Setting system and setting intermediary apparatus

Abstract

The present invention comprises a target apparatus 3 that is a setting target, a setting intermediary apparatus 11 that can be removably installed on the target apparatus 3 so as to be capable of communication, and a setting operation apparatus 12 that performs setting operations on the target apparatus 3. The target apparatus 3 stores setting items 21 for the target apparatus 3 and setting input information 24 that is information for setting respective setting values 22 for the setting items 21. The setting intermediary apparatus 11 has a wireless unit 33 that performs wireless communication with the setting operation apparatus 12. The setting input information 24 is transmitted to the setting operation apparatus 12 via the wireless unit 33 of the setting intermediary apparatus 11, and setting operations for the target apparatus 3 are performed by the setting operation apparatus 12 on the basis of the setting input information 24.

Description

Configuration system and configuration intermediate device

[0001] The present invention relates to a setting system and a setting intermediate device that configures a target device.

[0002] Some target devices can be configured for each setting item, such as their operation content, performance, etc. For example, as disclosed in Patent Literature 1, an automatic door, which is an example of a target device, can be configured (adjusted) for its sensor sensitivity, door opening and closing operation, etc.

[0003] Setting operations for automatic doors have traditionally been performed by directly operating the sensors and control units of the automatic doors or by remotely operating them using a mobile device. For example, to perform setting operations efficiently, the mobile device may communicate wirelessly with the automatic door and the setting operations for the automatic door may be performed by operating the mobile device. One example of a configuration for performing setting operations using a mobile device is a configuration in which a setting module that operates and communicates with the mobile device is installed in the automatic door or sensor (target device). Another example is a configuration in which the latest setting items are stored in the mobile device, a setting operation screen is displayed on the mobile device according to the setting items, and setting operations are performed by operating the setting operation screen.

[0004] JP 2009-013731 A

[0005] However, in a configuration in which a setting module is provided in an automatic door (sensor), the setting module must be provided in the automatic door (sensor) just for the purpose of performing the setting operation, which causes a problem of making the automatic door (sensor) configuration complicated. Also, in a configuration in which the latest setting items are stored in a mobile terminal, it becomes necessary to manage the relationship between the version of the setting target and the setting items to keep them up to date, which makes it difficult to perform the setting operation efficiently. Therefore, there is a demand for a simplified configuration for performing the setting operation.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a simple configuration and easy setting operations.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a setting system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a target device to be set, a setting intermediate device that can be attached and detached in a manner that allows communication with the target device, and a setting operation device that performs setting operations on the target device, wherein the target device stores setting items of the target device and setting input information that is information used to set setting values ​​for each of the setting items, the setting intermediate device has a radio that performs wireless communication with the setting operation device, the setting input information is transmitted to the setting operation device via the radio device of the setting intermediate device, and the setting operation on the target device is performed by operating the setting operation device that operates based on the setting input information.

[0008] Furthermore, a setting intermediate device according to one embodiment of the present invention is a setting intermediate device that can be attached to and detached from a target device in order to configure the target device via a setting operation device, wherein the target device stores setting items of the target device and setting input information, which is information used to set setting values ​​for each of the setting items, and setting operations are performed via the setting operation device that operates based on the setting input information, and the device is equipped with a communicator that communicates with the target device and acquires the setting input information, and a radio that communicates wirelessly with the setting operation device and transmits the acquired setting input information to the setting operation device.

[0009] Each target device stores its own setting items and setting input information used to set these setting items. When performing a setting operation on a target device, a setting intermediary device is attached to the target device. When connected to the target device, the setting intermediary device receives setting input information corresponding to the setting items from the target device and transmits the setting input information, which causes the setting operation device to accept input for the setting operation, to the setting operation device. Then, by operating the setting operation device that operates to accept setting input based on the setting input information, the worker transmits setting values ​​for each setting item to the target device via the setting intermediary device and performs the setting operation on the target device.

[0010] With the above configuration, the target device does not need to be equipped with a module for wireless communication with the setting manipulation device or a module for controlling the setting manipulation device to accept setting operations, which prevents the target device from becoming complicated in configuration. Also, it is no longer necessary for the setting manipulation device to store setting items, and it is no longer necessary for the setting manipulation device to hold the latest setting items for the corresponding target device.

[0011] As described above, by providing a setting intermediate device that can be attached to and detached from the target device, it is possible to easily perform setting operations on the target device without complicating the configurations of the target device and the setting operation device.

[0012] The setting intermediate device may have a server function, and the setting operation for the target device may be performed on a setting operation screen displayed on the setting operation device in accordance with the setting input information provided from the server function.

[0013] According to the above configuration, the setting operation can be performed by operating the setting operation screen displayed on the setting operation device, and the setting operation of the target device can be easily performed. Furthermore, a setting intermediate device having a server function can generate a page such as a program that causes the setting intermediate device to display a setting operation screen corresponding to setting input information. As a result, the setting intermediate device can easily display the setting operation screen, and the operator can easily perform setting operations of the target device using the setting operation screen.

[0014] The server function may be executed by a web server, and the setting operation screen may be generated by the web server based on the setting input information and displayed on the setting operation device by the web server.

[0015] According to this configuration, the configuration intermediate device generates a web page for displaying a configuration operation screen on the web browser of the configuration operation device and transmits the web page to the configuration operation device. The configuration operation device then displays the configuration operation screen using the received web page. This prevents the configurations of the target device and the configuration operation device from becoming complicated, and allows the configuration operation screen to be easily displayed on the configuration operation device, allowing the operator to easily and conveniently perform configuration operations on the target device.

[0016] The wireless communication may also include internet communication.

[0017] This configuration allows for easy wireless communication.

[0018] In addition, the target device may have a predetermined setting intermediate device to be used during the setting operation, and the target device may have an authentication unit that determines whether the connected setting intermediate device is the predetermined setting intermediate device, and when it is determined that the connected setting intermediate device is the predetermined setting intermediate device, the target device may transmit the setting input information to the setting operation device.

[0019] In consideration of security, it is preferable to predetermine a configuration intermediate device that can be used for configuration operations for each target device. According to the above configuration, the authentication unit can authenticate whether the connected (linked) configuration intermediate device is a predetermine one, and the configuration operation is permitted only if the device is authenticated. As a result, it is possible to easily and conveniently perform configuration operations on the target devices while suppressing unauthorized configuration operations.

[0020] The setting intermediate device may also have a battery and operate without receiving power from an external source.

[0021] This configuration eliminates the need to provide the target device with a configuration that supplies power to the configuration intermediate device, and makes it possible to easily and conveniently perform configuration operations on the target device while preventing the configuration of the entire configuration system from becoming complicated.

[0022] Preferably, the setting operation device is a mobile terminal.

[0023] With this configuration, the worker can easily perform the setting operation of the target device by operating the mobile terminal on which the setting operation screen is displayed.

[0024] In addition, the setting intermediate device may have a memory unit that stores the setting value set for the setting item, and when the setting intermediate device is connected to the target device, the setting intermediate device may configure the target device by inputting the setting value stored in the memory unit into the target device.

[0025] With this configuration, when inputting the same setting value for the same setting item for multiple target devices of the same model, the setting value input for one target device can be copied and input to other target devices. As a result, the same setting value can be easily input for multiple target devices, allowing the operator to easily perform the setting operation for the target devices.

[0026] The target device may also be a sensor used to control the opening and closing of an automatic door.

[0027] This configuration allows for easy sensor setting operations without complicating the configuration of the sensors and setting operation devices used to control the opening and closing of automatic doors.

[0028] It is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an automatic door. It is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration in which a dongle is attached to a sensor of the automatic door. It is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of a setting system. It is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of performing setting operations.

[0029] [Automatic Door] First, with reference to FIG. 1, an example of the configuration of an automatic door 2 and a sensor 3 (target device) provided on the automatic door 2, which is an example of a target device, will be described.

[0030] The automatic door 2 has a sensor 3 and is configured to automatically open the opening / closing section 5 when it detects the approach of a passerby or the like, and to automatically close the opening / closing section 5 when no passerby or the like is detected.

[0031] The opening / closing section 5 is an opening / closing member of any shape that can open and close the passageway, such as one or more doors or shutters that slide left and right to open and close, one or more doors or shutters that slide up and down to open and close, or one or more doors that rotate (swing) around a vertical axis to open and close.

[0032] The sensor 3 detects objects present in a predetermined area near the automatic door 2, detects the direction and speed of the object's movement, and detects (as a touch switch) when the sensor 3 is touched. The sensor 3 passes the detection results to the automatic door 2, and the automatic door 2 controls operations such as opening and closing the opening / closing section 5 according to the received detection results.

[0033] In the example shown in Fig. 1, the opening / closing unit 5 is two doors that slide in opposite directions, and are supported in a slidable manner by a door frame 7. The sensor 3 is provided on a transom 7A of the door frame 7. Note that the sensor 3 is not limited to being provided on the transom 7A, and may also be provided on the ceiling or the like.

[0034] The sensor 3 is configured by inputting arbitrary setting values ​​22 (see FIG. 3) for various setting items 21 (see FIG. 3) such as detection sensitivity and detection range.

[0035] [Setting System] The setting operation of inputting the setting values ​​22 into the setting items 21 of the sensor 3, which is the target device, is performed by a setting system. The setting system will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Figs. 2 and 3.

[0036] The setting system is configured to include a setting intermediate device 11 such as a dongle and a setting operation device 12 that performs setting operations, and may also include a target device such as a sensor 3, or a part of the target device. The setting intermediate device 11, the setting operation device 12, and the sensor 3 each include a processor such as a CPU, and operate under the control of the processor. In the setting system, setting operations of the target device are performed by operating a setting operation screen 14 displayed on the setting operation device 12. The setting operation screen 14 is displayed based on setting input information 24 (described below) transmitted from the setting intermediate device 11 and information generated from the setting input information 24. For example, the setting input information 24 is transmitted from the setting intermediate device 11 to the setting operation device 12, and setting operations for the target device are performed by operating the setting operation device 12, which operates based on the setting input information 24.

[0037] Operations on the setting operation device 12 may be performed on a setting operation screen 14 that is displayed based on setting input information 24, etc. The setting intermediate device 11 is detachable in a manner that allows communication with the target device, and is connected (coupled) to the target device during setting operation to communicate with the target device. The setting intermediate device 11 can be detached from the target device when the setting operation for the target device is completed.

[0038] The setting operation screen 14 is a screen for performing setting operations, and specifically, a screen for accepting input of setting values ​​22 for each setting item 21. For example, the setting items 21 of the sensor 3 are displayed on the screen, and the user is prompted to input the setting values ​​22 for the displayed setting items 21. The setting values ​​22 may be input by directly inputting a numerical value or by selecting a numerical value.

[0039] The sensor 3, which is an example of a target device, includes a functional unit 16 that performs a function of detecting an object. For example, the functional unit 16 detects the presence or absence of an object by emitting radio waves or light and receiving reflected waves. The automatic door 2 operates according to the detection result of the sensor 3.

[0040] The sensor 3 also includes a first connector 3A for connecting the setting intermediate device 11. The sensor 3 also includes a first communication unit 18 and a first storage unit 19. The first storage unit 19 stores various types of information.

[0041] The first storage unit 19 stores setting items 21 of the sensor 3, setting values ​​22 set for each setting item 21, and setting input information 24, which is information used to set the setting values ​​22 for the setting items 21. The setting input information 24 is information that causes the setting operation device 12 to display the setting operation screen 14 in accordance with the setting items 21. The first communication unit 18 controls communication between the setting intermediate device 11 connected to the first connector 3A and the sensor 3. For example, when the setting intermediate device 11 is connected to the sensor 3, the first communication unit 18 causes the sensor 3 to transmit the setting items 21 and the setting input information 24 to the setting intermediate device 11.

[0042] [Configuration intermediate device] The configuration intermediate device 11 includes a second connector 11A, a configuration control unit 27, a web server 28, a second communication unit 31 (corresponding to a communication device), a first wireless device 33 (corresponding to a wireless device), and a second memory unit 34 (corresponding to a memory unit) that stores various information.

[0043] The setting control unit 27 controls the operation of each function block mounted on the setting intermediate device 11 , and controls the operation of the setting intermediate device 11 .

[0044] The second connector 11A is a connector that is connected to the first connector 3A of the sensor 3 in a manner that allows communication when the configuration intermediate device 11 is connected to the sensor 3. The second communication unit 31 controls communication via the second connector 11A. That is, by connecting the second connector 11A and the first connector 3A, the configuration intermediate device 11 can communicate with the sensor 3 under the control of the second communication unit 31 and the first communication unit 18. When the configuration intermediate device 11 is connected to the sensor 3, the configuration intermediate device 11 acquires the configuration items 21 and the configuration input information 24 from the sensor 3 under the control of the second communication unit 31 and stores them in the second storage unit 34. Note that the configuration input information 24 may include information on the configuration items 21. In this case, the second communication unit 31 may acquire only the configuration input information 24.

[0045] Based on the setting input information 24 and the setting items 21, the web server 28 generates a web page 36, which is information for displaying the setting operation screen 14 on the web browser. Because the web page 36 is information for display on the web browser, it is code written in a description language such as HTML (HyperText Markup Language) or XML (Extensible Markup Language). In other words, the setting intermediate device 11 can execute a server function using the web server 28. The web server 28 stores the generated web page 36 in the second storage unit 34. Then, setting operations for the target device (sensor 3) are performed on the setting operation screen 14 displayed on the setting operation device 12 in accordance with the setting input information 24 (web page 36) provided from the server function (web server 28). The setting operation screen 14 is generated by the web server 28 based on the setting input information 24 and displayed on the setting operation device 12 by the web server 28.

[0046] The first wireless device 33 performs wireless communication with the setting manipulation device 12. The setting intermediate device 11 and the setting manipulation device 12 communicate with each other over the Internet via the first wireless device 33 and a second wireless device 38 (described later). Note that the wireless communication is not limited to Internet communication, and may be any wireless communication such as a dedicated communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a VPN (Virtual Private Network), a wide area network, or a closed area network (Local Area Network). This allows wireless communication to be performed in a configuration suited to the surrounding environment and other conditions.

[0047] [Setting Operation Device] The setting operation device 12 includes a second radio 38, an operation control unit 41, and a third storage unit 42 that stores various types of information.

[0048] As described above, the second wireless device 38 performs wireless communication with the first wireless device 33 of the setting intermediate device 11. For example, the setting manipulation device 12 acquires the web page 36 or the setting input information 24 from the setting intermediate device 11 via the second wireless device 38 and the first wireless device 33 by wireless communication.

[0049] The operation control unit 41 displays the setting operation screen 14 based on the web page 36 transmitted from the setting intermediate device 11, accepts input of the setting values ​​22 for each setting item 21 from the setting operation screen 14, and stores the input setting values ​​22 in the third storage unit 42 while linking them with the setting items 21. The setting values ​​22 for each setting item 21 are then transmitted to the sensor 3 via the setting intermediate device 11, and the setting values ​​22 for each setting item 21 in the first storage unit 19 are rewritten. The transmission of the setting values ​​22 is performed via the second wireless device 38, the first wireless device 33, the second communication unit 31, and the first communication unit 18.

[0050] 1 to 3, the flow for setting the sensor 3 will be described using Fig. 4. The target device may be various devices such as the automatic door 2 itself or the sensor 3, but the flow for setting the sensor 3 will be described here as an example.

[0051] When installing or performing maintenance on the sensor 3, the settings of the sensor 3 are registered or changed. During such a setting operation, the configuration intermediate device 11 is first linked (connected) to the sensor 3 (step #1 in FIG. 4 ). Specifically, the worker connects the second connector 11A of the configuration intermediate device 11 to the first connector 3A of the sensor 3, thereby connecting (attaching) the configuration intermediate device 11 to the sensor 3. This enables data communication between the sensor 3 and the configuration intermediate device 11 via the first communication unit 18, the first connector 3A, the second connector 11A, and the second communication unit 31.

[0052] While connected to the sensor 3, the setting intermediate device 11 acquires setting input information 24 from the sensor 3 (step #2 in FIG. 4 ). Specifically, when connected (coupled) to the sensor 3, the setting input information 24 stored in the first storage unit 19 of the sensor 3 is transmitted by the first communication unit 18 via the first connector 3A. The setting intermediate device 11 then causes the second communication unit 31 to receive the transmitted setting input information 24 via the second connector 11A. The setting intermediate device 11 stores the received setting input information 24 in the second storage unit 34. Note that setting items 21 may also be transmitted from the sensor 3 together with the setting input information 24 and stored in the second storage unit 34.

[0053] Next, web server 28 of configuration intermediate device 11 generates web page 36 based on setting input information 24 acquired from sensor 3 (step #3 in FIG. 4 ). Web page 36 is information such as HTML for displaying setting operation screen 14 on the web browser of configuration operation device 12. Web page 36 is generated based on setting input information 24 and setting items 21. If setting input information 24 includes information on setting items 21, web page 36 is generated from setting input information 24. Setting operation screen 14 displayed based on web page 36 is a screen that prompts input of setting values ​​22 for each setting item 21 of sensor 3. Web server 28 stores generated web page 36 in second storage unit 34.

[0054] The configuration intermediate device 11 may acquire the configuration items 21 along with the configuration input information 24. In this case, the configuration input information 24 does not need to include information on the configuration items 21. The web server 28 may generate a web page 36 based on the configuration input information 24 and the configuration items 21. The web page 36 is not limited to being generated by the configuration intermediate device 11; the configuration input information 24 stored in the sensor 3 may itself be information (web page 36) for displaying the configuration operation screen 14 on the web browser of the configuration operation device 12. The information generated by the configuration intermediate device 11 is not limited to the web page 36; it may be any information (page) such as a program, application code, or the like for displaying the configuration operation screen 14 on the configuration operation device 12. In other words, the configuration operation screen 14 is not limited to being configured to receive (download) the web page 36 and display it on the web browser; it may also be configured to receive (download) any program, application code, or the like and display it.

[0055] Next, the configuration intermediate device 11 transmits the generated web page 36 to the configuration operation device 12 via wireless communication, such as the Internet (step #4 in FIG. 4 ). Wireless communication eliminates the need to connect wiring, etc., from the configuration intermediate device 11 and the sensor 3 to the configuration operation device 12. In configuring the sensor 3, the setting value 22 is adjusted while the sensor 3 and, if necessary, the automatic door 2 are operating. If wiring is installed around the sensor 3 or the automatic door 2, the sensor 3 may detect the wiring, making it impossible to confirm the expected detection state. Because wireless communication as described above eliminates the need for wiring, the configuration operation can be performed accurately while checking the operation and adjusting the setting value 22, while suppressing false detection by the sensor 3.

[0056] The web page 36 stored in the second storage unit 34 is wirelessly transmitted from the first wireless device 33 of the setting intermediate device 11 to the second wireless device 38 of the setting operation device 12. The operation control unit 41 of the setting operation device 12 stores the received web page 36 in the third storage unit 42.

[0057] Next, the setting operation device 12 displays the setting operation screen 14 based on the received web page 36 (step #5 in FIG. 4 ). Specifically, the operation control unit 41 of the setting operation device 12 uses the web page 36 stored in the third storage unit 42 to display the setting operation screen 14 on the web browser.

[0058] The operator performs setting operations on the setting operation screen 14 displayed on the setting operation device 12. Specifically, the operator inputs setting values ​​22 for each setting item 21 via the setting operation screen 14 while referring to the setting operation screen 14 displayed on the setting operation device 12 (step #6 in FIG. 4 ). The operation control unit 41 associates the input setting values ​​22 with the setting items 21 and stores them in the third storage unit 42.

[0059] Thereafter, the operation control unit 41 of the setting operation device 12 transmits the setting value 22 by wireless communication to the setting intermediate device 11. Specifically, the operation control unit 41 associates the setting value 22 stored in the third storage unit 42 with the setting item 21 and transmits the same to the setting intermediate device 11 via the second wireless device 38 and the first wireless device 33.

[0060] The setting control unit 27 of the setting intermediate device 11 associates the received setting value 22 with the setting item 21 and transmits the associated setting value 22 to the sensor 3. Specifically, the setting control unit 27 associates the received setting value 22 with the setting item 21 and transmits the associated setting value 22 to the sensor 3 via the second communication unit 31 and the first communication unit 18.

[0061] The setting values ​​22 for each setting item 21 stored in the first storage unit 19 are replaced with the received setting values ​​22, thereby updating the setting values ​​22 of the sensor 3 and configuring the sensor 3 (step #7 in FIG. 4). After the configuration is complete, the configuration intermediate device 11 is detached from the sensor 3 (step #8 in FIG. 4).

[0062] In this way, information necessary for setting operations, such as the web page 36, can be transmitted to the setting operation device 12 via the setting intermediate device 11, and setting operations can be performed on the setting operation device 12. This allows the sensor 3 to be set remotely, eliminating the need to directly operate the sensor 3 using a stepladder or the like, and making the setting operation of the sensor 3 easy. In this case, the web page 36, etc., can be transmitted to the setting operation device 12 via the setting intermediate device 11, eliminating the need to install a wireless communication device on the sensor 3 and preventing the sensor 3 from becoming complicated in configuration. Furthermore, since the setting items 21 or the setting input information 24 including the setting items 21 are stored in the sensor 3, it is no longer necessary to manage the latest setting items 21 using the setting operation device 12, and setting operations can be easily performed. Furthermore, since the setting intermediate device 11 generates information for displaying the setting operation screen 14, such as the web page 36, the configuration of the sensor 3 can be prevented from becoming complicated. Furthermore, since setting operations can be performed using the setting operation screen 14, necessary information can be visually confirmed while setting operations are performed, making setting operations easy. Furthermore, since the setting intermediate device 11 is connected via the first connector 3A, the waterproof and dustproof properties of the sensor 3 can be easily maintained.

[0063] (1) The configuration intermediate device 11 may operate by receiving power from the sensor 3 via the second connector 11A, or the configuration intermediate device 11 may include a battery 45. This prevents the configuration of the sensor 3, which is a general-purpose product, from becoming complicated, and allows the configuration operation to be easily performed using the configuration intermediate device 11.

[0064] (2) If the sensor 3 can be configured using any configuration intermediate device 11, unauthorized configuration of the sensor 3 (target device) may be performed, posing a security problem. Therefore, it is effective from a security perspective to pre-certify the configuration intermediate devices 11 that are permitted to perform configuration operations on each sensor 3. Therefore, the sensor 3 may be configured to allow configuration operations only when a predetermined (certified) configuration intermediate device 11 is connected.

[0065] For example, the sensor 3 includes an authentication unit 48, and authentication information 49 is stored in advance in the first storage unit 19. The sensor 3 is predetermined to have a configuration intermediate device 11 to be used during a configuration operation. The authentication information 49 is information for identifying a configuration intermediate device 11 that is permitted to perform the configuration operation of the sensor 3. The configuration intermediate device 11 that is permitted to perform the configuration operation of the sensor 3 is predetermined, and the authentication information 49, which is information identifying that configuration intermediate device 11, is stored in the first storage unit 19 of each sensor 3. The configuration intermediate device 11 stores its own authentication information 49 as identification information in the second storage unit 34. The authentication unit 48 determines whether the linked configuration intermediate device 11 is the predetermined configuration intermediate device 11. The sensor 3 allows the configuration operation only when it determines that the linked configuration intermediate device 11 is the predetermined (certified) configuration intermediate device 11.

[0066] Specifically, when a configuration intermediate device 11 is connected, the sensor 3 compares the authentication information 49 stored in the connected configuration intermediate device 11 with the authentication information 49 stored in the first storage unit 19. If the authentication information 49 matches, the sensor 3 determines that the connected configuration intermediate device 11 is a configuration intermediate device 11 that has been previously certified as a configuration intermediate device 11 that is capable of performing configuration operations. If the sensor 3 determines that the connected configuration intermediate device 11 is a predetermined (certified) configuration intermediate device 11, it allows configuration operations to be performed using the connected configuration intermediate device 11. In other words, when the sensor 3 determines that the connected configuration intermediate device 11 is a predetermined (certified) configuration intermediate device 11, it transmits the configuration input information 24 stored in the first storage unit 19 to the configuration intermediate device 11. The configuration intermediate device 11 then operates the configuration operation device 12 based on the setting input information 24 to perform the configuration operation.

[0067] In this way, the setting intermediate device 11 to be used for the setting operation is pre-certified for each sensor 3, and the setting operation is only permitted when the certified setting intermediate device 11 is connected, so that the setting operation can be easily performed while increasing security.

[0068] (3) In some cases, the same setting value 22 is input to sensors 3 of the same type during the setting operation. In such cases, it would be convenient if the setting intermediate device 11 could copy the setting value 22 and input the same setting value 22 to multiple sensors 3. For this reason, the setting intermediate device 11 is configured to be able to input the setting value 22 for each setting item 21 input to one sensor 3 to other sensors 3.

[0069] Specifically, the setting intermediate device 11 includes a copy operation unit 51 and a paste operation unit 52. The copy operation unit 51 is an operating tool that is operated when the setting value 22 input to the sensor 3 via the setting intermediate device 11 is associated with the setting item 21 and acquired. When the setting intermediate device 11 is connected to the sensor 3 and the setting value 22 is input (when a setting operation is performed), if the copy operation unit 51 is operated, the input setting value 22 is associated with the setting item 21 and stored in the second storage unit 34 of the setting intermediate device 11. In other words, the second storage unit 34 stores the setting value 22 set for the setting item 21.

[0070] When the paste operation unit 52 is operated while the setting intermediate device 11 is connected to the sensor 3, the setting value 22 associated with the setting item 21 and stored in the second storage unit 34 is associated with the setting item 21 and stored in the first storage unit 19 of the sensor 3. In this way, when the setting intermediate device 11 is connected to the sensor 3 (target device), it can configure the sensor 3 by inputting the setting value 22 stored in the second storage unit 34 to the sensor 3. Note that the storage (copying) and storing (pasting) of the setting value 22 may be performed for each setting item 21, or multiple setting values ​​22 may be set collectively, or the setting values ​​22 for all setting items 21 of the sensor 3 may be input collectively.

[0071] (4) The setting operation device 12 can be any terminal that can wirelessly communicate with the setting intermediate device 11. For example, the setting operation device 12 can be a portable terminal such as a laptop PC, a tablet terminal, or a mobile phone. Since a portable terminal can be carried and used, when connecting the setting intermediate device 11 to the sensor 3 and performing a setting operation, the setting operation can be performed efficiently.

[0072] (5) The configuration intermediate device 11 is not limited to the web server 28, and may include a server having server functions of any configuration. In this case, the server of the configuration intermediate device 11 generates a page (information) of any configuration for displaying the setting operation screen 14 and transmits it to the configuration operation device 12. Note that the page for displaying the setting operation screen 14 is not limited to a configuration generated by the server, and the setting input information 24 stored in the sensor 3 may be the page itself for displaying the setting operation screen 14. In other words, the information for displaying the setting operation screen 14 may be a page of any configuration, or may be the setting input information 24 itself. The setting input information 24 for displaying the setting operation screen 14 is received by the configuration intermediate device 11 from the sensor 3 when the configuration intermediate device 11 is connected to the sensor 3, and wirelessly transmitted to the configuration operation device 12.

[0073] (6) Instead of the setting operation screen 14, or in combination with the setting operation screen 14, audio guidance may be provided to assist with audio input and prompt the user to enter settings.

[0074] (7) The target device is not limited to the sensor 3 of the automatic door 2, but may be the automatic door 2 itself or any device for which various settings are made. For example, the settings of the automatic door 2 itself are made by inputting any setting value 22, with the opening / closing speed and timing of the opening / closing unit 5 as setting items 21.

[0075] (8) In the above embodiments or other embodiments, the setting system (target device, setting intermediate device 11, setting operation device 12) is not limited to being composed of the above-described functional blocks, but may be composed of any functional blocks. For example, the functional blocks of the setting system may be further subdivided, or conversely, some or all of the functional blocks may be combined. At least some of the functions of the setting system may be configured external to the setting system. The functions of the setting system are not limited to the above-described functional blocks, and may be realized by a method executed by any functional block. Some or all of the functions of the setting system may be configured by software. A program related to the software is stored in any storage device, such as the first storage unit 19, the second storage unit 34, or the third storage unit 42, and executed by a processor, such as a CPU, provided in at least one of the target device, setting intermediate device 11, and setting operation device 12, or by a processor provided in another device, such as a server.

[0076] The present invention can be used when performing setting operations on a target device.

[0077] 2 Automatic door 3 Sensor (target device) 3A First connector 11 Setting intermediate device 11A Second connector 12 Setting operation device 14 Setting operation screen 18 First communication unit 19 First memory unit 21 Setting item 22 Setting value 24 Setting input information 28 Web server 31 Second communication unit (communication device) 33 First wireless device 34 Second memory unit (memory unit) 38 Second wireless device 42 Third memory unit 48 Authentication unit 49 Authentication information 51 Copy operation unit 52 Paste operation unit

Claims

1. A setting system comprising: a target device to be set; a setting intermediate device that can be attached or detached in a manner that allows communication with said target device; and a setting operation device that performs setting operations on said target device, wherein said target device stores setting items of said target device and setting input information that is information used to set setting values ​​for each of said setting items, said setting intermediate device has a radio that performs wireless communication with said setting operation device, said setting input information is transmitted to said setting operation device via said radio device of said setting intermediate device, and said setting operation on said target device is performed by operating said setting operation device that operates based on said setting input information.

2. The setting system according to claim 1, wherein the setting intermediate device has a server function, and the setting operation for the target device is performed on a setting operation screen displayed on the setting operation device in accordance with the setting input information provided from the server function.

3. A setting system according to claim 2, wherein the server function is executed by a web server, and the setting operation screen is generated by the web server based on the setting input information and displayed on the setting operation device by the web server.

4. The setting system of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication includes internet communication.

5. The setting system according to claim 1, wherein the setting intermediate device to be used during the setting operation is predetermined for the target device, the target device has an authentication unit that determines whether the connected setting intermediate device is the predetermined setting intermediate device, and the target device transmits the setting input information to the setting operation device when it is determined that the connected setting intermediate device is the predetermined setting intermediate device.

6. The setting system according to claim 1, wherein the setting intermediate device has a battery and operates without receiving power from an external source.

7. The setting system according to claim 1, wherein the setting operation device is a mobile terminal.

8. The setting system according to claim 1, wherein the setting intermediate device has a memory unit that stores the setting values ​​set for the setting items, and when the setting intermediate device is connected to the target device, the setting intermediate device can configure the target device by inputting the setting values ​​stored in the memory unit into the target device.

9. A setting system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the target device is a sensor used to control the opening and closing of an automatic door.

10. A setting intermediate device that can be attached to and detached from a target device in order to configure the target device via a setting operation device, wherein the target device stores setting items of the target device and setting input information that is information used to set setting values ​​for each of the setting items, and setting operations are performed via the setting operation device that operates based on the setting input information, and the setting intermediate device comprises: a communication device that communicates with the target device and acquires the setting input information; and a wireless device that communicates wirelessly with the setting operation device and transmits the acquired setting input information to the setting operation device.

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