JP2015210784A - LAN connection system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a LAN connection system not required to obtain an ID and a pass word for every facility in shops, stations, etc., and connected to a LAN-communication by a communication terminal via an application software of a SNS by using information of a SNS user which becomes necessary when using the SNS.SOLUTION: A LAN connection system is connected to a LAN communication via application software of a SNS from a communication terminal 10, and includes: a communication terminal 10; a relay device 12; a web server 14; and a LAN connection use authority issue server 16. When the communication terminal 10 is within a region capable of transmitting and receiving data before a LAN communication path between the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 is opened, a LAN connection authority is issued in response to a request from the communication terminal 10, and the issued LAN connection authority is communicated to the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12, and thereby, the LAN communication path is opened.

Description

  The present invention relates to a LAN connection system.

  The broadband environment has become widespread, and it has become possible to connect to the Internet using public communication lines in many places, whether outdoors or indoors. For example, a public LAN (Local Area Network) connection service is provided, and can be connected to the Internet via a relay device in facilities such as a store, a station, an airport, and a hotel. If a communication terminal capable of transmitting and receiving data is used, a user can receive a LAN connection service by connecting to a cable or wirelessly connecting to a relay device provided in a facility if provided with a wireless communication function.

  In order to receive the connection service, the user may enter an ID or password for the connection service. In some cases, the connection service is simply selected by selecting the identifier of the relay device at the communication terminal without entering the ID or password. You can also receive it. Patent Document 1 describes that wireless communication is performed using a LAN connection wireless terminal device that records an ID and a password used when connecting to a wireless LAN spot.

JP 2008-177661 A

  When connecting to the Internet using a public communication line when you are away from home, you can get a password by paying only the amount used for the connection provider, or get an ID or password for each facility at a store, station, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to set user information in the communication terminal. For this reason, every time a public communication line is used, a complicated operation must be performed. Also, if anyone can use it to eliminate complicated operations, it becomes difficult to track the user from the connection record, which may cause troubles and crimes.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose thereof is to acquire an ID or password for each facility at a store, a station, etc., and is necessary when using SNS. An object of the present invention is to provide a LAN connection system in which a communication terminal uses LAN information connection via SNS application software using SNS user information.

  In order to achieve the above object, the LAN connection system of the present invention comprises the following arrangement. That is, the present invention is a LAN connection system in which a LAN communication connection is established from a communication terminal via social networking service (SNS) application software, and the communication terminal, relay device, web server, and LAN connection use A right issue server, and the relay device communicates with the web server and the LAN connection usage right issue server via the Internet, and relays between the communication terminal and the Internet. Activating means for activating application software, and when the application software in the communication terminal is activated, the SNS user information, the SNS service provider system, and the web server when the application software is activated. Sent between The LAN connection usage right issuing server has a usage right issuing means for issuing a LAN connection usage right, and a LAN communication path between the communication terminal and the relay device is opened. If the communication terminal is in an area where data can be transmitted / received via the relay device, the activation means, the user communication means, and the use are requested in response to a request from the communication terminal. The right issuing means issues a LAN connection use right, and the issued LAN connection use right is communicated to the communication terminal and the relay device, so that the LAN communication path is opened. According to this configuration, it is not necessary to acquire an ID or a password for LAN connection again by using pre-registered SNS user information, and the communication terminal can be connected to a different system for each facility. LAN connection is possible without setting an ID or password. Furthermore, the user can be easily traced.

  In the present invention, the SNS user information preferably includes a login ID for logging in to the SNS. According to this, personal information managed by the SNS can be used also in the LAN connection system of this embodiment.

  In the present invention, the relay device is preferably a public wireless LAN access point. According to this, even in a situation where a large number of unspecified people are connected by LAN communication, it is possible to easily identify individuals and use them safely.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the application software cooperates with the SNS to post LAN connection system usage information to the SNS after the LAN communication path is opened. According to this, information can also be transmitted as an advertisement of a facility that provides a LAN connection system, and the possibility of having related friends and acquaintances browse increases.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the application software is SNS application software provided with an application programming interface (API). According to this, it is possible to develop a dedicated application for a LAN connection system for LAN communication connection using SNS user information, and to link with SNS, and collect SNS user information registered in SNS. You can also.

  According to the LAN connection system of the present invention, it is not necessary to acquire an ID or password for each facility at a store, a station, or the like, and the communication terminal uses the SNS user information required when using the SNS, It is possible to provide a LAN connection system for LAN communication connection through the application software.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the LAN connection system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of operation | movement in the LAN connection system of this embodiment. It is an example of the screen displayed on the communication terminal which concerns on this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the LAN connection system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  The LAN connection system according to the present embodiment is a LAN connection system in which LAN communication is connected from a communication terminal via SNS application software (hereinafter also referred to as an application). And it is a system which can be connected by LAN communication if SNS user information is input from a communication terminal. If SNS is used, LAN connection can be performed using information of SNS users registered in advance in SNS, and there is no need to acquire different IDs and passwords for each facility such as a store, a station, an airport, and a hotel. For this reason, it is possible to save the trouble of inputting IDs and passwords for LAN connection different for each facility into the communication terminal every time LAN communication is used, and to receive the LAN communication connection service of the facility. In addition, information of an SNS user who has newly registered user information in the SNS can be used, and input of an ID or password can be omitted when the system is used thereafter.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of a LAN connection system according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of an operation for performing LAN communication connection in the LAN connection system of this embodiment. The LAN connection system of this embodiment includes a communication terminal 10, a relay device 12, a web server 14, and a LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 that manages user identifiers. The relay device 12 can be communicably connected to the communication terminal 10 and has a function of relaying to the Internet. Further, the relay device 12 is communicatively connected to the web server 14 and the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 via the Internet. The web server 14 has an activation unit that activates application software. Furthermore, when application software in the communication terminal 10 is activated, user communication means for transmitting / receiving SNS user information between the SNS service provider system and the web server 14 via the application software is provided. Have. The LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 has usage right issuing means for issuing a LAN connection usage right.

  The LAN connection system of this embodiment is a system that can be used when the communication terminal 10 is in an area where data can be transmitted and received via the relay device 12. In response to a request from the communication terminal 10, a LAN connection usage right is issued by the activation unit, the user communication unit, and the usage right issuing unit. The issued LAN connection usage right is communicated to the communication terminal and the relay device, and the LAN communication path is opened. The relay device 12 used in the present embodiment may be a router or an access point, and can be applied not only to a wireless LAN connection but also to a wired LAN connection system to which a LAN cable is connected.

  In the LAN connection system of the present embodiment, for example, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a notebook computer, or the like having a communication function can be used as the communication terminal 10. Before the communication connection using the LAN connection system of the present embodiment, that is, before the LAN communication path between the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 is opened, the communication terminal 10 provides services of other communication connection companies, for example, It may be possible to connect to the Internet using a mobile phone network. Alternatively, the communication terminal 10 may not be able to use the mobile phone network, and may not be able to connect to the Internet in a situation where the wireless LAN communication function is not used or a LAN cable is not connected. As described above, the communication terminal 10 used in the present embodiment may be any communication terminal 10 as long as it has a communication function. The LAN connection system according to the present embodiment can be used in a cellular phone network or the like regardless of domestic or overseas. Even if it cannot be used, it can be connected to the Internet through a LAN communication connection. The relay device 12 itself may be connected to the Internet, or is connected to a device (not shown: for example, a master unit or a modem) connected to the Internet. Hereinafter, a case of wireless LAN connection will be described. At this time, the relay device 12 to be used may be a public wireless LAN access point that can be used by an unspecified number of people.

  If the communication terminal 10 is in an area where data can be transmitted / received via the relay device 12 before the LAN communication path between the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 is opened, the relay device 12 is connected to the communication terminal 10. A service set identifier (SSID) is displayed. The displayed SSID of the relay device 12 is selected so that the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 can communicate with each other. Here, the communication terminal 10 communicates necessary information via the Internet via the relay device 12 and is partially opened, but before the LAN communication path between the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 is opened. For this reason, the communication terminal 10 cannot be connected to an unspecified number of networks. The relay device 12, the web server 14, and the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 are each connected to the Internet and can only transmit and receive data to and from each other. For this reason, the communication terminal 10 can transmit and receive data between the web server 14 and the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 only by being unable to connect to the Internet through LAN communication connection.

  After selecting the SSID of the relay device 12 at the communication terminal 10, if there is a request from the communication terminal 10 to use the LAN connection system, the relay device 12 communicates with the web server 14 when the communication terminal 10 communicates with the relay device 12. Notify that it is in the possible area. Then, the web server 14 may notify the communication terminal 10 of the designated URL stored in the web server 14 and display a link for connection on the screen of the communication terminal 10. At this time, an example of the displayed screen 10A may be a start page for starting use of the LAN connection system, and a link is displayed on the page so that a procedure for LAN connection is started from the link. do it.

  When the LAN connection procedure is started, usage history information related to the usage history of the LAN connection system of the present embodiment is communicated from the web server 14 to the system of the SNS service provider. The usage history information includes information on the number of times the LAN connection system of this embodiment has been used and information on whether an SNS application used in the LAN connection system of this embodiment is installed in the communication terminal 10. On the SNS system side, information suitable for transmission to the communication terminal 10 is determined based on the usage history information. Then, the determination result is notified to the web server 14. When the LAN connection system of this embodiment is used for the first time, or when the SNS application is not installed in the communication terminal 10, the SNS application license agreement is notified from the SNS system side via the web server 14. On the other hand, when the SNS application is installed in the communication terminal 10 and is licensed, there is no notification regarding the license agreement for the application to the communication terminal 10. Based on the determination result notified to the web server 14, the SNS application in the communication terminal 10 is activated in the communication terminal 10 by the activation unit of the web server 14. The starting means is software stored in the web server 14 in advance. Only the web server 14 can communicate with the SNS system.

  Here, the case where the first use or the application is not installed will be described. When the use of the application is permitted, in response to a request from the communication terminal 10, the relay device 12 notifies the SNS system that the use of the application has been permitted via the web server 14. Thereafter, the communication terminal 10 can use the SNS application. At this time, the SNS application may be used after the SNS application is installed in the communication terminal 10. When the use of the application is permitted, the LAN connection system of the present embodiment can use the information of the SNS user separately registered in the SNS system via the SNS application. It can be used to log in to the LAN connection system. At this time, what is necessary is just to transmit / receive between the system of the provider of an SNS service, and a web server by the user communication means mentioned later.

  After permission to use the application or after the second connection, when the SNS application in the communication terminal 10 is activated by the activation means, the SNS user information is transmitted to the web server 14 via the application software by the user communication means. Be notified. The user communication means is software stored in the web server 14 in advance, and is means for transmitting / receiving SNS user information via the Internet by the SNS application. The web server 14 receives information related to the SNS user necessary on the LAN connection system of the present embodiment from the communication terminal 10, and stores the information of the SNS user in the web server 14. Further, the web server 14 transmits the received SNS user information to the system of the SNS service provider. In the system of the provider of the SNS service, a log-in process to the SNS is performed based on the information of the SNS user, and it is notified that the web server 14 is logged in. After receiving the notification that the SNS has been logged in, the web server 14 generates and stores information on the SNS user.

  After the web server 14 is notified that the SNS user is logged in to the SNS, a screen for requesting the right to use the LAN connection is displayed on the communication terminal 10 via the SNS application software. Then, the communication terminal 10 requests a LAN connection usage right from the displayed screen, and notifies the web server 14 that the LAN connection right is requested. The web server 14 notifies the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 that the communication terminal 10 requests the LAN connection right. At this time, information indicating which communication terminal 10 is requesting the LAN connection right and via which relay device 12 is communicated is also communicated to the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16.

  The LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 has usage right issuing means, and the usage right issuing means is software stored in the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 in advance. The LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 is a RADIUS server including a plurality of Internet protocols. The LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 issues a LAN connection usage right by the usage right issuing means, and the issued LAN connection usage right is transmitted to the relay device 12 and the web server 14. Then, the relay device 12 transmits a LAN connection usage right to the communication terminal 10, and the LAN communication path is opened. Since the LAN connection usage right is transmitted to the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12, the transmitted LAN connection usage rights are collated, and if they are the same, the LAN communication path is opened. Thus, unlike the case where the LAN connection usage right is sent to either the communication terminal 10 or the relay device 12, the user is easily identified because of the collation.

  The LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 may generate a user identifier from the notified SNS user information, and generate an identifier for identifying the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 in association with the user identifier. Further, the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 may store these user identifiers in a database. In this way, it is possible to issue a LAN connection usage right that matches the information of the SNS user. Also, a LAN connection usage right is issued to the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 using the information of the SNS user. Therefore, even if the SNS user is the same and the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 used when requesting the LAN connection use right are different from the previous use, the communication terminal 10 and the relay device 12 are connected to the LAN. Communicate connection usage rights and use LAN connection. At this time, the LAN connection usage right may be transmitted by information such as a private IP address. From the above, the LAN connection system of this embodiment can use the LAN connection system only with the SNS user information. Furthermore, unlike the case where an unspecified number of people use the Internet, the LAN connection system user can be identified from the login record from the identifiers of the SNS user, the communication terminal 10, and the relay device 12.

  The user identifier may be stored in the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 or the web server 14 with which the LAN connection usage right is communicated. As a result, the information of the user who tried the LAN connection system and the information of the user connected by LAN communication can be stored and managed individually by the user identifier. In addition to the SNS user information, the user identifier may include data such as LAN connection system use date and time, use facility, use time, number of connections, communication terminal 10 to be used, etc. It may be associated with a user identifier. The database of the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 stores information corresponding to the user identifier and can be read out.

  Further, the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 may have a connection determination means for determining whether or not LAN connection is possible from the user identifier, and issues a LAN connection usage right only to users who are permitted to connect to the LAN. The LAN connection usage right may be communicated. Further, when issuing the LAN connection usage right, the LAN connection system may be temporarily used for the LAN connection system in units of time, and the relay device 12 may be notified. In this case, if the information such as the IP address attached to the LAN connection temporary use right is changed and transmitted every time it is issued, the previously received LAN connection temporary use right cannot be used, and it matches the information of the SNS user. Time control is also possible.

  The web server 14 and the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16 may be installed collectively for each facility or for each plurality of facilities. Further, the information associated with the accumulated user identifier may be managed for each use facility in the use facility, and may be managed collectively by a department that supervises group facility information, for example. Furthermore, a server for managing information of all users who use the LAN connection system may be provided to communicate with the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16. If it is a facility that uses the LAN connection system of this embodiment in common, the information of the SNS user is registered in the common LAN connection usage right issuing server 16, so that even if the facility is different, it is newly added. There is no need to obtain an ID or password. Thereby, it is possible to log in to the LAN connection system only with the information of the SNS user registered in the SNS. In addition, since the LAN connection system of this embodiment does not manage user identifiers for each communication terminal 10 but manages them in units of system users, even if the communication terminal 10 is changed, the SNS user is changed. You can log in to the LAN connection system from this information.

  Between the web server 14 and the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16, there may be a notification means that can also notify the user identifiers generated by the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16. Between the web server 14 and the LAN connection usage right issuing server 16, SNS user information and user identifiers can be shared, and it becomes easy to manage system users at facilities using a common LAN connection system.

  The SNS user information may include a login ID for logging in to the SNS. Furthermore, a login password for logging in to the SNS may be included. In order to log in to the LAN connection system, an SNS login ID and password can be used for the SNS application, and these are set to be input. As a result, personal information managed by the SNS can be used in the LAN connection system of the present embodiment, so that an unspecified number of people can perform LAN communication even in Wi-Fi (registered trademark) of public facilities. Individual identification is easy even if connected.

  The application software may be set so that the LAN connection system usage information is posted to the SNS after the LAN communication path is opened in cooperation with the SNS. For example, in the case of Facebook (registered trademark) as an SNS, when a “Like” button is pressed, the LAN communication path between the relay device 12 and the communication terminal 10 is opened so that LAN communication can be established. Set. By pressing “Like”, for example, information indicating that a facility such as a store is used or a LAN connection system is used is posted to the SNS as a post by the LAN connection system user. This posting can also send information as an advertisement of a facility providing a LAN connection system. By making such facility-side information posted to Facebook as facility usage information of the LAN connection system user, it is possible to have the friend, acquaintance, etc. related to the user see the information. In addition, since the viewer of such facility information is information by posting from related friends and acquaintances, it is more reliable than information from people who do not know at all, so there is a possibility that you can use the facility And the advertising effect can be expected.

  Further, the LAN connection system of the present embodiment can be used as follows. Information on restaurants and public facilities can also be sent to users of LAN connection systems through information on managed SNS users. For example, a person who uses the LAN connection system of the store (facility) even once may increase the possibility of using the store after obtaining the store information. In addition, if the right of LAN communication connection is regarded as a privilege and the questionnaire from the facility is answered, Wi-Fi can be used. And use it as marketing material. Further, as a means for acquiring a member, it may be set that Wi-Fi can be used when a member becomes a member. Further, the right of LAN communication connection may be granted as a prize for a stamp rally or a lottery system.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a screen displayed on the communication terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. If the communication terminal 10 is within the relay area of the relay device 12 before the LAN communication path is opened, a screen (not shown) for selecting the SSID is displayed. If the SSID of the relay device 12 is selected, the relay device 12 Connect with. After notifying the web server 14, the communication terminal 10 connects to the specified URL, and the start page (screen 1) is displayed on the communication terminal 10. When a button displayed on the start page is pressed to connect to a designated URL (link), a LAN connection use procedure is started.

  The subsequent steps are different between the first connection to the LAN connection system of the present embodiment and the second and subsequent cases. Depending on the determination result based on the usage history information, the screen 2 relating to the license agreement of the SNS application or the screen 3 of the SNS application activated by the activation unit is displayed on the communication terminal 10. The screen for activation by the activation means may be a screen for obtaining permission to use the application, or a login screen for logging in to the SNS. In addition, when obtaining permission to use the application, a screen for permitting posting that the LAN connection system is used in the SNS may be added.

  When connecting for the first time, the screen is skipped to the designated URL and a screen 2 for obtaining a license for using the application is displayed. At this time, if the user permits the use of the application on the screen 2, the SNS application may be installed. After the screen 2 is displayed and the use of the application is permitted, the application is activated, and the communication terminal 10 displays the screen 4 for connecting to the LAN provided in the facility. In the case of the second and subsequent connections, screen 3 is displayed, information on the SNS user is input to inform that the SNS is being used, and the information on the SNS user is communicated to the system of the SNS service provider. . After logging in to the SNS, the screen 4 is displayed before the start of the LAN communication connection, and it is asked whether the LAN communication connection is made using the LAN connection system.

  When the button on the screen 4 is pressed when making a LAN communication connection, a LAN connection usage right is issued, the LAN communication path is opened, and the LAN communication connection can be established. If the LAN communication connection is not established, or if the person who transmitted the information of the SNS user is not the person himself / herself, the low-out button is pressed. Here, the button of the screen 4 is changed to “Like” button of Facebook, and after “Like” is pressed, the LAN communication connection is started. After that, by checking in to the facility that uses the LAN connection system on screen 5, you can set that the check-in is posted on the facility-specific page, or that the check-in is on the user's page And can be set to post.

  The SNS application software to be activated may be software using an application programming interface (API) provided by the SNS management side. As a result, a dedicated application for a LAN connection system for LAN communication connection using SNS user information can be developed and further linked with the SNS, and SNS user information registered in the SNS can also be collected. .

10 Communication terminal 10A Communication terminal screen
12 Relay device 14 Web server 16 LAN connection usage right issue server

Claims (5)

A LAN connection system for connecting a LAN (Local Area Network) communication from a communication terminal via social networking service (SNS) application software,
A communication terminal;
A relay device;
a web server;
A LAN connection usage right issuing server,
The relay device communicates with the web server and the LAN connection usage right issuing server via the Internet, and relays between the communication terminal and the Internet,
The web server has an activation unit that activates the application software, and when the application software in the communication terminal is activated, the SNS user information is provided via the application software. A user communication means for transmitting and receiving between the system and the web server,
The LAN connection usage right issuing server has usage right issuing means for issuing a LAN connection usage right,
If the communication terminal is in an area where data can be transmitted and received via the relay device before the LAN communication path between the communication terminal and the relay device is opened, the request from the communication terminal In response, a LAN connection usage right is issued by the activation means, the user communication means and the usage right issuing means, and the issued LAN connection usage right is communicated to the communication terminal and the relay device. A LAN connection system, wherein the LAN communication path is opened.   The LAN connection system according to claim 1, wherein the SNS user information includes a login ID for logging in to the SNS.   The LAN connection system according to claim 1, wherein the relay device is a public wireless LAN access point.   The said application software cooperates with the said SNS, and after the said LAN communication path is open | released, LAN connection system utilization information is contributed to the said SNS, The any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The LAN connection system described in 1.   5. The LAN connection system according to claim 1, wherein the application software is SNS application software provided with an application programming interface (API). 6.