Communication network connection device

Abstract

To provide a communication network connection device that performs a communication network connection to a communication device for connecting only a user's communication device and a receiver in a living room via a network.SOLUTION: A communication network connection device 1 connects, in each of a plurality of living rooms, a receiver 100 installed in the living room and a communication device 50 brought into the living room via a network. The communication network connection device includes: code display means 2 for displaying a code that can be read by the communication device; connection information transmission means 3 for transmitting connection information necessary for communication network connection different in each of the plurality of living rooms to the communication device based on the code read by the communication device; verification means 4 for verifying input information corresponding to the connection information transmitted by the connection information transmission means 3; and connection means 5 for connecting the communication device and the receiver via the network when the verification means 4 has verified it.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a communication network connection device that connects to a wireless network corresponding to each of unspecified users who use a plurality of facilities in a facility with a plurality of rooms, such as an office, accommodation facility, or public facility. [Background technology]

[0002] Offices, accommodation facilities (such as hotels), and public facilities have multiple rooms. These multiple rooms may be used by unspecified users on alternate days (although there may be exceptions where the same user uses the rooms on consecutive days). For example, in offices where teleworking and off-site work are common, individual rooms are provided for employees, and each employee may use a different room for work or meetings depending on the day.

[0003] In rental offices, shared offices, and rental conference rooms, various users may use the same rooms. In this case, each room may be used by different users depending on the day. This is also the case in public facilities.

[0004] Hotels and other accommodation facilities have multiple rooms, and different, unspecified users use each room depending on the day. On one day, user A uses room 101, and on another day, user B uses (stays in) room 101. On another day, user C uses room 201, and user D uses the adjacent room 202.

[0005] In particular, in accommodation facilities, rooms are used on an individual basis more than in other facilities, and by their nature, unspecified users use different rooms on different days.

[0006] Of course, there are facilities other than these in which different unspecified users use rooms, and in which the same room may have different users on different days.

[0007] On the other hand, network connections, including the Internet, are becoming essential in the rooms of such facilities. In offices, rental offices, shared offices, rental conference rooms, etc., network connections are necessary for users to work and hold online conferences.

[0008] The same is true for public facilities. Depending on the purpose of using the public facility, users have the need or desire to connect their communication devices to the network.

[0009] Even in hotels and other accommodation facilities, users have a need and desire to connect their communication devices to a network inside their rooms. This is because they need to use their communication devices for work, or to relax or gather information while staying at a hotel. There are various uses for connecting communication devices to a network, such as sending and receiving emails, holding network conferences, and searching the Internet.

[0010] There are times when users need or are required to connect their own communication devices, such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, and mobile devices, to a network within their rooms. The facilities mentioned above must be able to accommodate these needs and requests.

[0011] Although wired connections are possible for such network connections of user communication devices, wireless communication connections known as Wi-Fi are often used.

[0012] In response to these needs and requests, various facilities are implementing network connections for users' communication devices in their rooms. For example, Wi-Fi routers are installed, and these Wi-Fi routers connect communication devices to the communication network.

[0013] This allows room users to use their own communication devices while connected to the network, allowing them to use email, applications, internet searches, remote work meetings, electronic communications, etc. In some cases, they may also connect tablet devices in their rooms to the communication network.

[0014] A communication network connection device is installed in the room so that such a room user can connect a communication device to a communication network and perform network communication. A technology that enables such a communication network connection has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0015] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-139032 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0016] Patent Document 1 discloses a wireless LAN connection method in which a wireless access point 20 stops transmitting a beacon signal including an SSID that has been pre-registered in its own memory unit 24, a wireless terminal 10 transmits a probe request including an SSID that has been pre-registered in its own terminal memory unit 12, the wireless access point 20 returns a probe response to the probe request from the wireless terminal 10 for permitting wireless LAN communication using the SSID, and the wireless terminal 10 establishes a wireless LAN connection with the wireless access point based on connection setting information for the SSID in response to the probe response returned from the wireless access point 20.

[0017] A communication network connection device called a WiFi access point, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, is installed in a room or the like. A user inputs the ID (SSID) and password provided by this access point into a communication device. This allows the communication device to connect to a network such as the Internet via the communication network connection device.

[0018] This connection allows users to use their communication devices while they are connected to the network, whether they are in hotels, other accommodations, offices, rental offices, rental conference rooms, or other facilities.

[0019] In conventional technology, when connecting to a communication network in a room, the SSID and password are provided at the facility's reception or other location. They are sometimes written on paper, available in writing in the room, or displayed on a television or other receiver installed in the room.

[0020] The user connects the communication device to the communication network using the provided SSID and password.

[0021] Generally, the same SSID and password are provided throughout a facility such as a hotel or office. This is to reduce the effort and cost of the provider's work and to reduce the load on the communication network connection devices and the servers (and applications) that manage them. It is also to reduce the inconvenience and difficulty for users when connecting to the network using an SSID and password.

[0022] In this way, facility users can use the received SSID and password to connect and use their communication devices within their rooms (or in the facility's shared spaces). In hotels and other accommodations, users can use their own communication devices for various purposes in their rooms.

[0023] In many cases, rooms in facilities are equipped with televisions and other receivers. This is especially true in rooms at accommodation facilities. Rental conference rooms and rental offices often have receivers (including monitors) for presentations, online meetings, and other purposes.

[0024] As mentioned above, users use network applications on smartphones and other devices via Wi-Fi access points. However, the display screens of smartphones and tablet devices that users can bring with them are small and not suitable for work or entertainment. On the other hand, as mentioned above, many facilities have television receivers with sufficiently large display devices installed in their rooms.

[0025] However, such receivers are often not connected to a communication network, or cannot be connected to the user's communication device, resulting in the receiver and communication device being separate devices.

[0026] For this reason, users in the room can only use the receiver as a receiver and the communication device as a communication device. This is true even if the communication device is connected to a network. For this reason, people are starting to install receivers with new functions that allow them to connect to a communication network in their rooms.

[0027] However, such network-connectable receivers are expensive, and replacing them in each of the many rooms in many facilities is difficult in terms of cost, time, and the environment.

[0028] In this situation, a connection device that can be connected to a receiver and that connects the receiver and a communication device via a communication network in a room is becoming popular. When this connection device is connected to the receiver, the connection device is first connected to the communication device brought by the user. Next, the communication device is network-connected to a communication network connection device installed in the room, and the receiver and communication device are network-connected via this network connection.

[0029] This allows the images and sounds of the applications being used on the communication device to be displayed on the receiver, and also allows the images and sounds displayed on the receiver to be controlled by operations on the communication device.

[0030] In other words, by using an application on a smartphone or tablet, the receiver can be used for display and audio, and users can use a network-connected communication device with the receiver as a display device.

[0031] However, if such a usage pattern is carried out in a room that is used by an unspecified number of users on a daily basis, the following problems arise.

[0032] As mentioned above, in most facilities, the same SSID and password are provided throughout the entire facility (or within a certain area of ​​the facility), regardless of room, user, or date. This is because convenience for both the facility and users takes priority. When connecting to a communication network in this way, errors may occur, such as an application on a communication device connected to the network in one room being displayed on a receiver in an adjacent room. This is because the communication devices are connected to the network using the same SSID and password.

[0033] When this happens, users in the adjacent room are annoyed by the display of unintended images and sounds on their receiver. Furthermore, the intended user is confused (troubled) because the intended image or sound is not displayed on the receiver in their own room, thinking that an error has occurred. This is both an inconvenient and annoying situation for both parties. Furthermore, because each user does not know why something is not displayed or why something unnecessary is being displayed, it is difficult to deal with the situation.

[0034] As a result, this can become a cause for complaints against the facility. In accommodation facilities, there are many rooms and the distance between the rooms is short, so there is a concern that connections to the same communication network may occur between different rooms, causing frequent display issues on receivers in other rooms.

[0035] This is undesirable for both users and administrators. If the information displayed is for online meetings or work samples, it could lead to confidentiality issues in accommodation facilities or rental offices. This could also lead to concerns that facility administrators could be held liable.

[0036] Some facilities may also require that SSIDs and passwords be changed depending on the room. For example, the password may include the room number. This reduces concerns about images being displayed on the receiver from communication devices between users in adjacent rooms on the same day.

[0037] However, even if different SSIDs and passwords are used for each room, most facilities do not require users to change them every day, as this adds work and cost to both administrators and users, as mentioned above.

[0038] If the SSID and password are not changed depending on the day, the following problem will occur: On one day, user A staying in room 201 connects their communications device to the network using the SSID and password. On another day, user A can stay in the neighboring room 202 and connect to the network using the SSID and password stored in their communications device. However, there is a concern that the image displayed via the network connection by user A may be displayed on the receiver in room 201, where user A stayed the other day. This could cause inconvenience to other users staying in room 201 on the same day.

[0039] This can also be a problem that can cause inconvenience to users and lead to complaints from the facility.

[0040] In this way, when using a receiver in a room as a display device for a communication device via network communication, problems have arisen due to the following conventional problems: (1) the SSID and password are common to all or part of the facility, and (2) the SSID and password are not changed depending on the day.

[0041] This will become a major problem in the future when it will be necessary to use television receivers as display devices in network communications.

[0042] In view of these problems, the present invention aims to provide a communication network connection device that connects a communication device to a communication network in order to connect only the user's communication device and a receiver in the user's room to a network. [Means for solving the problem]

[0043] In view of the above-mentioned problems, a communication network connection device of the present invention is a communication network connection device that connects a receiver installed in each of a plurality of rooms to a communication device brought into the room through a network, the communication network connection device comprising: a code display means for displaying a code readable by the communication device; a connection information transmitting means for transmitting, to the communication device, connection information required for connecting to a communication network based on the code read by the communication device; a verification means for verifying input information corresponding to the connection information transmitted by the connection information transmission means; a connection means for connecting the communication device and the receiver via a network when the communication device is verified by the verification means, The connection information differs for each of the plurality of rooms. [Effects of the Invention]

[0044] The communication network connection device of the present invention provides users with different connection information for each room. This allows communication devices to be connected to the network using different identification for each room. This prevents the problem of information displayed on a receiver from a communication device via a network connection appearing in other rooms.

[0045] Furthermore, even if the same room is used, the connection information is changed every time the date changes. This prevents the same user from connecting to the network with the previous connection information when using the same room or an adjacent room on a different day, which could result in images from the communication device being displayed on the receiver in the adjacent room.

[0046] This protects users' privacy and confidentiality, allowing them to use network communications for work or personal purposes without worry. It also allows facility managers to fulfill their management responsibilities and reduces the number of complaints from users.

[0047] In addition, in the case of consecutive nights at a lodging facility, by avoiding changes in connection information depending on the date for the same user, it is possible to improve convenience for users staying on consecutive days.

[0048] This is true for accommodation facilities, offices, rental conference rooms, various facilities, etc. Here, connection information is information including the SSID and password for a wireless network communication connection (such as a Wi-Fi connection). [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0049] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a communication connection problem in a facility as analyzed by the inventor. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of a handout currently distributed to users of facility rooms, which lists the SSID and password required to connect to a wireless network such as WiFi. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic diagram of a facility in which a communication network connection device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 4] 1 is a block diagram of a communication network connection device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 2 is a schematic diagram of a code displayed by the code display means 2 in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the device is reading a code. [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic diagram of a communication device in which connection information is displayed in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which an image from a communication device is displayed on a receiver in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a schematic diagram showing network connections throughout a facility in accordance with Embodiment 1 of the present invention, in which a communication network connection device 1 is connected to a server 20. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0050] A communication network connection device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a communication network connection device that connects a receiver installed in each of a plurality of rooms to a communication device brought into the room via a network, a code display means for displaying a code readable by the communication device; a connection information transmitting means for transmitting, to the communication device, connection information required for connecting to a communication network based on the code read by the communication device; a verification means for verifying input information corresponding to the connection information transmitted by the connection information transmission means; a connection means for connecting the communication device and the receiver via a network when the communication device is verified by the verification means, The connection information differs for each of the plurality of rooms.

[0051] With this configuration, the network connection between the communication device and the receiver is established independently for each room, preventing operations from the communication device from interfering with or causing malfunctions in the receiver in the adjacent room.

[0052] In a communication network connection device according to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the connection means connects only the receiver and the communication device within the living room to a network.

[0053] This configuration can prevent interference with other rooms and malfunctions in network connections.

[0054] In the communication network connection device according to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the receiver displays images and audio of an application running on the communication device via a network connection by the connection means.

[0055] This configuration allows the receiver to be used as a display device, so that even a communication device with a small display can be used efficiently or in a better environment by displaying the information on the receiver.

[0056] In the communication network connection device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third aspect, the communication device can control the images and sounds displayed on the receiver by connecting to a network via the connection means.

[0057] This configuration allows application control by the communication device to be directly reflected in the receiver, improving usability for users.

[0058] In a communications network connection device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the connection information is changed depending on the date even for the same room.

[0059] This configuration can prevent a problem in which, when the same user uses a different room on a different day, a network connection is established using the previous connection information stored in the communication device.

[0060] In the communication network connection device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, when the same user uses the same room continuously, the connection information is the same during the period of continuous use.

[0061] This configuration eliminates the inconvenience of consecutive users in the same room and makes things simple.

[0062] A seventh aspect of the present invention provides a communication network connection device according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the connection information includes an identifier and a password required for the network connection.

[0063] This configuration allows communication devices to be connected to the network independently for each room, and also prevents connections from other devices.

[0064] In the communication network connection device according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the connection information transmission means generates different connection information based on each of the plurality of rooms and the date of use.

[0065] This configuration allows for independent network connections to be limited to individual rooms, preventing operational interference from communication devices in other rooms.

[0066] A communications network connection device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in addition to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the receiver has a connection function that enables network connection with the communications device.

[0067] With this configuration, when the communication device is connected to the network, a network connection is established between the communication device and the receiver.

[0068] In the communication network connection device according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the matching means performs matching based on the success or failure of the input information on the communication device on which the connection information is displayed.

[0069] This configuration can improve the accuracy of matching.

[0070] In the communication network connection device of the eleventh invention of the present invention, in addition to the ninth invention, the communication device is at least one of a notebook computer, a tablet terminal, a mobile terminal, an information terminal, a smartphone, and a watch-type communication terminal brought into the room by the user.

[0071] This configuration allows various communication terminals brought by users to be used for connection to the receiver.

[0072] In addition to the eighth invention, the communication network connection device according to the twelfth invention of the present invention further comprises a server that stores the connection information, and the server generates the connection information corresponding to the room, the date, and the user.

[0073] This configuration makes it possible to generate unique connection information that differs depending on the room and date.

[0074] In the communication network connection device of the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the facility having the plurality of rooms is at least one of an accommodation facility, an office, a rental office, a shared office, a rental conference room, and a public facility.

[0075] This configuration makes it possible to realize a network connection between an appropriate receiver and a communication device in a facility used by an unspecified number of users, whose usage may vary depending on the room or the day.

[0076] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0077] (Embodiment 1)

[0078] (Analysis by the inventor) First, the inventor's analysis will be explained. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the communication connection problem in a facility based on the inventor's analysis. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a handout that currently lists the SSID and password required for wireless network communication connection such as WiFi, and is distributed to users of rooms in the facility. In the case of accommodation facilities or rental offices, handout 300 is distributed to users at check-in. Alternatively, handout 300 may be installed in each room 210.

[0079] Facilities 200 equipped with multiple rooms 210 exist in various places. They include accommodation facilities such as hotels, offices, rental offices, shared offices, rental conference rooms, and public facilities. These facilities 200 are equipped with multiple rooms 210. Accommodation facilities have multiple guest rooms. In FIG. 1, three rooms 210, Room 201, Room 202, and Room 203, are shown as an example.

[0080] A receiver 100 is installed in each of the three living rooms 210. The receiver 100 may be a television, a monitor, or the like. Furthermore, users of the living rooms 210 often have (bring in) their own communication devices 50. The communication devices 50 may be notebook computers, tablet terminals, information terminals, mobile terminals, smartphones, or the like. These communication devices 50 have a function for communicating with a communication network. Furthermore, they are equipped with various applications and can realize a variety of functions.

[0081] The living room 210 is provided with a connection device 10 that establishes a connection between the communication device 50 and an external communication network such as the Internet. The communication device 10 may be a WiFi connection device or the like. Of course, the connection device 10 may also be a wired connection device.

[0082] For example, by inputting the SSID and password for a WiFi connection as shown in FIG. 2, the communication device 50 is connected to the connection device 10 for communication.

[0083] The communication means 10 is connected to the server 20 via a network line 11. The server 20 can be connected to an internet line outside the facility 200. This allows the communication device 50 connected by the connection equipment 10 to be connected to the internet line, i.e., can be connected to a communication network.

[0084] Furthermore, the receiver 100 installed in the living room 210 may also be connected to the network line 11. In this case, the receiver 100 may be directly connected to the network line 11. Alternatively, the receiver 100 may be connected via a connection device 10 such as a WiFi device. Alternatively, the receiver 100 may be connected to the network line 11 via another device.

[0085] Alternatively, the receiver 100 may not be directly connected to the network line 11 as the receiver 100, but may be capable of connecting to a communication network with the communication device 50. This is realized by the functions of the receiver 100 or by equipment added to the receiver 100.

[0086] In the former case, when the communication device 50 brought by the user is connected to the network line 11, the receiver 100 and the communication device 50, which are also connected to the network line 11, are connected to the communication network.

[0087] In the latter case, the communication device 50 is connected to the network line 11, and the receiver 100 is thereby network-connected to the communication device 50. That is, the communication device 50 and the receiver 100 are communication-network-connected via the communication network connection of the communication device 50.

[0088] Either of these connections allows images displayed by an application on the user's communication device 50 to be displayed on the receiver 100 installed in the living room 210. Audio can also be reproduced by the receiver 100. In other words, via the connection of the communication device 50 to the network line 11, the receiver 100 can function as a display device for images and audio of the communication device 50.

[0089] For example, if an Internet movie is being viewed on the communication device 50 (using a corresponding application), the Internet movie will be displayed on the receiver 100. In addition, since the Internet movie is an application of the communication device 50, the Internet movie can be displayed on the receiver 100 while being controlled by the communication device 50. Controls such as audio, display format, and fast forwarding can be performed on the communication device 50, and the control will be displayed on the receiver 100.

[0090] This is true not only for internet movies, but also for web screens, email screens, social media, online games, etc.

[0091] If the communication device 50 is a smartphone or a mobile terminal, it is difficult to enjoy applications that include these images due to the small display area. In contrast, if the application screen of the communication device 50 is displayed on the receiver 100 via a network connection as described above, it can be fully enjoyed. Of course, if it is a work application, work can be done more efficiently. This is particularly advantageous for online meetings, etc. 1, a communication device 50 connected to such a network line 11 is connected to a receiver 100 via a communication network. For example, in room 201, an application image of the communication device 50 is displayed on the receiver 100 in room 201. The same is true for room 203.

[0092] However, the multiple rooms 210 in the facility 200 are adjacent to each other. Even if there is a wall, operation radio waves from the communication device 50 may reach the adjacent room 210 depending on the thickness and material of the wall. For example, an operation performed by the communication device 50 connected to a communication network in room 201 may be received not only by the receiver 100 in the same room, room 201, but also by the receiver 100 in the adjacent room, room 202.

[0093] As shown in Figure 2, in many facilities, the same SSID and password are used in each of the rooms 210, so when the communication device 50 in room 201 connects to the network and becomes able to communicate with the receiver 100, it is possible that the control radio waves from the communication device 50 in room 201 may reach the receiver 100 in the neighboring room, room 202.

[0094] The receiver 100 in room 202 may also be connected to the network line 11, and in this case, the communication device 50 in room 201 and the receiver 100 in room 202 may be able to communicate with each other. In this situation, the user in room 201 may unintentionally cause the receiver 100 in room 202 to display an image from his or her own communication device 50. This can happen even if the user in room 201 intended to display the image on his or her own receiver 100 in room 201.

[0095] Naturally, the user in room 202 will be surprised and confused by this unexpected occurrence. In addition, there is also the problem that the receiver 100 in his or her own room 202 will be temporarily unable to be used.

[0096] For the user in room 201, for example, having a work application or an online conference displayed on the receiver 100 in the adjacent room 202 is a problem in terms of maintaining confidentiality. As described above, it is also a nuisance for the user in room 202.

[0097] Furthermore, at this time, it is possible that the image from the communication device 50 in room 201 is displayed only on the receiver 100 in room 202, and not on the receiver 100 in room 201. This will further increase the uncertainty for the user of room 201, and may lead to complaints to the facility 200.

[0098] Such an image from the communication device 50 in the next room being displayed on the receiver 100 occurs regardless of whether a communication network connection is established for the communication device 50 in room 202. This is because the receiver 100 and the communication device 50 are network connected via the network line 11 and use the same SSID and password.

[0099] Also, different users use the living room 210 on different days. If the same SSID and password are used, and a user with a communication device 50 that stores them stays in a different room on a different day, there is a possibility that communication radio waves will interfere with the neighboring room. This problem will occur if the SSID and password are changed for each living room 210 but not changed from day to day.

[0100] Even if using the receiver 100 as a display device for the communication device 50 through a communication network connection becomes widespread in the future, problems such as interference with adjacent rooms will still occur. Based on such analysis, the inventors arrived at the present invention.

[0101] (Overview) Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a facility in which a communication network connection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. As described above, the facility 200 can be a variety of facilities, such as a hotel or other accommodation facility, an office, a rental office, a shared office, a rental conference room, or a public facility. These facilities 200 have a plurality of rooms 210. Accommodation facilities have a plurality of guest rooms. Fig. 3 shows three rooms 210, room 201, room 202, and room 203, as an example. These rooms can be thought of as hotel guest rooms.

[0102] Each of the living rooms 210 is provided with a receiver 100. Each of the receivers 100 may be connected to the network line 11 by a function that is originally provided therein, or may be connected to the network line 11 by a different function. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the receiver 100 is network-connected to the network line 11 by a connection device 10 that is a WiFi device. Alternatively, instead of being connected to the network line 11, a communication device 50 and the receiver 100 may be directly network-connected as described below.

[0103] A connection device 10 is installed in the living room 210. Like a Wi-Fi device, this is a device for connecting a communication device 50 brought by a user to a network line 11 of the facility 200. The communication device 50 is a notebook computer, tablet terminal, information terminal, mobile terminal, smartphone, or the like brought by the user. Alternatively, the communication device 50 is a device with communication capabilities that the facility 200 lends to the user.

[0104] 4 is a block diagram of the communication network connection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and also shows the relationship between the communication network connection device 1 and the receiver 100 and the communication device 50 that are targets of the communication network connection device 1.

[0105] The communication network connection device 1 connects the receiver 100 installed in each of the plurality of rooms 210 to the communication device 50 brought into the room 210 via a network.

[0106] The communication network connection device 1 comprises a code display means 2, a connection information transmission means 3, a verification means 4, and a connection means 5. These connect the communication device 50 to a network line 11 through communication with the communication device 50. Since the receiver 100 is connected to the network line 11, the communication device 50 and the receiver 100 can be connected to the network by connecting the communication device 50 to the network line 11. Alternatively, the communication device 50 connected to the network line 11 enables the receiver 100 to be connected to the communication device 50 via the network.

[0107] Here, the network connection between the communication device 50 and the receiver 100 may be a connection that enables various communications, or may be a connection at a level that enables the display of images and sounds from applications on the communication device 50.

[0108] The communication network connection apparatus 1 causes the communication devices 50 to establish network connections that are original for each room 210 and original for each date. An original is a network connection that is unique and established only in each room 210. That is, in room 201, only the communication device 50 of the user of room 201 connects to the network, and in room 202, only the communication device 50 of the user of room 202 connects to the network.

[0109] As explained in the inventor's analysis, the communication network connection device 1 is connected to a common network even in different rooms, so that operations from a communication device 50 in another room will not operate the receiver 100 in another room.

[0110] The code display means 2 displays a code that can be read by the communication device 50. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of a code displayed by the code display means 2 in the first embodiment of the present invention. The code 21 is readable by the communication device 50. It may be a two-dimensional barcode as shown in Fig. 5, a one-dimensional barcode, or any other graphic code.

[0111] Code 21 may be displayed on a physical medium (such as a paper medium) as shown in Fig. 5, or may be displayed on an electronic medium. When checking in to use a room at a facility, a physical medium on which code 21 is displayed may be given to the user, or may be installed in room 210. Alternatively, code 21 may be displayed on receiver 100.

[0112] As mentioned above, the code 21 is readable by the communication device 50 .

[0113] 6 is a schematic diagram of a communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the communication device is reading a code. The communication device 50 has a reading function 51 for reading a code 21 such as a two-dimensional barcode. A user can use the reading function 51 to make the communication device 50 read the code 21 displayed on the code display means 2.

[0114] FIG. 6 shows the read state.

[0115] By reading, the communication device 50 transmits the read facts and results to the communication network connection device 1. The connection information transmitting means 3 then recognizes that the code 21 has been read, and is then able to transmit to the communication device 50 the connection information required for connecting to the communication network.

[0116] The connection information transmitting means 3 transmits to the communication device 50 the connection information required for the communication device 50 to connect to the network. At this time, since the code 21 is exchanged on a room-by-room basis, the connection information transmitting means 3 transmits unique (unique) connection information to each room 210. The connection information is transmitted to the communication device 50.

[0117] The connection information may be, for example, an SSID and a password for a Wi-Fi connection. The SSID and password are transmitted to the communication device 50 as the connection information. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a communication device displaying connection information in the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the connection information transmitting means 3 transmits connection information such as the SSID and password to the communication device 50. The transmitting device 50 displays this connection information.

[0118] At this time, the connection information displayed on the communication device 50 is unique and different depending on the room 210. This allows a connection to be established only in each room 210. For example, the connection information sent to the communication device 50 in room 201 differs from the connection information sent to the communication device in room 202 depending on the information contained in the code 21. Alternatively, the connection information sent differs depending on the number of the room 210 that can be identified by a Wi-Fi connection point or the like. Alternatively, different connection information is sent in each room 210 based on the location information of the communication device 50.

[0119] As a result, by inputting the corresponding input information required for the connection information into the communication device 50, a connection can be established only in each of the rooms 210.

[0120] 7, the user inputs necessary input information in response to the connection information transmitted to communication device 50. For example, the input information may be an SSID and a password, or a room number. For the convenience of the user, it may be possible for the user not to input all of the connection information.

[0121] Furthermore, the two-dimensional barcode read by the communication device 50 contains information such as the room number, which can simplify the task of inputting the SSID and other information required by the user. This makes the task easier and more convenient.

[0122] The connection information transmitting means 3 transmits the connection information in a state in which the input by the user of the room 210 can be omitted. The user only needs to input the room number, for example, as shown in Fig. 7, and does not need to input connection information such as the SSID or password, which are automatically displayed on the communication device 50. This is because the connection information is automatically displayed on the communication device 50 as the connection information is transmitted.

[0123] 7, the SSID and password are automatically displayed on the communication device 50 when the connection information is transmitted, and the user only needs to enter the room number. Furthermore, the connection information such as the SSID and password differs depending on the room. Furthermore, the connection information changes depending on the day.

[0124] The user inputs the connection information in a simple manner, such as by inputting all or part of the connection information, or by inputting the displayed connection information and confirming and accepting it, or by inputting the room number, into the communication device 50. In response to this input, the communication device 50 transmits the input result to the verification means 4.

[0125] Verification means 4 verifies this input information to determine whether communication device 50 may be connected to the network in room 210, by checking whether the connection information is correct, whether the connection information matches the room number, etc.

[0126] If the verification means 4 performs verification and the verification is successful, it can determine that the communication device 50 can be connected to the network line 11. Based on this, the connection means 5 connects the communication device 50 to the network. Also, the connection means 5 connects the communication device 50 and the receiver 100 to the network. If the receiver 100 is already connected to the network line 11, the connection means 5 connects the communication device 50 to the network line 11, thereby connecting the two to the network.

[0127] If the receiver 100 has a function that enables communication with a network-connected communication device 50, the connection means 5 connects the communication device 50 to the network, and the communication device 50 and the receiver 100 are network-connected.

[0128] As described above, the connection information differs for each office room 210. Therefore, a communication device 50 connected to a network in a certain office room 210 communicates only with the receiver 100 in the same office room. This solves the problem of the communication device in room 201 accidentally operating the receiver 100 in room 202 and displaying an image thereon, as described in FIG. 1 and other figures.

[0129] In room 201, a network connection is established only between the receiver 100 and the communication device 50 in room 201, and in room 202, a network connection is established only between the receiver 100 and the communication device 50 in room 202.

[0130] This allows the user in room 201 to connect the communication device 50 in room 201 to the receiver 100 in room 201 to display images, etc. At this time, even if the receiver 100 is within the communication capability range of the communication device 50, the communication device 50 in room 201 will not operate the receiver 100 in room 202, etc. to display images.

[0131] The same applies to rooms 202, 203, etc.

[0132] In this way, an app on a communication device 50 owned by a user in a certain room 210 can be used as a device to display the receiver 100. Furthermore, since the connection information differs in each room, the communication device 50 and the receiver 100 are network-connected only in each room 210. This prevents operations from being overlooked or interfering with operations in adjacent rooms. This solves the problems explained in the inventor's analysis.

[0133] The connection means 5 connects the receiver 100 and the communication device 50 only to a network within the living room 210. It does not allow network connections between other living rooms 210. This makes it possible to prevent the problems described in the prior art and in the inventor's analysis.

[0134] The user in room 201 can safely and reliably connect only their own communication device 50 to the receiver 100 in room 201, and can display images and audio from the communication device 50 on the receiver 100. This prevents the receiver 100 in an adjacent room, such as room 202, from accidentally displaying the images and audio from the communication device 50 in another room 210. This also prevents the receiver 100 in an adjacent room, such as room 202, from accidentally displaying the images and audio from the communication device 50 in another room 210.

[0135] As a result, users can safely and securely use the network connection between their communication device 50 and the receiver 100, and will not be caught up in malfunctions or unexpected problems. As a result, the reliability of the facility 200 will increase, and complaints against the facility 200 will decrease.

[0136] Next, details and variations of each part will be explained.

[0137] (Receiver) The receiver 100 is installed in the living room 210. It is a television, monitor, or other device that has the function of displaying images and audio. In many cases, it is installed in advance, but it may also be brought into the living room 210 as needed.

[0138] They are installed in accommodation facilities, rental conference rooms, etc. depending on their needs and characteristics.

[0139] When the receiver 100 and the communication device 50 are network-connected by the connection means 5, the receiver 100 displays the images and sounds of the application running on the communication device 50. If an internet video is running on the communication device 50, this is displayed on the receiver 100, and if an online conference is running, this is displayed.

[0140] Alternatively, if work documents are displayed on the communication device 50, they will be displayed on the receiver 100. The same applies to internet games and the like.

[0141] Because the communication device 50 is a tablet terminal, smartphone, or the like, its display is very small. Its audio playback capabilities are also small. For this reason, using the above-mentioned applications on the communication device 50 is inconvenient. Also, because the operations and screens are the same, it is difficult to hold online meetings, etc.

[0142] In contrast, the receiver 100 has a large enough display screen to display these applications efficiently and easily. The audio is also played at a sufficient volume, which improves work efficiency (as well as entertainment such as games and movies).

[0143] 8 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which an image from a communication device is displayed on the receiver in the first embodiment of the present invention. In this way, images and sounds from an application on the communication device 50 are displayed on the receiver 100 via a network connection. The receiver 100 has a larger display unit than the communication device 50, which is convenient for the user. The user can use the receiver 100 in the living room 210 as a display device for the communication device 50.

[0144] Furthermore, since the application itself can be operated by the communication device 50, the user can control the images and sounds displayed on the receiver 100 using the communication device 50 while the images and sounds are displayed on the receiver 100. In other words, the user can operate the communication device 50 at hand while keeping their eyes on the receiver 100. This allows various applications to be used efficiently.

[0145] A user can control the images and sounds displayed on the receiver 100 via the communication device 50 .

[0146] The receiver 100 may also display the control screen displayed on the communication device 50. This makes it easier for the user to operate the images, sounds, and the like displayed on the receiver 100 while viewing the receiver 100.

[0147] Furthermore, by displaying an image of the communication device 50 on the receiver 100, the communication device 50 can use another application. Generally, it is difficult to use an application in a single window on a smartphone or the like, but by transferring and displaying an image of an application on the receiver 100, the communication device 50 can use another application. In other words, it is possible to use it in a multi-window manner.

[0148] (Connection information)

[0149] The connection information transmitting means 3 transmits connection information required for connecting the communication device 50 to the communication network. This is processed by the communication device 50 reading the code and transmitting the reading result, as shown in FIG.

[0150] Based on this, the connection information transmitting means 3 transmits the connection information to the communication device 50.

[0151] This connection information includes an identifier and a password required for network connection. That is, it includes an SSID and a password as shown in FIG. 7. By including such information, the communication device 50 can connect to the network. Furthermore, since the connection information is unique and different for each room 210, each room 210 has an independent network connection. This prevents the communication device 50 from operating the receiver 100 in the adjacent room or transferring and displaying images.

[0152] The connection information transmitting means 3 generates and transmits different connection information for each of the plurality of rooms 210. This is for the same reasons as described above. Also, as will be described later, different connection information is generated and transmitted on each use date.

[0153] The different connection information has a different identifier such as an SSID or a different password.

[0154] As a result, connection information is generated and transmitted as different information for each room 210 and each date.

[0155] The connection information may be a combination other than an identifier and a password. As described above, in order to increase convenience for the user, an identifier and a password are transmitted to the communication device 50 after the code is read. The user can complete the tasks required to connect the communication device 50 to the network by simply entering a confirmation process or a room number.

[0156] This reduces the hassle and frustration for users even if the connection information differs for each room or each day.

[0157] The connection information may be written on a physical medium (such as a paper medium) and handed to the user when checking in to use the facility, or may be available in the room, so that the user can understand it. Alternatively, the connection information may be displayed on the receiver 100 in the room 210 or on an operation panel of the room 210.

[0158] 9 is a schematic diagram showing network connections throughout the entire facility in the first embodiment of the present invention. The communication network connection device 1 is connected to the server 20. Alternatively, the configuration may include the server 20 (the server 20 may also include the communication network connection device 1).

[0159] Here, it is also preferable that the server 20 has information for overall management regarding the room 210 and the date. This allows the connection information sending means 3 to generate different connection information according to the room and date information in the server 20.

[0160] Additionally, the server 20 manages and stores information regarding check-in and check-out procedures for the facility 200. This allows the server 20 to know which user has checked into which room 210. This check-in information is output to the connection information transmitting means 3, which can generate unique connection information that differs depending on the room 210 and date.

[0161] Since a user is associated with a room 210, the user's check-in and check-out become basic information for identifying the room 210. The server 20 stores check-in and check-out information (which is linked to the user's name and room 210 number) and links this to the connection information transmission means 3. This allows the connection information transmission means 3 to automatically and easily generate unique connection information that differs for each room 210 and for each date. Furthermore, by utilizing random numbers, etc., it is possible to reliably generate and transmit connection information that differs depending on the room 210 and the date.

[0162] In the above description, the connection information transmitting means 3 generates connection information based on the room 210, user, date, check-in, and check-out information stored in the server 20. However, it is also preferable for the server 20 to store the connection information. This makes it possible to generate, select, or process the connection information in association with information such as the room 210 and date, and have the connection information transmitting means 3 transmit the information.

[0163] (Code display method) The code display means 2 displays a code 21 that can be read by the communication device 50. The code 21 is read by the communication device 50 so that the communication device 50 can start to request the transmission of connection information.

[0164] Two-dimensional barcodes, barcodes, graphic codes, etc. are displayed by the code display means 2. The server 20 also manages this code 21, and may transmit unique connection information after reading the code 21.

[0165] The server 20 correlates the code 21 with check-in and check-out information and causes the code display means 2 to generate the code 21.

[0166] This makes it easier to make the connection information unique for each room 210 and each day at the code 21 stage.

[0167] (Means of verification) The verification means 4 verifies whether the connection information input or confirmed by the communication device 50 is correct for the room 210 (or date). It verifies whether the correspondence between the transmitted connection information and the room 210 where it was input and confirmed is correct.

[0168] In practice, the matching is performed based on whether the input information input to the communication device 50 is correct or not in relation to the connection information. The matching is performed based on whether the input information matches the connection information, or whether the connection information matches the room number.

[0169] If the collation result is correct, it is output to the connection means 5, which then connects the communication device 50 to the network. As a result, the communication device 50 and the receiver 100 can be connected to the network.

[0170] (Receiver) When the communication device 50 is connected to a network, the receiver 100 has a connection function that enables network connection with the communication device 50. Being able to connect to a network may be at the level of a so-called communication network connection, or may be at the level of transferring and displaying images and audio from the communication device 50 (including the level of accepting operations from the communication device 50).

[0171] The receiver 100 may be connected to the network line 11 of the facility 200 (via a Wi-Fi device or the like) to enable a network connection with the communication device 50. Alternatively, the receiver 100 may be able to enable a network connection with the communication device 50 connected to the network via the connection with the communication device 50.

[0172] The connection function may be a function for connecting to the network line 11 or a function for realizing a connection with the communication device 50 .

[0173] The receiver 100 is installed (or brought in as needed) in a room 210 of a facility 200. The facility 200 is at least one of an accommodation facility, an office, a rental office, a shared office, a rental conference room, and a public facility.

[0174] The communication device 50 is brought into the room 210 by the user (it may be the user's own property or may be rented from the facility 200). The communication device 50 is a device that can be connected to a network and has the function of running various applications. The communication device 50 is at least one of a notebook computer, a tablet terminal, a mobile terminal, an information terminal, a smartphone, and a watch-type communication terminal.

[0175] (Embodiment 2)

[0176] Next, a description will be given of a second embodiment, which will further explain the difference in connection information depending on the date.

[0177] As explained in the first embodiment, the connection information is unique and different for each room 210. In addition, the connection information is unique and different depending on the day.

[0178] For example, suppose that user A uses room 201 on a certain day and connects communication device 50 to the network using the connection information. The communication device stores this connection information.

[0179] On another day, when the same user A uses the adjacent room, room 202, communication device 50 stores the connection information for room 201 from the previous day. If the connection information for room 201 on this day is the same as the connection information for room 201 from the previous day, user A will be able to achieve a network connection corresponding to room 201 in room 202.

[0180] Rooms 201 and 202 are adjacent to each other, and there is a possibility that the network connection to the receiver 100 by the communication device 50 may extend beyond the office room 210. In other words, there is a concern that user A may unintentionally connect the communication device 50 to the receiver 100 in room 202 via the network and display an image or the like.

[0181] To prevent such problems from occurring, the connection information transmitting means 3 changes the connection information to be transmitted not only depending on the room 210 but also on the date. The connection information for the same room 201 is also changed depending on the day.

[0182] On the other hand, in accommodation facilities, the same user may use the same room 210 for consecutive days, such as staying in a hotel for consecutive nights. When the same user uses the same room for consecutive days, the same connection information may be transmitted during the period of consecutive use.

[0183] This reduces the inconvenience for users who use the service consecutively.

[0184] For example, check-in and check-out at the facility 200 are processed at the reception desk, etc. This check-in and check-out information is stored and managed in the server 20.

[0185] The check-in and check-out information stored in the server 20 makes it possible to ascertain whether the same user has used the same room 210 consecutively. Based on this, the connection information sending means 3 keeps the connection information valid for consecutive users of the same room even on different days without changing it (keeping the network connection valid).

[0186] The timing for changing the connection information depending on the date may be based on check-out information, which reduces inconvenience for users.

[0187] In this way, the connection information can be switched or maintained based on the check-in and check-out information stored in the server 20. This allows each room 210 to have an independent, non-interfering network connection.

[0188] The communication network connection devices described in the first and second embodiments are merely examples for explaining the gist of the present invention, and include modifications and alterations within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0189] 1. Communication network connection device 2. Chord display method 21 Code 3. Means of transmitting connection information 4. Matching Method 5. Connection Methods 50 connected devices 100 TV receiver 200 facilities 210 Room

Claims

1. A communication network connection device that connects a receiver installed in each of a plurality of rooms to a communication device brought into the room via a network, a code display means for displaying a code readable by the communication device; a connection information transmitting means for transmitting, to the communication device, connection information required for connecting to a communication network based on the code read by the communication device; a verification means for verifying input information corresponding to the connection information transmitted by the connection information transmission means; a connection means for connecting the communication device and the receiver via a network when the communication device is verified by the verification means, The communication network connection device, wherein the connection information is different for each of the plurality of rooms.

2. 2. The communication network connection device according to claim 1, wherein said connection means connects only said receiver and said communication device in said room to a network.

3. 2. The communication network connection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said receiver displays images and sounds of an application running on said communication device through a network connection by said connection means.

4. 4. The communication network connection apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said communication device can control images and sounds displayed on said receiver by means of a network connection by said connection means.

5. 2. The communication network connection device according to claim 1, wherein said connection information is changed depending on the date even for the same room.

6. 2. The communication network continuity device according to claim 1, wherein said connection information remains the same during a period of continuous use when the same user continuously uses the same room.

7. 2. The communication network connection device according to claim 1, wherein said connection information includes an identifier and a password required for said network connection.

8. 2. The communication network connection device according to claim 1, wherein said connection information transmitting means generates different connection information based on each of said plurality of rooms and the date of use.

9. 9. The communication network connection device according to claim 1, wherein the receiver has a connection function that enables network connection with the communication device.

10. 2. The communication network connection device according to claim 1, wherein said checking means checks based on whether said input information is correct or not on said communication device on which said connection information is displayed.

11. The communication network connection device of claim 9, wherein the communication device is at least one of a notebook computer, a tablet terminal, a mobile terminal, an information terminal, a smartphone, and a watch-type communication terminal brought into the room by a user using the room.

12. 9. The communication network connection device according to claim 8, further comprising a server that stores the connection information, wherein the server generates the connection information corresponding to the room, the use date, and the user who uses the room.

13. 2. The communication network connection device according to claim 1, wherein the facility having a plurality of rooms is at least one of an accommodation facility, an office, a rental office, a shared office, a rental conference room, and a public facility.

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