Display control device, display system, gateway device, communication system, distribution system, and distribution method

Abstract

To provide a display system and the like capable of displaying images to people located in a common part of a collective facility.SOLUTION: A display control device 60 is installed in a common part of an apartment building 100. The display control device 60 includes a first communication unit 61 that communicates with an intercom system 50 installed in the apartment building 100, a second communication unit 62 that communicates with a distribution system 20 outside the apartment building 100, and a control unit 63 that displays an image on a display device 70 based on information received by at least one of the first communication unit 61 and the second communication unit 62.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display system for use in a collective facility such as an apartment building. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an intercom system used in apartment buildings. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-38817 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention provides a display system and the like that can display images to people located in common areas of a public facility. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A display control device according to one embodiment of the present invention is a display control device installed in a common area of ​​an apartment complex, and comprises a first communication unit that communicates with an intercom system installed in the apartment complex, a second communication unit that communicates with a system outside the apartment complex, and a control unit that displays an image on a display device based on information received by at least one of the first communication unit and the second communication unit.

[0006] A display system according to one aspect of the present invention includes the display control device and the intercom system.

[0007] A gateway device according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gateway device installed in an apartment complex, and comprises a first gateway communication unit that communicates with a system outside the apartment complex, and a second gateway communication unit that communicates with an intercom system installed in the apartment complex and a display control device installed in a common area of ​​the apartment complex, wherein the second gateway communication unit transmits first content information intended for the intercom system that is received by the first gateway communication unit via a first route, and transmits second content information intended for the display control device that is received by the first gateway communication unit via a second route that is different from the first route.

[0008] A communication system according to one aspect of the present invention includes the gateway device and the intercom system.

[0009] A distribution system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first distribution unit that distributes first content information to an intercom system installed in a public facility via a first route, and a second distribution unit that distributes second content information to a display control device installed in a common area of ​​the public facility via a second route different from the first route.

[0010] A distribution method according to one embodiment of the present invention is a distribution method executed by a computer system, and includes a first distribution step of distributing first content information to an intercom system installed in a public facility via a first route, and a second distribution step of distributing second content information to a display control device installed in a common area of ​​the public facility via a second route different from the first route.

[0011] A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing the computer system to execute the distribution method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The display system of the present invention can display images to people located in common areas of a public facility. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a display system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an external view of the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of how the first content information is displayed in the intercom master unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of how the second content information is displayed on the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 5A] FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a first display example of an image based on intercom information on the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 5B] FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a second display example of an image based on intercom information on the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a third display example of an image based on intercom information on the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a fourth display example of an image based on intercom information on the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a fifth display example of an image based on intercom information on the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an operation for changing the display priority of the second content information based on the display history. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an operation for changing the display priority of the second content information based on the browsing history. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component placement and connection forms, steps, and step order shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components not recited in independent claims will be described as optional components.

[0015] It should be noted that the drawings are schematic diagrams and are not necessarily strict illustrations. In addition, in the drawings, substantially the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted or simplified.

[0016] (Embodiment) [composition] The configuration of the display system according to the embodiment will be described below: Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the display system according to the embodiment.

[0017] The display system 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a system that can display content provided from the distribution system 20 on a display unit 71 of a display device 70 and a display unit 54a of an intercom master unit 54. The display device 70 is a device provided in a common area (entrance) of an apartment building 100, and has a relatively large display unit 71. FIG. 2 is an external view of the display device 70. The intercom master unit 54 is a device provided in a private area of ​​the apartment building 100, and has a relatively small display unit 54a. The apartment building 100 is an example of a collective facility, and more specifically, is an apartment building, a dormitory, company housing, etc. The private area within the apartment building 100 is an example of a facility included in a collective facility.

[0018] Specifically, the display system 10 includes a distribution system 20, a gateway device 30, a hub device 40, an intercom system 50, a display control device 60, and a display device 70. The distribution system 20 is a system provided outside the apartment building 100, while the gateway device 30, the hub device 40, the intercom system 50, the display control device 60, and the display device 70 are provided within the premises of the apartment building 100.

[0019] The distribution system 20 is a system that distributes content information, and is realized by, for example, one or more server devices (cloud servers). The content information distributed by the distribution system 20 includes first content information intended for the intercom system 50, which is displayed on the display unit 54a of the intercom master unit 54, and second content information intended for the display control device 60, which is displayed on the display unit 71 of the display device 70.

[0020] The first content information and the second content information are, for example, advertising information provided by various businesses. The first content information and the second content information also include information provided by local governments. There is no clear distinction between the first content information and the second content information, and some content information may be used as both the first content information and the second content information. Specifically, the distribution system 20 includes a first distribution unit 21, a second distribution unit 22, an information processing unit 23, and a storage unit 24.

[0021] The first distribution unit 21 is a communication circuit (communication module) that distributes first content information for the intercom system 50. The first distribution unit 21 communicates with the gateway device 30 via a wide area communication network such as the Internet. The communication performed by the first distribution unit 21 is, for example, wired communication, but may also be wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard of the communication performed by the first distribution unit 21.

[0022] The second distribution unit 22 is a communication circuit (communication module) that distributes second content information intended for the display control device 60. The second distribution unit 22 communicates with the gateway device 30 through a wide area communication network. The communication performed by the second distribution unit 22 is, for example, wired communication, but may also be wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard of the communication performed by the second distribution unit 22.

[0023] In Figure 1, the first distribution unit 21 and the second distribution unit 22 are distinguished from each other from a functional perspective, but the first distribution unit 21 and the second distribution unit 22 may be a single communication circuit (communication module).

[0024] The information processing unit 23 distributes content information using the first distribution unit 21 and the second distribution unit 22. The information processing unit 23 is realized, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the information processing unit 23 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 23 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 24.

[0025] The storage unit 24 is a storage device that stores various types of content information, computer programs executed by the information processing unit 23 to distribute the content information, etc. The storage unit 24 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0026] The gateway device 30 is a communication device that enables devices or systems installed in the apartment building 100, such as the intercom system 50 and the display control device 60, to communicate with the distribution system 20. The gateway device 30 includes a first gateway communication unit 31, a second gateway communication unit 32, an information processing unit 33, and a storage unit 34. In FIG. 1 , the first gateway communication unit 31 is written as a first GW communication unit 31, and the second gateway communication unit 32 is written as a second GW communication unit 32.

[0027] The first gateway communication unit 31 is a communication circuit (communication module) that communicates with the distribution system 20 (a system outside the apartment building 100). The first gateway communication unit 31 communicates with the distribution system 20 via a wide area communication network such as the Internet. The communication performed by the first gateway communication unit 31 is, for example, wired communication, but may also be wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard of the communication performed by the first gateway communication unit 31. Specifically, the first gateway communication unit 31 receives content information from the distribution system 20.

[0028] The second gateway communication unit 32 is a communication circuit (communication module) that communicates with the intercom system 50 and the display control device 60. The second gateway communication unit 32 communicates with the intercom system 50 and the display control device 60 via a local communication network. The communication performed by the second gateway communication unit 32 is, for example, wired communication, but may also be wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard of the communication performed by the second gateway communication unit 32.

[0029] Specifically, the second gateway communication unit 32 transmits, from the content information received by the first gateway communication unit 31, first content information intended for the intercom system 50 to the intercom system 50 via a first route. The second gateway communication unit 32 transmits, from the content information received by the first gateway communication unit 31, second content information intended for the display control device 60 to the display control device 60 via a second route different from the first route. The first route includes a communication route from the second gateway communication unit 32 to the intercom master unit 54 via the control device 51 of the intercom system 50.

[0030] The information processing unit 33 transmits the content information received by the first gateway communication unit 31 to the intercom system 50 or the display control device 60 using the second gateway communication unit 32. The information processing unit 33 is realized, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the information processing unit 33 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 33 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 34.

[0031] The storage unit 34 is a storage device that stores the content information received by the first gateway communication unit, and the computer program executed by the information processing unit 33 to transmit the content information. The storage unit 34 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0032] Hub device 40 is a network device for forming a first route and a second route (branching the communication route) in apartment building 100. Note that if gateway device 30 has the function of hub device 40, hub device 40 can be omitted.

[0033] The intercom system 50 is a system for communicating audio and video between a lobby intercom 52 and multiple intercom base units 54 installed in private areas within the apartment complex 100. The intercom system 50 includes a control device 51, a lobby intercom 52, an auto-locking door 53, and multiple intercom base units 54.

[0034] The control device 51 is a device that controls communication (calls between visitors to the apartment building 100 and residents of the private areas) between the lobby intercom 52 and each of the multiple intercom master units 54. The control device 51 also transmits the first content information received from the gateway device 30 to at least some of the multiple intercom master units 54.

[0035] The lobby intercom 52 is a device that is installed in the common area (entrance) of the apartment building 100, on the outside (outdoor side) of the auto-locking door 53. The lobby intercom 52 includes, for example, an authentication unit 52a that performs authentication processing, and unlocks or opens the auto-locking door 53 when authentication by the authentication unit 52a is successful. The authentication unit 52a is a device that performs biometric authentication such as facial authentication or IC card authentication, and is realized by a microcomputer (processor), memory, etc.

[0036] Auto-locking door 53 is a door provided in the common area (entrance) of apartment building 100, in other words, it is the door for entering and exiting apartment building 100. Auto-locking door 53 is automatically locked (or closed) after a certain time has passed since it was unlocked or opened. The door of auto-locking door 53 may be a sliding door or a swing door.

[0037] Intercom master unit 54 is an information terminal fixedly installed in the private area of ​​apartment complex 100. Intercom master unit 54 is provided, for example, in each of the multiple private areas. Intercom master unit 54 performs information processing and the like to enable residents of the private areas to communicate with visitors via lobby intercom 52 or an intercom handset (not shown). The intercom handset is a so-called door phone, and is provided outside the entrance to the private area.

[0038] Intercom master unit 54 includes display unit 54a. Display unit 54a displays an image of a visitor standing in front of lobby intercom 52 or an intercom slave unit. Intercom master unit 54 also receives first content information from control device 51 and displays (visualizes) the first content information on display unit 54a. Display unit 54a is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) panel.

[0039] The display control device 60 is a device that receives second content information from the gateway device 30 and displays (visualizes) the received second content information on a display unit 71 of the display device 70. The display control device 60 may be a device separate from the display device 70, or may be a device integrated with the display device 70. The display control device 60 includes a first communication unit 61, a second communication unit 62, a control unit 63, a storage unit 64, an acquisition unit 65, and an operation reception unit 66.

[0040] The first communication unit 61 is a communication circuit (communication module) that communicates with the intercom system 50. The first communication unit 61 communicates with the intercom system 50 through a local communication network. The communication performed by the first communication unit 61 is, for example, wired communication, but may also be wireless communication. The communication standard of the communication performed by the first communication unit 61 is not particularly limited. Specifically, the first communication unit 61 receives intercom information from the intercom system 50.

[0041] The second communication unit 62 is a communication circuit (communication module) that communicates with the gateway device 30. The second communication unit 62 communicates with the gateway device 30 through a local communication network. The communication performed by the second communication unit 62 is, for example, wired communication, but may be wireless communication. The communication standard of the communication performed by the second communication unit 62 is not particularly limited. Specifically, the second communication unit 62 receives second content information from the gateway device 30.

[0042] In FIG. 1, the first communication unit 61 and the second communication unit 62 are distinguished from a functional standpoint, but the first communication unit 61 and the second communication unit 62 may be a single communication circuit (communication module).

[0043] The control unit 63 displays an image on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 based on at least one of the intercom information received by the first communication unit 61 and the second content information received by the second communication unit 62. The control unit 63 is realized, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the control unit 63 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the control unit 63 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 64.

[0044] The storage unit 64 is a storage device that stores the second content information, a computer program executed by the control unit 63 to display the second content information, etc. The storage unit 64 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0045] The acquisition unit 65 is a sensor that acquires information about people positioned around the display device 70 (for example, information indicating the presence or absence of people). The acquisition unit 65 is, for example, a human presence sensor that senses the presence or absence of people positioned around the display device 70 based on infrared rays emitted from the human body. The acquisition unit 65 may be a human presence sensor that senses the presence or absence of people based on the reflection intensity of infrared rays when infrared rays are emitted. The acquisition unit 65 may be an image sensor (camera) that senses the presence or absence of people positioned around the display device 70 from an image. Note that the acquisition unit 65 may be separate from the display control device 60. For example, the acquisition unit 65 may be located at a position away from the display control device 60 so that it is easy to detect people.

[0046] The operation reception unit 66 is a sensor that receives operations from a person viewing the display unit 71 of the display device 70. The operations here include both manual operations and voice operations. The operation reception unit 66 is, for example, a contact-type sensor such as a touch screen that is overlaid on the display unit 71, but may also be a non-contact-type sensor such as a gesture sensor or a microphone (sound sensor).

[0047] Display device 70 is installed inside (indoor side of) auto-lock door 53 in a common area (entrance) of apartment building 100, and displays (presents) an image to people passing in front of display device 70. As shown in FIG. 2, display device 70 includes a relatively large display unit 71, similar to a digital signage device or the like. Display unit 71 is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel.

[0048] The display device 70 may be realized by a projector and a screen. That is, displaying an image on the display device 70 includes a projector projecting an image onto a screen.

[0049] [Example of display of first content information on the intercom master unit] The distribution system 20 distributes the first content information to the intercom system 50 installed in the apartment building 100 via a first route, and the first content information is displayed on the display unit 54a of the intercom master unit 54. An example of how the first content information is displayed on the display unit 54a of the intercom master unit 54 will be described below. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of how the first content information is displayed on the display unit 54a of the intercom master unit 54.

[0050] As shown in (a) of Fig. 3, the display unit 54a displays a list of summaries (text) of a plurality of pieces of first content information. In this state, when a resident or the like selects one piece of first content information, a details screen of the selected first content information is displayed on the display unit 54a, as shown in (b) of Fig. 3.

[0051] The first content information is, for example, information about a store near the apartment complex 100 (specifically, sale information about products sold at the store, etc.), in other words, advertising information. As shown in FIG. 3(b), the display unit 54a may display a two-dimensional code for downloading a coupon that can be used at the store to the mobile terminal. The first content information may also be apartment information about the apartment management company and the management association, etc.

[0052] The first content information may also include information to be notified by push notification. For example, when there is first content information to be notified by push notification, a light-emitting unit (such as an indicator realized by a light-emitting element such as an LED) included in intercom master unit 54 may flash, and when a resident or the like performs an operation, a detailed screen of the first content information may be displayed.

[0053] [Display example of second content information (image) on a display device] The distribution system 20 distributes the second content information to the display control device 60 via the second route, and the control unit 63 of the display control device 60 can display the second content information received by the second communication unit 62 on the display unit 71 of the display device 70. An example of how the second content information is displayed on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 will be described below. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of how the second content information is displayed on the display unit 71 of the display device 70.

[0054] As shown in (a) of FIG. 4, a list of multiple pieces of second content information (thumbnails showing summaries of the second content information) is displayed on the display unit 71. The second content information that is preferentially displayed is displayed in a larger size than the other pieces of second content information. The priority order (priority) for displaying the second content information will be described later. The display unit 71 is in a sleep state (a state in which a black screen is displayed) when there is no one nearby, and when the acquisition unit 65 acquires information indicating that there is a person nearby, the image of (a) of FIG. 4 is displayed on the display unit 71.

[0055] In this state, when the operation accepting unit 66 accepts an operation by a resident or the like to select one of the plurality of second content information, the control unit 63 displays a details screen of the selected second content information on the display unit 71, as shown in (b) of Fig. 4. In this way, the second content information includes information that is displayed as a list or in detail, and the control unit 63 can display detailed information (details screen) about the second content information on the display unit 71 (display device 70) based on an operation on the operation accepting unit 66.

[0056] The second content information is, for example, information about stores near the apartment complex 100 (specifically, sale information about products sold at the stores, etc.), in other words, advertising information. This is similar to the first content information. The second content information may also include information from local governments, weather information, public transportation information, etc. The weather information and public transportation information may be displayed, for example, when information indicating that someone is about to leave the apartment complex 100 is acquired by the acquisition unit 65 (in this case, a camera, etc.).

[0057] [Example of distribution of first content information and second content information] Incidentally, since the first route used for distributing the first content information is also used for communication between the lobby intercom 52 and the intercom master unit 54, it is desirable that the first content information be distributed in a manner that does not interfere with communication between the lobby intercom 52 and the intercom master unit 54. Furthermore, if the first content information is distributed to the intercom master unit 54 frequently, residents and the like may find it annoying.

[0058] Therefore, the first content information may be limited in at least one of the length of the period during which distribution is permitted, the distribution frequency, and the number of distributions (per a predetermined period such as one day). Specifically, the first content information may be limited in the length of the period during which distribution is permitted, the distribution frequency may be lower than that of the second content information, or the number of distributions (per a predetermined period such as one day) may be lower than that of the second content information.

[0059] This allows the display system 10 to prevent communication between the lobby intercom 52 and the intercom master unit 54 from being interrupted and to prevent residents and others from feeling annoyed. In this way, the first content information and the second content information are different in at least one of the distribution timing, distribution frequency, and number of distributions.

[0060] [Example of image display based on intercom information on a display device] The control unit 63 of the display control device 60 can display an image on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 based on the intercom information received by the first communication unit 61. An example of an image displayed on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 will be described below.

[0061] For example, a visitor to the apartment complex 100 (who may be a resident or a non-resident) authenticates himself / herself at the lobby intercom 52, unlocks or opens the auto-lock door 53, and then passes through the entrance (around the display device 70) (see FIG. 2). At this time, the identification information, etc., of the visitor who has been successfully authenticated is registered in advance, so the lobby intercom 52 can transmit the identification information (e.g., name) of the visitor who has been successfully authenticated to the display control device 60 as intercom information. Note that the identification information may include attribute information (such as gender and age group) in addition to personal identification information such as the visitor's name or identification number. The identification information may include at least one of personal identification information and attribute information.

[0062] When intercom information including identification information is received by first communication unit 61 of display control device 60, control unit 63 can display an image such as that shown in Fig. 5A based on the received intercom information (identification information). Fig. 5A is a diagram showing a first display example of an image based on the intercom information on display unit 71 of display device 70.

[0063] The name of the visitor is included at the top of the image shown in FIG. 5A, and it can be said that the control unit 63 displays at least a part of the image based on the identification information.

[0064] Furthermore, if the usage status of delivery lockers is managed in intercom system 50, lobby intercom 52 can transmit inventory information indicating that a package addressed to a visitor who has been successfully authenticated has been placed in the delivery locker as intercom information to display control device 60. The inventory information is an example of information related to the facility systems installed in apartment building 100.

[0065] When intercom information including identification information and entry information is received by first communication unit 61 of display control device 60, control unit 63 can display entry information as shown in the lower part of Fig. 5A based on the identification information. Note that the visitor's name and entry information shown in Fig. 5A may be displayed simultaneously with the second content information. Fig. 5B is a diagram showing a second display example of an image based on intercom information on display unit 71 of display device 70.

[0066] It should be noted that the information relating to the equipment systems installed in the apartment building 100 is not limited to the inventory information of the delivery box. A second example of the information relating to the equipment systems installed in the apartment building 100 is information relating to an EMS (Energy Management System) installed in the apartment building 100.

[0067] When intercom information including information about the EMS is received by the first communication unit 61 of the display control device 60, the control unit 63 can display information about the EMS (specifically, information indicating the energy consumption in the entire apartment building 100). Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a third display example of an image based on the intercom information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70.

[0068] A third example of the information relating to the facility systems installed in the apartment building 100 is information relating to the elevator system installed in the apartment building 100.

[0069] When intercom information including information about the elevator system is received by first communication unit 61 of display control device 60, control unit 63 can display information about the elevator system (specifically, information indicating the maintenance status of the elevator system). Fig. 7 is a diagram showing a fourth display example of an image based on the intercom information on display unit 71 of display device 70.

[0070] The intercom information may include information about a portion of the common area instead of or in addition to the information about the facility systems installed in the apartment building 100.

[0071] For example, by operating the intercom master unit 54, it may be possible to reserve some areas of the common areas within the apartment complex 100, such as rooms, parking lots, and parking lots with EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers. In such cases, the intercom system 50 manages the usage status of each area, and therefore the lobby intercom 52 can transmit information about the common areas to the display control device 60 as intercom information.

[0072] When intercom information including information about some areas of the common area is received by first communication unit 61 of display control device 60, control unit 63 can display information about some areas of the common area (specifically, information indicating the reservation status of each area). Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a fifth display example of an image based on intercom information on display unit 71 of display device 70.

[0073] In this way, if the intercom information includes facility-related information, which is at least one of information regarding the equipment system installed in the apartment building 100 and information regarding some areas of the common areas, the control unit 63 can display the facility-related information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70.

[0074] The above has described an example of displaying an image based on intercom information on the display device 70. Note that, when displaying an image based on intercom information, an image displaying an overview and an image displaying details may also be displayed hierarchically in accordance with an operation. That is, the control unit 63 may display detailed information (details screen) about the intercom information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 based on an operation on the operation reception unit 66. Furthermore, by taking advantage of the large display unit 71 of the display device 70, an image displaying an overview and an image displaying details may be displayed simultaneously.

[0075] [Changing the display priority of secondary content information based on viewing history] The control unit 63 of the display control device 60 acquires the visitor's identification information from the lobby intercom 52 and displays the second content information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70, thereby storing in the storage unit 64 a display history that associates the identification information with the second content information presented to the visitor having the identification information. Below, an operation for changing the display priority of the second content information based on such a display history will be described. Figure 9 is a flowchart of the operation for changing the display priority of the second content information based on the display history.

[0076] The visitor is authenticated by the lobby intercom 52, unlocks or opens the auto-lock door 53, and then passes through the entrance (around the display device 70) (see FIG. 2). At this time, the lobby intercom 52 transmits the identification information (for example, the name) of the visitor who has been successfully authenticated to the display control device 60 as intercom information.

[0077] The first communication unit 61 of the display control device 60 receives the identification information (S11), and the control unit 63 determines whether or not the display history of the visitor having the identification information is stored in the storage unit 64 (S12). If the control unit 63 determines that the display history is not stored in the storage unit 64 (No in S12), it displays multiple pieces of second content information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 based on a predetermined priority order (S13). On the other hand, if the control unit 63 determines that the display history is stored in the storage unit 64 (Yes in S12), it changes the predetermined priority order based on the display history (S14), and displays multiple pieces of second content information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 based on the changed priority order (S15).

[0078] As shown in (a) of Fig. 4, for example, the control unit 63 displays the second content information with the highest priority in a larger size than the other second content information, and displays the other second content information in such a way that the higher the priority of the second content information, the higher it is displayed. Since details of the second content information are not displayed in (a) of Fig. 4, it can be said that in step S15, the control unit 63 displays at least a part of the second content information based on the identification information.

[0079] The priority order in step S14 is changed based on a predetermined algorithm, for example, such that second content information that has not yet been presented to the visitor and second content information similar thereto are given a higher priority. The identification information received in step S11 may include attribute information (such as gender and age group) in addition to personal identification information such as the visitor's name or identification number, and the priority order may be changed taking into account the attribute information in addition to the display history.

[0080] In this way, the control unit 63 of the display control device 60 can change the priority order of display of the second content information based on the display history of the second content information associated with the identification information.

[0081] In addition, if the acquisition unit 65 is a camera that can capture facial images of people leaving the apartment building 100, and the control unit 63 can identify the person's identification information by performing facial recognition using the facial image, the display history can also include a history of the second content information that was displayed when the person left the apartment building.

[0082] [Changing the display priority of secondary content information based on browsing history] As shown in FIG. 4 above, the second content information selected by a visitor through an operation can be considered to be the second content information viewed by the visitor. Therefore, the control unit 63 of the display control device 60 can acquire the visitor's identification information from the lobby intercom 52 and store in the storage unit 64 a viewing history that associates the identification information with the second content information viewed by the visitor having the identification information. Below, an operation for changing the display priority of the second content information based on such a viewing history will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the operation for changing the display priority of the second content information based on the viewing history.

[0083] The visitor is authenticated by the lobby intercom 52, unlocks or opens the auto-lock door 53, and then passes through the entrance (around the display device 70) (see FIG. 2). At this time, the lobby intercom 52 transmits the identification information (for example, the name) of the visitor who has been successfully authenticated to the display control device 60 as intercom information.

[0084] The first communication unit 61 of the display control device 60 receives the identification information (S21), and the control unit 63 determines whether or not the browsing history of the visitor having the identification information is stored in the storage unit 64 (S22). If the control unit 63 determines that the browsing history is not stored in the storage unit 64 (No in S22), it displays multiple pieces of second content information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 based on a predetermined priority order (S23). On the other hand, if the control unit 63 determines that the browsing history is stored in the storage unit 64 (Yes in S22), it changes the predetermined priority order based on the browsing history (S24), and displays multiple pieces of second content information on the display unit 71 of the display device 70 based on the changed priority order (S25).

[0085] As shown in (a) of Fig. 4, for example, the control unit 63 displays the second content information with the highest priority in a larger size than the other second content information, and displays the other second content information in such a way that the higher the priority of the second content information, the higher it is displayed. Since the details (all) of the second content information are not displayed in (a) of Fig. 4, it can be said that in step S25, the control unit 63 displays at least a part of the second content information based on the identification information.

[0086] The priority order in step S24 is changed based on a predetermined algorithm, for example, such that second content information that has been viewed many times by the visitor in the past and second content information similar thereto are given a higher priority. The priority order in step S24 may also be changed based on a predetermined algorithm, for example, such that second content information that has been viewed less often by the visitor in the past and second content information similar thereto are given a higher priority. The identification information received in step S21 may include attribute information (such as gender and age group) of the visitor in addition to personal identification information such as the visitor's name or identification number, and the priority order may be changed taking into account the attribute information in addition to the browsing history.

[0087] In this way, the control unit 63 of the display control device 60 can change the priority order of displaying the second content information based on the browsing history of the second content information associated with the identification information.

[0088] In addition, if the acquisition unit 65 is a camera that can capture facial images of people leaving the apartment building 100, and the control unit 63 can identify the person's identification information by performing facial recognition using the facial image, the browsing history can also include a history of the second content information viewed while leaving the apartment building.

[0089] Furthermore, the control unit 63 may change the priority of the second content information by comprehensively considering both the display history and browsing history of the second content information. Furthermore, the priority may be changed based on at least one of the display history and browsing history of the first content information displayed on the display unit 54a of the intercom master unit 54. In other words, the control unit 63 may change the display priority of the second content information based on at least one of the display history of the second content information, the browsing history of the second content information, the display history of the first content information, and the browsing history of the first content information, which are associated with the identification information.

[0090] The display history of the second content information, the browsing history of the second content information, the display history of the first content information, and the browsing history of the first content information are cleared (reset), for example, when new content information is distributed. The distribution of new content information may be performed periodically or irregularly.

[0091] [Feedback on impressions and views] 4(a) is displayed once each time information indicating that there is a person in the vicinity is acquired by the acquisition unit 65 of the display control device 60. Therefore, the control unit 63 may count (aggregate) the number of times each of the plurality of second content information has been displayed, and cause the second communication unit 62 to transmit feedback information indicating the number of times each of the plurality of second content information has been displayed to the distribution system 20. In other words, the second communication unit 62 may transmit feedback information regarding the second content information based on information regarding people acquired by the acquisition unit 65.

[0092] This allows the provider of the second content information to know the number of times the second content information has been displayed.

[0093] Furthermore, when various images based on intercom information (such as the multiple images shown in FIGS. 5 to 8) are displayed on the display device 70, each of the multiple images can be said to be displayed once each time information indicating that there is a person in the vicinity is acquired by the acquisition unit 65 of the display control device 60. Therefore, the control unit 63 may count (aggregate) the number of times the multiple images based on the intercom information are displayed, and cause the first communication unit 61 to transmit feedback information indicating the number of times the multiple images have been displayed to the intercom system 50. In other words, the first communication unit 61 may transmit feedback information regarding the intercom information based on the information regarding people acquired by the acquisition unit 65.

[0094] This allows the administrator of the intercom system 50 or the like to know the number of times a plurality of images based on the intercom information have been displayed.

[0095] Furthermore, as described above, the control unit 63 can consider the second content information selected by the visitor through an operation as the second content information viewed by the visitor. Therefore, the control unit 63 may count (aggregate) the number of times each of the multiple pieces of second content information has been viewed, and cause the second communication unit 62 to transmit feedback information indicating the number of times each of the multiple pieces of second content information has been viewed to the distribution system 20. In other words, the second communication unit 62 may transmit feedback information regarding the second content information based on an operation performed on the operation receiving unit 66.

[0096] This allows the provider of the second content information to know the number of times the second content information has been viewed.

[0097] Furthermore, when an image based on intercom information is displayed, and an image displaying an overview and an image displaying details are displayed hierarchically in response to an operation, the control unit 63 can regard an image selected by an operation as the image that has been viewed. Therefore, the control unit 63 may count (aggregate) the number of times that multiple images based on the intercom information have been viewed, and cause the first communication unit 61 to transmit feedback information indicating the number of times the multiple images have been viewed to the intercom system 50. In other words, the first communication unit 61 may transmit feedback information regarding the intercom information based on an operation performed on the operation receiving unit 66.

[0098] This allows the administrator of the intercom system 50 or the like to know the number of times a plurality of images have been viewed based on the intercom information.

[0099] As described above, at least one of the first communication unit 61 and the second communication unit 62 may transmit feedback information regarding at least one of intercom information and second content information based on at least one of information about a person acquired by the acquisition unit 65 and operations performed on the operation reception unit 66.

[0100] The number of times the second content information has been displayed and the number of times the second content information has been viewed are cleared (reset), for example, when new second content information is distributed. The distribution of new content information may be performed periodically or irregularly.

[0101] Furthermore, each of the multiple intercom master units 54 may transmit feedback information indicating the number of times the first content information displayed on the display unit 54a has been displayed or viewed to the distribution system 20. Each of the multiple intercom master units 54 transmits feedback information indicating the number of times the first content information displayed on the display unit 54a has been displayed or viewed to the distribution system 20. Since the feedback information includes the identification information (apartment number) of the private unit, the distribution system 20 can tally the number of times the information has been displayed or viewed for each private unit. Note that the feedback information may be statistical information that does not include the identification number (apartment number) of the private unit and does not specify the private unit (such as the number of units viewed, the number of times the information has been displayed or viewed, the time of viewing, classification by resident attributes, etc.). In this case, the statistical information that does not specify the private unit is generated, for example, by the intercom system 50.

[0102] The number of times the first content information has been displayed and the number of times the first content information has been viewed are cleared (reset), for example, when new first content information is distributed. The distribution of new first content information may be performed periodically or irregularly.

[0103] [Variations] In the above embodiment, the identification information is primarily personal identification information that can identify an individual, but it may also be attribute information. For example, if the authentication unit 52a of the lobby intercom 52 performs face authentication, the identification information may include at least one of personal identification information based on face authentication and attribute information based on face authentication (gender and age group).

[0104] In the above embodiment, the process described as using personal identification information may be interpreted as a process using attribute information. For example, the change in the display priority of the second content information based on the display history or browsing history may be performed based on the attribute information.

[0105] [Effects, etc.] Hereinafter, examples of inventions that can be obtained from the disclosure of this specification will be given, and the effects and the like that can be obtained from these inventions will be explained.

[0106] Invention 1 is a display control device 60 installed in a common area of ​​an apartment building 100, the display control device 60 including a first communication unit 61 that communicates with an intercom system 50 provided in the apartment building 100, a second communication unit 62 that communicates with a distribution system 20 outside the apartment building 100, and a control unit 63 that displays an image on a display device 70 based on information received by at least one of the first communication unit 61 and the second communication unit 62. The apartment building 100 is an example of a collective facility.

[0107] Such a display control device 60 can display images to people located in the common areas of the apartment complex 100.

[0108] Invention 2 is the display control device 60 of Invention 1, in which the first communication unit 61 receives intercom information related to the intercom system 50, and the second communication unit 62 receives display content information. The display content information corresponds to, for example, the second content information in the above embodiment.

[0109] Such a display control device 60 can display at least one of an image related to intercom information and display content information (image).

[0110] Invention 3 is a display control device 60 of Invention 2 in which the intercom information includes identification information of visitors to the apartment building 100 obtained in the common area, and the control unit 63 displays at least a part of the image on the display device 70 based on the identification information.

[0111] Such a display control device 60 can display an image such as that shown in FIG.

[0112] Invention 4 is a display control device 60 of Invention 3 in which the intercom information includes facility-related information, which is at least one of information about the equipment system installed in the apartment building 100 and information about a portion of the common area, and the control unit 63 displays the facility-related information on the display device 70 based on the identification information.

[0113] Such a display control device 60 can display images (facility-related information) such as those shown in FIGS.

[0114] A fifth aspect of the present invention is the display control device 60 of the third or fourth aspect of the present invention, wherein the control unit 63 displays at least a part of the display content information on the display device 70 based on the identification information.

[0115] Such a display control device 60 can display an image such as that shown in FIG. 4(a) (an image in which the arrangement of parts (thumbnails) of content information varies depending on the identification information).

[0116] A sixth aspect of the present invention is the display control device 60 of any one of the third to fifth aspects of the present invention, wherein the control unit 63 changes the display priority of the display content information based on at least one of the display history and the browsing history of the display content information related to the identification information.

[0117] Such a display control device 60 can change the display priority of the display content information depending on who is viewing the display device 70, as shown in FIG. 9 or 10.

[0118] A seventh invention is the display control device 60 of any one of the third to sixth inventions, wherein the identification information includes at least one of personal identification information based on face authentication and attribute information.

[0119] Such a display control device 60 can receive intercom information including at least one of personal identification information and attribute information based on face authentication.

[0120] Invention 8 is a display control device 60 of any of Inventions 2 to 7, further comprising an operation receiving unit 66, and the control unit 63 displays detailed information regarding at least one of intercom information and display content information on the display device 70 based on an operation on the operation receiving unit 66.

[0121] Based on this, the display control device 60 can display detailed information on at least one of the intercom information and the display content information on the display device 70.

[0122] Invention 9 is a display control device 60 of any of Inventions 1 to 8, further comprising an acquisition unit 65 that acquires information about people located around the display device 70, and the control unit 63 displays an image on the display device 70 based on the information about people acquired by the acquisition unit 65.

[0123] Such a display control device 60 can display an image on the display device 70 at the timing when a person is positioned around the display device 70.

[0124] Invention 10 is a display control device 60 of any of Inventions 2 to 8, further comprising an operation receiving unit 66 and an acquisition unit 65 that acquires information about people located around the display device 70, and at least one of the first communication unit 61 and the second communication unit 62 transmits feedback information about at least one of intercom information and display content information based on at least one of the information about people acquired by the acquisition unit 65 and operations on the operation receiving unit 66.

[0125] Such a display control device 60 can transmit feedback information relating to at least one of intercom information and display content information.

[0126] An eleventh invention is a display system 10 including the display control device 60 according to any one of the first to tenth inventions and an intercom system 50.

[0127] Such a display system 10 can display images to persons located in common areas of the apartment complex 100 .

[0128] Invention 12 is a gateway device 30 installed in an apartment building 100, comprising a first gateway communication unit 31 that communicates with a distribution system 20 outside the apartment building 100, and a second gateway communication unit 32 that communicates with an intercom system 50 provided in the apartment building 100 and a display control device 60 provided in a common area of ​​the apartment building 100, wherein the second gateway communication unit 32 transmits first content information intended for the intercom system 50 received by the first gateway communication unit 31 via a first route, and transmits second content information intended for the display control device 60 received by the first gateway communication unit via a second route different from the first route.

[0129] Such a gateway device 30 can change the destination depending on whether the content information received from the distribution system 20 is the first content information or the second content information.

[0130] Invention 13 is the gateway device 30 of Invention 12, in which an intercom master unit 54 is provided in a private area included in the apartment building 100, and the first path includes a communication path from the second gateway communication unit 32 to the intercom master unit 54 via the control device 51 of the intercom system 50. The intercom master unit 54 is an example of an information terminal.

[0131] Such a gateway device 30 can transmit the first content information to the intercom master unit .

[0132] Invention 14 is a communication system including the gateway device 30 of Invention 12 or 13 and an intercom system 50.

[0133] Such a communication system can change the destination depending on whether the content information received from the distribution system 20 is the first content information or the second content information.

[0134] Invention 15 is a distribution system 20 comprising a first distribution unit 21 that distributes first content information to an intercom system 50 installed in an apartment building 100 via a first route, and a second distribution unit 22 that distributes second content information to a display control device 60 installed in a common area of ​​the apartment building 100 via a second route different from the first route.

[0135] Such a distribution system 20 can distribute first content information and second content information.

[0136] Invention 16 is the distribution system 20 of Invention 15, wherein the first content information and the second content information differ in at least one of distribution timing, distribution frequency, and number of distributions.

[0137] Such a distribution system 20 can change at least one of the distribution timing, distribution frequency, and number of distributions depending on the route through which the content information is distributed.

[0138] Invention 17 is the distribution system 20 of Invention 16, wherein the first content information is smaller than the second content information in at least one of the length of the period during which distribution is permitted, the distribution frequency, and the number of distributions.

[0139] Such a distribution system 20 can suppress an increase in communication traffic on a route through which the first content information is distributed.

[0140] Invention 18 is the distribution system 20 of any one of Inventions 15 to 17, wherein the first content information includes information to be pushed, and the second content information includes information to be displayed in a list or in detail.

[0141] Such a distribution system 20 can push the first content information to the intercom master unit 54 and cause the display control device 60 to display the second content information in a hierarchical manner.

[0142] Invention 19 is a distribution method executed by a computer system such as a distribution system 20, and includes a first distribution step of distributing first content information to an intercom system 50 installed in an apartment building 100 via a first route, and a second distribution step of distributing second content information to a display control device 60 installed in a common area of ​​the apartment building 100 via a second route different from the first route.

[0143] Such a distribution method can distribute first content information and second content information.

[0144] Invention 20 is a program for causing a computer system to execute the distribution method of Invention 19.

[0145] According to such a program, the computer system can distribute the first content information and the second content information.

[0146] (Other embodiments) Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

[0147] For example, in the above embodiment, the display system is applied to an apartment building, but the display system may be applied to collective facilities other than apartment buildings, such as offices, factories, research facilities, medical facilities, and accommodation facilities.

[0148] In the above embodiment, the display system is realized by a plurality of devices, but it may be realized as a single device. When the display system is realized by a plurality of devices, the components (particularly functional components) of the display system may be distributed among the plurality of devices in any manner.

[0149] Furthermore, the method of communication between the devices in the above-described embodiment is not particularly limited, and a relay device (not shown) may be involved in the communication between the devices.

[0150] In the above-described embodiment, the processing performed by a specific processing unit may be performed by another processing unit. The order of multiple processing operations may be changed, or multiple processing operations may be performed in parallel.

[0151] In the above-described embodiments, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for that component, or by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0152] Furthermore, each component may be realized by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or each may be a separate circuit. Furthermore, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0153] Furthermore, the general or specific aspects of the present invention may be realized as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or as any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

[0154] For example, the present invention may be realized as the distribution system, gateway device, intercom master unit, or display control device of the above-described embodiments. The present invention may also be realized as a method executed by a computer system, or as a program for causing a computer to execute the method. The present invention may also be realized as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded.

[0155] In addition, the present invention also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to each embodiment that a person skilled in the art would think of, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0156] 10 Display System 20 Distribution System 21 First Distribution Department 22 Second Distribution Department 23, 33 Information Processing Department 24, 34, 64 storage section 30 Gateway device 31 First Gateway Communication Unit 32 Second Gateway Communication Unit 40 Hub Device 50 Intercom System 51 Control device 52 Lobby intercom 52a Authentication Section 53 Auto-locking door 54 Intercom base unit 54a Display section 60 Display control device 61 First Communications Department 62 Second Communications Department 63 Control Unit 65 Acquisition Department 66 Operation reception section 70 Display device 71 Display section 100 Apartment complexes (community facilities)

Claims

1. A display control device installed in a common area of ​​a collective facility, a first communication unit that communicates with an intercom system installed in the collective facility; a second communication unit that communicates with a system outside the collective facility; a control unit that displays an image on a display device based on information received by at least one of the first communication unit and the second communication unit, the first communication unit receives intercom information related to the intercom system; the second communication unit receives display content information; the intercom information includes identification information of a visitor to the collective facility acquired in the common area, The control unit displays at least a part of the image on the display device based on the identification information. Display control device.

2. the intercom information includes facility-related information, which is at least one of information about an equipment system installed in the collective facility and information about a part of the common area; The control unit displays the facility-related information on the display device based on the identification information. The display control device according to claim 1 .

3. The control unit displays at least a part of the display content information on the display device based on the identification information. The display control device according to claim 1 .

4. The control unit changes the display priority of the display content information based on at least one of a display history and a browsing history of the display content information associated with the identification information. The display control device according to claim 1 .

5. The identification information includes at least one of personal identification information based on face recognition and attribute information. The display control device according to claim 1 .

6. Further, an operation reception unit is provided, The control unit displays detailed information about at least one of the intercom information and the display content information on the display device based on an operation on the operation receiving unit. The display control device according to claim 1 .

7. A display control device installed in a common area of ​​a public facility, a first communication unit that communicates with an intercom system installed in the collective facility; a second communication unit that communicates with a system outside the collective facility; a control unit that displays an image on a display device based on information received by at least one of the first communication unit and the second communication unit; an acquisition unit that acquires information about people located around the display device, The control unit displays the image on the display device based on the information about the person acquired by the acquisition unit. Display control device.

8. A display control device installed in a common area of ​​a public facility, a first communication unit that communicates with an intercom system installed in the collective facility; a second communication unit that communicates with a system outside the collective facility; a control unit that displays an image on a display device based on information received by at least one of the first communication unit and the second communication unit; an operation reception unit; an acquisition unit that acquires information about people located around the display device, the first communication unit receives intercom information related to the intercom system; the second communication unit receives display content information; At least one of the first communication unit and the second communication unit transmits feedback information regarding at least one of the intercom information and the display content information based on at least one of the information regarding the person acquired by the acquisition unit and an operation on the operation acceptance unit. Display control device.

9. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; The intercom system Display system.

10. A gateway device installed in a public facility, a first gateway communication unit that communicates with a system outside the collective facility; a second gateway communication unit that communicates with an intercom system installed in the collective facility and a display control device installed in a common area of ​​the collective facility; The second gateway communication unit Transmitting first content information for the intercom system received by the first gateway communication unit through a first path; The second content information for the display control device received by the first gateway communication unit is transmitted via a second route different from the first route. Gateway device.

11. An information terminal is provided within a facility included in the collective facility, The first route includes a communication route from the second gateway communication unit to the information terminal via a control device of the intercom system. The gateway device according to claim 10.

12. a gateway device according to claim 10 or 11; The intercom system Communication system.

13. a first distribution unit that distributes first content information to an intercom system installed in the collective facility through a first route; a second distribution unit that distributes second content information to a display control device provided in a common area of ​​the collective facility through a second route different from the first route; The first content information and the second content information differ in at least one of distribution timing, distribution frequency, and number of distributions. Delivery system.

14. a first distribution unit that distributes first content information to an intercom system installed in the collective facility through a first route; a second distribution unit that distributes second content information to a display control device provided in a common area of ​​the collective facility through a second route different from the first route; the first content information includes information to be push-notified; The second content information includes information to be displayed in a list or in detail. Delivery system.

15. The first content information is smaller than the second content information in at least one of the length of a period during which distribution is permitted, the distribution frequency, and the number of distributions.

15. A distribution system according to claim 13 or 14.

16. 1. A distribution method implemented by a computer system, comprising: a first distribution step of distributing first content information via a first route to an intercom system installed in the public facility; a second distribution step of distributing second content information to a display control device provided in a common area of ​​the collective facility via a second route different from the first route; The first content information and the second content information differ in at least one of distribution timing, distribution frequency, and number of distributions. Delivery method.

17. 1. A distribution method implemented by a computer system, comprising: a first distribution step of distributing first content information via a first route to an intercom system installed in the public facility; a second distribution step of distributing second content information to a display control device provided in a common area of ​​the collective facility via a second route different from the first route; the first content information includes information to be push-notified; The second content information includes information to be displayed in a list or in detail. Delivery method.

18. 18. A program for causing a computer system to execute the distribution method according to claim 16 or 17.

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