Inspection System

Abstract

To provide an alcohol inspection system, a method and a program which facilitate management of the number of times of use without requiring a special cable.SOLUTION: In an alcohol inspection system, an expiration alcohol inspection device 10 includes: a sensor that detects an alcohol concentration in expiration of a subject; and an inspection device controller that codes measurement related information including the detected alcohol concentration and the number of times of use of the expiration alcohol inspection device, and displays the information on a display as coded information. A communication device 20 includes: a camera that images the coded information displayed on the display; and a communication device controller that decodes the measurement related information on the basis of the imaged coded information, and transmits the information to a server device 30 on the Internet. The server device has a server controller that records the alcohol concentration from the received measurement related information in a recorder, determines whether or not the number of times of use from the received measurement related information has reached a predetermined number of times of warning, and outputs a warning if the number of times of use has reached the predetermined number of times of warning.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a test system using a sensor for breath alcohol testing and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] To prevent drunk driving, breath alcohol detection devices are used to measure the alcohol concentration in a person's breath.

[0003] For example, truck and taxi companies use breath alcohol detection devices to measure and confirm alcohol levels during morning meetings. In order to transfer the measurement results of the breath alcohol detection device to an internet server used by an administrator for confirmation and recording, the breath alcohol detection device must be equipped with a communication circuit.

[0004] However, breath alcohol detection devices are used in large numbers, and the number of times they can be used is limited because the sensor part deteriorates with use. Therefore, providing a communication circuit in a breath alcohol detection device is not realistic from a cost perspective.

[0005] Patent Document 1 discloses a system in which a smartphone is connected to a breath alcohol detection device via a cable and the measurement results are transmitted to a server device. This system makes it possible to use the communication function of the smartphone, eliminating the need to provide a communication circuit in the breath alcohol detection device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2005-118177 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, the above-described conventional techniques have the following problems.

[0008] First, it was necessary to prepare a cable that conformed to the specifications of each smartphone, which was cumbersome.

[0009] Second, breath alcohol detection devices have a limited number of uses and must be replaced to ensure accurate measurements. However, with the above-mentioned conventional technology, it was difficult for an administrator to centrally manage the devices.

[0010] Furthermore, this problem applies not only to breath alcohol testing but also to sensor-based testing in general.

[0011] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an inspection system that solves the above problems, does not require special cables, and allows for easy management of the number of times it can be used. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] Independently applicable features of the present invention are listed below.

[0013] (1)-(7) The alcohol testing system according to the present invention is an alcohol testing system including a breath alcohol detection device, a communication device, and a server device, The breath alcohol detection device includes a sensor for detecting an alcohol concentration in breath, and a detection device controller for displaying coded information on a display, the coded information being measurement-related information including the alcohol concentration detected by the sensor and the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used; the communication device includes a camera that captures coded information displayed on a display of the breath alcohol detection device, and a communication device controller that restores measurement-related information from the coded information captured by the camera and transmits the measurement-related information to a server device; The server device includes a receiving circuit that receives measurement-related information from the communication device, and a server controller that records the alcohol concentration contained in the received measurement-related information and controls the server controller to output a warning when the number of uses contained in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined number of warnings.

[0014] Therefore, there is no need to provide a communication circuit in the breath alcohol detection device, and no need to use a special cable, and the measurement results can be transmitted to the server device. Furthermore, a warning can be output regarding the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used.

[0015] (8) The alcohol testing system according to the present invention is characterized in that the measurement-related information includes specific information for identifying the breath alcohol detection device.

[0016] Therefore, even when multiple breath alcohol detection devices are used, post-transfer management can be easily carried out.

[0017] (9) The alcohol testing system according to the present invention is characterized in that the measurement-related information includes the date and time of measurement.

[0018] Therefore, it is possible to manage the data including the date and time of measurement.

[0019] (10) The alcohol testing system according to the present invention is characterized in that the communication device is configured to be capable of detecting a position, the communication controller of the communication device adds the detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting it, and the server controller of the server device also records the received position information.

[0020] Therefore, the position where the inspection was performed can also be managed.

[0021] (11) The alcohol testing system of the present invention is characterized in that the communication controller does not process the related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after acquiring coded information from the breath alcohol detection device, or the transmission is not considered successful.

[0022] Therefore, the reliability of the information on the position where the inspection was performed can be improved.

[0023] (12) The alcohol testing method of the present invention detects the alcohol concentration in breath using a breath alcohol detection device, and displays coded information on the display of the breath alcohol detection device that encodes measurement-related information including the detected alcohol concentration and the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used. A communication device captures the coded information displayed on the display of the breath alcohol detection device, restores the measurement-related information, and transmits it to a server device. The server device receives the measurement-related information, records the alcohol concentration included in the received measurement-related information, and outputs a warning when the number of times the measurement-related information has been used reaches a predetermined warning number.

[0024] Therefore, there is no need to provide a communication circuit in the breath alcohol detection device, and no need to use a special cable, and the measurement results can be transmitted to the server device. Furthermore, a warning can be output regarding the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used.

[0025] (13)-(19) The inspection system according to the present invention is an inspection system including a measurement device, a communication device, and a server device, the measuring device includes a sensor for detecting an object, and a detection device controller for displaying coded information on a display, the coded information being measurement-related information including a detection result detected by the sensor and the number of times the measuring device has been used; the communication device includes a camera that captures coded information displayed on a display of the measurement device, and a communication device controller that restores measurement-related information from the coded information captured by the camera and transmits the measurement-related information to a server device; the server device includes a receiving circuit for receiving measurement-related information from the communication device; The server controller records the detection results contained in the received measurement-related information in a recording device, and controls the server controller to output a warning when the number of uses contained in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined warning number.

[0026] Therefore, there is no need to provide a communication circuit in the breath alcohol detection device, and no need to use a special cable, and the measurement results can be transmitted to the server device. Furthermore, a warning can be output regarding the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used.

[0027] In this embodiment, the CPU 100 corresponds to the "detection device controller."

[0028] In this embodiment, the "communication device controller" corresponds to the CPU 200.

[0029] In this embodiment, the "server controller" corresponds to the CPU 300.

[0030] The concept of "device" includes not only what is constituted by one computer, but also what is constituted by multiple computers connected via a network, etc. Therefore, when the means of the present invention (or even a part of the means) is distributed among multiple computers, these multiple computers correspond to the device.

[0031] The term "program" is a concept that includes not only programs that can be executed directly by a CPU, but also programs in source format, compressed programs, encrypted programs, and programs that work in conjunction with an operating system to perform their functions. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an alcohol testing system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2]1 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of an alcohol detection device 10. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a smartphone 20. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a server device 30. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart of an inspection process. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart of an inspection process. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart of an inspection process. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of an alcohol detection device 10. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9A shows measurement-related information, and FIG. 9B shows information recorded in the server device. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram showing a QR code (trademark) displayed on the display 104 of the alcohol detection device 10. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a screen example when information recorded in the server device 30 is viewed from the smartphone 20. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart of an inspection process. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart of an inspection process. [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart of an inspection process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] 1. System Features The function of the alcohol testing system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

[0034] The sensor 12 of the breath alcohol detection device 10 detects the alcohol concentration in the breath of the subject. The detection device controller 14 encodes the detected alcohol concentration and measurement-related information, including the number of times the breath alcohol detection device 10 has been used, and displays the encoded information on a display 16.

[0035] The camera 26 of the communication device 20 captures an image of the coded information displayed on the display 16. The communication device controller 24 restores the measurement-related information based on the captured coded information. The communication device controller 24 transmits the restored measurement-related information to a server device 30 on the Internet via a transmission circuit 22.

[0036] The receiving circuit 32 of the server device 30 receives the measurement-related information. The server controller 34 records the alcohol concentration, which is included in the received measurement-related information, in a recorder 36. The server controller 34 also determines whether the number of uses of the received measurement-related information has reached a predetermined number of warnings, and if so, outputs a warning.

[0037] As described above, the measurement-related information is transmitted by displaying it on the display and capturing an image of it. Therefore, the measurement-related information can be transmitted from the breath alcohol detection device 10 to the communication device 20 without using a special cable or the like.

[0038] Furthermore, since not only the alcohol concentration but also the number of uses is transmitted, the server device 30 can manage the number of uses.

[0039] 2. Hardware configuration 2 shows the hardware configuration of the alcohol detection device 10. A CPU 100 is connected to a memory 102, a display 104, a non-volatile memory 106, and an alcohol sensor 108.

[0040] The nonvolatile memory 106 stores an operating system 112 and a detection program 114. The detection program 114 cooperates with the operating system 112 to perform its functions.

[0041] In this embodiment, the alcohol detection device 10 is configured using a CPU, but it may also be configured using a logic circuit.

[0042] 3 shows the hardware configuration of the smartphone 20. Connected to a CPU 200 are a memory 202, a touch display 204, a non-volatile memory 206, a camera 208, and a communication circuit 210. Note that circuits such as a call circuit are omitted.

[0043] The communication circuit 210 is for connecting to the Internet. The nonvolatile memory 206 stores an operating system 212 and a client program 214. The client program 214 cooperates with the operating system 212 to perform its functions.

[0044] 4 shows the hardware configuration of the server device 30. Connected to a CPU 300 are a memory 302, a display 304, an SSD 306, a DVD-ROM drive 308, and a communication circuit 310. The communication circuit 310 is for connecting to the Internet.

[0045] The SSD 306 stores an operating system 312 and a server program 314. The server program 314 performs its functions in cooperation with the operating system 312. These programs were originally stored on a DVD-ROM 316 and have been installed into the SSD 306 via a DVD-ROM drive 308. They may also be installed via a communication circuit 310.

[0046] 3. Inspection processing 5 and 6 show flowcharts of the testing process. In this example, an alcohol detection device 10 is provided to each employee, and a safe driving manager reads the alcohol using a smartphone 20 in person in an office.

[0047] 8 shows the external appearance of the alcohol detection device 10. An inlet 120 is provided on the side to receive breath and guide it to the alcohol sensor 108. A display 104 is provided in the center, and a power key 110 and a setting key 112 are provided on the side.

[0048] First, the employee presses the power key 110 of the alcohol detection device 10 to start the device, which causes the CPU 100 of the alcohol detection device 10 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as the alcohol detection device 10) to display an initial menu on the display 104 (step S11).

[0049] As shown in Figure 8, the initial menu displays options such as "Start measurement," "Redisplay previous measurement," and "4320 remaining measurements." There are also menus for setting the time, but these are omitted from this illustration. In the initial menu, "Start measurement" is selected. Therefore, measurements can be performed in this state.

[0050] When the employee presses the operation button 112 on the side, the selection state changes in the order of "Start measurement", "Redisplay previous measurement", etc. For example, when moving to "Redisplay previous measurement", the previous measurement result is displayed on the display. In this embodiment, the remaining number of times is displayed in the menu for checking the remaining number of times of the alcohol sensor 108. This is convenient as it allows the remaining number of times to be checked on the initial menu.

[0051] In the "measurement start" mode, the alcohol detection device 10 warms up the alcohol sensor 108. When the warm-up is complete, the display 104 displays "Please blow into the alcohol sensor." The alcohol detection device 10 increments the number of uses recorded in the non-volatile memory 106 by 1 (step S13). The initial value of the number of uses is "0," and it is incremented by 1 each time the device is used. Therefore, it is possible to know how many times the device has been used up to now.

[0052] When the employee blows into the inlet 120, the alcohol sensor 108 measures the alcohol concentration. The alcohol detection device 10 displays a countdown on the display 104, such as "9," "8," etc., corresponding to the number of seconds required for measurement. The employee is made aware that they should continue blowing until the number reaches "0." When the measurement is complete, the alcohol detection device 10 acquires the concentration from the alcohol sensor 108 (step S14).

[0053] Next, the alcohol detection device 10 acquires the current date and time from the built-in clock (step S15), and further reads out its own model number and serial number recorded in the nonvolatile memory 106 (step S15).

[0054] The alcohol detection device 10 compiles the above-mentioned number of uses, alcohol concentration, date and time, model number, and serial number as measurement-related information. An example of the measurement-related information is shown in Figure 9A. The alcohol detection device 10 encrypts this measurement-related information and creates a QR code (trademark) (step S16).

[0055] The alcohol detection device 10 displays the generated QR code (trademark) on the display 104 (step S17). Fig. 10 shows an example of the displayed QR code (trademark).

[0056] The safe driving manager uses the smartphone 20, which has started the client program 214, to capture an image of the QR code (trademark) with the camera 208 (step S21). After capturing the image, the CPU 200 of the smartphone 20 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as smartphone 200) restores the measurement-related information (number of uses, alcohol concentration, date and time, model number, serial number) based on the QR code (trademark). The smartphone 200 transmits the restored measurement-related information to the server device 30 on the Internet via the communication circuit 210 (step S22).

[0057] The CPU 300 of the server device 30 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as server device 30) receives the measurement-related information via the communication circuit 310 (step S31). Furthermore, the server device 30 identifies individual employees based on the model number and serial number in the measurement-related information. A correspondence table that associates each employee with a model number and serial number is stored in advance in the server device 30, and individual employees are identified based on this.

[0058] The server device 30 records the date, time, and alcohol concentration in association with the identified employee in the SSD 306 (step S32). At this time, the server device 30 also records "pass" if the alcohol concentration meets the legal requirements, and "unpass" if it does not. Figure 9B shows the recorded information.

[0059] Next, the server device 30 determines whether the number of uses in the measurement-related information exceeds a predetermined number of warnings (step S33). In this embodiment, the number of warnings is set to a predetermined percentage (e.g., 80%) of the upper limit of the number of uses of the alcohol detection device 10. This allows an order to be placed or other appropriate action to be taken before the alcohol detection device 10 reaches the upper limit of the number of uses.

[0060] If the number of warnings has exceeded the limit, a replacement warning is recorded for the alcohol detection device 10 (associated with the model number and serial number) (step S34).

[0061] The test process is performed as described above. In this embodiment, since the alcohol detection device 10 is distributed to each employee, the above process is performed for each employee. Therefore, the test results for each employee are recorded in the server device 30, as shown in FIG. 9B.

[0062] The safe driving manager accesses the server device 30 using a PC installed in the office, allowing the inspection results to be viewed. Therefore, the PC displays a list of the inspection results conducted immediately before (conducted within a predetermined time (e.g., within 30 minutes) from the current time). An example of the display is shown in Figure 11. Each time a measurement is conducted for each employee, the results are added to the last line and displayed.

[0063] In the test results, employees whose alcohol concentration is not appropriate are displayed in a different color (e.g., red) to make them stand out. The driving safety manager can then issue permission or denial to each employee based on this display.

[0064] The system also displays the number of times each alcohol detection device 10 has been used and a replacement warning. As with the above, alcohol detection devices 10 that require a replacement warning are displayed in a different color (e.g., red) to make them more noticeable.

[0065] In the above description, a correspondence table between the alcohol detection device 10 and the employee is recorded in the server device 30. However, in step S16, if an identification code (such as an employee number) of the employee that is preset in the alcohol detection device 10 is read out and included in the measurement-related information to be converted into a QR code (trademark), there is no need to record the correspondence table in the server device 30.

[0066] 4. Other (variations) (1) In the above embodiment, the safe driving manager reads the QR code (trademark) using the smartphone 20 and transmits it to the server device 30. However, there are cases where an employee uses the alcohol detection device 10 to conduct a test in a location where the safe driving manager is not present.

[0067] In this case, the QR code (trademark) of the alcohol detection device 10 is read by the employee's own smartphone (referred to as the employee smartphone) and transmitted to the server device 30 by a client program. Because the measurement-related information is encrypted and QR-coded (trademark), the employee cannot edit the measurement-related information they have measured. Therefore, in the same manner as above, the safety driving manager can view the information recorded in the server device 30 and issue driving permission or denial to each employee.

[0068] (2) In the above embodiment, the alcohol detection device 10 is associated with the employee who uses it on a one-to-one basis. However, there are cases where the alcohol detection device 10 is shared by multiple employees. The processing flowchart for such a case is shown in Figs. 12 to 14.

[0069] The safe driving manager operates the smartphone 20 to request a list of alcohol detection devices (a list of model numbers and serial numbers) and a list of employees from the server device 30 (step S25). The server device 30 stores the list of alcohol detection devices and the list of employees in advance, so the server device 30 transmits this list (step S36).

[0070] The smartphone 20 receives the list of alcohol detection devices and the list of employees (step S26), and displays the list of alcohol detection devices (list of model numbers and serial numbers) (step S27).

[0071] The safety driving manager checks the model number and serial number of the alcohol detection device held by the employee he is facing, and selects a matching one from the list of alcohol detection devices displayed on the screen (step S28). Which alcohol detection device is selected is temporarily recorded in memory.

[0072] Next, the smartphone 20 displays the employee list (step S27). The safe driving manager checks the employee he or she will be facing and selects an employee displayed on the screen (step S28). Which employee is selected is temporarily recorded in memory.

[0073] When the employee operates the alcohol detection device 10 to perform a measurement, the alcohol detection device 10 acquires the concentration from the alcohol sensor 108 (step S14). Next, the current date and time are acquired (step S15). Note that the order in which the concentration and current date and time are acquired may be reversed. Next, measurement-related information is generated from the measured concentration and the current date and time, and is converted into a QR code (trademark) (step S16). The alcohol detection device 10 displays this QR code (trademark) on the display (step S17).

[0074] The safe driving manager captures an image of the QR code (trademark) using the camera of the smartphone 20 (step S21). Based on this QR code (trademark), the measurement-related information (concentration and date and time) is restored (step S22). Furthermore, the specific information of the alcohol detection device (model number and serial number) and the specific information of the employee obtained in step S28 are added to this measurement-related information (step S22). The measurement-related information added in this way is sent to the server device 30. The subsequent processing is the same as in FIG. 7.

[0075] By doing so, one alcohol detection device 10 can be used for multiple employees.

[0076] In the above example, the alcohol detection device 10 is selected from a list, but the model number and serial number of the alcohol detection device 10 may be input into the smartphone 20 and transmitted.

[0077] Similarly, for employees, instead of selecting from a list, the employee's identification code (such as an employee number) may be input and transmitted via smartphone 20. In this case, the identification code may be read from the QR code (trademark) on the employee card held by the employee.

[0078] In the above, the alcohol detection device 10 is selected from a list, but as in Figure 6, the model number and serial number of the alcohol detection device 10 may be included in the QR code (trademark), making selection unnecessary.

[0079] Furthermore, when an employee is tested using the alcohol detection device 10 without the safe driving manager meeting in person, the employee operates the employee's smartphone to enter a user ID and password to access the server device 30. Since the safety driving manager is not meeting in person, the smartphone 20 camera captures an image of the employee's face at the time of measurement and sends the image to the server device 30. The safe driving manager checks this face to confirm the employee's identity.

[0080] Next, a test is performed using the alcohol detection device 10, and the QR code (trademark) is read by the employee's smartphone and transmitted to the server device 30. The model number and serial number of the alcohol detection device may be transmitted by operating the employee's smartphone using the QR code (trademark) as described above, or may be selected from a list and transmitted.

[0081] (3) In the above embodiment, the employee and the safety driving manager basically conduct the inspection face-to-face. However, by using biometric authentication, the inspection may be conducted without meeting the employee.

[0082] In this case, a smartphone 20 is distributed to each employee. Before reading the QR code (trademark), the employee captures an image of their face and fingerprints using the camera on the smartphone 20, and performs biometric authentication such as face authentication and fingerprint authentication. Facial feature data and fingerprint feature data are pre-recorded in the smartphone 20, and authentication is performed by determining whether the captured image matches the feature data of the face and fingerprint. The authentication result is included in the measurement-related information and sent to the server device 30. The server device 30 treats the measurement result as normal only if the authentication result is OK.

[0083] Furthermore, facial feature data and fingerprint feature data may be recorded in the server device 30, and biometric authentication may be performed by the server device 30. In this case, a facial image or fingerprint image (or its feature data) captured by the smartphone 20 is transmitted to the server device 30.

[0084] In this way, the safety driving manager can check the inspection results without meeting face-to-face.

[0085] (4) In the above embodiment, a QR code (trademark) is used as the encoded code, but other two-dimensional barcodes may also be used. Also, other encoded codes such as barcodes may also be used.

[0086] In addition, if the display capacity of the display 104 of the alcohol detection device 10 is insufficient and it is not possible to display a QR code (trademark) containing measurement-related information, the measurement-related information may be divided into multiple pieces, each of which may be converted into an encoded code (such as an ArUco code) and displayed sequentially on the display 104.

[0087] (5) In the above embodiment, the case where the system is used by a safe driving manager in a company has been described. However, the system can also be used by police officers and others for traffic enforcement.

[0088] (6) In the above embodiment, the case where an alcohol detection device is the target has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to other measurement sensors when it is desired to know the number of times they have been used.

[0089] (7) In the above embodiment, the number of uses is counted by the alcohol detection device 10. However, it may be counted by the server device 30. Alternatively, it may be counted by both the alcohol detection device 10 and the server device 30 may check the match to increase reliability. In this case, the server device 30 increments the number of uses every time it receives measurement-related information.

[0090] (8) In the above embodiment, the server device 30 is installed on the Internet, but it is also possible to use a server device installed on an intranet within a company.

[0091] (9) In the above embodiment, the server device 30 outputs a warning in response to a viewing request from the smartphone 20. However, the server device 30 may transmit (output) a warning to the smartphone 20 by push notification.

[0092] (10) In the above embodiment, the measurement-related information includes the date and time. However, the server device 30 may record the date and time of reception without including the date and time.

[0093] (11) In the above embodiment, information about the location where the measurement was performed is not transmitted to the server device 30. However, in step S22 of Figures 6 and 13, the smartphone 20 may add current location information acquired by the GPS receiver to the measurement-related information. In this way, the measurement location can also be recorded in the server device 30.

[0094] However, reliability cannot be guaranteed if the smartphone 20 transmits the data at a location away from the location where the test was performed by the alcohol detection device 10. Therefore, if the measurement-related information is not transmitted by the smartphone 20 within a predetermined time (for example, within 30 minutes) from the time of the test by the alcohol detection device 10 (included in the measurement-related information), it may be treated as fraudulent (for example, by disabling data transmission, or by sending data marked as fraudulent data).

[0095] (12) In the above embodiment, a smartphone is used as the communication device. However, a device with both an imaging function and a communication function, such as a tablet or a PDA, may also be used.

[0096] (13) In the above embodiment, a PC is used as a device for viewing the measurement results, but a smartphone, tablet, PDA, or the like may also be used.

[0097] (14) In the above embodiment, the measurement results are viewed on a device (PC) different from the communication device (smartphone). However, the measurement results may be viewed on the same device.

[0098] (15) The above-described embodiments and their modifications can be implemented in combination with each other.

Claims

1. An alcohol testing system including a breath alcohol detection device, a communication device, and a server device, The breath alcohol detection device includes: a sensor for detecting an alcohol concentration in breath; a detection device controller that displays coded information on a display, the coded information being measurement-related information including the alcohol concentration detected by the sensor and the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used; The communication device a camera that captures the coded information displayed on the display of the breath alcohol detection device; a communication device controller that restores measurement-related information from coded information captured by the camera and transmits the measurement-related information to a server device; The server device a receiving circuit for receiving measurement-related information from the communication device; a server controller that records the alcohol concentration included in the received measurement-related information and controls the server controller to output a warning when the number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined number of warnings, The communication device is configured to be position-sensible, the communication device controller of the communication device adds the detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server controller of the server device also records the received location information, An alcohol testing system characterized in that the communication device controller does not process the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the breath alcohol detection device, thereby preventing successful transmission.

2. a camera for capturing an image of a display of the breath alcohol detection device, which displays coded information that encodes measurement-related information including the alcohol concentration detected by the sensor of the breath alcohol detection device and the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used; a communication device controller in the server device that records the alcohol concentration included in the measurement-related information, restores the measurement-related information from coded information captured by the camera, and transmits the measurement-related information to the server device so that a warning can be output when the number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined number of times; In a communication device comprising: The communication device is configured to be position-sensible, the communication device controller of the communication device adds the detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server controller of the server device also records the received location information, The communication device is characterized in that the communication device controller does not process the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the breath alcohol detection device, thereby preventing successful transmission.

3. A client program for implementing a communication device by a computer, the client program including: A client program for causing a server device to function as a communication device controller that records the alcohol concentration included in the measurement-related information, captures coded information obtained by encoding the measurement-related information displayed on a display of a breath alcohol detection device using a camera, restores the measurement-related information from the coded information, and transmits the measurement-related information to the server device so that the server device can record the alcohol concentration included in the measurement-related information and output a warning when the number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined number of warnings, The communication device is configured to be position-sensible, the communication device controller of the communication device adds the detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server controller of the server device also records the received location information, A client program characterized in that the communication device controller does not process the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the breath alcohol detection device, thereby preventing successful transmission.

4. In any one of the systems, devices, or programs of claims 1 to 3, A system, device, or program, characterized in that the measurement-related information received by the server device includes specific information that identifies the breath alcohol detection device.

5. In any one of the systems, devices, or programs of claims 1 to 3, A system, device or program, characterized in that the measurement-related information received by the server device includes a measurement date and time.

6. The breath alcohol concentration is detected by a breath alcohol detection device. The breath alcohol detection device displays coded information obtained by encoding the detected alcohol concentration and measurement-related information including the number of times the breath alcohol detection device has been used on a display thereof. In a communication device, the coded information displayed on the display of the breath alcohol detection device is captured, measurement-related information is restored, and the restored information is transmitted to a server device; 1. An alcohol testing method comprising: a server device receiving measurement-related information, recording an alcohol concentration included in the received measurement-related information, and outputting a warning when a number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined number of warnings; the communication device adds detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server controller of the server device also records the received location information, An alcohol testing method characterized in that the communication device does not process the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the breath alcohol detection device, unless the processing is successful.

7. An inspection system including a measurement device, a communication device, and a server device, The measuring device is a sensor for detecting an object; a detection device controller that displays coded information on a display, the coded information being measurement-related information including the detection result detected by the sensor and the number of times the measurement device has been used; The communication device a camera that captures the coded information displayed on the display of the measuring device; a communication device controller that restores measurement-related information from coded information captured by the camera and transmits the measurement-related information to a server device; The server device a receiving circuit for receiving measurement-related information from the communication device; a server controller that records the detection results included in the received measurement-related information in a recording device and controls to output a warning when the number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined warning number, The communication device is configured to be position-sensible, the communication device controller of the communication device adds the detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server controller of the server device also records the received location information, An inspection system characterized in that the communication device controller does not consider the transmission to be successful unless it processes the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the measurement device.

8. a camera for capturing an image of a display of the measuring device, on which coded information is displayed, the coded information being measurement-related information including the detection result detected by the sensor of the measuring device and the number of times the measuring device has been used; a communication device controller in the server device that records the detection results included in the measurement-related information, restores the measurement-related information from coded information captured by the camera, and transmits the measurement-related information to the server device so that a warning can be output when the number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined warning number; In a communication device comprising: The communication device is configured to be position-sensible, the communication device controller of the communication device adds the detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server controller of the server device also records the received location information, The communication device is characterized in that the communication device controller does not process the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the measurement device, thereby preventing successful transmission.

9. A client program for implementing a communication device by a computer, the client program including: a client program for causing a server device to function as a communication device controller that records detection results included in the measurement-related information, restores measurement-related information from coded information obtained by encoding measurement-related information captured by a camera, and transmits the measurement-related information to the server device so that a warning can be output when the number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined warning number, The communication device is configured to be position-sensible, the communication device controller of the communication device adds the detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server controller of the server device also records the received location information, A client program characterized in that the communication device controller does not consider the transmission to be successful unless it processes the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the measurement device.

10. Detecting an object with a sensor; Displaying coded information obtained by encoding the detection results detected by the sensor and measurement-related information including the number of times the measuring device has been used on a display of the measuring device; In a communication device, the coded information displayed on the display of the measurement device is captured, measurement-related information is restored, and the restored information is transmitted to a server device; a server device receiving measurement-related information, recording a detection result included in the received measurement-related information, and outputting a warning when a number of uses included in the measurement-related information reaches a predetermined number of warnings; the communication device adds detected position information to the measurement-related information when transmitting the measurement-related information; The server device also records the received location information, An inspection method characterized in that the communication device does not consider the transmission to be successful unless it processes the measurement-related information and location information to the server device within a predetermined time after obtaining coded information from the measurement device.

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