Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract

It reduces the complexity of system configuration for numerous key telephone systems. [Solution] The present invention provides an information processing device comprising: an image information receiving unit that receives image information of a setting document containing system data required for system configuration of a key telephone device; a data extraction unit that extracts system data from the received image information; and a system configuration unit that transmits the extracted system data to the key telephone device to perform system configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program. In particular, the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program for performing system settings on a key telephone apparatus. Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology related to access point setting for a smartphone. Specifically, in Patent Document 1, a smartphone automatically performs access point setting only by capturing an image of a QR (Quick Response) code attached to an access point with the smartphone. Prior Art Literature Patent Literature

[0003] Patent Document 1 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-050012 Summary of the Invention Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The following analysis is made from the perspective of the present invention. Each disclosure of the above-mentioned prior art literature is incorporated herein by reference.

[0005] A large number of key telephone apparatuses are sometimes installed in companies or the like, and individually performing system settings for each key telephone apparatus places a heavy burden on construction workers. As a result, even in companies that have installed key telephone apparatuses capable of utilizing functions via the Internet, there are situations where companies hesitate to introduce such functions due to the complexity of system settings.

[0006] Even if the technology described in Patent Document 1 were applied to a key telephone system, it would still be necessary to scan a QR code (registered trademark) on each of the multiple key telephone systems, which would not reduce the workload of the installation staff.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that contribute to reducing the complexity of system configuration for a large number of key telephone devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] According to the first aspect of the present invention, An image information receiving unit that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data required for system configuration of a key telephone system, A data extraction unit that extracts system data from received image information, A system setting unit that transmits extracted system data to a key telephone device to perform system settings, An information processing device having the following is provided.

[0009] According to a second aspect of the present invention, An image information reception step that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data that needs to be entered when configuring a key telephone system, A data extraction step that extracts system data from received image information, A system configuration step involves sending the extracted system data to the key telephone device to perform system configuration, An information processing method is provided which is performed by an information processing device.

[0010] According to a third aspect of the present invention, Image information reception process that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data required for system configuration of a key telephone system, A data extraction process that extracts system data from received image information, The extracted system data is sent to the key telephone device to perform a system configuration process, and An information processing program is provided that causes a computer, acting as an information processing device, to execute it. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to each aspect of the present invention, an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program are provided that contribute to reducing the complexity of system configuration for a large number of key telephone devices. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of an information processing device. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of a network including an information processing device. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of a computer as an information processing device. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the processing flow by an information processing device. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of an information processing device. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of a system including an information processing device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The reference numerals in the drawings provided below are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention to the illustrated embodiments. Furthermore, the connecting lines between blocks in each figure include both bidirectional and unidirectional lines. Unidirectional arrows schematically represent the flow of the main signal (data) and do not exclude bidirectional flow. In addition, although not explicitly shown, input and output ports exist at the input and output ends of each connecting line in the circuit diagrams, block diagrams, internal configuration diagrams, and connection diagrams disclosed herein. The same applies to input / output interfaces.

[0014] First, an outline of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, an information processing apparatus 100 includes an image information receiving unit 10, a data extraction unit 20, and a system setting unit 30. The image information receiving unit 10 receives image information of a setting document that describes system data required for input when performing system setting of a key telephone device. The data extraction unit 20 extracts system data from the received image information. The system setting unit 30 transmits the extracted system data to the key telephone device to perform system setting.

[0015] According to this information processing apparatus 100, it is possible to reduce the complexity of system setting for a large number of key telephone devices. The effect of this information processing apparatus 100 will be described in detail later in comparison with the following conventional system setting for key telephone devices.

[0016] [System Setting of Conventional Key Telephone Device] Here, system setting related to IP (Internet Protocol) telephones in conventional key telephone devices will be described. In order to use a key telephone device as an IP telephone, it is necessary to perform carrier setting on a PC (Personal Computer) connected to the key telephone device.

[0017] Specifically, a construction worker connects one key telephone device targeted for system setting to a PC, and launches a system setting program on the PC. Then, the construction worker reads the activation notice issued by the communication carrier, and inputs system data (password, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) server name, DNS (Domain Name System) server address) and the like described in the activation notice.

[0018] Therefore, when performing system setting for a plurality of key telephone devices, the construction worker has to undertake the complicated work of replacing the key telephone device connected to the PC and then performing system setting.

[0019] [Embodiment 1] In the following, the information processing device 100 will be described in detail, assuming the local network shown in Figure 2. Specifically, the local network in Figure 2 includes a router connected to the public network, and key telephone devices A, B, and C, an access point, and a smartphone can connect to the public network via the router. The information processing device 100 can also access key telephone devices A, B, and C via the router.

[0020] The information processing device 100 is assumed to be a PC. Specifically, the computer acting as the information processing device 100 is equipped with memory, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and an interface, as shown in Figure 3. The CPU reads a program from memory to realize processing modules corresponding to the image information receiving unit 10, the data extraction unit 20, and the system setting unit 30.

[0021] The image information receiving unit 10 receives image information of a configuration document containing system data that needs to be entered when configuring the system of a key telephone device. For example, it receives an image of an activation notice from a scanner (not shown) connected via an interface. However, the reception of image information is not limited to that from a scanner. For example, image information may be received from a camera or smartphone that captured the activation notice.

[0022] The data extraction unit 20 extracts the system data that needs to be input from the received image information. Specifically, the data extraction unit 20 extracts the password, SIP server name, DNS server address, etc., listed in the activation notice from the image information.

[0023] The system configuration unit 30 transmits the extracted system data to the key telephone system to perform system configuration. Unlike conventional key telephone system configuration, the system configuration unit 30 performs system configuration for all key telephone systems A, B, and C at once.

[0024] Specifically, when the same system data input is required for the system settings of key telephone devices A, B, and C, the system setting unit 30 should send the same system data to key telephone devices A, B, and C. When different inputs are required for the system settings of key telephone devices A, B, and C, the system setting unit 30 should request the necessary system data for each of the key telephone devices A, B, and C from the data extraction unit 20.

[0025] The processing flow by the information processing device 100 will now be explained. As shown in Figure 4, when the information processing device 100 receives image information of the configuration document (Step S01, Yes), it extracts system data from the image information (Step S02) and transmits it to the key telephone device to perform system configuration (Step S03).

[0026] The information processing device 100 described above makes it possible to reduce the complexity of system configuration for numerous key telephone systems. Specifically, the information processing device 100 makes it possible to configure key telephone systems A, B, and C all at once. Furthermore, since the information processing device 100 automatically extracts system data from the configuration document (activation notice), the installation technician does not need to read the configuration document.

[0027] [Variant form] While the process described involves configuring a key telephone system, the target of system configuration is not limited to key telephone systems. For example, the information processing device 100 may send data to a telephone exchange (not shown), a router, or a smartphone to perform system configuration.

[0028] [Embodiment 2] The information processing device 100 can perform system configuration on a smartphone by sending passwords and other information extracted from the configuration document to the smartphone. However, the system configuration of a smartphone is not limited to this format. For example, the data that the information processing device 100 sends to the smartphone could be converted into a QR code (registered trademark), and the system configuration could be completed by scanning the QR code with the smartphone.

[0029] Specifically, the information processing device 100 further includes a QR code generation unit 40, as shown in Figure 5.

[0030] The QR code generation unit 40 generates a QR code from the data extracted by the data extraction unit 20. This QR code can be output in any format. For example, the QR code can be output as a sticker to be attached to an access point. In this case, the smartphone's system settings can be configured at the owner's discretion. Furthermore, the construction worker only needs to issue the QR code, eliminating the need for the construction worker to be present for system configuration when a new smartphone is installed.

[0031] While smartphone carrier settings are often configured by shop staff at the time of purchase, the information processing device 100 anticipates scenarios where the smartphone is used as an IP phone. In other words, when using a smartphone to transfer internal company calls, separate configuration of the company's contracted carrier is required. The information processing device 100 will handle this configuration of the company's contracted carrier.

[0032] Furthermore, system configuration using QR codes is not limited to smartphones. In other words, if a key telephone system or router has a camera function that can capture QR codes, system configuration can be performed in the same way as with a smartphone. Alternatively, a smartphone and a key telephone system can be connected using Bluetooth® or similar technology, and the QR code captured by the smartphone or the data extracted from the QR code can be input to the key telephone system.

[0033] [Embodiment 3] The image information from the configuration document received by the image information receiving unit 10 and the data extracted by the data extraction unit 20 may be managed on the cloud. In other words, when installing a new key telephone system in a company, it is necessary to perform the same system settings as the already installed key telephone system. If the information necessary for system settings is managed on the cloud, it becomes unnecessary to read it again from the configuration document.

[0034] As a concrete example, we will describe an information processing system 1000 that includes a cloud maintenance infrastructure 200, as shown in Figure 6. The cloud maintenance infrastructure 200 is a server that has memory for maintaining system data. It is conceivable that the functions of the cloud maintenance infrastructure 200 itself could be implemented using an existing cloud-based integrated management service for network equipment.

[0035] The information processing device 100 further includes a system data transmission unit 50 that transmits system data to the cloud maintenance infrastructure 200 to perform maintenance on the system data.

[0036] The system data maintained by the cloud maintenance infrastructure 200 is output to newly registered routers and key telephone devices in the cloud maintenance infrastructure 200. Alternatively, the cloud maintenance infrastructure 200 may output system data in response to requests from newly introduced smartphones.

[0037] For example, existing cloud-based integrated management services for network equipment include those that centrally manage routers, key telephone systems, and network configurations on the Cloud Maintenance Platform 200. Newly added routers and key telephone systems require the same system settings as existing routers and key telephone systems, and require system data input. In this case, the Cloud Maintenance Platform 200 transmits and inputs the system data to the newly added routers and key telephone systems.

[0038] On the other hand, some smartphones are personally owned and are not always connected to the company's local network. Even if system data is sent from the cloud maintenance platform 200 to such smartphones, there may be cases where it does not reach the smartphone. Therefore, for smartphones, the cloud maintenance platform 200 should only send system data in response to access from the smartphone.

[0039] Here, accessing the cloud maintenance infrastructure 200 from a smartphone requires an access code such as an address and password. Therefore, the information processing device 100 has an access code generation unit 60 that generates an access code for accessing the cloud maintenance infrastructure. The access code generation unit 60 may be integrated with the QR code generation unit 40. For example, the access code generation unit 60 converts the access code for accessing the cloud maintenance infrastructure into a QR code and outputs the QR code as a sticker to be attached to the access point. A newly introduced smartphone will obtain the access code by scanning this QR code.

[0040] According to Information Processing System 1000, when introducing a new smartphone, it becomes unnecessary for a construction worker to be present for the system configuration of that smartphone. Furthermore, since the content of the QR code is an access code for accessing the cloud maintenance infrastructure, it offers higher security than simply encoding the system data itself into a QR code.

[0041] Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows, but are not limited to the following:

[0042] (Note 1) An image information receiving unit that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data required for system configuration of a key telephone system, A data extraction unit that extracts system data from received image information, A system setting unit that transmits extracted system data to a key telephone device to perform system settings, An information processing device having

[0043] (Note 2) The information processing apparatus according to Appendix 1, further comprising a QR code generation unit that generates a QR code from extracted system data.

[0044] (Note 3) The information processing device according to Appendix 1 or 2, further comprising a system data transmission unit that transmits system data to a cloud maintenance infrastructure to perform maintenance on the system data.

[0045] (Note 4) The information processing device according to Appendix 3, further comprising an access code generation unit that generates an access code for accessing a cloud maintenance infrastructure.

[0046] (Note 5) An image information reception step that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data that needs to be entered when configuring a key telephone system, A data extraction step that extracts system data from received image information, A system configuration step involves sending the extracted system data to the key telephone device to perform system configuration, An information processing method performed by an information processing device.

[0047] (Note 6) Image information reception process that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data required for system configuration of a key telephone system, A data extraction process that extracts system data from received image information, The extracted system data is sent to the key telephone device to perform a system configuration process, and An information processing program that causes a computer, as an information processing device, to execute.

[0048] Furthermore, the characteristics of the information processing device described in Appendix 2 to 4 can also be extended to information processing methods and information processing programs.

[0049] Furthermore, each disclosure of the above-mentioned patent documents cited is incorporated into this document by reference and may be used as the basis or part of the present invention as necessary. Within the framework of the full disclosure of the present invention (including the claims), further modifications and adjustments to the embodiments or examples are possible based on the basic technical concept. Also, within the framework of the full disclosure of the present invention, various combinations or selections (including partial deletions) of various disclosure elements (including each element of each claim, each element of each embodiment or example, each element of each drawing, etc.) are possible. In other words, the present invention naturally includes the full disclosure, including the claims, and various modifications and alterations that a person skilled in the art could make in accordance with the technical concept. In particular, with respect to the numerical ranges described in this document, any numerical value or sub-range included within that range should be interpreted as being specifically described, even if not otherwise stated. Furthermore, each disclosure of the above-mentioned cited documents may, as necessary, be used in part or in whole as part of the disclosure of the present invention, in accordance with the spirit of the present invention, and this is also considered to be included in the disclosure of this application. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0050] 10: Image information receiving unit 20: Data extraction unit 30: System Settings Section 40: QR code generation unit 50: System data transmission unit 60: Access code generation unit 100: Information Processing Device 200: Cloud maintenance infrastructure 1000: Information Processing System

Claims

1. An image information receiving unit that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data required for system configuration of a key telephone system, A data extraction unit that extracts system data from received image information, A system setting unit that transmits extracted system data to a key telephone device to perform system settings, A QR code generation unit that generates a QR code (registered trademark) from extracted system data, An information processing device having

2. An image information receiving unit that receives image information of a setting document containing system data that needs to be entered when setting up a key telephone system, A data extraction unit that extracts system data from received image information, A system setting unit that transmits extracted system data to a key telephone device to perform system settings, A system data transmission unit that sends system data to the cloud maintenance infrastructure to perform maintenance on the system data, An information processing device having

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an access code generation unit that generates an access code for accessing a cloud maintenance infrastructure.

4. An image information reception step that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data that needs to be entered when configuring a key telephone system, A data extraction step that extracts system data from received image information, A system configuration step involves sending the extracted system data to the key telephone device to perform system configuration, A QR code generation step that generates a QR code (registered trademark) from extracted system data, An information processing method performed by an information processing device.

5. An image information receiving step of receiving image information of a setting document containing system data that needs to be entered when setting up a key telephone device, A data extraction step that extracts system data from received image information, A system configuration step involves sending the extracted system data to the key telephone device to perform system configuration, A system data transmission step involves sending system data to a cloud maintenance infrastructure to have the system data maintained, An information processing method performed by an information processing device.

6. Image information reception process that receives image information of a configuration document containing system data required for system configuration of a key telephone system, A data extraction process that extracts system data from received image information, The extracted system data is sent to the key telephone device to perform a system configuration process, and A QR code generation process that generates a QR code (registered trademark) from extracted system data, An information processing program that causes a computer, as an information processing device, to execute.

7. Image information reception process for receiving image information of a setting document containing system data that needs to be entered when setting up a key telephone device, A data extraction process that extracts system data from received image information, The extracted system data is sent to the key telephone device to perform a system configuration process, and The system data transmission process involves sending system data to a cloud maintenance infrastructure to perform maintenance on the system data, and An information processing program that causes a computer, as an information processing device, to execute.

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