operates the operated equipment (101) on the basis of information from the operation terminal (103).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a communication control device, an operation terminal, a device operation system, a communication control method, an operation terminal control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Various techniques have been proposed for remotely controlling a controlled device using an operating terminal equipped with a communication function.

[0003] For example, the remote control system described in Patent Document 1 includes a mobile communication terminal having a touch panel display and a wireless communication function, and a target device that is remotely controlled by a control signal wirelessly transmitted from the mobile communication terminal.

[0004] Furthermore, the remote control system described in Patent Document 1 includes a terminal recognition means for recognizing that the mobile communication terminal is in a specific area where the target device can be remotely controlled, and displays a dedicated operation screen for operating the target device on the touch panel display of the mobile communication terminal, on the condition that the terminal recognition means recognizes the device.

[0005] Patent document 1 describes that the remote control system is equipped with an entry detection unit that detects when a mobile communication terminal enters a room (area) in which the device to be operated is installed, and that the mobile communication terminal and the entry detection unit function as terminal recognition means. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-182425 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, when an intrusion detection unit constituting the terminal recognition means detects an intrusion into the above-mentioned area, it is considered that a dedicated operation screen is displayed on the mobile communication terminals of all the detected persons. Therefore, even if the mobile communication terminal of a person who is not attempting to operate the target device is in a specific area, there is a risk that the dedicated operation screen will be displayed on the touch panel display.

[0008] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and one of its objectives is to reduce the possibility that an operated device is operated from an operating terminal of a person who is not intending to operate the operated device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, a communication control device according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises: a first wireless communication means for starting a stopped operation of short-distance wireless communication when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device; an operating means for operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal by using the first wireless communication means; The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation. the law of nature, The operation means includes: an acquisition means for acquiring device information for identifying the operated device from the operating terminal; an output unit that outputs an operation screen of the operated device to the operating terminal based on the device information acquired by the acquisition unit, The acquiring means acquires the device information included in the code from the acquired operation terminal. do. In order to achieve the above object, a communication control device according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises: a first wireless communication means for starting a stopped operation of short-distance wireless communication when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device; an operating means for operating the operated device based on information acquired from an operating terminal by using the first wireless communication means; a communication history acquisition means for acquiring information regarding a communication history between the operation terminal and a communication terminal different from the operation terminal, The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation.

[0011] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention 3 The device operation system according to the aspect of A communication control device and an operation terminal capable of performing short-distance wireless communication with each other, The communication control device includes: a first wireless communication means for starting an operation of short-distance wireless communication when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device; an operating means for operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal by using the first wireless communication means; The operation terminal includes: a device information acquiring means for acquiring device information for identifying the operated device; an operation screen display means for displaying an operation screen of the operated device based on the device information; an operation information transmission means for transmitting the information corresponding to an operation on the operation screen to the first wireless communication means, The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation.

[0012] In order to achieve the above object, a communication control method according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises: The computer When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, a stopped operation of the short-range wireless communication is started; operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication; the sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation, Operating the operated device includes: acquiring device information for identifying the operated device from the operating terminal; before Recording outputting an operation screen of the operated device to the operating terminal based on the acquired device information; In acquiring the device information, the device information included in the code is acquired from the operation terminal that acquired the code. In order to achieve the above object, a communication control method according to a fifth aspect of the present invention comprises: The computer When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, a stopped operation of the short-range wireless communication is started; operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication; acquiring information regarding a communication history between the operation terminal and a communication terminal different from the operation terminal; The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation.

[0013] In order to achieve the above object, a program according to a sixth aspect of the present invention comprises: On the computer, When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, a stopped operation of the short-range wireless communication is started; and operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication; the sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation, Operating the operated device includes: acquiring device information for identifying the operated device from the operating terminal; before Recording outputting an operation screen of the operated device to the operating terminal based on the acquired device information; In acquiring the device information, the device information included in the code is acquired from the operation terminal that acquired the code. Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a operated device will be operated from an operating terminal of a person who is not intending to operate the operated device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a device operation system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of a operated device in accordance with the first embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a communication control device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of an operation terminal according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] 2 is a diagram showing an example of a physical configuration of a operated device in accordance with the first embodiment; FIG. [Figure 6] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a physical configuration of a communication control device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a first diagram showing a flow of a device operation process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing the flow of the device operation process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a third diagram showing the flow of a device operation process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is a fourth diagram showing the flow of a device operation process in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a device operation system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of a controlled device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a communication control device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of an operation terminal according to the second embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a physical configuration of a operated device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 11 is a first diagram showing a flow of a device operation process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is a second diagram showing the flow of the device operation process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18]FIG. 11 is a third diagram showing the flow of a device operation process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[0019] <<Embodiment 1>> <<Configuration of device operation system 100>> The device operating system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a system for operating a controlled device 101 from a user's operating terminal 103.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the device operating system 100 includes an operated device 101 operated by a user, a communication control device 102 connected to the operated device 101 and controlling communications of the operated device 101, an operating terminal 103 for operating the operated device 101, a communication terminal 104 for authenticating operations of the operated device 101 from the operating terminal 103, and a server device 105 for retaining operation history.

[0021] A device that may be operated by different users, such as a medical device or a drink vending machine, is preferably adopted as the operated device 101. The communication control device 102 and the operating terminal 103 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a first communication path CP1.

[0022] The first communication path CP1 is a communication path for performing short-distance wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or infrared communication.

[0023] By operating the operated device 101 from the user's operating terminal 103 via the first communication path CP1 and the communication control device 102, it is possible to reduce the chances of different users touching the operated device 101. This makes it possible to reduce the contamination of the operated device 101 with bacteria, viruses, etc. due to contact with the user's hands, etc.

[0024] Furthermore, the communication control device 102, the operation terminal 103, and the server device 105 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a second communication path CP2.

[0025] The second communication path CP2 is a communication path that can communicate over a wider area than the first communication path CP1, such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network), and is constructed including a wireless communication line. Note that the second communication path CP2 may be constructed including a wired communication line as appropriate.

[0026] Furthermore, the operating terminal 103 can obtain information from the communication terminal 104 and the controlled device 101 by reading the codes displayed on each of the communication terminal 104 and the controlled device 101.

[0027] The code may be, for example, a one-dimensional or two-dimensional bar code.

[0028] <Functional Configuration of Operated Device 101> Functionally, the operated device 101 includes a sensor 106, a start-up instruction unit 107, a device display unit 108, and a device control unit 109, as shown in FIG.

[0029] The sensor 106 is a sensor for detecting the approach of a user within a predetermined range (for example, within one meter), and outputs a detection signal when the sensor detects the user or a predetermined object.

[0030] The sensor 106 may be, for example, a human sensor provided in the operated device 101 .

[0031] Furthermore, for example, the sensor 106 may be a sensor that detects a touch by a user (hereinafter, also referred to as a "touch sensor"). For example, a touch sensor for operating the operated device 101 by a user's touch, such as a touch panel provided in correspondence with the display screen of the device display unit 108 or an operation button, is preferably adopted as the touch sensor serving as the sensor 106. This makes it possible to realize the sensor 106 without adding a physical configuration to the operated device 101. This makes it possible to prevent the configuration of the operated device 101 from becoming complicated.

[0032] Furthermore, for example, the sensor 106 may be a sensor provided for the controlled device 101, such as a camera that captures an image of an area in which the controlled device 101 is installed.

[0033] Furthermore, in the case where the operated device 101 is a beverage vending machine, the sensor 106 may be a sensor that detects that a container into which a beverage is poured is placed at a predetermined position as an object.

[0034] When the start-up instruction unit 107 acquires a detection signal from the sensor 106, it outputs a start-up instruction to the communication control device 102. The start-up instruction is an instruction for causing the communication control device 102 to start an operation of short-range wireless communication via the first communication path CP1.

[0035] The device display unit 108 displays information by being configured to include a display screen. The device display unit 108 according to the present embodiment displays, for example, a device code. The device code is a code including device information (hereinafter, also referred to as a "device ID") for identifying the operated device 101.

[0036] The device control unit 109 controls the operation of the operated device 101 .

[0037] <Functional configuration of the communication control device 102> Functionally, the communication control device 102 includes a first wireless communication unit 110, an operation unit 111, a second wireless communication unit 112, and a history acquisition unit 113, as shown in FIG.

[0038] The first wireless communication unit 110, as the first wireless communication means of the communication control device 102, communicates with the operation terminal 103 via a first communication path CP1.

[0039] In detail, when the first wireless communication unit 110 receives a start-up instruction, it starts the operation of the short-range wireless communication. That is, when the first wireless communication unit 110 receives a detection signal of a user or an object by the sensor 106, it starts the operation of the short-range wireless communication.

[0040] Furthermore, when the first wireless communication unit 110 receives an operation end instruction, the first wireless communication unit 110 ends the operation of the short-range wireless communication. The operation end instruction is an instruction to end the operation of the operated device 101, and is output from the operating terminal 103.

[0041] The operating section 111 uses the first wireless communication section 110 to operate the operated device 101 based on information from the operating terminal 103 acquired via the first communication path CP1.

[0042] In detail, the operation unit 111 includes a first device information acquisition unit 114, an output unit 115, and an operation control unit .

[0043] The first device information acquisition unit 114, as an acquisition unit, acquires a device ID via the first communication path CP1 from the operation terminal 103. For example, the first device information acquisition unit 114 acquires the device ID included in a device code from the operation terminal 103 that has acquired the device ID by reading the device code.

[0044] The output unit 115 outputs operation screen information to the operating terminal 103 via the first communication path CP1 based on the device ID acquired by the first device information acquisition unit 114. The operation screen information is information about the operation screen of the operated device 101 corresponding to the device ID.

[0045] When the operation control unit 116 acquires operation information from the operating terminal 103 via the first communication path CP1, it outputs the operation information to the operated device 101. The operation information is information for operating the operated device 101, and the device control unit 109 that has acquired the operation information controls the operation of the operated device 101 based on the operation information.

[0046] The second wireless communication unit 112 communicates with the operation terminal 103 via a second communication path CP2. That is, the second wireless communication unit 112, as a second wireless communication means of the communication control device 102, performs wireless communication via a path different from that of the first wireless communication unit 110.

[0047] The history acquisition unit 113 acquires operation history information from the operation terminal 103 via a second communication path CP 2 , that is, a second wireless communication unit 112 different from the first wireless communication unit 110 .

[0048] The operation history information includes an operation ID and an operation history of the operated device 101. The operation ID is information for identifying a user who operated the operated device 101, and includes, for example, at least one of identification information of the operating terminal 103 (hereinafter also referred to as "operating terminal ID") and identification information of the user (hereinafter also referred to as "user ID").

[0049] The history acquisition unit 113 according to this embodiment acquires, from the operation terminal 103, transmission information including communication history information in addition to operation history information.

[0050] The communication history information is information relating to a communication history between the operation terminal 103 and a communication terminal 104 different from the operation terminal 103. The communication history includes identification information of the communication terminal 104 (described in detail later) and the time of communication between the communication terminal 104 and the operation terminal 103.

[0051] That is, the history acquisition unit 113 according to the present embodiment, as an operation history acquisition means, acquires operation history information including an operation ID and an operation history from the operation terminal 103 via the second wireless communication unit 112. Moreover, the history acquisition unit 113 according to the present embodiment, as a communication history acquisition unit of the communication control device 102, acquires communication history information.

[0052] <Functional configuration of the operation terminal 103> As shown in FIG. 4, the operation terminal 103 functionally includes a second device information acquisition unit 117, an operation screen display unit 118, an operation reception unit 119, an operation history storage unit 120, an authentication unit 121, and a terminal transmission unit 122.

[0053] The second device information acquisition unit 117, which serves as a device information acquisition unit of the operation terminal 103, acquires the device ID.

[0054] The second device information acquisition unit 117 according to the present embodiment includes a camera and acquires the device ID included in the device code by reading the device code displayed on the device display unit 108. The second device information acquisition unit 117 transmits the device ID to the communication control device 102 via the first communication path CP1.

[0055] It should be noted that the second device information acquisition unit 117 is not limited to a camera, and may be configured to acquire a device ID from the controlled device 101 by infrared communication or the like.

[0056] The operation screen display unit 118 is a touch panel, a screen, or the like that displays an operation screen of the operated device 101 according to the device ID.

[0057] The operation screen display unit 118 according to the present embodiment, as an operation screen acquisition unit, acquires operation screen information output from the output unit 115 by using the device ID. Also, the operation screen display unit 118, as an output unit of the operation terminal 103, displays the acquired operation screen information.

[0058] The operation receiving unit 119 performs processing for operating the operated device 101 based on a user's operation on the operation screen.

[0059] In detail, the operation accepting unit 119 accepts user operations on the operation screen until it accepts an instruction (operation end instruction) from the user to end the operation of the operated device 101, and generates operation information according to the operation. The operation accepting unit 119, as an operation information transmitting means, transmits the generated operation information to the communication control device 102.

[0060] In addition, the operation receiving unit 119 holds the operation history of the operated device 101, and when an instruction to end the operation is received, generates operation history information that associates the operation terminal ID of the operating terminal 103 with the operation history, and stores the operation history information in the operation history storage unit 120.

[0061] The operation history storage unit 120 is a storage unit for storing the operation history via the operation screen. The operation history storage unit 120 according to the present embodiment holds operation history information.

[0062] The authentication unit 121 performs a process for obtaining authentication of an operation of the operated device 101 by a user of the operating terminal 103 from an authenticator who is a user of the communication terminal 104 who witnessed the operation.

[0063] In detail, authentication unit 121 includes a camera and acquires identification information (hereinafter also referred to as "authentication ID") of communication terminal 104 included in the authentication code by reading the authentication code displayed on communication terminal 104. Authentication unit 121 generates communication history information by associating the acquired authentication ID with the time of communication with communication terminal 104.

[0064] The authentication ID is information for identifying an authenticator, and in this embodiment, the identification information of the communication terminal 104 used by the authenticator is adopted as the authentication ID. Note that the authentication ID may be identification information of the authenticator (authenticator ID).

[0065] The authentication unit 121 is not limited to a camera, and may be configured to obtain an authentication ID from the controlled device 101 by infrared communication or the like.

[0066] The terminal transmitting unit 122, as an operation history transmitting means, generates transmission information including the operation history information stored in the operation history storage unit 120 and the communication history information generated by the authentication unit 121. Then, the terminal transmitting unit 122 transmits the generated transmission information to the communication control device 102 and the server device 105 using the second wireless communication unit 112 different from the first wireless communication unit 110, that is, via the second communication path CP2.

[0067] <Functional configuration of communication terminal 104> Referring again to FIG. The communication terminal 104 displays a code including an authentication ID in response to an operation by the authenticator.

[0068] <Functional configuration of the server device 105> The server device 105 is a device that manages the device operating system 100, and acquires and stores transmission information from the operating terminal 103 via the second communication path CP2.

[0069] <Physical configuration of operated device 101> The operated device 101 is, as described above, a medical device, a vending machine, or the like, and physically includes a sensor 106, a bus 1010, a processor 1020, a memory 1030, a storage device 1040, a communication interface 1050, a display unit 1060, and an input unit 1070, as shown in FIG.

[0070] As mentioned above, the operated device 101 is a medical device, a vending machine, etc., and mechanisms and devices corresponding to the functions of the device (for example, an X-ray emitter in the case of an X-ray device, a pump in the case of a vending machine that pours beverages into containers, etc.) are omitted in Figure 5.

[0071] The bus 1010 is a data transmission path for transmitting and receiving data between the sensor 106, the processor 1020, the memory 1030, the storage device 1040, the communication interface 1050, the display unit 1060, and the input unit 1070. However, the method of connecting the processor 1020 and the like to each other is not limited to a bus connection.

[0072] The processor 1020 is implemented by a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU).

[0073] The memory 1030 is a main storage device realized by a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like.

[0074] The storage device 1040 is an auxiliary storage device realized by a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a memory card, a read only memory (ROM), or the like. The storage device 1040 stores program modules for realizing each function of the operated device 101. The processor 1020 loads each of these program modules onto the memory 1030 and executes them, thereby realizing each functional unit corresponding to the program module.

[0075] The communication interface 1050 is connected to the operated device 101 but It is an interface for communication.

[0076] The display unit 1060 is a component that displays information to the user, and is configured, for example, from a liquid crystal panel. The input unit 1070 is a portion through which the user inputs information, and is composed of, for example, a touch sensor provided on the screen of a liquid crystal panel, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

[0077] <Physical configuration of the communication control device 102> The communication control device 102 physically includes a bus 2010, a processor 2020, a memory 2030, a storage device 2040, a first communication interface 2050A, a second communication interface 2050B, and a user interface 2060, as shown in FIG.

[0078] The bus 2010 is a data transmission path for transmitting and receiving data among the processor 2020, the memory 2030, the storage device 2040, the first communication interface 2050A, the second communication interface 2050B, and the user interface 2060. However, the method of connecting the processor 2020 and the like to each other is not limited to bus connection.

[0079] The processor 2020 is implemented by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or the like.

[0080] The memory 2030 is a main storage device realized by a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like.

[0081] The storage device 2040 is an auxiliary storage device realized by a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a memory card, a read only memory (ROM), or the like. Communication control device 102 The memory 2030 stores program modules for implementing each of the above functions. The processor 2020 loads each of these program modules onto the memory 2030 and executes them to implement each of the functional units corresponding to the program modules.

[0082] The first communication interface 2050A is an interface for performing communication via the first communication path CP1.

[0083] The second communication interface 2050B is an interface for performing communication via a second communication path CP2 different from the first communication path CP1.

[0084] The user interface 2060 is a part that displays information to the user and allows the user to input information, and is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, a touch sensor provided on the screen of the liquid crystal panel, a keyboard, a mouse, etc. The user interface 2060 may also include a speaker that emits sound.

[0085] In addition, the communication control device 102 itself does not need to be equipped with a user interface 2060. In this case, for example, a personal computer, a tablet terminal, etc. may be connected as the user interface 2060 of the communication control device 102 via a first communication interface 2050A, a second communication interface 2050B, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, etc., as necessary.

[0086] Furthermore, the functional and physical configuration of the communication control device 102 may be physically and functionally incorporated into the controlled device 101, in which case the controlled device 101 becomes the communication control device.

[0087] <Physical configuration of the operation terminal 103, the communication terminal 104, and the server device 105> Each of the operation terminal 103 and the communication terminal 104 is, for example, a tablet terminal or a smartphone on which an application program is pre-installed. Also, for example, the server device 105 is, for example, a personal computer on which an application program is pre-installed.

[0088] The physical components of the operation terminal 103, the communication terminal 104, and the server device 105 may be generally similar to those of the communication control device shown in Fig. 6. For the sake of simplicity, detailed descriptions of the physical configurations of the operation terminal 103, the communication terminal 104, and the server device 105 will be omitted.

[0089] It should be noted that the communication terminal 104 does not necessarily have to include the communication interfaces 2050A and 2050B. Moreover, the server device 105 does not necessarily have to include the first communication interface 2050A.

[0090] So far, we have explained the configuration of the device operating system 100. From now on, the operation of the device operating system 100 will be explained with reference to the drawings.

[0091] <<Operation of Device Operation System 100>> 7 to 10 are diagrams showing the flow of device operation processing executed by device operating system 100 according to this embodiment. The device operation processing is started, for example, when predetermined program modules of each of operated device 101, communication control device 102, communication terminal 104, and server device 105 are executed and operating terminal 103 is in operation. At the start of the device operation processing, first wireless communication unit 110 of communication control device 102 stops operation for short-range wireless communication via first communication path CP1 and waits for reception of a start instruction.

[0092] 7, the sensor 106 detects a user or a predetermined object (step S101), and then outputs a detection signal.

[0093] When the start instruction unit 107 acquires the detection signal output in step S101, it outputs a start instruction to the communication control device 102 (step S102).

[0094] When first wireless communication unit 110 receives the start-up instruction output in step S102, it starts the operation of short-range wireless communication (step S103).

[0095] On the other hand, after step S103, the device display unit 108 displays a device code including the device ID of the controlled device 101 on the screen (step S104). That is, the device code including the device ID is output on the screen of the controlled device 101 when the operation of the short-distance wireless communication is started.

[0096] In this way, by displaying the device code including the device ID on the screen, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of, for example, attaching a sticker on which the device code is printed to each of the operated devices 101. Also, by displaying the device code on the screen, it becomes easier to recognize it on the operating terminal 103, so it is possible to reduce the possibility of reading the device code erroneously. Furthermore, when the device ID is changed, the device code can be easily changed, so it is possible to easily change the device ID. of This makes it easier to respond to changes.

[0097] The second device information acquisition unit 117 reads the device code displayed on the device display unit 108 in step S104 by using a camera to capture the device code (step S105).

[0098] At this time, the operation terminal 103 detects that the device code has been read by the camera in step S105, and starts a predetermined program module. Note that the program module of the operation terminal 103 may be executed from the start of the device operation process.

[0099] In addition, the operation terminal 103 may be equipped with a payment unit that automatically makes payment via the second communication path CP2. In this case, when it is detected in step S105 that the device code has been read by the camera, the payment unit may, if necessary, process the payment for the purchased product or service.

[0100] The second device information acquisition unit 117 acquires a device ID based on the device code read in step S105. Then, the second device information acquisition unit 117 transmits the acquired device ID to the communication control device 102 via the first communication path P1 (step S106).

[0101] The first device information acquisition unit 114 acquires the device ID transmitted in step S106 via the first communication path CP1 (step S107).

[0102] The output unit 115 determines whether or not the device ID acquired in step S107 matches the device ID of the operated device 101 registered in advance (step S108). If they do not match (step S108; No), the output unit 115 ends the device operation process (step S109).

[0103] If there is a match (step S108; Yes), the output unit 115 transmits operation screen information regarding the operation screen of the operated device 101 corresponding to the device ID to the operating terminal 103 via the first communication path P1, as shown in FIG. 8 (step S110).

[0104] The operation screen display unit 118 acquires the operation screen information transmitted in step S110 via the first communication path P1 (step S111). Then, the operation screen display unit 118 displays the operation screen indicated by the operation screen information acquired in step S111 (step S112).

[0105] When the operation acceptance unit 119 accepts an operation performed by the user on the operation screen, it transmits operation information corresponding to the operation to the communication control device 102 via the first communication path P1 (step S113).

[0106] When the operation control unit 116 acquires the operation information transmitted in step S113 from the operating terminal 103 via the first communication path CP1 (step S114), it outputs the operation information to the operated device 101. At this time, the format of the operation information may be appropriately converted by the operation control unit 116.

[0107] Upon receiving the operation information output in step S114, the device control section 109 operates the operated device 101 by controlling it in accordance with the operation information (step S115).

[0108] For example, when the operated device 101 is a medical device and the operation information indicates a change in settings, the device control unit 109 changes the settings of the medical device according to the operation information. Also, when the operated device 101 is a beverage vending machine and the operation information indicates a purchase of a beverage, the device control unit 109 pours the beverage into a container and performs a payment process according to the operation information.

[0109] When the operation based on the operation information in step S115 is completed, the device control unit 109 outputs an operation completion signal to notify the communication control device 102 of the completion (step S116).

[0110] When the device control unit 109 acquires the operation end signal output in step S116, it notifies the operation terminal 103 of the end of the operation based on the operation information transmitted in the immediately preceding step S113 via the first communication path P1 (step S117).

[0111] Upon receiving the notification output in step S117, operation reception unit 119 holds, as operation history information, an operation history including the operation and its time indicated by the operation information transmitted in the immediately preceding step S113 (step S118).

[0112] The operation reception unit 119 judges whether or not an operation end instruction has been received based on the user's operation (step S119). If it is judged that the operation end instruction has not been received (step S119; No), the processes of steps S113 to S118 are repeatedly executed.

[0113] If it is determined that an instruction to end the operation has been received (step S119; Yes), the operation receiving unit 119 generates operation history information that associates the operation terminal ID of the operation terminal 103 with the operation history stored in step S118, and stores the operation history information in the operation history memory unit 120.

[0114] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9, the operation accepting unit 119 transmits an operation end instruction to the operation control unit 116 via the first communication path CP1 (step S120).

[0115] When the first wireless communication unit 110 receives the operation end instruction transmitted in step S120, it ends the communication operation for communicating with the operating terminal 103 via the first communication path CP1 (step S121).

[0116] This ends the short-distance wireless communication via the first communication path CP1 between the communication control device 102 and the operating terminal 103. Then, the operated device 101 and the communication control device 102 return to the same state as when the device operation process started, and the first wireless communication unit 110 waits for reception of a start-up instruction.

[0117] The operating terminal 103 and the communication terminal 104 perform authentication processing (step S122). The authentication processing is processing for authenticating an operation on the operated device 101 by the user of the operating terminal 103 by an authenticator.

[0118] In the authentication process (step S122), more specifically, the communication terminal 104 displays an authentication code including an authentication ID in response to an operation by the authenticator (step S122a).

[0119] The authentication unit 121 reads the authentication code displayed in step S122a by capturing an image of the authentication code with a camera (step S122b).

[0120] For example, after a predetermined time has elapsed, communication terminal 104 stops displaying the authentication code (step S122c).

[0121] The authentication unit 121 acquires the authentication ID included in the authentication code read in step S122b, and associates the acquired authentication ID with the operation history information stored in the operation history storage unit 120 after the determination process in step S119. As a result, the authentication unit 121 associates the authentication ID with the operation history information and stores it in the operation history storage unit 120 (step S122d).

[0122] This ends the authentication process (step S122).

[0123] 10, the operation terminal 103, the communication control device 102, and the server device 105 execute a history storage process (step S123). The history storage process (step S123) is a process for storing operation history information including the operation history in a device other than the operation terminal 103.

[0124] The terminal transmitting unit 122 determines whether or not the second communication path CP2 can be connected (step S123a). The terminal transmitting unit 122 determines whether or not the second communication path CP2 can be connected based on, for example, whether or not the operation terminal 103 is in an environment capable of transmitting and receiving wireless signals for connecting to the second communication path CP2.

[0125] For example, if the operating terminal 103 is not in an environment capable of transmitting and receiving wireless signals for connecting to the second communication path CP2, the terminal transmitting unit 122 determines that the operating terminal 103 cannot connect to the second communication path CP2 (step S123a; No). In this case, the terminal transmitting unit 122 executes the determination process of step S123a continuously or intermittently at predetermined time intervals until the operating terminal 103 is in an environment capable of connecting to the second communication path CP2.

[0126] For example, when the operating terminal 103 is in an environment capable of transmitting and receiving wireless signals for connecting to the second communication path CP2, the terminal transmitting unit 122 determines that the operating terminal 103 can connect to the second communication path CP2 (step S123a; Yes). In this case, the terminal transmitting unit 122 generates transmission information including the operating terminal ID of the operating terminal 103 and the operation history information held in step S122d (i.e., the operation history information associated with the authentication ID) (step S123b).

[0127] The terminal transmitting unit 122 transmits the transmission information generated in step S123b to each of the communication control device 102 and the server device 105 via the second communication path CP2 (step S123c).

[0128] This allows a communication path for transmitting the transmission information to be selected that is different from the first communication path CP1. Therefore, a communication path suitable for the data size can be selected, and even if the data size of the transmission information becomes relatively large, the transmission information can be transmitted stably in a relatively short time.

[0129] When the history acquisition unit 113 acquires the transmission information transmitted in step S123c, it holds the transmission information and operation history information including the communication time for acquiring the transmission information (step S123d).

[0130] Similarly, when the server device 105 acquires the transmission information transmitted in step S123c, it holds the transmission information and operation history information including the communication time for acquiring the transmission information (step S123e). The operation terminal 103 erases the device code read in step S105 and the device ID included in the device code from the storage unit of the operation terminal 103. As a result, the communication control device 102, the operation terminal 103, and the server device 105 end the device operation process.

[0131] According to this embodiment, when the sensor 106 acquires a detection signal of a user or an object, the communication control device 102 starts the operation of short-distance wireless communication. Therefore, the operating terminal 103 that can operate the operated device 101 can be generally limited to the operating terminal 103 of the person detected by the sensor 106 or the person related to the object. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the operated device 101 is operated from the operating terminal of a person who is not trying to operate the operated device 101.

[0132] In addition, since the operated device 101 can be operated from the operating terminal 103, it is possible to improve operability while suppressing malfunction of the operated device caused by operation from an operating terminal of a person who is not intending to operate the operated device.

[0133] Although the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the first embodiment is merely an example of the present invention and may be modified as appropriate, for example, as follows.

[0134] For example, when a process of the operated device 101 corresponding to an operation from the operating terminal 103 is completed, such as pouring a beverage into a container when the operated device 101 is a beverage vending machine, the first wireless communication unit 110 may automatically terminate the operation of the short-range wireless communication without receiving an instruction to terminate the operation.

[0135] Also, for example, when the process of the operated device 101 corresponding to the operation from the operating terminal 103 is completed, if the state detected by the sensor 106 remains, such as the container remaining even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the operated device 101 may include a notification unit that notifies the user of that state by sound, screen display, etc. This makes it possible to prevent the user from forgetting to take away the container into which the drink has been poured.

[0136] In the embodiment, for example, the operating terminal 103 has a function for operating the operated device 101, and the communication terminal 104 has a function for authenticating the operation.

[0137] However, the operating terminal 103 and the communication terminal 104 are terminals each having both a function for operating the operated device 101 and a function for authenticating the operation. S This is also fine.

[0138] Further, for example, in the embodiment, an example has been described in which a device code including a device ID is displayed by the device display unit 108 as device code display means. However, the device code display means is not limited to a screen, and may be the surface of the operated device 101 on which the device code is printed, or a sticker on which the device code is printed and attached to the operated device 101.

[0139] Further, for example, in the embodiment, an example has been described in which operation screen display unit 118 acquires operation screen information from communication control device 102, which is an external device.

[0140] However, the operation screen display unit 118 may obtain the operation screen information from the server device 105, which is another example of an external device. Also, instead of obtaining the operation screen information from an external device, the operation terminal 103 may be provided with an operation screen storage means for storing the operation screen information associated with the device ID, and the operation screen display unit 118 may obtain the operation screen information from the operation screen storage means by using the device ID. Such operation screen information may be included in a program module incorporated in the operation terminal 103, for example.

[0141] Further, for example, in the embodiment, an example in which the transmission information includes operation history information has been described, but the transmission information may include only communication history information without including operation history information. Also, the terminal transmitting unit 122 only needs to transmit the transmission information to an external device, and the external device may be either the communication control device 102 or the server device 105, or may be a device other than the communication control device 102 and the server device 105.

[0142] Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the example has been described in which the operation terminal 103 performs authentication by acquiring an authentication ID from the communication terminal 104.

[0143] However, the authentication process only needs to be able to authenticate that the operation of the operated device 101 was performed in the presence of an authenticator.

[0144] For example, operation history information including the operation history in the operation terminal 103 may be held in each of the operation terminal 103 and the communication terminal 104. In this case, each of the operation terminal 103 and the communication terminal 104 may generate transmission information in which the identification information of the other terminal and the time of communication with each other are associated with the operation history information, and transmit the information to one or both of the communication control device 102 and the server device 105.

[0145] <<Embodiment 2>> In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which the sensor provided in the operated device is a sensor for detecting touch operations (hereinafter also referred to as a “touch sensor”) provided on the display unit of the operated device 101, and the operated device is equipped with an IC card reader / writer.

[0146] When the touch sensor detects the approach of the user, the operation of short-distance wireless communication is started. If the device ID transmitted from the operating terminal through short-distance wireless communication matches the device ID of the operated device (step S108; Yes), communication is established between the operating terminal, the operated device, and the IC card reader / writer, and the operated device can be operated from the operating terminal.

[0147] <<Configuration of device operation system 200>> The device operating system 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a system for operating a controlled device 201 from a user's operating terminal 203. The device operating system 200 includes a controlled device 201, a communication control device 202, an operating terminal 203, and a server device 205, which respectively replace the controlled device 101, the communication control device 102, the operating terminal 103, and the server device 105 according to the first embodiment. Note that the device operating system 200 does not necessarily need to include a device equivalent to the communication terminal 104 according to the first embodiment.

[0148] The operated device 201 according to the second embodiment is preferably a device that can be operated by different users and that accepts input of personal identification information for identifying and verifying the identity of a user. An example of such a device is an automatic teller machine (ATM) installed in financial institutions, convenience stores, etc.

[0149] In this embodiment, the personal identification information will be described by taking an example where the personal identification information is read from a My Number card issued to each resident by a public institution.

[0150] The personal identification information may be information about a user that is used to identify the user. The My Number card is an example of a medium that holds personal identification information, and the medium may be a driver's license, a health insurance card, or the like.

[0151] <Functional Configuration of the Operated Device 201> Functionally, the operated device 201 includes a start instruction unit 10 similar to that of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7th grade The controlled device 201 further includes an information reading section 223, and a device control section 109, as well as a sensor 206 and a device display section 208 which replace the sensor 106 and device display section 108 according to the first embodiment.

[0152] The sensor 206 is a sensor for detecting the approach of a user, similar to the sensor 106 according to the first embodiment, and outputs a detection signal when it detects the user or a predetermined object.

[0153] The sensor 206 according to this embodiment is a touch sensor installed on the operated device 201, and when the user touches it, outputs a detection signal indicating the touch.

[0154] The device display unit 208 displays information by including a display screen, similarly to embodiment 1. The device display unit 208 according to this embodiment displays, for example, a PIN code in addition to a device code.

[0155] The PIN code is a code for verifying that an operation for making the operated device 201 read the personal identification information (for example, placing a My Number card in a predetermined position) has been performed by the user of the operating terminal 203. The PIN code may be a code that is valid for a predetermined period of time, and is formed, for example, by a combination of a plurality of numbers, letters, etc.

[0156] The information reading unit 223 reads information stored in an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip from a card or the like that includes the IC chip. The information reading unit 223 also reads an image of at least one of the front and back of the card. An example of such a card is a My Number card.

[0157] It should be noted that information reading unit 223 may read only either the information stored in the IC chip of the card or an image on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the card.

[0158] <Functional configuration of the communication control device 202> 13, the communication control device 202 functionally includes a first wireless communication unit 110, an operation unit 111, and a second wireless communication unit 112 similar to those in the first embodiment. Functionally, the communication control device 202 further includes a read instruction unit 224. Note that the communication control device 102 does not necessarily have to be provided with a function equivalent to the history acquisition unit 113 according to the first embodiment.

[0159] The read instruction unit 224 issues a read start instruction to the operated device. 2 The read start instruction is output to the operated device 01 to start processing for reading information by the information reading unit 223. 2 These are instructions for 01 to carry out the action.

[0160] <Functional configuration of the operation terminal 203> 14, the operation terminal 203 functionally includes a second device information acquisition unit 117, an operation screen display unit 118, an operation acceptance unit 119, and an operation history storage unit 120 similar to those in the first embodiment. Note that the operation terminal 203 does not necessarily have to be provided with functions equivalent to the authentication unit 121 and the terminal transmission unit 122 according to the first embodiment.

[0161] <Functional configuration of the server device 205> The server device 205 is a device operation system similar to that of the first embodiment. 2 It is a device that manages 00.

[0162] <Physical configuration of operated device 201> The operated device 201 is an ATM or the like as described above, and is physically 1 5, the controlled device 201 includes a bus 1010, a processor 1020, a memory 1030, a storage device 1040, a communication interface 1050, a display unit 1060, and an input unit 1070 similar to those in the first embodiment. The controlled device 201 also includes a sensor 206 replacing the sensor 106 according to the first embodiment. The controlled device 201 further includes an IC card reader / writer 2080 and a camera 2090 which configure an information reading unit 223.

[0163] An IC card reader / writer 2080 reads and writes information from an IC chip mounted on a card. A camera 2090 reads an image of at least one of the front and back sides of a card to generate image information.

[0164] Since information reading unit 223 only needs to read information on an IC chip mounted on a card, it may include an IC card reader instead of IC card reader / writer 2080. Furthermore, information reading unit 223 only needs to read an image of at least one side of a card to generate image information, so it may include a scanner instead of camera 2090.

[0165] <Physical configuration of the communication control device 202, the operation terminal 203, and the server device 205> The communication control device 202, the operation terminal 203, and the server device 205 may be physically configured in the same manner as the communication control device 102, the operation terminal 103, and the server device 105 according to the embodiment 1. Therefore, diagrams showing the physical configurations of the communication control device 202, the operation terminal 203, and the server device 205 according to the present embodiment are omitted.

[0166] <<Operation of Device Operation System 200>> 16 to 18 show a device operation system according to the present embodiment. 21 is a diagram showing a flow of device operation processing executed by the control device 202. The device operation processing is started in the same manner as in the first embodiment, for example, when predetermined program modules of the controlled device 201, the communication control device 202, and the server device 205 are executed and the operating terminal 203 is in operation. When the device operation processing is started, the first wireless communication unit 110 of the communication control device 202 stops the operation for short-range wireless communication via the first communication path CP1 and waits for the reception of a start instruction.

[0167] 16, the sensor 206 detects a user when the user touches the sensor 206 with a finger or the like (step S201), causing the sensor 206 to output a detection signal.

[0168] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16, the operated device 201, the communication control device 202, and the operating terminal 203 execute the processes of steps S102 to S109 similar to those in the first embodiment.

[0169] The device ID acquired in step S107 is a device to be operated that has been registered in advance. 2 If the device ID matches with the device ID of the operation terminal 101 (step S108; Yes), as shown in FIG. 17, the output unit 115 outputs the operation screen information to the operation terminal 101 via the first communication path P1. 2 03 (step S210).

[0170] The operation screen information transmitted in step S210 is the operation screen information of the operated device corresponding to the device ID. 2 The information is about the operation screen of 01, for example, the information about the PIN code input screen. The PIN code input screen is a screen for inputting a PIN code.

[0171] The read instruction unit 224 outputs a read start instruction to the operated device 201 (step S224).

[0172] When the information reading unit 223 receives the read start instruction output in step S224, it reads the personal identification information (step S225).

[0173] In the reading process (step S225), for example, when a user places a My Number card in a predetermined location, the information reading unit 223 detects that the My Number card has been placed. Then, the information reading unit 223 reads the identity verification information stored in the IC chip of the My Number card. The information reading unit 223 also reads one side or both sides of the My Number card.

[0174] It is only necessary that it is determined in advance whether the information reading unit 223 reads only one side of the My Number card or both sides. When reading both sides, the information reading unit 223 may read each side simultaneously with multiple cameras, or may read each side with one camera by having the user turn the My Number card over.

[0175] The device display unit 208 generates a PIN code and displays the generated PIN code (step S226).

[0176] The operation screen display unit 118 acquires the operation screen information transmitted in step S210 via the first communication path P1 (step S211), and displays the operation screen indicated by the operation screen information (step S212).

[0177] When the operation reception unit 119 receives an operation performed by a user on the operation screen, the operation reception unit 119 transmits operation information corresponding to the operation to a first communication path. C Communication control device via P1 2 02 (step S213).

[0178] The operation information transmitted in step S213 includes, for example, the PIN code entered by the user when an operation is performed on the PIN code entry screen displayed in step S212.

[0179] When the operation control unit 116 acquires the operation information transmitted in step S213 from the operating terminal 203 via the first communication path CP1 (step S214), it outputs the operation information to the operated device 201. At this time, the format of the operation information may be appropriately converted by the operation control unit 116.

[0180] When the device control unit 109 acquires the operation information output in step S214, the device control unit 109 controls the device to be operated based on the operation information. 2 01 is operated (step S215).

[0181] In detail, for example, in step S215, the device control unit 109 determines whether or not the PIN code included in the acquired operation information matches the PIN code displayed in step S226. Also, for example, the device control unit 109 holds the information read in step S225.

[0182] It should be noted that the device control section 109 may transmit the information read in step S225 to the server device 205 via the second wireless communication section 112, and in this case, the server device 205 may hold the received information.

[0183] The device control unit 109 generates an operation end signal including the result of the determination in step S215, and outputs the generated operation end signal to the communication control device 202 (step S216).

[0184] In detail, if the device control unit 109 determines that the PIN codes match, it generates and outputs an operation end signal including the determination result that the PIN code authentication was successful and operation screen information for continuing the operation. If the device control unit 109 determines that the PIN codes do not match, it generates and outputs an operation end signal including the determination result that the PIN code authentication was unsuccessful.

[0185] When the device control unit 109 receives the operation end signal output in step S216, the device control unit 109 notifies the user of the end of the operation corresponding to the previously transmitted operation screen information via the first communication path. COperation terminal via P1 2 03 (step S217). The notification transmitted in step S217, for example, when notifying the end of the operation corresponding to the operation screen information transmitted in step S210, includes the result of the determination in step S215 and operation screen information for the next operation.

[0186] Upon receiving the notification output in step S217, operation reception unit 119 holds, as operation history information, an operation history including the operation and its time indicated by the operation information transmitted in the immediately preceding step S213 (step S218).

[0187] The operation reception unit 119 determines whether or not an operation end instruction has been received based on the user's operation (step S230). If it is determined that the operation end instruction has not been received (step S230; No), the processing of steps S213 to S218 is repeatedly executed until the operation end instruction is received.

[0188] When it is determined that the operation end instruction has been received (step S 230 (Yes), the operation receiving unit 119 and the first wireless communication unit 110 execute steps S120 and S121, respectively, similar to those in embodiment 1. As a result, the communication control device 202, the operating terminal 203, and the server device 205 end the device operation process.

[0189] According to this embodiment, when a detection signal of a user is acquired by the sensor 206, the communication control device 202 starts the operation of short-distance wireless communication. 2 03 is a terminal operated by a person detected by the sensor 206 2 03. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the operated device 201 is operated from an operating terminal of a person who is not intending to operate the operated device 201.

[0190] In addition, the operation terminal 2 03 to controlled device 2 01 can be operated, so 201The device being operated by a person who is not the intended user 201 It is possible to improve operability while suppressing malfunctions.

[0191] Although the embodiment and the modified examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, these are merely examples of the present invention and may be modified as appropriate.

[0192] For example, in the diagrams showing the flow used in the above description, multiple steps (processing) are described in order, but the order in which these steps are performed is not limited to the order described. The order of these steps may be changed as long as it does not cause any problems in terms of content. In addition, the above-mentioned embodiment and modified examples may be combined as long as the content is not contradictory.

[0193] One or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but are not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0194] 1. A first wireless communication means that starts a short-distance wireless communication operation when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in a controlled device or a device related to the controlled device; an operating means for operating the operated device based on information from the operating terminal by using the first wireless communication means; Communications control device.

[0195] 2. The operating means is an acquisition means for acquiring device information for identifying the operated device from the operating terminal; and an output unit that outputs an operation screen of the operated device to the operating terminal based on the device information acquired by the acquisition unit. 2. A communication control device as described in claim 1.

[0196] 3. The acquiring means acquires the device information included in the code from the acquired operation terminal. 3. A communication control device according to claim 1 or 2.

[0197] 4. The code including the device information is output on the screen of the operated device when the short-range wireless communication operation is started. 4. A communications control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

[0198] 5. The first wireless communication means terminates the operation of the short-range wireless communication when an operation end instruction indicating that the operation of the operated device is to be ended is received from the operating terminal, or when the processing of the operated device corresponding to the operation from the operating terminal is ended. 5. A communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

[0199] 6. The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation. 6. A communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

[0200] 7. The device to be operated is an automated teller machine 7. The communication control device according to claim 6.

[0201] 8. The operated device is a medical device; The object is the operation terminal. 6. A communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

[0202] 9. The operated device is a vending machine in which a user places a container; The object is a container. 6. A communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

[0203] 10. An operation history acquisition means for acquiring at least one of identification information of the operation terminal and identification information of the user, and the operation history, from the operation terminal via a second wireless communication means different from the first wireless communication means. 10. A communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

[0204] 11. A communication history acquisition unit is provided for acquiring information regarding a communication history between the operation terminal and a communication terminal different from the operation terminal. 11. A communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

[0205] 12. The communication history includes identification information of the communication terminal and a communication time between the communication terminal and the operation terminal. 12. The communication control device of claim 11.

[0206] 13. A device information acquisition means for acquiring device information for identifying an operated device; an operation screen acquisition means for acquiring operation screen information relating to an operation screen of the operated device by using the device information; an output means for outputting the operation screen information acquired by the operation screen acquisition means; an operation history storage means for storing an operation history via the operation screen; The operation history transmitting means transmits to an external device transmission information including at least one of the identification information of the operation terminal and the identification information of the user, and the operation history. Operation terminal.

[0207] 14. The operation screen acquisition means acquires the operation screen information from the external device or from an operation screen storage means that stores the operation screen information. 14. The operation terminal according to claim 13.

[0208] 15. The operation screen acquisition means acquires the operation screen information using a first wireless communication means; The operation history transmission means transmits the transmission information using a second wireless communication means different from the first wireless communication means. 14. The operation terminal according to claim 13.

[0209] 16. A communication history acquisition means for acquiring information regarding a communication history between the operation terminal and a communication terminal different from the operation terminal, The operation history transmission means includes the communication history in the transmission information instead of or together with the operation history. 16. An operating terminal according to any one of appendix 13 to 15.

[0210] 17. The communication history includes identification information of the communication terminal and a time of communication with the communication terminal. 17. The operation terminal according to claim 16.

[0211] 18. A communication control device and an operation terminal capable of performing short-distance wireless communication with each other are provided, The communication control device includes: a first wireless communication means for starting an operation of short-distance wireless communication when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device; an operating means for operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal by using the first wireless communication means; The operation terminal includes: a device information acquiring means for acquiring device information for identifying the operated device; an operation screen display means for displaying an operation screen of the operated device based on the device information; an operation information transmitting means for transmitting the information corresponding to an operation on the operation screen to the first wireless communication means; Equipment operating system.

[0212] 19. The computer When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, an operation of short-range wireless communication is started; and operating the operated device based on information from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication. Communications control method.

[0213] 20. On the computer, When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, an operation of short-range wireless communication is started; A program for executing the above-mentioned operation, which operates the operated device based on information from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication.

[0214] 21. The computer acquiring device information for identifying an operated device; acquiring operation screen information regarding an operation screen of the operated device using the device information; outputting the operation screen information acquired by the operation screen acquisition means; and transmitting, to an external device, transmission information including at least one of identification information of the operation terminal and identification information of the user, and an operation history via the operation screen. Operation terminal control method.

[0215] 22. To the computer, acquiring device information for identifying an operated device; acquiring operation screen information regarding an operation screen of the operated device using the device information; outputting the operation screen information acquired by the operation screen acquisition means; A program for executing the steps of: transmitting, to an external device, transmission information including at least one of identification information of an operation terminal and identification information of a user, and an operation history via the operation screen.

[0216] This application claims priority to PCT / JP2020 / 036777, filed September 29, 2020, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety. [Explanation of symbols]

[0217] 100,200 Equipment Operation System 101,201 Operated equipment 102,202 Communication control device 103, 203 Operation terminal 104 Communication terminals 105,205 Server equipment 106,206 Sensors 107 Start-up instruction section 108,208 Equipment display section 109 Equipment control section 110 1st Radio Communication Division 111 Operation section 112 Second Radio Communication Division 113 History Acquisition Department 114 1st device information acquisition section 115 Output section 116 Operation control section 117 2nd device information acquisition section 118 Operation screen display section 119 Operation reception section 120 Operation history memory unit 121 Authentication Department 122 Terminal transmitter 223 Information reading unit

Claims

1. a first wireless communication means for starting a stopped operation of short-distance wireless communication when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device; an operating means for operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal by using the first wireless communication means; the sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation, The operation means includes: an acquisition means for acquiring device information for identifying the operated device from the operating terminal; an output unit that outputs an operation screen of the operated device to the operating terminal based on the device information acquired by the acquisition unit, The acquiring means acquires the device information included in the code from the acquired operation terminal. Communications control device.

2. The code including the device information is output on a screen of the operated device when the short-range wireless communication operation is started. The communication control device according to claim 1 .

3. a first wireless communication means for starting a stopped operation of short-distance wireless communication when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device; an operating means for operating the operated device based on information acquired from an operating terminal by using the first wireless communication means; a communication history acquisition means for acquiring information regarding a communication history between the operation terminal and a communication terminal different from the operation terminal, The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation. Communications control device.

4. A communication control device and an operation terminal capable of performing short-distance wireless communication with each other, The communication control device includes: a first wireless communication means for starting an operation of short-distance wireless communication when a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device; an operation unit that operates the operated device based on information acquired from the operation terminal by using the first wireless communication unit; The operation terminal includes: a device information acquiring means for acquiring device information for identifying the operated device; an operation screen display means for displaying an operation screen of the operated device based on the device information; an operation information transmission means for transmitting the information corresponding to an operation on the operation screen to the first wireless communication means, The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation. Equipment operating system.

5. The operation terminal includes: an operation history storage means for storing an operation history via the operation screen; an operation history transmission means for transmitting transmission information including at least one of identification information of an operation terminal and identification information of a user, and the operation history, to an external device; the operation screen display means acquires the operation screen using a first wireless communication means, The operation history transmission means transmits the transmission information using a second wireless communication means different from the first wireless communication means. The device operation system according to claim 4.

6. a communication history acquisition means for acquiring information regarding a communication history between the operation terminal and a communication terminal different from the operation terminal; The operation history transmission means includes the communication history in the transmission information instead of or together with the operation history. The device operation system according to claim 5 .

7. The computer When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, a stopped operation of the short-range wireless communication is started; operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication; the sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation, Operating the operated device includes: acquiring device information for identifying the operated device from the operating terminal; outputting an operation screen of the operated device to the operating terminal based on the acquired device information; The device information is obtained from the operation terminal that has acquired the device information included in the code. Communications control method.

8. The computer When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, a stopped operation of the short-range wireless communication is started; operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication; acquiring information regarding a communication history between the operation terminal and a communication terminal different from the operation terminal; The sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation. Communications control method.

9. On the computer, When a detection signal of a user or an object is acquired by a sensor installed in the operated device or a device related to the operated device, a stopped operation of the short-range wireless communication is started; and operating the operated device based on information acquired from the operating terminal using the short-range wireless communication; the sensor is a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation, Operating the operated device includes: acquiring device information for identifying the operated device from the operating terminal; outputting an operation screen of the operated device to the operating terminal based on the acquired device information; The device information is obtained from the operation terminal that has acquired the device information included in the code. program.

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