COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, ACCESS POINT, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, ACCESS POINT CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Abstract

To provide a communication system in which a user can use an access point only when the user uses a facility or a vehicle.SOLUTION: A communication system includes an access point and a seat-mounted terminal mounted to a seat of a facility or a vehicle. The access point comprises: an Internet communication unit; a counter-terminal communication connection unit; a collation-source authentication information generation unit generating collation-source authentication information; a collation-source authentication information transmission unit; an authentication information collation unit collating collation-destination authentication information received from a user terminal with the collation-source authentication information; and a connection control unit performing control of connecting the user terminal which has succeeded in authentication to the Internet communication unit. The seat-mounted terminal comprises: a collation-source authentication information reception unit receiving the collation-source authentication information from the access point; and a collation-source authentication information display unit displaying the received collation-source authentication information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a communication system and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, communication systems using wireless LANs (Local Area Networks) and access points have become widely available in facilities, vehicles, and the like. These communication systems provide access points such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) (Wireless Fidelity) routers. The access points broadcast SSIDs (Service Set Identifiers). Encryption keys are also communicated to users through notices posted within the facility or written in menus and pamphlets. A list of each access point (a list of multiple SSIDs) is displayed on the user's terminal. The user then selects at least one SSID from the list. The user then enters the provided encryption key for the selected SSID. This allows the user to connect their user terminal to the Internet.

[0003] When the above general procedure is performed, the encryption key is stored in the user terminal. This creates a problem in that a user can connect their user terminal to an access point even when they are not using the facility or vehicle. To address this problem, methods are being considered to allow only authorized users to use the access point.

[0004] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for an information processing device that controls users of an access point. This information processing device has a personal information acquisition unit, a terminal information acquisition unit, an issuing unit, and a communication unit. Here, the personal information acquisition unit acquires personal information that identifies the user. Furthermore, the terminal information acquisition unit acquires terminal information that identifies the communication terminal used by the user. Furthermore, the issuing unit issues matching target authentication information or a medium such as an IC (Integrated Circuit) card that stores this matching target authentication information. Furthermore, the communication unit transmits the personal information, terminal information, and matching target authentication information to a server device. Thus, in a network equipped with the above information processing device, only users who have been issued the above matching target authentication information can use the access point. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2021 / 054146 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the technology of Patent Document 1, verification target authentication information is issued to individuals to allow them to use an access point, which poses a problem that even users who do not use the facility or vehicle can use the access point as long as they hold the verification target authentication information.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a communication system that allows a user to use an access point only when using a facility, vehicle, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a communication system of the present invention is a communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can be connected, and a seat-mounted terminal mounted on a seat of a facility or vehicle, wherein the access point has an Internet communication unit for communicating with the Internet, a terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit for connecting the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal, a verification source authentication information generation unit for generating verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet, and a terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit for transmitting the verification source authentication information generated by the verification source authentication information generation unit to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit. the seat-mounted terminal comprises a matching source authentication information transmitting unit that transmits the matching source authentication information to a seat-mounted terminal; an authentication information matching unit that matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal with the matching source authentication information; and a connection control unit that controls connecting the user terminal, whose authentication information matching unit has successfully matched the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information, to the Internet communication unit; and the seat-mounted terminal comprises a matching source authentication information receiving unit that receives the matching source authentication information generated by the matching source authentication information generating unit from the access point, and a matching source authentication information display unit that displays the matching source authentication information received by the matching source authentication information receiving unit.

[0009] Furthermore, the access point of the present invention is an access point to which a seat-mounted terminal installed in a seat of a facility or vehicle and a user terminal can connect, and comprises: an Internet communication unit for communicating with the Internet; a terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; a matching source authentication information generation unit for generating matching source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; a matching source authentication information transmission unit for transmitting the matching source authentication information generated by the matching source authentication information generation unit to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit; an authentication information matching unit for matching the matching source authentication information received from the user terminal by inputting it to the user terminal with reference to the matching source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal; and a connection control unit for controlling the connection of the user terminal, whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information by the authentication information matching unit, to the Internet communication unit.

[0010] Furthermore, a control method for a communication system of the present invention is a control method for a communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can connect, and a seat-mounted terminal installed in a seat of a facility or vehicle, wherein the access point is equipped with an Internet communication unit that communicates with the Internet, and a terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit that establishes a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal, and causes the access point to generate verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet, causes the access point to transmit the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal, causes the verification source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal to be referenced and input to the user terminal, thereby verifying the verification source authentication information against verification target authentication information received from the user terminal, connects the user terminal whose verification target authentication information has successfully verified with the verification source authentication information to the Internet communication unit, and causes the seat-mounted terminal to receive the generated verification source authentication information from the access point and display the received verification source authentication information.

[0011] a control program for a communication system of the present invention for controlling a communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can connect and a seat-mounted terminal mounted on a seat in a facility or vehicle, the access point comprising an Internet communication unit for communicating with the Internet and a terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit for connecting the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal, and causing the access point to generate verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; causing the access point to transmit the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit; a process for comparing the verification source authentication information received from the user terminal with verification target authentication information by referencing the verification source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal and inputting it to the user terminal; a process for connecting the user terminal whose verification target authentication information has been successfully matched with the verification source authentication information to the Internet communication unit; a process for causing the seat-mounted terminal to receive the generated verification source authentication information from the access point and display the received verification source authentication information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The effect of the present invention is to provide a communication system that allows a user to use an access point only when the user is using a facility or vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing a communication system according to a first embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of installation of a communication system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing a usage pattern of the communication system of the first embodiment. [Figure 4] 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the access point of the first embodiment. [Figure 5]10 is a flowchart showing the operation of a first modified example of the access point of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a communication system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the access point of the second embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of connection control of an access point according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating the concept of connection control of an access point according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a communication system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 11] 10 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the access point of the third embodiment. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of connection control of an access point according to the third embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a communication system according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 14] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of connection control of an access point according to the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are limited to technically preferable aspects for carrying out the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Note that similar components in each drawing are given the same reference numerals, and their description may be omitted.

[0015] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a communication system 1000 according to the first embodiment. The communication system includes an access point 100 and a seat-mounted terminal 200. A user terminal 300 can be connected to the access point 100 for wired or wireless communication. The seat-mounted terminal 200 is mounted on a seat in a facility or vehicle. Here, a facility is, for example, a restaurant, an event venue, or a movie theater. A vehicle is, for example, a train, a bus, an airplane, or a taxi. A seat is a seat fixed to the facility or vehicle. Here, a seat is not limited to a chair or a seat, but also includes a space available to a seated user, such as a table in a restaurant.

[0016] The access point 100 includes an Internet communication unit 110 , a terminal communication connection unit 120 , a matching source authentication information generation unit 130 , a matching source authentication information transmission unit 140 , an authentication information matching unit 150 , and a connection control unit 160 .

[0017] An Internet communication unit 110 communicates with the Internet.

[0018] The terminal communication connection unit 120 establishes a communication connection between the user terminal 300 and the seat-mounted terminal 200 .

[0019] The verification source authentication information generating unit 130 generates verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal 300 to the Internet.

[0020] The verification source authentication information transmitting unit 140 transmits the verification source authentication information generated by the verification source authentication information generating unit 130 to the seat-mounted terminal 200. The verification source authentication information is, for example, a password. The verification source authentication information is generated by a device generally called a token. Here, the verification source authentication information generating unit 130 of the access point 100 functions as the token. The verification source authentication information may be a one-time password. Furthermore, the verification source authentication information is generally called security verification source authentication information. In this embodiment, this is abbreviated as verification source authentication information.

[0021] The authentication information matching unit 150 matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal 300 with the matching source authentication information. Here, the matching target authentication information is transmitted from the user terminal 300 to the access point 100. As will be described in detail later, the matching target authentication information is information input by the user to the user terminal 300. Furthermore, the matching target authentication information is matched with the matching source authentication information.

[0022] The connection control unit 160 controls the connection between the user terminal 300 and the Internet communication unit 110 based on the matching result of the authentication information matching unit 150. More specifically, the connection control unit 160 connects to the Internet the user terminal 300 whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information by the authentication information matching unit 150. Here, the user terminal 300 is connected to the terminal-communication connection unit 120. The connection control unit 160 connects this user terminal 300 to the Internet communication unit 110. By this control, the user terminal 300 whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information is connected to the Internet. Specifically, the user terminal 300 connected to the terminal-communication connection unit 120 is connected to the Internet communication unit 110 so that the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet.

[0023] The seat-mounted terminal 200 includes a verification source authentication information receiving unit 210 and a verification source authentication information display unit 220. The seat-mounted terminal 200 is provided for each seat in the facility.

[0024] The verification source authentication information receiving unit 210 receives the verification source authentication information generated by the verification source authentication information generating unit 130 from the access point 100 .

[0025] The verification source authentication information display unit 220 displays the verification source authentication information received by the verification source authentication information receiving unit 210 .

[0026] In the above configuration, the verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal 300 to the Internet is displayed only on the seat-mounted terminal 200 provided for each seat. In other words, only the user occupying the seat corresponding to the seat-mounted terminal 200 can know the verification source authentication information. On the other hand, by referring to the verification source authentication information display unit 220 of the seat-mounted terminal 200, the user occupying the seat corresponding to that seat-mounted terminal 200 can obtain the verification source authentication information. The user then inputs the obtained verification source authentication information into the user terminal 300 as verification target authentication information. This verification target authentication information is transmitted to the access point 100. When the authentication information verification unit 150 successfully collates the verification target authentication information with the verification source authentication information, the connection control unit 160 connects the user terminal 300 to the Internet. In other words, the connection control unit 160 connects the user terminal 300, whose verification target authentication information has been successfully verified by the authentication information verification unit 150, to the Internet. Here, the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet. Then, the connection control unit 160 connects this user terminal 300 to the Internet communication unit 110 .

[0027] The hardware of the access point 100 includes, for example, a communication interface for Internet communication, a computer for control, and a communication interface for terminal-to-terminal communication. The hardware of the access point 100 may have a configuration similar to that of a general Wi-Fi router. The hardware of the seat-mounted terminal 200 includes, for example, a communication interface for receiving the verification source authentication information and a display for displaying the verification source authentication information.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the installation of the communication system 1000 of the first embodiment. In this example, a seat-mounted terminal 200 is attached to the back of a seat 2000. A user seated in the seat 2000 can view the display of the seat-mounted terminal 200 attached to the back of the seat 2000 in front of him. This type of installation example is applied to, for example, an event hall, a bus, a train, an airplane, etc. In this case, one seat corresponds to one seat-mounted terminal 200. Therefore, a person who occupies one seat becomes a user who uses one seat-mounted terminal 200.

[0029] On the other hand, in places such as restaurants, there is often no seat 2000 in front. For this reason, a seat-mounted terminal 200 is installed in a corner of a table used by a user. In this embodiment, a space that can be occupied by a user, such as a table, is called a seat. In this case, multiple seats correspond to one seat-mounted terminal 200. For this reason, multiple people who share multiple seats become users who use one seat-mounted terminal 200.

[0030] 3 is a sequence diagram showing a usage pattern of the communication system of the first embodiment. First, the access point 100 generates verification source authentication information (S1). Next, the access point 100 transmits the verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal 200 (S2). Next, the verification source authentication information display unit 220 of the seat-mounted terminal 200 displays the verification source authentication information (S3). Next, the user terminal 300 transmits an encryption key to the access point 100 (S4). This connects the user terminal 300 to the access point 100. Note that this operation, i.e., the connection of the user terminal 300 to the access point 100, may be performed at any timing before S4.

[0031] In order to connect user terminal 300 to the Internet, it is necessary for user terminal 300 to transmit matching target authentication information that can be matched with matching target authentication information. Here, the user can recognize the matching target authentication information from the display on matching target authentication information display unit 220. As a result, the user inputs information to user terminal 300 for matching with matching target authentication information. As a result, user terminal 300 generates matching target authentication information according to the input information (S5). Next, user terminal 300 transmits the matching target authentication information to access point 100 (S6).

[0032] Next, the access point 100 compares the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information (S7). If the matching between the matching target authentication information and the matching source authentication information is successful, the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet (S8).

[0033] Next, the operation of the access point 100 will be described. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the access point 100 of the first embodiment. First, the verification source authentication information generation unit 130 generates verification source authentication information (S101). Next, the verification source authentication information transmission unit 140 transmits the verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal 200 (S102). Next, the access point 100 accepts connection of the user terminal 300. Specifically, the user terminal 300 is connected to the terminal communication connection unit 120 (S103). Note that this connection may be made at any timing before S102. Next, the authentication information verification unit 150 receives the verification target authentication information (S104).

[0034] Next, the authentication information matching unit 150 matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal 300 with the matching source authentication information (S105). If the matching of the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information is successful (S105_Yes), the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet (S106). Specifically, the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet communication unit 110. On the other hand, if the matching of the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information is not successful (failed) (S105_No), the connection of the user terminal 300 to the Internet is denied (S107).

[0035] As described above, in this embodiment, the verification source authentication information is displayed on the seat-mounted terminal 200. Therefore, only the user who is using the seat can recognize the verification source authentication information. As a result, it is possible to prevent users who are not using the seat from using the access point 100.

[0036] (Variation 1) User terminal 300 that has used access point 100 stores matching target authentication information that can be matched with matching source authentication information. Therefore, if the matching source authentication information is constant, user terminal 300 that has used access point 100 once can connect to the Internet using access point 100 even when not using a facility, vehicle, etc. In variant 1, a configuration that prevents such a situation from occurring will be described.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of Modified Example 1 of the access point of the first embodiment. In the operation of Modified Example 1, the operations from S101 to S102 differ from those in the flowchart of FIG. 4. First, the verification source authentication information generation unit 130 generates verification source authentication information (S101). Next, the verification source authentication information transmission unit 140 transmits the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal 200 (S102). Next, the verification source authentication information generation unit 130 determines whether a predetermined period has elapsed since the generation of the verification source authentication information (S1021). Here, if the predetermined period has not elapsed (S1021_No), the flow proceeds to S103. On the other hand, if the predetermined period has elapsed since the generation of the previous verification source authentication information (S1021_Yes), the flow returns to S101, and the verification source authentication information generation unit 130 generates new verification source authentication information.

[0038] In the above operation, the matching source authentication information is updated every time a predetermined period of time elapses. Therefore, even if a user terminal 300 has used the access point 100 in the past, if the user terminal 300 is not currently using a facility or vehicle, the user cannot use the access point 100. In this way, it is possible to limit users who can use the access point 100 to users who are currently using a facility or vehicle.

[0039] The communication system 1000 and the like according to this embodiment have been described above.

[0040] The communication system 1000 of this embodiment includes an access point 100 to which a user terminal can connect, and a seat-mounted terminal 200 installed in a seat of a facility or vehicle. The access point 100 includes an Internet communication unit 110, a terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120, a verification source authentication information generation unit 130, a verification source authentication information transmission unit 140, an authentication information verification unit 150, and a connection control unit 160. The Internet communication unit 110 performs communication with the Internet. The terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120 performs communication connection between the user terminal 300 and the seat-mounted terminal 200. The verification source authentication information generation unit 130 generates verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal 300 to the Internet. The verification source authentication information transmission unit 140 transmits the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal 200. This transmission is performed via the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120. The authentication information matching unit 150 matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal 300 with the matching source authentication information. The user refers to the matching source authentication information received and displayed by the seat-mounted terminal 200. The user then inputs the matching target authentication information into the user terminal 300 as the matching target authentication information. The connection control unit 160 controls the connection between the user terminal 300 and the Internet communication unit 110. The user terminal 300 is connected to the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120. The connection control unit 160 connects the user terminal 300 that has successfully matched the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information to the Internet communication unit 110. The matching target authentication information and the matching source authentication information are matched by the authentication information matching unit 150. The seat-mounted terminal 200 includes a matching source authentication information receiving unit 210 and a matching source authentication information display unit 220. The matching source authentication information generated by the matching source authentication information generating unit 130 is received by the matching source authentication information receiving unit 210 from the access point 100. The verification source authentication information received by the verification source authentication information receiving unit 210 is displayed by the verification source authentication information display unit 220.

[0041] In the above configuration, the verification source authentication information is displayed on the seat-mounted terminal 200. Therefore, only the user who is using the seat can recognize the verification source authentication information. As a result, it is possible to prevent users who are not using the seat from using the access point 100.

[0042] Furthermore, according to one embodiment, in the communication system 1000, the verification source authentication information generation unit 130 changes the verification source authentication information at predetermined intervals.

[0043] In the above configuration, the matching source authentication information is updated every time a predetermined period of time elapses. Therefore, even if a user terminal 300 has used the access point 100 in the past, if the user terminal 300 is not currently using a facility or vehicle, the user cannot use the access point 100. In this way, it is possible to limit users who can use the access point 100 to users who are currently using a facility or vehicle.

[0044] Furthermore, a control method for communication system 1000 of this embodiment controls communication system 1000. Communication system 1000 includes access point 100 to which user terminal 300 can connect, and seat-mounted terminal 200 installed in a seat of a facility or vehicle. Access point 100 includes Internet communication unit 110 and terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120. Internet communication unit 110 communicates with the Internet. Terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120 establishes a communication connection between user terminal 300 and seat-mounted terminal 200. The control method for communication system 1000 causes access point 100 to generate verification source authentication information. The verification source authentication information is information for connecting user terminal 300 to the Internet. The generated verification source authentication information is transmitted to seat-mounted terminal 200 via terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120. The verification target authentication information and the verification source authentication information are verified. The verification source authentication information received and displayed by seat-mounted terminal 200 is referenced by the user. Then, based on the referenced comparison source authentication information, the comparison target authentication information is input to the user terminal. Next, the comparison target authentication information is compared with the comparison source authentication information. A user terminal 300 that has successfully compared the comparison target authentication information with the comparison source authentication information is connected to the Internet. The user terminal 300 is connected to the terminal communication connection unit 120. This user terminal 300 is then connected to the Internet communication unit 110. The control method also causes the seat-mounted terminal to receive the generated comparison source authentication information from the access point 100. The control method also causes the received comparison source authentication information to be displayed.

[0045] In the above configuration, the verification source authentication information is displayed on the seat-mounted terminal 200. Therefore, only the user who is using the seat can recognize the verification source authentication information. As a result, it is possible to prevent users who are not using the seat from using the access point 100.

[0046] The control program for the communication system 1000 of this embodiment controls the communication system 1000. The communication system 1000 includes an access point 100 to which a user terminal 300 can connect, and a seat-mounted terminal 200 installed in a seat of a facility or vehicle. The access point 100 includes an Internet communication unit 110 and a terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120. The Internet communication unit 110 communicates with the Internet. The terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120 establishes a communication connection between the user terminal 300 and the seat-mounted terminal 200. The control program for the communication system 1000 then causes the access point 100 to execute a process for generating verification source authentication information. The verification source authentication information is information for connecting the user terminal 300 to the Internet. The control program also causes the access point 100 to execute a process for transmitting the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal 200 via the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120. The verification target authentication information and the verification source authentication information are then compared to determine whether they match. The program also causes the seat-mounted terminal 200 to execute a process of receiving the verification source authentication information at the verification source authentication information receiving unit 210 and a process of displaying the verification source authentication information at the verification source authentication information display unit 220. The verification source authentication information is referenced by the user. Then, based on the referenced verification source authentication information, the verification target authentication information is input to the user terminal. The program causes the access point 100 to execute a process of matching the verification target authentication information with the verification source authentication information. Here, a user terminal 300 that has successfully matched the verification target authentication information with the verification source authentication information is connected to the Internet. The user terminal 300 is connected to the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120. Then, the program causes the access point 100 to execute a process of connecting the user terminal 300 to the Internet communication unit 110. The program also causes the seat-mounted terminal 200 to execute a process of receiving the generated verification source authentication information from the access point 100 at the seat-mounted terminal. The program also causes the seat-mounted terminal 200 to execute a process of displaying the received verification source authentication information at the seat-mounted terminal 200.

[0047] In the above configuration, the verification source authentication information is displayed on the seat-mounted terminal 200. Therefore, only the user who is using the seat can recognize the verification source authentication information. As a result, it is possible to prevent users who are not using the seat from using the access point 100.

[0048] (Second embodiment) 6 is a block diagram showing a communication system 1001 according to the second embodiment. The access point 101 of the communication system 1001 according to the second embodiment includes a connected terminal number monitoring unit 171 in addition to the configuration of the access point 100 according to the first embodiment. The configuration of the seat-mounted terminal 200 is the same as that of the seat-mounted terminal 200 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used.

[0049] The access point 101 includes an internet communication unit 111, a terminal communication connection unit 121, a matching source authentication information generation unit 131, a matching source authentication information transmission unit 141, an authentication information matching unit 151, a connection control unit 161, and a connected terminal number monitoring unit 171. The configurations and operations of the internet communication unit 111, the terminal communication connection unit 121, and the matching source authentication information generation unit 131 are similar to those of the internet communication unit 110, the terminal communication connection unit 120, and the matching source authentication information generation unit 130 of the first embodiment. The configurations and operations of the matching source authentication information transmission unit 141 and the authentication information matching unit 151 are similar to those of the matching source authentication information transmission unit 140 and the authentication information matching unit 150 of the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of these components will be omitted.

[0050] The access point 101 of the communication system 1001 of the second embodiment includes a connected terminal number monitoring unit 171 in addition to the configuration of the access point 100 of the first embodiment. The connected terminal number monitoring unit 171 monitors the number of connected terminals. The number of connected terminals is the number of user terminals 300 currently connected to the Internet communication unit 111.

[0051] Then, the connection control unit 161 controls the number of connected terminals to be within a predetermined first number.

[0052] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the access point 101 of the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of connection control of the access point of the second embodiment. First, the verification source authentication information generation unit 131 generates verification source authentication information (S201). Next, the verification source authentication information transmission unit 141 transmits the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal 200 (S202). Next, the access point 101 accepts connection of the user terminal 300. Specifically, the user terminal 300 is connected to the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 120 (S203). Note that this connection may be made at any timing before S202. Next, the authentication information verification unit 150 receives the verification target authentication information (S204).

[0053] Next, the authentication information matching unit 151 matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal 300 with the matching source authentication information (S205). If the matching between the matching target authentication information and the matching source authentication information is successful (S205_Yes), the connection control unit 161 controls the connection between the user terminal 300 and the Internet communication unit 111 (S206). On the other hand, if the matching between the matching target authentication information and the matching source authentication information is not successful (failed) in S204 (S205_No), the connection of the user terminal 300 to the Internet is denied (S207).

[0054] 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the connection control of S206. Here, connection control unit 161 refers to the number of connected terminals monitored by connected terminal number monitoring unit 171. Then, connection control unit 161 determines whether the number of connected terminals is within a first number (S2061). The number of connected terminals is the number of user terminals 300 connected to Internet communication unit 111. Here, if the number of connected terminals is within the predetermined first number (S2061_Yes), connection control unit 161 connects the user terminal 300 that has newly succeeded in matching the matching target authentication information to Internet communication unit 111 (S2063). On the other hand, if the number of connected terminals exceeds the first number in S2061 (S2061_No), connection control unit 161 disconnects the connection between the user terminal 300 that started connection the oldest and Internet communication unit 111 (S2062). Then, it connects the user terminal 300 that has newly succeeded in matching the authentication information to Internet communication unit 111 (S2063).

[0055] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating the concept of connection control of the access point 101 of the second embodiment. In this example, the first number, which is the upper limit of the number of connected terminals, is set to 5. At time t1, four user terminals 300, namely, user terminals_1 to 4, are connected to the Internet communication unit 111. This is the state on the left side of FIG. 9. Thereafter, at time t2, when a new connection request is made from user terminal_5, the connection control unit 161 connects user terminal_5 to the Internet communication unit 111. This is the state in the center of FIG. 9. User terminal_5 was able to connect because the original number of connected terminals was 4, which was one vacant slot compared to the upper limit (first number) of 5. Then, at time t3, when a new connection request is made from user terminal_6, the connection control unit 161 disconnects the connection of user terminal_1, which started connecting the oldest. Then, the connection control unit 161 connects user terminal_6 to the Internet communication unit 111. This is the state on the right side of FIG. 9. Note that the above first number is not limited to 5. The first number may be any number according to the specifications of the communication system 1001 .

[0056] According to the above operation, the number of terminals connected to the access point 101 is kept within a first number. As a result, the communication volume allocated to one user terminal 300 is equal to or greater than a predetermined volume. This allows users using the access point 101 to use the Internet at a speed equal to or greater than a predetermined speed. In other words, a comfortable Internet communication experience is ensured. Furthermore, the connection of a user terminal 300 that started connecting earlier is disconnected, and a new user terminal 300 starts connecting. This provides an Internet communication environment in which the allocation is fair to users of facilities or vehicles.

[0057] The access point 101 and the like of this embodiment have been described above.

[0058] In the communication system 1001 of this embodiment, the access point 101 includes a connected terminal number monitoring unit 171. The connected terminal number monitoring unit 171 monitors the number of connected terminals, which is the number of user terminals 300 currently connected to the Internet communication unit 111. Then, the connection control unit 161 controls the number of connected terminals to be within a predetermined first number.

[0059] According to the above configuration, the number of terminals connected to the access point 101 is kept within a first number. As a result, the communication volume allocated to one user terminal 300 is equal to or greater than a predetermined volume. This allows users using the access point 101 to use the Internet at a speed equal to or greater than a predetermined speed. In other words, a comfortable Internet communication experience is ensured. Furthermore, the connection of a user terminal 300 that started connecting earlier is disconnected, and a new user terminal 300 starts connecting. This provides an Internet communication environment in which the allocation is fair to users of facilities or vehicles.

[0060] (Third embodiment) 10 is a block diagram showing a communication system 1002 according to the third embodiment. The access point 102 of the communication system 1002 according to the third embodiment includes a communication traffic monitoring unit 182 in addition to the configuration of the access point 100 according to the first embodiment. The configuration of the seat-mounted terminal 200 is the same as that of the seat-mounted terminal 200 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used.

[0061] The access point 102 includes an internet communication unit 112, a terminal communication connection unit 122, a matching source authentication information generation unit 132, a matching source authentication information transmission unit 142, an authentication information matching unit 152, a connection control unit 162, and a communication volume monitoring unit 182. The configurations and operations of the internet communication unit 112, the terminal communication connection unit 122, and the matching source authentication information generation unit 132 are similar to those of the internet communication unit 110, the terminal communication connection unit 120, and the matching source authentication information generation unit 130 of the first embodiment. The configurations and operations of the matching source authentication information transmission unit 142 and the authentication information matching unit 152 are similar to those of the matching source authentication information transmission unit 140 and the authentication information matching unit 150 of the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of these components will be omitted.

[0062] The access point 102 of the communication system 1002 of the third embodiment includes a communication traffic monitoring unit 182 in addition to the configuration of the access point 100 of the first embodiment. The communication traffic monitoring unit 182 monitors the communication traffic of each user terminal 300 connected to the Internet communication unit 112. The communication traffic monitoring unit 182 also monitors the Internet communication traffic of the access point 102, which is the sum of these communication traffic volumes.

[0063] Here, the communication capacity of the Internet communication unit 112 is assumed to be a first communication volume. The first communication volume is determined by the specifications of the Internet communication unit 112. Furthermore, the connection control unit 162 is set with a second communication volume, which is an upper limit of the communication volume that can be used by one user terminal 300. In this embodiment, the connection control unit 162 refers to the communication volume of each user terminal 300. Then, the connection control unit 162 disconnects communication with a user terminal 300 whose communication volume exceeds the second communication volume.

[0064] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the access point 102 of the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of connection control of the access point 102 of the third embodiment. First, the verification source authentication information generation unit 132 generates verification source authentication information (S301). Next, the verification source authentication information transmission unit 142 transmits the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal 200 (S302). Next, the access point 102 accepts connection from the user terminal 300. Specifically, the user terminal 300 is connected to the terminal-to-terminal communication connection unit 122 (S303). Note that this connection may be made at any timing before S302. Next, the authentication information verification unit 152 receives the verification target authentication information (S304).

[0065] Next, the authentication information matching unit 152 matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal 300 with the matching source authentication information. Then, it is determined whether the matching is successful (S305). If the matching target authentication information matches the matching source authentication information (S305_Yes), the connection control unit 162 controls the connection between the user terminal 300 and the Internet communication unit 112 (S306). On the other hand, if the matching target authentication information does not match the matching source authentication information in S305 (S305_No), the connection of the user terminal 300 to the Internet is denied (S307).

[0066] 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the connection control in S306. Here, the connection control unit 162 refers to the communication volume of each user terminal 300 monitored by the communication volume monitoring unit 182. Then, first, the connection control unit 162 determines whether the communication volume of the Internet communication unit 112 is used up to the first communication volume, which is the performance upper limit (S3061). Here, if the communication volume of the Internet communication unit 112 is less than the first communication volume (S3061_No), the connection control unit 162 ends the connection control.

[0067] On the other hand, if the communication volume of the Internet communication unit 112 has been used up to the first communication volume (S3061_Yes), the connection control unit 162 determines whether there is any user terminal 300 whose communication volume has exceeded the second communication volume, which is the upper limit (S3062). If there is any user terminal 300 whose communication volume has exceeded the upper limit (second communication volume) (S3062_Yes), the connection control unit 162 disconnects the communication of that user terminal 300 (S3063). On the other hand, if there is no user terminal 300 whose communication volume has exceeded the second communication volume at S3062 (S3062_No), the connection control unit 162 ends connection control.

[0068] According to the above operation, when the communication volume of the Internet communication unit 112 is being used to its full capacity, the communication of the user terminal 300 using a large communication volume is disconnected. This prevents the limited communication capacity of the access point 102 from being used disproportionately by one user terminal 300. In other words, the limited communication capacity is distributed more fairly among users.

[0069] The communication system 1002 and the like of this embodiment have been described above.

[0070] In the communication system 1002 of this embodiment, the access point 102 includes a communication traffic monitoring unit 182. When the communication traffic of the Internet communication unit 112 reaches a first communication traffic amount, which is the upper limit of the performance, the connection control unit 162 controls the connection. In this control, among the user terminals 300 currently connected to the Internet communication unit 112, the connection to the Internet communication unit 112 of any user terminal 300 whose communication traffic amount exceeds a predetermined second communication traffic amount is disconnected. The second communication traffic amount is determined in advance.

[0071] According to the above operation, when the communication volume of the access point 102 is being used up to the communication performance upper limit, the communication of the user terminal 300 using a large communication volume is disconnected. This prevents the limited communication capacity of the access point 102 from being used disproportionately by one user terminal 300. In other words, the limited communication capacity is distributed more fairly among users.

[0072] (Fourth embodiment) The present invention aims to provide an access point to a user who is using a facility or vehicle. Conversely, it is desirable that when the user finishes using the facility or vehicle, the provision of the access point also be terminated. In this embodiment, a communication system that performs such an operation will be described.

[0073] 13 is a block diagram showing a communication system 1003 of the fourth embodiment. The access point 103 includes an internet communication unit 113, a terminal communication connection unit 123, a matching source authentication information generation unit 133, a matching source authentication information transmission unit 143, an authentication information matching unit 153, a connection control unit 163, and a disconnection instruction notification reception unit 193. The configurations and operations of the internet communication unit 113, the terminal communication connection unit 123, and the matching source authentication information generation unit 133 are similar to those of the internet communication unit 110, the terminal communication connection unit 120, and the matching source authentication information generation unit 130 of the first embodiment. The configurations and operations of the matching source authentication information transmission unit 143 and the authentication information matching unit 153 are similar to those of the matching source authentication information transmission unit 140 and the authentication information matching unit 150 of the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of these components will be omitted.

[0074] The access point 103 of the communication system 1003 of the fourth embodiment includes a disconnection instruction notification receiving unit 193 in addition to the configuration of the access point 100 of the first embodiment. The disconnection instruction notification receiving unit 193 receives a disconnection instruction notification transmitted from an information processing device (not shown) external to the communication system 1003. This information processing device transmits the disconnection instruction notification when the user finishes using a facility or a vehicle.

[0075] 14 is a flowchart showing an example of connection control of the access point 103 according to the fourth embodiment. This embodiment is characterized in that it disconnects the Internet communication of the user terminal 300 connected to the access point 103. Therefore, the flowchart in FIG. 14 starts from a state in which the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet communication unit 113.

[0076] First, the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet communication unit 113 (S401). Next, the connection control unit 163 determines whether the access point 103 has received a disconnection instruction notice (S402). If the disconnection instruction notice has been received (S402_Yes), the connection with the Internet communication unit 113 of the corresponding user terminal 300 listed in the disconnection instruction notice is disconnected (S403). On the other hand, if the disconnection instruction notice has not been received (S402_No), the current connection is maintained and the operation ends.

[0077] Next, a specific example of termination of use will be shown.

[0078] (Example 1) Restaurant or other establishment: A cash register or a computer that communicates with the cash register at a restaurant or other establishment sends a disconnection instruction notice to the access point 103. The cash register or computer sends the disconnection instruction notice when the payment is completed.

[0079] (Example 2) Taxi: The fare meter in the taxi or a computer that communicates with the fare meter transmits a disconnection instruction notice to the access point 103. The fare meter or the computer transmits the disconnection instruction notice when the fare charge is completed.

[0080] (Example 3) Train: The ticket gate detects that the user has arrived at the destination and passed through the ticket gate. Then, the ticket gate or a computer communicating with the ticket gate transmits a disconnection instruction notice to the access point 103.

[0081] Although specific examples have been given above, the use of the communication system 1003 of this embodiment is not limited to these specific examples. That is, various devices that detect the end of a user's use of a facility or vehicle may issue a disconnection instruction notice. Also, a computer that communicates with these devices may issue a disconnection instruction notice.

[0082] In the above configuration, when the user finishes using the facility or vehicle, the provision of the communication system 1003 is promptly terminated, so that the resources of the communication system 1003 are utilized without waste.

[0083] Furthermore, the connection control using the disconnection instruction notification of this embodiment may be applied to a communication system in combination with any one of the first to third methods or a combination of these.

[0084] The communication system 1003 and the like of this embodiment have been described above.

[0085] The access point 103 of the communication system 1003 of this embodiment includes a disconnection instruction notification receiving unit 193. The disconnection instruction notification receiving unit 193 receives a disconnection instruction notification from outside. The disconnection instruction notification is a notification instructing to disconnect the connection between the user terminal 300 and the Internet communication unit 113. Upon receiving the disconnection instruction notification, the connection control unit 163 disconnects the connection between the user terminal 300 specified in the disconnection instruction notification and the Internet communication unit 113.

[0086] In the above configuration, a user terminal 300 whose continued use is not desired can be disconnected from the communication system 1003. A user terminal 300 whose continued use is not desired is, for example, a user terminal 300 held by a user who has finished using a facility or a vehicle.

[0087] According to one embodiment, when the user finishes using a facility or a vehicle, the communication system 1003 receives a disconnection instruction notice. This disconnection instruction notice is issued from an external information processing device when the user finishes using a facility or a vehicle.

[0088] In the above configuration, when the user finishes using the facility or vehicle, the provision of the communication system 1003 is promptly terminated, so that the resources of the communication system 1003 are utilized without waste.

[0089] The present invention has been described above using the first to fourth embodiments as exemplary examples. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. In other words, the present invention can be applied in various aspects that are understandable to those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention.

[0090] The present invention also includes within its scope a program for causing a computer to execute the processes of the first to fourth embodiments described above, and a recording medium storing the program. Examples of recording media that can be used include magnetic disks, magnetic tapes, optical disks, magneto-optical disks, and semiconductor memories.

[0091] A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0092] (Appendix 1) A communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can be connected and a seat-mounted terminal mounted in a seat of a facility or a vehicle, The access point is an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; a verification source authentication information generating unit that generates verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; a verification source authentication information transmitting unit that transmits the verification source authentication information generated by the verification source authentication information generating unit to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal communication connection unit; an authentication information matching unit that matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal with the matching source authentication information; a connection control unit that controls connection of the user terminal, whose authentication information matching unit has successfully matched the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information, to the Internet communication unit; Equipped with The seat-mounted terminal comprises: a reference authentication information receiving unit that receives the reference authentication information generated by the reference authentication information generating unit from the access point; a verification source authentication information display unit that displays the verification source authentication information received by the verification source authentication information receiving unit; Equipped with A communication system comprising:

[0093] (Appendix 2) the verification source authentication information generation unit changes the verification source authentication information at predetermined intervals; 2. The communication system according to claim 1,

[0094] (Appendix 3) The access point: a connected terminal number monitoring unit that monitors the number of connected terminals of the user terminals currently connected to the Internet communication unit; The connection control unit controlling the number of connected terminals to be within a predetermined first number; 3. The communication system according to claim 1 or 2,

[0095] (Appendix 4) The access point: a communication traffic monitoring unit that monitors communication traffic of the user terminal connected to the Internet communication unit; The connection control unit When the communication volume of the Internet communication unit is used up to a first communication volume that is an upper limit of performance, disconnecting the connection between the user terminal and the Internet communication unit when the communication volume of the user terminal exceeds a predetermined second communication volume; 4. A communication system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

[0096] (Appendix 5) The access point is a disconnection instruction notification receiving unit that receives a disconnection instruction notification from an external device, the disconnection instruction notification being a notification instructing the user terminal to disconnect the connection between the user terminal and the Internet communication unit; The connection control unit disconnecting the connection between the user terminal specified in the disconnection instruction notice and the Internet communication unit; 5. A communication system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

[0097] (Appendix 6) The disconnection instruction notice is It is issued upon the completion of use of the facility or vehicle. 6. The communication system according to claim 5,

[0098] (Appendix 7) An access point to which a seat-mounted terminal installed in a seat of a facility or a vehicle and a user terminal can connect, an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; a verification source authentication information generating unit that generates verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; a verification source authentication information transmitting unit that transmits the verification source authentication information generated by the verification source authentication information generating unit to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal communication connection unit; an authentication information matching unit that matches the matching source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal with matching target authentication information received from the user terminal by inputting the matching source authentication information into the user terminal with the matching source authentication information; a connection control unit that controls connection of the user terminal, whose authentication information matching unit has successfully matched the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information, to the Internet communication unit; An access point comprising:

[0099] (Appendix 8) A control method for a communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can be connected and a seat-mounted terminal mounted in a seat of a facility or a vehicle, the method comprising: The access point is an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; Equipped with The access point, generating verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; transmitting the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal; the verification source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal is input to the user terminal with reference to the verification target authentication information received from the user terminal, thereby verifying the verification source authentication information; connects the user terminal whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information to the Internet communication unit; The seat-mounted terminal, receiving the generated verification source authentication information from the access point; Displaying the received verification source authentication information; A control method for a communication system comprising:

[0100] (Appendix 9) A control program for a communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can be connected and a seat-mounted terminal mounted in a seat of a facility or a vehicle, the control program comprising: The access point is an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; Equipped with The access point, A process of generating verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; a process of transmitting the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal communication connection unit; a process of comparing the verification source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal with the verification target authentication information received from the user terminal by inputting the verification source authentication information into the user terminal with reference to the verification source authentication information; a process of connecting the user terminal, whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information, to the Internet communication unit; The seat-mounted terminal, a process of receiving the generated verification source authentication information from the access point; a process of displaying the received verification source authentication information; causing the access point to execute A control program for a communication system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0101] 100, 101, 102, 103 Access Points 110, 111, 112, 113 Internet Communications Department 120, 121, 122, 123 Terminal communication connection part 130, 131, 132, 133 Matching source authentication information generation unit 140, 141, 142, 143 Matching source authentication information transmission unit 150, 151, 152, 153 Authentication information verification unit 160, 161, 162, 163 Connection control section 171 Connected terminal number monitoring unit 182 Traffic Monitoring Unit 193 Disconnection instruction notification receiving unit 200 Seat-mounted terminals 210 Matching source authentication information receiving unit 220 Matching source authentication information display section 300 User Terminals 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003 Communication Systems

Claims

1. A communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can be connected and a seat-mounted terminal mounted in a seat of a facility or a vehicle, The access point: an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; a verification source authentication information generating unit that generates verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; a verification source authentication information transmitting unit that transmits the verification source authentication information generated by the verification source authentication information generating unit to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal communication connection unit; an authentication information matching unit that matches the matching target authentication information received from the user terminal with the matching source authentication information; a connection control unit that connects the user terminal, whose authentication information matching unit has successfully matched the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information, to the Internet communication unit; a traffic monitoring unit that monitors the traffic of the user terminal connected to the Internet communication unit; Equipped with The seat-mounted terminal a reference authentication information receiving unit that receives the reference authentication information generated by the reference authentication information generating unit from the access point; a verification source authentication information display unit that displays the verification source authentication information received by the verification source authentication information receiving unit; Equipped with When the communication volume of the Internet communication unit is used up to a first communication volume that is an upper limit of performance, the connection control unit disconnects the connection between the Internet communication unit and the user terminal whose communication volume has exceeded a predetermined second communication volume. Communication system.

2. The communication system according to claim 1 , wherein the verification source authentication information generating unit changes the verification source authentication information at predetermined intervals.

3. The access point: a connected terminal number monitoring unit that monitors the number of connected terminals of the user terminals currently connected to the Internet communication unit; The connection control unit 3. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein the number of connected terminals is controlled to be within a predetermined first number.

4. The access point is a disconnection instruction notification receiving unit that receives a disconnection instruction notification from an external device, the disconnection instruction notification being a notification instructing the user terminal to disconnect the connection between the user terminal and the Internet communication unit; The connection control unit 3. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein the connection between the user terminal specified in the disconnection instruction notice and the Internet communication unit is disconnected.

5. The disconnection instruction notice is The communication system according to claim 4 , wherein the certificate is issued when the use of the facility or the vehicle ends.

6. A control method for a communication system having an access point to which a user terminal can be connected and a seat-mounted terminal mounted in a seat of a facility or a vehicle, the method comprising: The access point: an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; Equipped with The access point: generating verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; transmitting the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal; the verification source authentication information received and displayed by the seat-mounted terminal is input to the user terminal with reference to the verification target authentication information received from the user terminal, thereby verifying the verification source authentication information; connecting the user terminal whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information to the Internet communication unit; monitor the traffic of the user terminal connected to the Internet communication unit; The seat-mounted terminal receiving the generated verification source authentication information from the access point; Displaying the received verification source authentication information; A control method for a communication system in which, when the access point is using the communication volume of the Internet communication unit up to a first communication volume, which is the upper limit of performance, the connection between the user terminal and the Internet communication unit is cut off when the communication volume of the user terminal exceeds a predetermined second communication volume.

7. An access point to which a seat-mounted terminal installed in a seat of a facility or a vehicle and a user terminal can be connected, an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; a verification source authentication information generating unit that generates verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; a verification source authentication information transmitting unit that transmits the verification source authentication information generated by the verification source authentication information generating unit to the seat-mounted terminal via the terminal communication connection unit; an authentication information matching unit that matches the matching source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal with matching target authentication information received from the user terminal by inputting the matching source authentication information into the user terminal with reference to the matching source authentication information; a connection control unit that connects the user terminal, whose authentication information matching unit has successfully matched the matching target authentication information with the matching source authentication information, to the Internet communication unit; a traffic monitoring unit that monitors the traffic of the user terminal connected to the Internet communication unit; Equipped with An access point in which the connection control unit disconnects the connection between the user terminal and the Internet communication unit when the communication volume of the user terminal exceeds a predetermined second communication volume when the communication volume of the Internet communication unit is being used up to a first communication volume, which is the upper limit of performance.

8. A method for controlling an access point to which a seat-mounted terminal installed in a seat of a facility or vehicle and a user terminal can be connected, comprising: The access point: an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; Equipped with The access point: generating verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; transmitting the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal; the verification source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal is input to the user terminal with reference to the verification target authentication information received from the user terminal, thereby verifying the verification source authentication information; connecting the user terminal whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information to the Internet communication unit; monitor the traffic of the user terminal connected to the Internet communication unit; A control method for an access point that disconnects a user terminal whose communication volume exceeds a predetermined second communication volume when the communication volume of the Internet communication unit is being used up to a first communication volume, which is the upper limit of performance, and the Internet communication unit.

9. A control program for an access point that can connect a seat-mounted terminal installed in a seat of a facility or a vehicle to a user terminal, comprising: The access point: an internet communication unit for communicating with the internet; a terminal communication connection unit for establishing a communication connection between the user terminal and the seat-mounted terminal; Equipped with The access point, a process of generating verification source authentication information for connecting the user terminal to the Internet; a process of transmitting the generated verification source authentication information to the seat-mounted terminal; a process of comparing the verification source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal with the verification target authentication information received from the user terminal by inputting the verification source authentication information into the user terminal with reference to the verification source authentication information received and displayed on the seat-mounted terminal; a process of connecting the user terminal, whose matching target authentication information has been successfully matched with the matching source authentication information, to the Internet communication unit; a process of monitoring the traffic volume of the user terminal connected to the Internet communication unit; a process of disconnecting a connection between the Internet communication unit and a user terminal whose communication volume exceeds a predetermined second communication volume when the communication volume of the Internet communication unit is used up to a first communication volume that is an upper limit of performance; A control program that executes the above.

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