Registration method, program and registration system

Abstract

To improve work efficiency of linking and registering device information and device's location information.SOLUTION: A registration method includes a reading step ST1, a display step ST2, and registration steps ST3 to ST6. In the reading step ST1, device information including device identification information is read from a read code attached to a device. In the display step ST2, a drawing of the area where the device is installed is displayed on an information terminal. In the registration steps ST3 to ST6, the device information and device location information on the drawing are linked and registered. In the registration steps ST3 to ST6, the device location information of the device whose read code was read in the reading step ST1 is registered according to an operation of specifying location information performed by an operator on the information terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a registration method, a program, and a registration system, and more particularly to a registration method, a program, and a registration system that associates device information with device location information and registers the associated information. [Background technology]

[0002] The digital signage system described in Patent Document 1 converts XML data (device information) read by a digital signage (device) newly registered in a management server into a two-dimensional code, and displays the two-dimensional code on a display unit. Next, an imaging unit generates a captured image showing the digital signage (including the two-dimensional code) and its background. The mobile device acquires GPS positioning data (location information) indicating its own location, thereby essentially acquiring location information indicating the location of the digital signage. A storage unit associates the GPS positioning data with the XML data and stores it in the storage unit. As a result, the new digital signage is registered in the management server. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-013512 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a registration method, a program, and a registration system that can improve the efficiency of the task of linking and registering device information and device location information. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A registration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: 1. A method of registration performed by a computer system, comprising:The method includes a reading step, a display step, and a registration step. In the reading step, device information including identification information of the device is read from a read code attached to the device. In the display step, a drawing of the area in which the device is installed is displayed on an information terminal. In the registration step, the device information and position information of the device on the drawing are associated with each other and registered. In the registration step, the position information of the device whose read code was read in the reading step is registered in response to an operation of the worker on the information terminal specifying the position information. In the registration step, the information terminal displays a symbol representing the equipment and which can be moved on the drawing by the operator, and when an operation is performed to confirm the position of the equipment, the position of the symbol on the drawing is registered as the position information of the equipment. The reading step includes a photographing step of photographing the read code. The symbol is an image photographed in the photographing step. In the registration step, when an operation is performed to confirm the position of the equipment, the equipment information is read from the read code as the symbol displayed on the information terminal. A registration method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a registration method executed by a computer system, and includes a reading step, a display step, a registration step, and an acquisition step. In the reading step, device information including identification information of the device is read from a read code attached to the device. In the display step, a drawing of an area in which the device is installed is displayed on an information terminal. In the registration step, the device information and position information of the device on the drawing are linked and registered. In the registration step, the position information of the device whose read code is read in the reading step is registered in response to an operation performed by an operator on the information terminal to specify the position information. In the acquisition step, designation information that designates in advance the installation position of the device is acquired. In the display step, the information terminal displays a position corresponding to the designation information in a manner that distinguishes it from other positions.

[0006] A registration method according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes: 1. A method of registration performed by a computer system, comprising: The method includes a registration process. In the registration process, device information and location information are linked and registered. The device information is read by a reading unit from a reading code attached to the device. The device information includes identification information of the device. The location information is location information of the device on a drawing of an area in which the device is installed that is displayed on an information terminal. In the registration process, the location information of the device whose reading code has been read by the reading unit is registered in response to an operation performed by a worker on the information terminal to specify the location information. In the registration process, the information terminal displays a symbol representing the equipment and which can be moved on the drawing by the operator, and when an operation is performed to confirm the position of the equipment, the position of the symbol on the drawing is registered as the position information of the equipment. The reading unit includes an imaging unit which photographs the read code. The symbol is an image photographed by the imaging unit. In the registration process, when an operation is performed to confirm the position of the equipment, the equipment information is read from the read code as the symbol displayed on the information terminal. A registration method according to another aspect of the present disclosure is a registration method executed by a computer system, and includes a registration step and an acquisition step. In the registration step, device information and location information are associated and registered. The device information is read by a reading unit from a read code attached to the device. The device information includes identification information of the device. The location information is location information of the device on a drawing of an area in which the device is installed, displayed on an information terminal. In the registration step, the location information of the device, the read code of which is read by the reading unit, is registered in response to an operation performed by an operator on the information terminal to specify the location information. In the acquisition step, designation information that pre-designates the installation location of the device is acquired. The information terminal displays the location corresponding to the designation information in a manner that distinguishes it from other locations.

[0007] A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the registration step in any of the above registration methods.

[0008] A registration system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a registration unit. The registration unit registers device information and location information in association with each other. The device information is read by a reading unit from a read code attached to the device. The device information includes identification information of the device. The location information is location information of the device on a drawing of an area in which the device is installed that is displayed on an information terminal. The registration unit registers the location information of the device whose read code has been read by the reading unit in response to an operation performed by a worker on the information terminal to specify the location information. The information terminal displays a symbol representing the equipment and movable on the drawing by operation of the worker. The registration unit registers the position of the symbol on the drawing as the position information of the equipment when an operation is performed to confirm the position of the equipment. The reading unit includes an imaging unit that photographs the read code. The symbol is an image photographed by the imaging unit. When an operation is performed to confirm the position of the equipment, the registration unit reads the equipment information from the read code as the symbol displayed on the information terminal. A registration system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a registration unit. The registration unit registers device information and location information in association with each other. The device information is read by a reading unit from a read code attached to the device. The device information includes identification information of the device. The location information is location information of the device on a drawing of an area in which the device is installed that is displayed on an information terminal. The registration unit registers the location information of the device whose read code has been read by the reading unit in response to an operation performed by a worker on the information terminal to specify the location information. The information terminal displays a location corresponding to designation information that designates in advance the installation location of the device, distinguishing it from other locations. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The present disclosure has an advantage in that it is possible to improve the efficiency of the task of linking and registering device information and device location information. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating a registration method according to one embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a registration system according to one embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the installation state of the devices in the registration system. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of using the registration system. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of using the registration system. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of using the registration system. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of using the registration system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, a registration method, a program, and a registration system according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the following embodiment is merely one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. The following embodiment can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. In addition, each figure described in the following embodiment is a schematic diagram, and the size and thickness ratios of each component in the figure do not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratios.

[0012] (overview) As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the registration method of this embodiment includes a reading step (step ST1), a display step (step ST2), and a registration step (steps ST3 to ST6). In the reading step, device information including identification information of the device 3 is read from the reading code 34 attached to the device 3. In the display step, a drawing F1 (see FIG. 5) of the area in which the device 3 is installed is displayed on the information terminal 5. In the registration step, the device information and the position information of the device 3 on the drawing F1 are associated with each other and registered. In the registration step, the position information of the device 3 whose reading code 34 was read in the reading step is registered in response to an operation of the information terminal 5 by an operator to specify the position information.

[0013] According to the registration method of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the task of linking and registering device information and location information of device 3. For example, it is possible to reduce the possibility of mistaking devices 3 compared to the case where an operator visually reads and registers identification information attached as characters to devices 3. It is also possible to reduce the effort required to input the identification information of devices 3.

[0014] The registration method of this embodiment also includes a registration step. In the registration step, device information and location information are associated and registered. The device information is read by the reading unit 54 from the reading code 34 attached to the device 3. The device information includes identification information of the device 3. The location information is location information of the device 3 on the drawing F1 of the area in which the device 3 is installed, which is displayed on the information terminal 5. In the registration step, the location information of the device 3, whose reading code 34 has been read by the reading unit 54, is registered in response to an operation performed by the worker on the information terminal 5 to specify the location information.

[0015] The registration steps of the above registration methods can be realized by a processor of the computer system executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. That is, the program of the present embodiment is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the registration steps in the above registration methods.

[0016] Moreover, each of the above registration methods can be realized by the registration system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the registration system 1 includes a registration unit 621. The registration unit 621 registers device information and location information in association with each other. The device information is read by the reading unit 54 from the reading code 34 attached to the device 3. The device information includes identification information of the device 3. The location information is the location information of the device 3 on the drawing F1 of the area in which the device 3 is installed, which is displayed on the information terminal 5. The registration unit 621 registers the location information of the device 3, whose reading code 34 has been read by the reading unit 54, in response to an operation of the worker on the information terminal 5 to specify the location information.

[0017] (detail) (1) Overall structure The registration system 1 of this embodiment will be described in more detail below.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the registration system 1 includes a plurality of beacon terminals 2, a plurality of devices 3, a positioning server 4, an information terminal 5, and a data server 6.

[0019] Each of the multiple beacon terminals 2, the multiple devices 3, the positioning server 4, the information terminal 5, and the data server 6 includes a computer system having one or more processors and memories. The processor of the computer system executes a program recorded in the memory of the computer system, thereby realizing at least a part of the functions of each of the multiple beacon terminals 2, the multiple devices 3, the positioning server 4, the information terminal 5, and the data server 6. The program may be recorded in the memory, may be provided through a telecommunication line such as the Internet, or may be recorded in a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card and provided.

[0020] An example of the device 3 is a scanner. The scanner receives a beacon signal transmitted from a beacon terminal 2. The scanner is used in a positioning system X1 (LPS: Local Positioning System). The positioning system X1 includes a plurality of beacon terminals 2, a plurality of devices 3, and a positioning server 4. That is, the registration system 1 includes the positioning system X1.

[0021] The positioning system X1 measures the positions of multiple beacon terminals 2 in a facility. The beacon terminals 2 are carried by users U1 (see FIG. 3). Each of the multiple users U1 who use the facility carries a beacon terminal 2. Each beacon terminal 2 is assigned identification information, and the positioning system X1 distinguishes between the multiple beacon terminals 2 based on the identification information.

[0022] The "facility" in this disclosure is, for example, an office building, a factory, a commercial complex, a library, an art gallery, a museum, an amusement facility, a theme park, a park, an airport, a train station, a baseball stadium, a hotel, a hospital, a house, etc. In addition, the "facility" may be, for example, a moving body such as a ship or a railroad car.

[0023] The "beacon terminal" in this disclosure is a mobile terminal carried by the user U1, for example, a communication terminal such as a smartphone. The "beacon terminal" in this disclosure is not limited to a smartphone, but may be a tablet-type mobile terminal or a terminal dedicated to the positioning system X1, such as a tag. The "beacon terminal" may be owned by the user U1 or may be borrowed.

[0024] A plurality of devices 3 are installed in a facility. In this embodiment, the plurality of devices 3 are installed on the ceiling of a building in the facility (see FIG. 3). The plurality of devices 3 receive a beacon signal transmitted from a beacon terminal 2 and measure a received signal strength (RSSI: Received Signal Strength Indication) of the beacon signal. The positioning server 4 obtains a distance between each of the plurality of devices 3 and the beacon terminal 2 based on the received signal strength of the beacon signal in each of the plurality of devices 3. Then, the positioning server 4 obtains a position of the beacon terminal 2 based on the distance. As an example, the positioning server 4 obtains a position of the beacon terminal 2 by performing three-point positioning or the like using the position information of each of the plurality of devices 3 and the distance between each of the plurality of devices 3 and the beacon terminal 2.

[0025] The information terminal 5 and the data server 6 are used to register device information related to the device 3 and the location information of the device 3. In this manner, the device information and location information of each of the multiple devices 3 are registered. Then, it becomes possible to manage the multiple devices 3 by referring to the registered information. In addition, when the device information and location information are registered, the positioning server 4 becomes able to obtain the location of the beacon terminal 2 by using the location information of the multiple devices 3 and the distance between each of the multiple devices 3 and the beacon terminal 2.

[0026] The device 3 may be installed when constructing a facility, or may be installed later. The device information and location information may be registered when installing the device 3, or may be registered later.

[0027] The device information may include at least the identification information of the device 3. Examples of the identification information of the device 3 are a MAC address, a network address, or a serial number. The device information may further include the manufacturing date, model number, and product number of the device 3.

[0028] (2) Beacon terminal As shown in FIG. 2, the beacon terminal 2 includes a communication unit 21, a processing unit 22, and a storage unit .

[0029] The communication unit 21 includes a communication interface device. The communication unit 21 is capable of communicating with the communication unit 31 of the device 3. In the present disclosure, "capable of communication" means that signals can be exchanged directly or indirectly via a network or a repeater, etc., by an appropriate communication method such as wired communication or wireless communication. The communication method between the communication unit 21 and the communication unit 31 is, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy, WiFi (registered trademark), etc. The communication unit 21 transmits a beacon signal.

[0030] The processing unit 22 mainly comprises a computer system. The processing unit 22 performs overall control of the beacon terminal 2. The processing unit 22 also controls the communication unit 21 to cause the communication unit 21 to transmit a beacon signal.

[0031] The storage unit 23 stores information about the beacon terminal 2. The storage unit 23 stores identification information of the beacon terminal 2.

[0032] (3)Equipment As shown in FIG. 2, the device 3 (scanner) includes a communication unit 31, a processing unit 32, a storage unit 33, a read code 34, and a housing 30 (see FIG. 3).

[0033] The communication unit 31 includes a communication interface device. The communication unit 31 has a function as a first communication unit 311 and a function as a second communication unit 312. The first communication unit 311 can communicate with the communication unit 21 of the beacon terminal 2. The second communication unit 312 can communicate with the positioning server 4.

[0034] The processing unit 32 mainly comprises a computer system. The processing unit 32 performs overall control of the device 3. The processing unit 32 also measures the received signal strength of the beacon signal received by the communication unit 31.

[0035] The storage unit 33 stores information about the device 3. The storage unit 33 stores identification information of the device 3.

[0036] Device information is recorded in the reading code 34. The device information can be optically read from the reading code 34. The reading code 34 is a two-dimensional barcode. More specifically, the reading code 34 is a QR code (registered trademark). The reading code 34 is attached to the housing 30 (see FIG. 3). The reading code 34 is attached to the housing 30 by attaching a sheet on which the reading code 34 is printed to the housing 30, or by printing the reading code 34 on the housing 30, or the like.

[0037] 3, the housing 30 includes a base 301 and a main body 302. The base 301 is disk-shaped. The main body 302 is cylindrical. The main body 302 protrudes from the base 301. A reading code 34 is attached to a side surface of the main body 302.

[0038] The device 3 is attached to the ceiling material 70. More specifically, the main body 302 of the housing 30 is inserted into a through-hole formed in the ceiling material 70. This allows the device 3 to be embedded in the ceiling material 70. The base 301 is exposed below the ceiling material 70. The reading code 34 is located above the lower surface of the ceiling material 70. Therefore, the reading code 34 cannot be seen from below the ceiling material 70.

[0039] In this way, the device 3 is embedded in the structure (ceiling material 70). The reading code 34 is attached to the device 3 at a position that is hidden by the structure. This reduces the possibility that the reading code 34 is visible and impairs the design of the device 3.

[0040] (4) Positioning server The positioning server 4 mainly comprises a computer system. The positioning server 4 obtains the position of the beacon terminal 2.

[0041] The positioning server 4 acquires received signal information from each of the multiple devices 3. The received signal information includes information regarding the received signal strength of the beacon signal. The positioning server 4 determines the distance between each of the multiple devices 3 and the beacon terminal 2 based on the received signal strength of the beacon signal in each of the multiple devices 3, and determines the position of the beacon terminal 2 based on the distance.

[0042] (5) Information terminal The information terminal 5 is, for example, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone such as a smartphone, or a wearable terminal. As shown in Fig. 2, the information terminal 5 has a reading unit 54 (reader), a display unit 55, and an operation unit 56. The reading unit 54 reads the reading code 34 in a reading process. The display unit 55 displays the drawing F1 in a display process. The operation unit 56 accepts an operation by the worker in a registration process. The information terminal 5 further includes a communication unit 51, a processing unit 52, and a memory unit 53.

[0043] The communication unit 51 includes a communication interface device. The communication unit 51 is capable of communicating with a communication unit 61 of the data server 6.

[0044] The processing unit 52 mainly comprises a computer system and performs overall control of the information terminal 5.

[0045] The storage unit 53 stores information about the information terminal 5. The storage unit 53 stores identification information of the information terminal 5.

[0046] The reading unit 54 reads the information recorded in the reading code 34. The reading unit 54 includes an imaging unit 541. The imaging unit 541 is a two-dimensional image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor. The worker operates the information terminal 5 to cause the imaging unit 541 to capture an image of the reading code 34. The reading unit 54 processes the image captured by the imaging unit 541 to read the information recorded in the reading code 34.

[0047] The display unit 55 is a display such as a liquid crystal display. The display unit 55 displays information related to the registration system 1. For example, the display unit 55 displays a setting screen (see FIG. 5) for registering device information and location information of the device 3.

[0048] The operation unit 56 is a user interface that accepts operations by the worker. The operation unit 56 accepts setting operations for registering device information and location information of the device 3. The information terminal 5 responds to the operations on the operation unit 56. The operation unit 56 is composed of, for example, a touch panel, a button, a keyboard, or a combination of these.

[0049] The information terminal 5 of this embodiment has a touch panel display. The touch panel display serves as both a display unit 55 and an operation unit 56.

[0050] (6) Data Server The data server 6 stores the device information and the location information of the device 3. This completes the registration of the device information and the location information of the device 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the data server 6 includes a communication unit 61, a processing unit 62, and a storage unit 63.

[0051] The communication unit 61 includes a communication interface device. The communication unit 61 is capable of communicating with the communication unit 51 of the information terminal 5.

[0052] The processing unit 62 mainly comprises a computer system. The processing unit 62 performs overall control of the data server 6. The processing unit 62 has a function as a registration unit 621 that registers device information and location information.

[0053] The storage unit 63 stores information about the data server 6. Furthermore, the communication unit 61 of the data server 6 receives the device information and the location information of the device 3 from the information terminal 5, and the storage unit 63 stores the device information and the location information of the device 3.

[0054] (7) Registration procedure Next, the procedure for registering device information and location information of device 3 in association with each other will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 to Fig. 7. Note that the procedure described below is merely an example, and the order of steps may be changed as appropriate, and steps may be added or omitted as appropriate.

[0055] 4, it is assumed that the reading code 34 is attached to the device 3 in advance. For example, the reading code 34 is attached to the device 3 before shipping the device 3. Alternatively, the reading code 34 may be attached by an operator before performing the following procedure.

[0056] First, a reading step (step ST1) is performed. The reading step is a step of reading device information, including identification information of the device 3, from the reading code 34 attached to the device 3. The reading step includes a photographing step of photographing the reading code 34. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the worker photographs the device 3 using the imaging unit 541 (see FIG. 2) of the information terminal 5 so that the reading code 34 is visible. This causes the imaging unit 541 to generate an image including the reading code 34. The reading unit 54 processes the image photographed by the imaging unit 541 to read the device information from the reading code 34.

[0057] After the reading unit 54 has successfully read the device information, a display step (step ST2) is performed. The display step is a step of displaying on the information terminal 5 a drawing F1 of the area in which the device 3 is installed, as shown in FIG.

[0058] The drawing data obtained by digitizing the drawing F1 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 53 of the information terminal 5. Alternatively, the communication unit 51 of the information terminal 5 may transmit a predetermined request signal to the data server 6, and in response to this, the data server 6 may transmit the drawing data to the information terminal 5.

[0059] Drawing F1 shows the layout of an area (facility) in which device 3 is to be installed. Drawing F1 also shows a plurality of candidate positions C1 to C12 for the installation position of device 3. More specifically, drawing F1 shows rectangles representing the candidate positions C1 to C12.

[0060] The processing unit 52 of the information terminal 5 performs trimming on the image captured by the imaging unit 541, and generates image data (symbol Sy1) of the reading code 34, as shown in Fig. 5. That is, the symbol Sy1 is an image captured in the above-mentioned imaging process. The symbol Sy1 is displayed on the display unit 55 together with the drawing F1. The symbol Sy1 represents the device 3. The symbol Sy1 can be moved on the drawing F1 by the operator's operation (drag operation).

[0061] In the registration process (steps ST3 to ST6), a candidate position selected by an operator from among a plurality of candidate positions C1 to C12 registered in advance is registered as the position information of the device 3.

[0062] More specifically, after the device information is read from the reading code 34, the worker moves the symbol Sy1 displayed on the display unit 55 (operation unit 56) by dragging (step ST3). As a result, as shown in Fig. 6, the symbol Sy1 is moved to the coordinates on the drawing corresponding to the position where the device 3 is to be installed.

[0063] Thereafter, when an operation to confirm the position of the device 3 is performed (step ST4: YES), the registration unit 621 registers the position of the symbol Sy1 on the drawing F1 as the position information of the device 3. As an example, the operation to confirm the position of the device 3 is an operation of touching the registration button 561 displayed on the display unit 55 (operation unit 56).

[0064] More specifically, in the registration step, when an operation for determining the position of the device 3 is performed, the reading unit 54 reads the device information from the reading code 34 as the symbol Sy1 displayed on the information terminal 5 (the display unit 55). The communication unit 51 of the information terminal 5 transmits the registration information including the device information and the position information corresponding to the position of the symbol Sy1 to the data server 6 (step ST5). The registration unit 621 of the data server 6 registers the registration information (step ST6). Specifically, the registration unit 621 stores the registration information in the storage unit 63. That is, in the registration step, the information terminal 5 transmits the device information and the position information to the data server 6 in response to an operation for specifying the position information performed by the worker on the information terminal 5, and the data server 6 stores the received device information and the position information. The operation for specifying the position information includes a drag operation on the symbol Sy1 and an operation for determining the position of the device 3.

[0065] In this manner, it is possible to register device information and location information of one device 3. By executing steps ST1 to ST6 for each of the multiple devices 3, it is possible to register device information and location information for each of the multiple devices 3. In addition, the worker installs the multiple devices 3 in the facility. For example, when the device information is read from the reading code 34 of the device 3 by the reader 54, the worker installs the device 3.

[0066] Next, as another example, a procedure for registering device information and registration information of each of a plurality of devices 3 collectively will be described.

[0067] First, for the first device 3, the read code 34 attached to the device 3 is read (step ST1), and the drawing F1 and the symbol Sy1 are displayed on the display unit 55 (step ST2). The worker moves the symbol Sy1 displayed on the display unit 55 to the coordinates on the drawing corresponding to the position where the device 3 is to be installed (step ST3, see FIG. 6). Next, for the second and subsequent devices 3, the read code 34 attached to the device 3 is similarly read, and the worker moves the symbol Sy2 (or Sy3, Sy4, ..., Sy12) displayed on the display unit 55 to the coordinates on the drawing corresponding to the position where the device 3 is to be installed. Steps ST1 to ST3 are executed for all devices 3. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of symbols Sy1 to Sy12 corresponding to the plurality of devices 3 are arranged at the coordinates on the drawing corresponding to the installation positions.

[0068] Thereafter, the worker performs an operation to confirm the positions of the (plurality of) devices 3 (step ST4: YES). That is, the worker touches the registration button 561 displayed on the display unit 55 (operation unit 56). Then, the reading unit 54 reads the device information of each of the plurality of devices 3 from the plurality of read codes 34 as the plurality of symbols Sy1 to Sy12 displayed on (the display unit 55 of) the information terminal 5. Also, the processing unit 52 of the information terminal 5 confirms the respective positions of the plurality of symbols Sy1 to Sy12 on the drawing F1 as the position information of the corresponding device 3. The communication unit 51 of the information terminal 5 transmits the registration information including the device information and the position information of each device 3 to the data server 6 (step ST5). The registration unit 621 of the data server 6 registers the registration information (step ST6).

[0069] In this manner, it is possible to register the device information and position information of each of the multiple devices 3. That is, in the registration process, the information terminal 5 displays multiple symbols Sy1 to Sy12 which represent the multiple devices 3 and which can be moved on the drawing F1 by the operator's operation (drag operation). Furthermore, in the registration process, when an operation is performed to confirm the positions of the multiple devices 3, the device information of each of the multiple devices 3 is read from the multiple reading codes 34 as the multiple symbols Sy1 to Sy12 displayed on the information terminal 5.

[0070] (8) Acquisition process Preferably, the registration method further includes an acquisition step. The acquisition step is a step of acquiring designation information that designates in advance the installation position of the device 3. The designation information is stored in, for example, the data server 6, and is acquired by the information terminal 5 by the communication unit 51 communicating with the data server 6. In the display step, it is preferable that the information terminal 5 displays the position corresponding to the designation information so as to distinguish it from other positions.

[0071] More specifically, the designation information includes identification information of the device 3 and information on the installation position of the device 3. When the reader 54 reads the identification information of the device 3 from the read code 34, the information terminal 5 identifies the installation position corresponding to the identification information by referring to the designation information. The installation position identified here is one or more of the multiple candidate positions C1 to C12. The display unit 55 of the information terminal 5 displays the identified installation position in a flashing manner or in a color different from other positions, thereby distinguishing it from other positions.

[0072] According to this embodiment, the worker can easily know the position corresponding to the designation information. Basically, the worker can make the position information of the device 3 coincide with the position corresponding to the designation information by moving the symbols Sy1 to Sy12 to the positions corresponding to the designation information. Furthermore, when the worker wants to correct or change the position where the device 3 is installed, the worker can register an arbitrary position as the position information of the device 3 by moving the symbols Sy1 to Sy12.

[0073] When the reader 54 reads the identification information of the device 3 from the read code 34, the initial positions of the symbols Sy1 to Sy12 on the drawing F1 may be set to coincide with the positions corresponding to the designated information.

[0074] The designation information is not limited to being acquired from the data server 6. The designation information may be recorded in the read code 34 and acquired by reading the read code 34.

[0075] (9)Snap It is also preferable that the symbols Sy1 to Sy12 are snapped to a plurality of candidate positions C1 to C12 for the installation position of the device 3. For example, when the worker drags the symbol Sy1 to the vicinity of one of the candidate positions, it is preferable that the position of the symbol Sy1 on the drawing F1 automatically moves to the candidate position. This makes it unnecessary for the worker to operate to precisely align the positions of the symbols Sy1 to Sy12 with the candidate positions, thereby reducing the difficulty of the operation. It is also possible to save the worker the trouble of precisely measuring the actual position of the device 3. Note that the snapping function may be enabled or disabled by a setting operation by the worker.

[0076] (Modification of the embodiment) Modifications of the embodiment will be listed below. The following modifications may be implemented in appropriate combination.

[0077] The reading code 34 is not limited to a two-dimensional barcode, but may be a one-dimensional barcode.

[0078] The reading code 34 may be attached to the device 3 embedded in a structure (ceiling material 70) at a position exposed from the structure. In this case, even after the device 3 is attached to the structure, the reading code 34 can be read by the reading unit 54. For example, the reading code 34 may be attached to the bottom surface 3010 of the housing 30 (see FIG. 3).

[0079] The device 3 is not limited to a scanner. The device 3 may be an environmental sensor that detects the state of the surrounding environment. Examples of the environmental sensor include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an air quality sensor.

[0080] Alternatively, the device 3 may be a communication device used for communication. Examples of the communication device include an Internet modem and a repeater.

[0081] Alternatively, the device 3 may be an alarm device that detects a fire or the like.

[0082] Alternatively, the device 3 may be a home appliance. Examples of the home appliance include lighting equipment and air conditioners.

[0083] The device 3 may be a device having a communication function for communicating with other devices, or may be a device without a communication function.

[0084] The drawing F1 displayed on the information terminal 5 in the display step may be a two-dimensional drawing or a three-dimensional drawing.

[0085] The operation of specifying the location information of the device 3 is not limited to a drag operation of moving the symbols Sy1 to Sy12. For example, the operation of specifying the location information of the device 3 may be an operation of tapping the position where the device 3 is to be installed in the drawing F1. Alternatively, the operation of specifying the location information of the device 3 may be an operation of pressing a button, and each time the button is operated, a plurality of candidate positions C1 to C12 may be selected in order as a position corresponding to the location information of the device 3.

[0086] The symbols Sy1 to Sy12 are not limited to the reading code 34. The symbols Sy1 to Sy12 may be an image of the device 3, a figure or illustration representing the device 3, or a character or symbol representing the device 3. Furthermore, the symbols Sy1 to Sy12 may be a combination of two or more of these.

[0087] In the registration step, a position other than the multiple candidate positions C1 to C12 may be registered as the position of the device 3.

[0088] In the embodiment, the position of the device 3 in a plan view is registered as the position information. That is, in the embodiment, the XY coordinates of the device 3 are registered as the position information. In contrast, the position information may further include information on the installation height (Z coordinate) of the device 3. The installation height specified by an operation by an operator may be registered, or an initial value of the installation height may be registered as the installation height of the device 3.

[0089] All components of the registration system 1 do not have to be provided together, and some components of the registration system 1 may be provided independently of the other components. For example, the data server 6 functioning as the registration unit 621 may be provided independently of the information terminal 5 and the positioning system X1.

[0090] The registration system 1 in the present disclosure includes a computer system. The computer system is mainly composed of a processor and a memory as hardware. At least a part of the functions of the registration system 1 in the present disclosure is realized by the processor executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be pre-recorded in the memory of the computer system, provided through an electric communication line, or provided by recording it in a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card, an optical disk, or a hard disk drive that can be read by the computer system. The processor of the computer system is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large scale integrated circuit (LSI). The integrated circuits such as IC or LSI referred to here are called by different names depending on the degree of integration, and include integrated circuits called system LSI, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration), or ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integration). Furthermore, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that is programmed after the manufacture of the LSI, or a logic device that can reconfigure the connection relationship inside the LSI or reconfigure the circuit partition inside the LSI, can also be adopted as a processor. The electronic circuits may be integrated in one chip or distributed among multiple chips. The chips may be integrated in one device or distributed among multiple devices. The computer system referred to here includes a microcontroller having one or more processors and one or more memories. Thus, the microcontroller is also composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit or a large-scale integrated circuit.

[0091] Furthermore, it is not essential for registration system 1 that multiple functions are integrated into one device, and the components of registration system 1 may be distributed across multiple devices. For example, a device including reading unit 54 may be provided separately from a device including display unit 55. Furthermore, at least some of the functions of registration system 1 may be realized by cloud (cloud computing) or the like.

[0092] Conversely, in the embodiment, at least some of the functions of the registration system 1 that are distributed among a plurality of devices may be consolidated into one device. For example, some of the functions of the registration system 1 that are distributed among the information terminal 5 and the data server 6 may be consolidated into one information terminal 5.

[0093] (summary) The above-described embodiments and the like disclose the following aspects.

[0094] The registration method according to the first aspect includes a reading step (step ST1), a display step (step ST2), and a registration step (steps ST3 to ST6). In the reading step, device information including identification information of the device (3) is read from a read code (34) attached to the device (3). In the display step, a drawing (F1) of an area in which the device (3) is installed is displayed on an information terminal (5). In the registration step, the device information and position information of the device (3) on the drawing (F1) are associated with each other and registered. In the registration step, the position information of the device (3) whose read code (34) was read in the reading step is registered in response to an operation of the information terminal (5) by an operator to specify the position information.

[0095] According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the task of linking and registering device information and location information of the device (3). For example, it is possible to reduce the possibility of mistaking the device (3) compared to the case where identification information attached as characters to the device (3) is visually read and registered. It is also possible to reduce the effort required to input the identification information of the device (3).

[0096] In the registration method according to the second aspect, the read code (34) is a two-dimensional bar code in the first aspect.

[0097] According to the above-mentioned configuration, a large amount of information can be recorded in the reading code (34).

[0098] In addition, in a registration method according to a third aspect, in the first or second aspect, in the registration process, a candidate position selected by an operator's operation from among a plurality of candidate positions (C1 to C12) registered in advance is registered as position information.

[0099] According to the above configuration, in the registration process, the worker can specify the location information by knowing the rough location of the device (3) without having to measure the location precisely, thereby reducing the burden on the worker.

[0100] In addition, in a registration method according to a fourth aspect, in any one of the first to third aspects, in the registration step, the information terminal (5) displays a symbol (Sy1). The symbol (Sy1) represents the device (3). The symbol (Sy1) is movable on the drawing (F1) by an operation of an operator. In the registration step, when an operation is performed to confirm the position of the device (3), the position of the symbol (Sy1) on the drawing (F1) is registered as position information of the device (3).

[0101] According to the above configuration, the worker can register the location information while visually checking the location of the device (3).

[0102] In the registration method according to the fifth aspect, the reading step in the fourth aspect includes a photographing step of photographing the read code (34). The symbol (Sy1) is an image photographed in the photographing step. In the registration step, when an operation is performed to confirm the position of the device (3), device information is read from the read code (34) as the symbol (Sy1) displayed on the information terminal (5).

[0103] According to the above configuration, it is not necessary to prepare an image of the symbol (Sy1) in advance.

[0104] In addition, in a registration method according to a sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, a plurality of devices (3) are installed. In a registration process, an information terminal (5) displays a plurality of symbols (Sy1 to Sy12). The plurality of symbols (Sy1 to Sy12) represent the plurality of devices (3). The plurality of symbols (Sy1 to Sy12) are movable on the drawing (F1) by an operation of an operator. In the registration process, when an operation is performed to determine the positions of the plurality of devices (3), device information of each of the plurality of devices (3) is read from a plurality of read codes (34) as the plurality of symbols (Sy1 to Sy12) displayed on the information terminal (5).

[0105] According to the above configuration, a plurality of devices (3) can be registered at once.

[0106] In addition, the registration method according to a seventh aspect is the registration method according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further including an acquisition step. In the acquisition step, designation information that designates in advance an installation location of the device (3) is acquired. In the display step, the information terminal (5) displays the location corresponding to the designation information so as to distinguish it from other locations.

[0107] According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility of installing the device (3) in an incorrect position. Furthermore, if it is desired to correct or change the position where the device (3) is installed, the changed position can be registered in response to an operation by an operator in the registration process.

[0108] In addition, in the registration method according to an eighth aspect, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the device (3) is embedded in a structure (ceiling material 70). The reading code (34) is attached to a position of the device (3) that is concealed by the structure.

[0109] According to the above configuration, the reading code (34) is concealed, so that the possibility of impairing the design of the device (3) can be reduced.

[0110] In addition, in the registration method according to a ninth aspect, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the device (3) is embedded in a structure (ceiling material 70). The reading code (34) is attached to a position of the device (3) that is exposed from the structure.

[0111] According to the above configuration, the reading code (34) is exposed, so that the reading code (34) can be read even after the device (3) is attached to a structure.

[0112] In addition, in a registration method according to a tenth aspect, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the information terminal (5) has a reading unit (54), a display unit (55), and an operation unit (56). The reading unit (54) reads the read code (34) in a reading step. The display unit (55) displays the drawing (F1) in a display step. The operation unit (56) accepts an operation by the worker in a registration step.

[0113] According to the above configuration, a series of steps (reading step, displaying step, and registration step) can be performed using the information terminal (5), so that the convenience of the registration method can be improved.

[0114] In addition, in a registration method according to an eleventh aspect, in any one of the first to tenth aspects, in the registration step, the information terminal (5) transmits device information and location information to the data server (6) in response to an operation of specifying location information performed by an operator on the information terminal (5). The data server (6) stores the received device information and location information.

[0115] According to the above configuration, device information and location information can be registered (stored) in the data server (6).

[0116] Moreover, the registration method according to the twelfth aspect includes a registration step (steps ST3 to ST6). In the registration step, device information and location information are associated with each other and registered. The device information is read by the reading unit (54) from a read code (34) attached to the device (3). The device information includes identification information of the device (3). The location information is location information of the device (3) on a drawing (F1) of an area in which the device (3) is installed and displayed on the information terminal (5). In the registration step, the location information of the device (3) whose read code (34) is read by the reading unit (54) is registered in response to an operation of the information terminal (5) by an operator to specify the location information.

[0117] According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the task of registering device information and location information of the device (3) in association with each other.

[0118] Configurations other than the first or twelfth aspect are not essential to the registration method and may be omitted as appropriate.

[0119] A program according to a thirteenth aspect is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the registration method according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects.

[0120] According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the task of registering device information and location information of the device (3) in association with each other.

[0121] Moreover, the registration system (1) according to the fourteenth aspect includes a registration unit (621). The registration unit (621) registers device information and location information in association with each other. The device information is read by the reading unit (54) from a read code (34) attached to the device (3). The device information includes identification information of the device (3). The location information is location information of the device (3) on a drawing (F1) of an area in which the device (3) is installed, which is displayed on the information terminal (5). The registration unit (621) registers the location information of the device (3), whose read code (34) has been read by the reading unit (54), in response to an operation of the worker on the information terminal (5) to specify the location information.

[0122] According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the task of registering device information and location information of the device (3) in association with each other.

[0123] Not limited to the above aspects, various configurations (including modified examples) of the registration system (1) according to the embodiment can be embodied as a registration method, a (computer) program, or a non-transitory recording medium having a program recorded thereon. [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 1. Registration System 3 equipment 5. Information terminal 6 Data Server 34 Reading Code 54 Reading unit 55 Display section 56 Operation section 70 Ceiling materials (structures) 621 Registration Department C1~C12 Candidate position F1 Drawings ST1 Reading process ST2 display process Steps ST3 to ST6 Registration process Sy1~Sy12 Symbols

Claims

1. A registration method executed by a computer system, comprising: a reading step of reading device information including identification information of the device from a reading code attached to the device; a display step of displaying a diagram of an area in which the device is installed on an information terminal; a registration step of linking the device information with position information of the device on the drawing, In the registration step, the location information of the device from which the read code is read in the reading step is registered in response to an operation of the information terminal by an operator to specify the location information; In the registration step, the information terminal displays a symbol representing the device and movable on the drawing by an operation of the worker; When an operation for determining the position of the device is performed, the position of the symbol on the drawing is registered as the position information of the device; The reading step includes a photographing step of photographing the read code, The symbol is an image captured in the photographing step, In the registration step, when an operation for determining the location of the device is performed, the device information is read from the read code as the symbol displayed on the information terminal. How to register.

2. A registration method executed by a computer system, comprising: a reading step of reading device information including identification information of the device from a reading code attached to the device; a display step of displaying a diagram of an area in which the device is installed on an information terminal; a registration process for linking and registering the device information and position information of the device on the drawing; and acquiring designation information for designating in advance the installation location of the device, In the registration step, the location information of the device from which the read code is read in the reading step is registered in response to an operation of the information terminal by an operator to specify the location information; In the display step, the information terminal displays the position corresponding to the specified information in a manner distinguished from other positions. How to register.

3. The read code is a two-dimensional barcode. The registration method according to claim 1 or 2.

4. In the registration step, a candidate position selected by the operation of the worker from among a plurality of candidate positions registered in advance is registered as the position information. The registration method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. In the registration step, the information terminal displays a symbol representing the device and movable on the drawing by an operation of the worker; When an operation for determining the position of the device is performed, the position of the symbol on the drawing is registered as the position information of the device. The registration method according to claim 2.

6. The reading step includes a photographing step of photographing the read code, The symbol is an image captured in the photographing step, In the registration step, when an operation for determining the location of the device is performed, the device information is read from the read code as the symbol displayed on the information terminal. The registration method according to claim 5.

7. The device is installed in plurality, In the registration step, the information terminal displays a plurality of symbols representing the plurality of devices and movable on the drawing by an operation of the worker; when an operation for determining the positions of the plurality of devices is performed, the device information of each of the plurality of devices is read from a plurality of read codes as the plurality of symbols displayed on the information terminal; The registration method according to claim 1 or 6.

8. The method further includes an acquisition step of acquiring designation information that designates in advance the installation location of the device, In the display step, the information terminal displays the position corresponding to the specified information in a manner distinguished from other positions. The registration method according to claim 1 .

9. The device is embedded in a structure, The reading code is attached to a position of the device that is concealed by the structure. The registration method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The device is embedded in a structure, The reading code is attached to a position of the device that is exposed from the structure. The registration method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

11. The information terminal, a reading unit that reads the read code in the reading step; a display unit that displays the drawing in the display step; and an operation unit that accepts an operation by the operator in the registration process. The registration method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. In the registration process, the information terminal transmits the device information and the location information to a data server in response to an operation of the worker on the information terminal to specify the location information, and the data server stores the received device information and the location information. The registration method according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A registration method implemented by a computer system, comprising: a registration process for linking and registering device information including identification information of the device, the device information being read by a reading unit from a reading code attached to the device, and location information of the device on a diagram of an area in which the device is installed, the diagram being displayed on an information terminal; In the registration step, the location information of the device whose read code has been read by the reading unit is registered in response to an operation of the information terminal by an operator to specify the location information, In the registration step, the information terminal displays a symbol representing the device and movable on the drawing by an operation of the worker; When an operation for determining the position of the device is performed, the position of the symbol on the drawing is registered as the position information of the device; the reading unit includes an imaging unit that captures an image of the read code, the symbol is an image captured by the imaging unit, In the registration step, when an operation for determining the location of the device is performed, the device information is read from the read code as the symbol displayed on the information terminal. How to register.

14. A registration method implemented by a computer system, comprising: a registration process for linking and registering device information including identification information of the device, the identification information being read by a reading unit from a reading code attached to the device, and location information of the device on a diagram of an area in which the device is installed, displayed on an information terminal; and acquiring designation information for designating in advance the installation location of the device, In the registration step, the location information of the device whose read code has been read by the reading unit is registered in response to an operation of the information terminal by an operator to specify the location information, the information terminal displays the location corresponding to the specified information in a manner distinguished from other locations; How to register.

15. The registration method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising the steps of: causing one or more processors to execute the registration step; program.

16. A device comprising: a registration unit which links and registers device information including identification information of the device, the identification information being read by a reading unit from a reading code attached to the device, and location information of the device on a diagram of an area in which the device is installed, the location information being displayed on an information terminal; the registration unit registers the location information of the device from which the reading code has been read by the reading unit in response to an operation of the information terminal by an operator to designate the location information; the information terminal displays a symbol representing the device and movable on the drawing by an operation of the worker; the registration unit registers the position of the symbol on the drawing as the position information of the device when an operation for determining the position of the device is performed; the reading unit includes an imaging unit that captures an image of the read code, the symbol is an image captured by the imaging unit, the registration unit reads the device information from the read code as the symbol displayed on the information terminal when an operation for determining the position of the device is performed; Registration system.

17. A device comprising: a registration unit which links and registers device information including identification information of the device, the identification information being read by a reading unit from a reading code attached to the device, and location information of the device on a diagram of an area in which the device is installed, the location information being displayed on an information terminal; the registration unit registers the location information of the device from which the reading code has been read by the reading unit in response to an operation of the information terminal by an operator to designate the location information; the information terminal displays a location corresponding to designation information that designates in advance an installation location of the device, in a manner that distinguishes it from other locations; Registration system.

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