Auxiliary systems, control devices and additional equipment

Abstract

To provide a support system which eliminates a necessity for a user, who desires a support, to transmit a content of the support by operating a portable terminal for each support target apparatus / facility.SOLUTION: A portable terminal 1 that a portable terminal cooperation support system 100 comprises includes a portable terminal side communication section 10 which transmits preset support content information. A support target apparatus / facility 30 comprises: a control device 40 which controls an operation with respect to the support target apparatus / facility 30 based on a control instruction; and a control device side communication section 20 which receives support content information transmitted from the portable terminal side communication section 10 to a support target apparatus / facility 30 of a different kind and outputs a control instruction generated based on the support content information. The portable terminal side communication section 10 and the control device side communication section 20 then exchange support content information using a communication system and a communication protocol which are the same for support target apparatuses / facilities 30 of different kinds.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an auxiliary system, a control device and an additional device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is technology that uses mobile devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and smart tablets instead of remote controllers to control devices such as lighting, televisions, and air conditioners. In recent years, from the perspective of barrier-free access and infection prevention, there has been a demand for improved convenience and safety through linking public facilities and equipment (escalators, elevators, etc.) with users' mobile devices.

[0003] In view of this situation, an elevator system described in Patent Document 1 is known as a technology for calling an elevator car using a communication device carried by a user. Patent Document 1 describes an elevator system including a transceiver device that receives passenger information held by elevator passengers and transmits operation commands based on the passenger information, and an operation control device that controls the operation of the elevator system in accordance with the operation commands. The transceiver device of this elevator system has a database in which operation commands are stored, and the operation commands stored in the database are associated with passenger information that passengers can register on an application program stored in the passenger's communication device. When the transceiver device receives passenger information from the communication device, it transmits operation commands corresponding to the passenger information to the operation control device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-52704 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The elevator system described in Patent Document 1 is dedicated to elevators and is therefore not compatible with other systems, such as systems associated with escalators, buses, trains, etc. Therefore, unless a mobile terminal carried by a user uses a communication method and communication protocol for each system used by the user, the mobile terminal and the system cannot communicate with each other and operate in conjunction with each other. Therefore, when a user approaches a system they wish to use, they must start up separate software (e.g., application programs) constructed for each system and send information to the system through each piece of software, which is inconvenient.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enable users desiring assistance to receive assistance for different types of assistance target devices / facilities without having to go through the trouble of doing so. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The assistance system according to the present invention includes an assistance target device / facility for which a user desires assistance, and a mobile terminal in which assistance content information desired by the user is set. The mobile terminal has a mobile terminal-side communication unit that transmits assistance content information preset for each subsidized device / facility or assistance content information preset with physical information or desired information of the user, and the subsidized device / facility has a control device that controls the operation of the subsidized device / facility based on a control instruction, and a control device-side communication unit that receives assistance content information transmitted from the mobile terminal-side communication unit to different types of subsidized device / facility and outputs control instructions generated based on the assistance content information, and the mobile terminal-side communication unit and the control device-side communication unit transmit and receive assistance content information using the same communication method and the same communication protocol for different types of subsidized device / facility, and when the control device-side communication unit receives assistance content information from the mobile terminal-side communication unit, it transmits information on the usage history of the subsidized device / facility to the mobile terminal-side communication unit. and advertising information related to the subsidized equipment / facilities. Send. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, users who desire assistance can easily receive assistance for different types of assistance target devices / equipment. Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a basic configuration of a mobile terminal cooperation assistance system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a mobile terminal cooperation assist system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of auxiliary content information set in the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of auxiliary content information set in the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a computer according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 4 is a diagram showing an example of a format of data transmitted from a mobile terminal-side communication unit to a control device-side communication unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a diagram showing an example in which the mobile terminal linkage assistance system according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied to an escalator. [Figure 8] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system applied to an escalator according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system applied to an escalator according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the mobile terminal linkage assistance system applied to the elevator according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11]4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system applied to a bus stop, a station platform, and stairs according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a basic configuration of a mobile terminal cooperation assist system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a mobile terminal cooperation assist system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] 1 is a diagram showing an example in which the mobile terminal linkage assistance system according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention is applied to an escalator. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of a mobile terminal linkage assistance system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same function or configuration are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. Furthermore, the various components of the present invention do not necessarily have to be independent entities, and it is acceptable for one component to be made up of multiple parts, for multiple components to be made up of one part, for one component to be part of another component, or for part of one component to overlap with part of another component.

[0011] [First embodiment] <Basic configuration example of mobile terminal linkage support system> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the basic configuration of a mobile terminal cooperation assist system 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0012] The mobile terminal linkage assist system 100 is an example of an assist system including mobile terminals 1(1), 1(2), control device side communication units 20(1) to 20(5), and assist target devices / facility 30(1) to 30(5).

[0013] Mobile terminal 1(1) is a device that can be carried and used by a first user, and mobile terminal 1(2) is a device that can be carried and used by a second user. In the following explanation, when there is no need to distinguish between mobile terminals 1(1) and 1(2), they will be referred to as "mobile terminal 1." When there is no need to distinguish between the first user and the second user, they will be referred to as "user." The first user and the second user each require different assistance. For this reason, the mobile terminal link assistance system 100 allows each user to obtain the assistance they need.

[0014] The mobile terminal 1 is an example of a portable device such as a smartphone, a smart watch, or a smart tablet. The mobile terminal 1 has a mobile terminal communication unit 10 that transmits preset assistance content information. The functions of the mobile terminal communication unit 10 are realized by an application program 2 of the mobile terminal 1. The application program 2 is used to use the mobile terminal link assistance system 100. A user can start the application program 2 of the mobile terminal 1 and set assistance content information for using the assistance target devices / facility 30(1) to 30(5) that the user desires. A detailed configuration example of the mobile terminal communication unit 10 will be described later with reference to FIG. 2.

[0015] Here, the auxiliary content information set in the mobile terminals 1(1) and 1(2) for the first user and the second user will be explained. The first user sets the following items in the mobile terminal 1(1). The set items are saved as the first user's auxiliary content information in the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 of the mobile terminal 1(1). Escalator: Deceleration when boarding and alighting Elevator: Opening extension, designated floor Bus: Ramp required Train: Station staff assistance, ramp request Stairs: Auxiliary

[0016] In addition, the second user sets the following items in the mobile terminal communication unit 10 of the mobile terminal 1(2). The set items are saved as auxiliary content information of the second user in the mobile terminal communication unit 10 of the mobile terminal 1(2). Escalator: Deceleration when boarding and alighting Elevator: Not required Bus: Not required Train: Not required Stairs: not required

[0017] When a user approaches one of the subsidized devices / facilities 30(1) to 30(5) for which the user desires assistance, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 of the mobile terminal 1 transmits data including assistance content information to one of the subsidized devices / facilities 30(1) to 30(5) that the user has approached.

[0018] The mobile terminal communication unit 10 and the control device communication units 20(1) to 20(5) transmit and receive assistance content information to different types of assistance target devices / facility 30(1) to 30(5) using the same communication method and the same communication protocol. Therefore, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 can transmit and receive assistance content information using the same communication method and the same communication protocol regardless of the type of the control device communication units 20(1) to 20(5). Possible communication methods include, for example, Wifi (registered trademark) and Bluetooth (registered trademark). Possible communication protocols include, for example, international standards such as IEEE 802.11 (Wifi Alliance) and IEEE 802.15.1 (Bluetooth SIG).

[0019] As described above, a control device-side communication unit 20(1) to 20(5) is provided for each of the assistance target devices / facilities 30(1) to 30(5). The control device-side communication units 20(1) to 20(5) are configured by the application program 2 of the mobile terminal 1 and have the function of receiving assistance content information transmitted from the mobile terminal-side communication unit 10 to different types of assistance target devices / facilities 30(1) to 30(5). The control device-side communication units 20(1) to 20(5) then output control instructions generated based on the received assistance content information to the control devices 40(1) to 40(5) provided for the assistance target devices / facilities 30(1) to 30(5) for which the user desires assistance. The control devices 40(1) to 40(5) perform predetermined operations in accordance with the input control instructions.

[0020] In this embodiment, the subsidized device / facility 30(1) is an escalator, the subsidized device / facility 30(2) is an elevator, the subsidized device / facility 30(3) is a bus or bus stop, the subsidized device / facility 30(4) is a train or platform, and the subsidized device / facility 30(5) is a staircase in a public facility or the like.

[0021] Control devices 40(1) to 40(5) are provided for the subsidy target devices / facility 30(1) to 30(5), respectively. The control devices 40(1) to 40(5) control the operation of the subsidy target devices / facility 30(1) to 30(5) based on control instructions received from the control device side communication units 20(1) to 20(5), respectively. The control device 40(1) of the escalator, which is the subsidy target device / facility 30(1), operates at a low speed when passengers are getting on and off. The control device 40(2) of the elevator, which is the subsidy target device / facility 30(2), sets the floor from which passengers should descend and extends the opening time of the car door and landing door.

[0022] The control device 40(3) of the bus or bus stop, which is the device / facility 30(3) to be assisted, notifies the bus driver that there is a passenger requesting assistance. The driver, upon receiving this notification, prepares a wheelchair ramp. The control device 40(4) of the train or platform, which is the device / facility 30(4) to be assisted, notifies the train driver or station staff that there is a passenger requesting assistance. The driver or station staff, upon receiving this notification, prepares a wheelchair ramp. The control device 40(5) of the stairs of a public facility, which is the device / facility 30(5), notifies the manager of the public facility that there is a passenger requesting assistance. The manager, upon receiving this notification, provides assistance in transporting the wheelchair, etc. If the public facility is a station, the manager who receives the notification is a station staff member.

[0023] In the following description, when the subsidy target devices / facilities 30(1) to 30(5) are not distinguished, they will be referred to as "subsidy target devices / facilities 30." Furthermore, when the control devices 40(1) to 40(5) are not distinguished, they will be referred to as "control devices 40."

[0024] <Example of internal configuration of mobile terminal linkage support system> FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the mobile terminal cooperation assist system 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal linkage assistance system 100 is composed of a mobile terminal 1 in which the assistance content information desired by the user is set, a control device side communication unit 20, and an assistance target device / facility 30 for which the user desires assistance. It is assumed that the control device side communication unit 20 is incorporated into the assistance target device / facility 30.

[0025] <Example of mobile device configuration> The mobile terminal 1 includes a mobile terminal communication unit 10. The mobile terminal communication unit 10 includes an auxiliary content information storage unit 11, a data creation unit 12, a mobile terminal wireless communication unit 13, and an auxiliary content information setting unit .

[0026] The auxiliary content information storage unit 11 stores auxiliary content information set in advance by the user. The auxiliary content information can be selected and set by the user via a UI screen provided by the auxiliary content information setting unit 14 of the application program 2.

[0027] When the user approaches the subsidized device / facility 30 that he or she wishes to use, the data creation unit 12 acquires the subsidized content information from the subsidized content information storage unit 11. Then, based on data indicating the type of the subsidized device / facility 30 input from the mobile terminal side wireless communication unit 13, the data creation unit 12 creates data that can be sent to the control device side communication unit 20 that is suited to the type of the subsidized device / facility 30. This data includes the subsidized content information.

[0028] The mobile terminal wireless communication unit 13 periodically transmits radio waves to notify the presence of the mobile terminal 1. The mobile terminal wireless communication unit 13 also receives data (signals) indicating the type of the assist target device / facility 30 to which the mobile terminal wireless communication unit 13 is connected from the control device wireless communication unit 22 of the assist target device / facility 30. The mobile terminal wireless communication unit 13 outputs the received data indicating the type of the assist target device / facility 30 to the data creation unit 12. The mobile terminal wireless communication unit 13 then transmits data (signals) including the assist content information using a predetermined communication method and the same communication protocol. This data is represented by a wireless signal in the format shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 3, which will be described later, the auxiliary content information setting unit 14 sets the auxiliary content information for each auxiliary target device / facility 30. For this reason, the user sets the auxiliary content information through a UI screen provided by the auxiliary content information setting unit 14. As shown in Fig. 4, which will be described later, the auxiliary content information setting unit 14 can also set the user's physical information or desired information as the auxiliary content information.

[0030] <Example of configuration of subsidized equipment / facility> The assist target device / facility 30 includes a control device 40 . The control device 40 has a control device side communication unit 20, and changes the control mode of the subsidy target device / facility 30 based on the control instruction input from the control instruction unit 23. The subsidy target device / facility 30 operates in the changed control mode. For example, if the subsidy target device / facility 30 is an escalator, the control device 40 switches to low-speed operation near the boarding and alighting entrance. Also, if the subsidy target device / facility 30 is a bus or bus stop, the control device 40 notifies the driver of a message indicating that a wheelchair ramp needs to be installed.

[0031] <Configuration example of the control device side communication unit> The control device-side communication unit 20 includes a radio wave intensity measurement unit 21, a control device-side wireless communication unit 22, and a control instruction unit 23. The control device-side communication unit 20 can output control instructions tailored to the assistance target device / facility 30 in which the control device-side communication unit 20 is incorporated, to the control device 40 in which it is incorporated, based on data received from the mobile terminal-side communication unit 10, even if the control device 40 is a different type. Therefore, the control device-side communication unit 20 is used as a common input / output communication system that can commonly accept data input from multiple mobile terminals 1, interpret the data, and control the operation of the assistance target device / facility 30 via the control device 40.

[0032] The radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 measures the radio wave intensity of the wireless radio waves transmitted by the mobile terminal 1. When a user holding the mobile terminal 1 approaches the control device-side communication unit 20, the radio wave intensity measured is higher than a specified value. Furthermore, when the user holding the mobile terminal 1 moves away from the control device-side communication unit 20, the radio wave intensity measured is lower than the specified value. Therefore, if the measured radio wave intensity is equal to or higher than the specified value, the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines that the user has come sufficiently close to the subsidy target device / facility 30. Furthermore, based on the change in radio wave intensity over time, the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines whether the user holding the mobile terminal 1 is approaching or moving away from the control device-side communication unit 20, and outputs the determination result to the control device-side wireless communication unit 22.

[0033] When the control device side wireless communication unit 22 receives a determination result from the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 that the user is approaching the control device side communication unit 20, the control device side wireless communication unit 22 starts communication with the mobile terminal side wireless communication unit 13. Then, the control device side wireless communication unit 22 transmits data indicating the type of the assist target device / facility 30 to the mobile terminal side wireless communication unit 13. Thereafter, the control device side wireless communication unit 22 receives data including assist content information from the mobile terminal side wireless communication unit 13 of the mobile terminal 1. Then, the control device side wireless communication unit 22 extracts the assist content information from the received data.

[0034] The control instruction unit 23 outputs a control instruction to the control device 40 based on the auxiliary content information extracted by the control device side wireless communication unit 22. Here, when the radio wave intensity is equal to or greater than a specified value, the control instruction unit 23 generates a control instruction based on the auxiliary content information received from the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 of the mobile terminal 1 that transmits the radio waves.

[0035] The control device 40 changes the control mode of the subsidy target device / facility 30 in accordance with the control instructions output from the control instruction unit 23, and operates the subsidy target device / facility 30 so that it is easy for the user to use. The control device 40 may also notify a message to the administrator of the subsidy target device / facility 30, etc.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the auxiliary content information set in the mobile terminal 1. As shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the user uses a wheelchair. Here, assistance content information is set for each assistance target device / facility 30 through an application program 2 on the mobile terminal 1 used by the user. For example, assistance content information such as not using escalators, specifying elevator opening extension and descending floors, requesting a wheelchair ramp for buses, requesting station staff assistance and a wheelchair lift for trains, and needing assistance on stairs can be set.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of the auxiliary content information set in the mobile terminal 1. In FIG. The user may set the assistance content information through the application program 2 of the mobile terminal 1 to only include the user's physical information and desired information. For example, the user's condition can be set as "wheelchair user" and the desired information can be set as "descending floor specification." The descending floor specification can be, for example, the floor where the user lives or the office floor where the user works. In addition to "wheelchair user," other physical information can also be "difficulty walking fast," "visually impaired," "injured or ill," "pregnant," etc.

[0038] The user does not need to set it for each assistance target device / facility 30. In addition, assistance tailored to the user's condition and desired information is provided simply by the user approaching the assistance target device / facility 30. Therefore, the user does not need to take out the mobile terminal 1 and specify the floor to go down every time they use an elevator, for example.

[0039] <Example of computer hardware configuration> Next, the hardware configuration of the computer 50 that constitutes each device of the mobile terminal cooperation assist system 100 will be described. Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a calculator 50. The calculator 50 is an example of hardware used as a computer that can operate as the mobile terminal 1 and the control device side communication unit 20 according to this embodiment. The mobile terminal 1 and the control device side communication unit 20 according to this embodiment realize a processing method for a mobile terminal linking auxiliary service that is performed in cooperation with each of the functional blocks shown in Figs. 8 to 11, which will be described later, by the calculator 50 (computer) executing a program.

[0040] The computer 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 53, each connected to a bus 54. The computer 50 further includes a display device 55, an input device 56, a non-volatile storage 57, and a network interface 58.

[0041] The CPU 51 reads out program code of software that realizes each function according to this embodiment from the ROM 52, loads it into the RAM 53, and executes it. Variables, parameters, etc. generated during the calculation process of the CPU 51 are temporarily written to the RAM 53, and these variables, parameters, etc. are read out by the CPU 51 as appropriate. However, an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) may be used instead of the CPU 51. The functions of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and the control device side communication unit 20 shown in FIG. 2 are realized by the CPU 51.

[0042] The display device 55 is, for example, a liquid crystal display monitor, and displays the results of processing performed by the computer 50 to the user. The input device 56 is, for example, a touch panel display device that combines the display device 55 and the input device 56. The user can set the auxiliary content information while looking at the UI displayed on the display device 55. Note that the control device side communication unit 20 does not necessarily have to be provided with the display device 55 and the input device 56.

[0043] The nonvolatile storage 57 may be, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a flexible disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, or a nonvolatile memory. In addition to an operating system (OS) and various parameters, programs for operating the computer 50 are recorded in the nonvolatile storage 57. The ROM 52 and the nonvolatile storage 57 record programs, data, and the like necessary for the CPU 51 to operate, and are used as an example of a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium that stores a program executed by the computer 50.

[0044] The network interface 58 may be, for example, a network interface card (NIC), and various data may be transmitted and received between devices via a local area network (LAN) connected to a terminal of the NIC, a dedicated line, etc. The network interface 58 is also capable of transmitting and receiving radio waves and wirelessly communicating data using wireless communication methods that comply with various standards.

[0045] <Data format example> 6 is a diagram showing an example of the format of data transmitted from the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 to the control device side communication unit 20. The format of control instruction data (also called control mode data) transmitted from the control device side communication unit 20 to the control device 40 is also the same as the format shown in FIG.

[0046] Here, an example of the data format of data transmitted and received when asynchronous communication is used as the communication method between the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and the control device side communication unit 20 will be described. The data format is configured based on the communication protocol specified for use in the communication method according to this embodiment. This data format is made up of 8-bit data D0 to D7, and no parity is provided. A 1-bit start bit with a value of 0 is provided at the beginning of the 8-bit data, and a 1-bit stop bit with a value of 1 is provided at the end of the 8-bit data.

[0047] In asynchronous communication, each time the transmitting communication unit sends data to the receiving communication unit, it adds a start bit to the beginning of the data and a stop bit to the end of the data. This allows the receiving communication unit to reliably obtain the data by detecting the start bit and stop bit.

[0048] The first two bits (D0, D1) of the data store a code assigned to each type of device / facility to be assisted (0: escalator, 1: elevator, 2: station platform, 10: physical information, etc.). The next six bits (D2 to D7) store data assigned to the control mode data (0: normal operation, 1: low-speed operation, etc., 2: administrator call, 10: wheelchair use, etc.). This allows the communication unit on the receiving side to interpret the data and issue control instructions to the control device 40. By using data generated in this data format between the mobile terminal-side communication unit 10 and the control device-side communication unit 20, there is no need to install and operate multiple types of application programs on the mobile terminal 1.

[0049] <In the case of an escalator> Next, as a specific example of the mobile terminal linkage assistance system 100, the operation when the assistance target device / facility 30 is an escalator 200 will be described.

[0050] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system 100 is applied to an escalator 200. As shown in FIG. A control device-side communication unit 20 is attached to each of the entrance and exit sides of the escalator 200. The escalator 200 is also provided with a control device 40 that controls the movement speed of the treads. When a user carrying a mobile terminal 1 approaches the entrance of the escalator 200, data including assistance content information is transmitted from the mobile terminal-side communication unit 10. When the control device-side communication unit 20 installed at the entrance receives the data, it outputs an instruction to the control device 40 to change to low-speed operation mode. As a result, the escalator 200 operates at low speed. Thereafter, when the wireless radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal 1 decreases, the control device-side communication unit 20 outputs an instruction to the control device 40 to change to normal operation mode. As a result, the escalator 200 operates in normal operation.

[0051] When a user moves on the steps of escalator 200 and approaches the exit, the control device-side communication unit 20 detects that the mobile terminal 1 of a user using escalator 200 is approaching because the radio wave strength of the mobile terminal 1 increases. Therefore, the control device-side communication unit 20 installed at the exit outputs an instruction to the control device 40 to change to the low-speed operation mode. Then, when the user gets off at the exit and the radio wave strength of the mobile terminal 1 decreases, the control device-side communication unit 20 outputs an instruction to the control device 40 to change to the normal operation mode. Therefore, escalator 200 operates in normal operation.

[0052] <Example of mobile device linkage support service> Next, mobile terminal cooperation assistance services that the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system 100 can provide to users depending on the type of assistance target device / facility 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0053] <Processing of a mobile terminal-linked assistance system applied to escalators> 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing an example of the processing of the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system 100 applied to the escalator 200. FIG. When the assistance target device / facility 30 is an escalator 200, the control device side communication unit 20 provided on the escalator 200 outputs a control instruction to the control device 40 to operate at a slow speed in accordance with assistance content information received from the approaching mobile terminal 1, and outputs a control instruction to the control device 40 to operate at a normal speed when the mobile terminal 1 moves away. Therefore, users who are unsure about using the escalator 200 can safely ride on the treads of the escalator 200 operated at a slow speed.

[0054] First, escalator 200 is assumed to be operating in "normal operation mode" (S1). Next, a user requesting assistance approaches the entrance of escalator 200 (S2). As the user approaches the entrance, escalator 200 is operated at a slow speed to make it easier for the user to board.

[0055] Therefore, the radio wave intensity measuring unit 21 of the control device side communication unit 20 provided at the boarding entrance receives the radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and determines whether the radio wave intensity of the radio waves is equal to or greater than a specified value (S3). If the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is less than the specified value (NO in S3), the process returns to step S2, and the radio wave intensity measuring unit 21 continues to compare the radio wave intensity with the specified value.

[0056] On the other hand, when the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines that the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is equal to or greater than the specified value (YES in S3), communication between the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and the control device side communication unit 20 begins (S4).

[0057] In this communication process, first, the control device communication unit 20 transmits a signal to the mobile terminal communication unit 10 informing that the mobile terminal communication unit 10 is connected to the escalator 200 (S5). Next, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 receives this signal and transmits a signal of desired control mode information for the escalator selected in the application program 2 (abbreviated as "app" in the drawing) to the control device communication unit 20 (S6). The signal of desired control mode information represents assistance content information transmitted from the mobile terminal communication unit 10 to the control device communication unit 20. An example of assistance content information is physical information such as "I can't walk fast."

[0058] When control device-side wireless communication unit 22 of control device-side communication unit 20 receives the signal, control instruction unit 23 outputs an instruction (an example of a control instruction) to control device 40 of escalator 200 to switch control to the low-speed boarding and alighting operation mode (S7). Control device 40 switches escalator 200 to the low-speed boarding and alighting operation mode (S8). As a result, the moving speed of the treads of escalator 200 decreases. Thereafter, the user moves on the treads of escalator 200 (S9). The treads of escalator 200 move to the exit, carrying the user.

[0059] Next, the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 of the control device side communication unit 20 provided at the entrance receives the radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and determines whether the radio wave intensity of the radio waves is equal to or greater than a specified value (S10). If the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is less than the specified value (NO in S10), the process returns to step S9, and since the user continues to move, the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 continues to compare the radio wave intensity with the specified value.

[0060] On the other hand, if the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines that the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal communication unit 10 is equal to or greater than the specified value (YES in S10), the control device 40 in FIG. 9 connected via connector A switches the escalator 200 to the normal operation mode (S11). As a result, the moving speed of the treads of the escalator 200 increases to the normal moving speed.

[0061] Next, the user approaches the exit of the escalator 200 (S12). As the user approaches the exit, the escalator 200 is operated at a slow speed to allow the user to easily exit. The radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 of the control device communication unit 20 provided at the exit receives radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal communication unit 10 and determines whether the radio wave intensity of the radio waves is equal to or greater than a specified value (S13). If the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal communication unit 10 is less than the specified value (NO in S13), the process returns to step S12, and the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 continues to compare the radio wave intensity with the specified value.

[0062] On the other hand, if the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines that the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is equal to or greater than the specified value (YES in S13), the control device 40 switches the escalator 200 to the low-speed boarding / descending operation mode (S14). Note that between steps S13 and S14, there are processes shown in steps S4 to S7, but since these are repetitions of the same processes, their explanations will be omitted here.

[0063] When the user arrives at the exit, he or she gets off the escalator 200 (S15). After the user gets off, the escalator 200 switches to normal operation because there is no need for the escalator 200 to operate at a low speed.

[0064] Therefore, the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 of the control device side communication unit 20 provided at the exit receives the radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and determines whether the radio wave intensity of the radio waves is equal to or greater than a specified value (S16). If the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is less than the specified value (NO in S16), the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 continues to compare the radio wave intensity with the specified value even after the user gets off in step S15.

[0065] On the other hand, if the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines that the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal communication unit 10 is equal to or greater than the specified value (YES in S16), the control device 40 switches the escalator 200 to the normal operation mode (S17). As a result, the moving speed of the treads of the escalator 200 increases to the normal moving speed. Then, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 and the control device communication unit 20 terminate communication with each other (S18), and this process ends.

[0066] <Processing of a mobile terminal-linked assistance system applied to elevators> FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system 100 applied to an elevator. When the assistance target device / facility 30 is an elevator, the control device side communication unit 20 provided at the elevator hall outputs at least one control instruction from among specifying the floor to go down to and extending the car door open time to the control device 40, according to the assistance content information received from the approaching mobile terminal 1. As a result, the user does not need to specify the floor to go down to every time he or she uses the elevator, and can safely enter the car without pressing the door open extension button.

[0067] First, the elevator is assumed to be operating in the "normal operation mode" (S21). Next, a user requesting assistance approaches the elevator hall (S22).

[0068] The radio wave intensity measuring unit 21 of the control device side communication unit 20 provided at the platform receives the radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and determines whether the radio wave intensity of the radio waves is equal to or greater than a specified value (S23). If the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is less than the specified value (NO in S23), the process returns to step S22, and the radio wave intensity measuring unit 21 continues to compare the radio wave intensity with the specified value.

[0069] On the other hand, when the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines that the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is equal to or greater than the specified value (YES in S23), communication between the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and the control device side communication unit 20 starts (S24).

[0070] In this communication process, first, the control device communication unit 20 transmits a signal to the mobile terminal communication unit 10 informing that the mobile terminal communication unit 10 is connected to an elevator (S25). Next, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 receives this signal and transmits a signal of desired control mode information for the elevator selected in the application program 2 to the control device communication unit 20 (S26). The desired control mode information signal includes, for example, information such as "downstairs" and "open extension."

[0071] When the control device-side wireless communication unit 22 of the control device-side communication unit 20 receives the signal, the control instruction unit 23 outputs instructions (an example of a control instruction) to the elevator control device 40 to set the descending floor and extend the opening time of the car door (S27). The control device 40 sets the descending floor and extends the opening time of the car door, and the passenger boards the car that has stopped at the passenger's boarding floor (S28). Thereafter, when the passenger disembarks at the descending floor, the control device 40 extends the opening time of the car door, and then returns the elevator to the normal operation mode (S29), terminating this process.

[0072] <Processing of mobile device-linked assistance system applied to bus stops, station platforms, and stairs> 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the mobile terminal cooperation assistance system 100 applied to a bus stop, a station platform, and stairs. Here, the stairs are set up in a public facility where an administrator can assist users.

[0073] When the assistance target device / facility 30 is a bus stop, a station platform, or a staircase of a public facility, the control device side communication unit 20 provided at the bus stop, station platform, or staircase outputs a control instruction to the control device 40 to notify the control device 40 of information indicating that the user requiring assistance will use the bus, train, or staircase, in accordance with the assistance content information received from the approaching mobile terminal 1. This allows the user to safely use the bus, train, or public facility while receiving appropriate assistance from, for example, the bus driver, station staff, or manager of the public facility.

[0074] First, a user requesting assistance approaches a bus stop, station platform, or the top of a staircase (S31). The radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 of the control device communication unit 20, which is provided at the bus stop, station platform, or the top of a staircase, receives radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal communication unit 10 and determines whether the radio wave intensity of the radio waves is equal to or greater than a specified value (S32). If the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal communication unit 10 is less than the specified value (NO in S32), the process returns to step S31, and the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 continues to compare the radio wave intensity with the specified value.

[0075] On the other hand, when the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 determines that the radio wave intensity of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is equal to or greater than the specified value (YES in S32), communication between the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 and the control device side communication unit 20 begins (S33).

[0076] In this communication process, first, the control device communication unit 20 transmits a signal to the mobile terminal communication unit 10 informing that the mobile terminal communication unit 10 is connected to a bus stop, a station platform, or the top of a staircase (S34). Next, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 receives this signal and transmits a signal of desired control mode information for the bus, train, or staircase selected in the application program 2 to the control device communication unit 20 (S35). Examples of the desired control mode information signal include information such as "slope request" and "staircase assistance."

[0077] When the control device side wireless communication unit 22 of the control device side communication unit 20 receives the signal, the control instruction unit 23 outputs instructions (an example of a control instruction) to the bus or train driver, station staff, and stair manager to the control device 40 (S36). The control device 40 notifies the bus or train driver, station staff, and stair manager by email or the like that the user needs assistance. The user, assisted by the bus or train driver, station staff, and stair manager, boards the bus or train and climbs the stairs (S37), terminating this process.

[0078] According to the mobile terminal link assistance system 100 of the first embodiment described above, assistance content information preset by a user in the mobile terminal 1 is transmitted to the assistance target device / facility 30 that the user wishes to use. At this time, the control device communication unit 20 transmits a control instruction generated from the assistance content information received from the mobile terminal communication unit 10 to the control device 40. The control device 40 then controls the operation of the assistance target device / facility 30 in accordance with the assistance content information. The mobile terminal link assistance system 100 is capable of transmitting and receiving assistance content information using the same communication method and the same format regardless of the type of assistance target device / facility 30. Therefore, the user does not need to be concerned about the type of assistance target device / facility 30 to be used, and can receive assistance from the assistance target device / facility 30 using the same software (application program 2) installed on the user's mobile terminal 1.

[0079] The user can receive assistance and use the assistance target device / facility 30 simply by approaching the assistance target device / facility 30 without operating the mobile terminal 1. This eliminates the need for the user to stop in front of the assistance target device / facility 30 and take out the mobile terminal 1, saving the user time and effort.

[0080] Furthermore, in the past, users could only use elevator systems using mobile terminals for specific types of assistance target devices / facility 30 (e.g., elevators). On the other hand, in this embodiment, it becomes possible to issue general-purpose control instructions using a mobile terminal to various types of assistance target devices / facility 30.

[0081] Furthermore, assistance content information is set in the mobile terminal 1 for each model (escalator, elevator, etc.) of the assistance target device / facility 30 through the application program 2. This allows detailed setting of assistance content information according to the model of the assistance target device / facility 30.

[0082] Furthermore, the user's own physical condition and desired information can be set in the mobile terminal 1 through the application program 2. Therefore, even if the user does not set assistance content information for each model of assistance target device / facility 30, the operation of assistance target device / facility 30 is controlled according to the user's own physical condition and desired information.

[0083] The format of data transmitted and received between the mobile terminal-side communication unit 10 and the control device-side communication unit 20, and between the control device-side communication unit 20 and the control device 40, is the same. By storing a specified code in a predefined bit area, the control device-side communication unit 20, which is the data receiving side, can interpret the contents of the data even when receiving data from various types of mobile terminals 1.

[0084] The mobile terminal communication unit 10 and the control device communication unit 20 may support only Wi-Fi communication, only Bluetooth communication, or both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication as a wireless communication method. By adopting a general-purpose wireless communication method, a user can use the mobile terminal linkage assistance system 100 with a general-purpose mobile terminal 1.

[0085] 8 to 11, once the mobile terminal communication unit 10 and the control device communication unit 20 start communication, a signal of the connection destination is transmitted from the control device communication unit 20 to the mobile terminal communication unit 10. Then, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 transmits a signal of desired control mode information according to the connection destination to the control device communication unit 20. However, when the mobile terminal communication unit 10 and the control device communication unit 20 start communication, the mobile terminal communication unit 10 may transmit all of the auxiliary content information set in the mobile terminal 1 to the control device communication unit 20. In this case, the control device communication unit 20 may select, from the received auxiliary content information, auxiliary content information for which the control device communication unit 20 can generate a control instruction, and generate the control instruction.

[0086] Furthermore, the user according to this embodiment may be a caregiver who requires assistance from the assistance target device / facility 30. The application program 2 runs on the mobile terminal 1 used by the caregiver, and the caregiver and the user may receive assistance from the assistance target device / facility 30.

[0087] [Second embodiment] Next, a configuration example and an operation example of a mobile terminal cooperation assist system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mobile terminal cooperation assist system according to the second embodiment is configured to include an external control device that is externally attached to an existing control device.

[0088] In the first embodiment, a case has been described in which the control device 40 of the subsidy target device / facility 30 and the control device-side communication unit 20 can communicate directly. However, there are cases in which it is difficult to significantly change the control device 40 of an existing subsidy target device / facility 30. Therefore, a control instruction generated from a signal received from the mobile terminal-side communication unit 10 is transmitted to the control device 40 of the existing subsidy target device / facility 30 via an external control device, thereby switching the subsidy target device / facility 30 to operate in a control mode desired by the user. Here, the external control device according to this embodiment includes a control device-side communication unit 20 that receives subsidy content information transmitted from the mobile terminal-side communication unit 10 of the mobile terminal 1 to a different type of subsidy target device / facility 30 and outputs a control instruction generated based on the subsidy content information to the control device 40. This external control device is an example of an additional device added to the control device 40.

[0089] <Basic configuration example of mobile terminal linkage support system> FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the basic configuration of a mobile terminal cooperation assist system 100A according to the second embodiment.

[0090] The mobile terminal linkage assistance system 100A includes mobile terminals 1(1), 1(2), control device side communication units 20(1) to 20(5), assistance target devices / equipment 30(1) to 30(5), and external control devices 25(1) to 25(5).

[0091] External control devices 25(1) to 25(5) are attached to the existing subsidy target devices / facilities 30(1) to 30(5), respectively. The external control devices 25(1) to 25(5) have control device side communication units 20(1) to 20(5), respectively. In the following description, when the external control devices 25(1) to 25(5) are not distinguished from one another, they will be referred to as "external control devices 25."

[0092] <Example of internal configuration of mobile terminal linkage support system> FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the mobile terminal cooperation assist system 100A.

[0093] An example of the internal configuration of the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is the same as that shown in FIG. 2, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The external control device 25 includes a control device side communication unit 20 . The control device side communication unit 20 includes a radio wave intensity measurement unit 21, a control device side wireless communication unit 22, and a control instruction unit .

[0094] As described above, the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 measures the intensity of the radio wave transmitted by the mobile terminal 1. When the radio wave intensity measurement unit 21 inputs a judgment result that the user is approaching the control device side communication unit 20, the control device side wireless communication unit 22 receives data from the mobile terminal side wireless communication unit 13 of the mobile terminal 1 held by the user. The control instruction unit 23 outputs a control instruction to the control device 40 based on the auxiliary content information extracted by the control device side wireless communication unit 22.

[0095] In the mobile terminal linkage assist system 100A according to the second embodiment described above, the external control device 25 including the control device side communication unit 20 is added to an existing control device 40. Therefore, the mobile terminal linkage assist system 100 according to this embodiment can be configured regardless of the type of control device 40.

[0096] Furthermore, by configuring the control device side communication unit 20 in the external control device 25, the provider of the external control device 25 can change the content of the control instruction output by the control instruction unit 23 to match the specifications of the subsidy target device / facility 30. Furthermore, since it is sufficient to attach the external control device 25 to the existing subsidy target device / facility 30, it is possible to eliminate the need for large-scale modification work such as disassembling the existing subsidy target device / facility 30 and incorporating the control device side communication unit 20.

[0097] In the present embodiment, an example of an additional device has been described as an external control device 25 that is externally attached to an existing subsidized device / facility 30. The additional device may also be built into and added to the existing subsidized device / facility 30.

[0098] [Modifications of the first and second embodiments] Next, a modified example of the mobile terminal cooperation assist system according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the mobile terminal linkage assistance systems according to the first and second embodiments described above, the control device side communication unit 20 that communicates with the mobile terminal side communication unit 10 is built into or externally attached to the assistance target device / facility 30. Therefore, when a user approaches the assistance target device / facility 30, the control device side communication unit 20 receives radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal side communication unit 10, and if the radio wave intensity is equal to or greater than a specified value, communication is automatically initiated.

[0099] However, when multiple devices / facilities 30 eligible for assistance are installed in close proximity, or when multiple users seeking assistance use the devices / facilities 30 simultaneously, there is a possibility that the user's mobile terminal 1 may be erroneously detected. For example, when multiple devices / facilities 30 eligible for assistance are installed in close proximity, there is a possibility that multiple devices / facilities 30 eligible for assistance may simultaneously operate in a control mode tailored to the user, even though only one device / facilities 30 should operate in a control mode tailored to the user. For example, when two escalators 200 are installed in close proximity and operating normally in the same direction, both escalators operate in a slow speed, even though only one should operate at a slow speed. Therefore, there is provided a mobile terminal-linked assistance system that enables multiple devices / facilities 30 eligible for assistance installed in close proximity to operate in a control mode tailored to the user individually.

[0100] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which the mobile terminal cooperation assist system 100 according to the first and second embodiments is applied to an escalator 200A.

[0101] A control device-side communication unit 20 is attached to each of the entrance and exit sides of escalator 200A. Escalator 200 is also provided with a control device 40 that controls the moving speed of the treads. A control device-side communication unit 20 is placed for each subsidized device / facility 30 at a position where a user passes before using the subsidized device / facility 30. For example, the control device-side communication unit 20 provided on the entrance side of escalator 200A is installed near the top of terminal information reading stand 60. Mobile terminal-side communication unit 10 is capable of short-range communication with control device-side communication unit 20.

[0102] The control device communication unit 20 installed on the terminal information reading stand 60 can read the auxiliary content information from the mobile terminal 1 using a contactless IC method such as conventional NFC (Near Field Communication) or FeliCa (registered trademark) standards, or a two-dimensional identification code (e.g., QR Code (registered trademark)) reading method. The control device communication unit 20 that employs the contactless IC method cannot read the auxiliary content information from the mobile terminal communication unit 10 unless the mobile terminal 1 comes close to or touches the mobile terminal 1 within a few centimeters. Furthermore, the control device communication unit 20 that employs a two-dimensional identification code reading method reads the two-dimensional identification code displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1 using the code reading function of the control device communication unit 20. Therefore, the control device communication unit 20 cannot read the auxiliary content information from the mobile terminal communication unit 10 unless the mobile terminal 1 comes close to or touches the mobile terminal 1 within a few centimeters.

[0103] By adopting a short-distance reading method for the control device-side communication unit 20, it is possible to avoid erroneous detection in which the control device-side communication unit 20 of another escalator 200A, where multiple units are installed side by side, erroneously reads out the auxiliary content information. Also, since users of the escalator 200A always pass through the entrance, it is possible to have the control device-side communication unit 20 of the terminal information reading stand 60 installed at the entrance read the auxiliary content information of the mobile terminal 1.

[0104] [Other variations] In the mobile terminal link assistance systems according to the first and second embodiments, only assistance content information of assistance desired by the user is transmitted to the control device communication unit 20. This configuration may be supplemented with a function in which, when the mobile terminal communication unit 10 and the control device communication unit 20 communicate with each other, the control device communication unit 20 transmits a usage history of the mobile terminal link assistance system to the user's mobile terminal 1. In this case, upon receiving assistance content information from the mobile terminal communication unit 10, the control device communication unit 20 transmits information on the usage history of the assistance target device / facility 30 to the mobile terminal communication unit 10. This usage history may be used by the application program 2 of the mobile terminal 1 to record the user's travel route, etc. For example, it is expected that knowing the user's travel route will be useful for managing the user's health.

[0105] Furthermore, the configuration of the mobile terminal linkage assistance system according to the first and second embodiments may be supplemented with a function in which the control device communication unit 20 grants points to the user's mobile terminal 1 according to the number of times the user uses the mobile terminal linkage assistance system. For example, if a user maintains their health by using stairs instead of escalators, it is thought that granting the user points that can be exchanged for rewards will increase the user's motivation to use the stairs. In this case, the control device communication unit 20 is configured to transmit points to the mobile terminal communication unit 10 upon receiving assistance content information from the mobile terminal communication unit 10.

[0106] Furthermore, the configuration of the mobile terminal linkage assistance system according to the first and second embodiments may be added with a function in which the control device communication unit 20 transmits to the user's mobile terminal 1 information about stores (e.g., sports gyms) located near the assistance target device / facility 30 used by the user, and advertising information about products (e.g., health foods, supplements) and services sold at those stores. In this case, the control device communication unit 20 is configured to transmit advertising information about the assistance target device / facility 30 to the mobile terminal communication unit 10 upon receiving assistance content information from the mobile terminal communication unit 10.

[0107] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various other applications and modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention as set forth in the claims. For example, the above-described embodiments have described the configuration of the device and system in detail and specifically in order to clearly explain the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to those including all of the described configurations. Furthermore, it is possible to replace part of the configuration of the embodiments described here with the configuration of other embodiments, and it is also possible to add the configuration of one embodiment to the configuration of another embodiment. Furthermore, it is also possible to add, delete, or replace part of the configuration of each embodiment with other configurations. In addition, the control lines and information lines shown are those that are considered necessary for the explanation, and do not necessarily show all the control lines and information lines in the product. In reality, it can be assumed that almost all components are interconnected. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] 1...Mobile terminal, 2...Application program, 10...Mobile terminal communication unit, 11...Assistance content information storage unit, 12...Data creation unit, 13...Mobile terminal wireless communication unit, 14...Assistance content information setting unit, 20...Control device communication unit, 21...Radio wave intensity measurement unit, 22...Control device wireless communication unit, 23...Control instruction unit, 30...Assistance target device / facility, 40...Control device, 100...Mobile terminal linked assistance system, 200...Escalator

Claims

1. An assistance system including an assistance target device / facility for which a user desires assistance and a mobile terminal in which assistance content information desired by the user is set, The mobile terminal a mobile terminal-side communication unit that transmits the assistance content information that is preset for each of the assistance target devices / facility or the assistance content information that is preset with physical information or desired information of the user; The subsidized device / equipment is: a control device that controls the operation of the assistance target device / facility based on a control instruction; a control device-side communication unit that receives the assistance content information transmitted from the mobile terminal-side communication unit to the assistance target device / facility of a different type, and outputs the control instruction generated based on the assistance content information; The mobile terminal side communication unit and the control device side communication unit transmit and receive the assistance content information using the same communication method and the same communication protocol for different types of assistance target devices / equipment, When the control device communication unit receives the assistance content information from the mobile terminal communication unit, the control device communication unit transmits information on the usage history of the assistance target device / facility and advertising information related to the assistance target device / facility to the mobile terminal communication unit. Auxiliary systems.

2. The control device side communication unit includes a radio wave intensity measurement unit that measures the radio wave intensity of the radio wave transmitted by the mobile terminal; a control instruction unit that generates the control instruction based on the auxiliary content information received from the mobile terminal communication unit of the mobile terminal that transmits the wireless radio waves when the radio wave intensity is equal to or greater than a specified value. The auxiliary system of claim 1 .

3. the mobile terminal-side communication unit is capable of short-range communication with the control device-side communication unit, The control device side communication unit is disposed for each of the subsidy target devices / facility at a position where the user passes through before using the subsidy target device / facility. The auxiliary system of claim 2 .

4. When the assistance target device / facility is an escalator, the control device-side communication unit provided at the entrance of the escalator outputs the control instruction to the control device to operate the escalator at a low speed in accordance with the assistance content information received from the approaching mobile terminal, and outputs the control instruction to the control device to operate the escalator at a normal speed when the mobile terminal moves away. An auxiliary system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. When the assistance target device / facility is an elevator, the control device side communication unit provided at the elevator hall outputs at least one of the control instructions of specifying a floor to descend and extending the opening time of a car door to the control device in accordance with the assistance content information received from the approaching mobile terminal. An auxiliary system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. When the assistance target device / facility is a bus stop, a station platform, or a staircase of a public facility, the control device-side communication unit provided at the bus stop, the station platform, or the staircase outputs the control instruction to the control device to notify the user who needs assistance of information indicating that the user will use a bus, a train, or the staircase, in accordance with the assistance content information received from the approaching mobile terminal. An auxiliary system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. A control device used in an assistance system including an assistance target device / facility for which a user desires assistance and a mobile terminal in which assistance content information desired by the user is set, The control device a mobile terminal-side communication unit included in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal-side communication unit transmitting the assistance content information preset for each of the assistance target devices / facility or the assistance content information preset with the user's physical information or desired information, receives the assistance content information transmitted to the assistance target devices / facility of a different type from the mobile terminal-side communication unit, and controls the operation of the assistance target devices / facility in accordance with a control instruction generated based on the assistance content information; The mobile terminal side communication unit and the control device side communication unit transmit and receive the assistance content information using the same communication method and the same communication protocol for different types of assistance target devices / equipment, When the control device communication unit receives the assistance content information from the mobile terminal communication unit, the control device communication unit transmits information on the usage history of the assistance target device / facility and advertising information related to the assistance target device / facility to the mobile terminal communication unit. Control device.

8. An additional device used in an assistance system including an assistance target device / facility for which a user desires assistance and a mobile terminal in which assistance content information desired by the user is set, the additional device being added to a control device that controls the operation of the assistance target device / facility based on a control instruction, The additional device is a mobile terminal-side communication unit included in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal-side communication unit transmitting the assistance content information preset for each of the assistance target devices / facility or the assistance content information preset with physical information or desired information of the user, receives the assistance content information transmitted to the assistance target devices / facility of different types, and outputs the control instruction generated based on the assistance content information to the control device; The mobile terminal-side communication unit and the control device-side communication unit that receives the assistance content information from the mobile terminal-side communication unit transmit and receive the assistance content information using the same communication method and the same communication protocol for the assistance target devices / equipment of different types, When the control device communication unit receives the assistance content information from the mobile terminal communication unit, the control device communication unit transmits information on the usage history of the assistance target device / facility and advertising information related to the assistance target device / facility to the mobile terminal communication unit. Additional equipment.

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