JP7214616B2 - DATABASE APPARATUS, DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND DATA PROCESSING PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments relate to a database device, a data processing system, a data processing method, and a data processing program.

In recent years, Internet of Thing (IoT)-related devices (hereinafter referred to as IoT devices) that connect things to the Internet have become widespread. Since IoT devices are connected to networks such as the Internet, applications that generate communication between different IoT devices are possible. In the future, with the development of wireless technology such as the 5th generation mobile communication system (hereinafter referred to as 5G), IoT devices will be able to connect to networks more easily, and the spread of IoT devices among general users will accelerate. It is expected that users will own a large number of IoT devices. Normally, in order to connect a device to a network, it is necessary to set and register parameters for the device.

JP-A-2005-55940 JP-A-2005-44201 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-189935 JP-A-2002-74135 JP-A-2001-256317

However, when an individual user owns many IoT devices and performs complicated operations on the network, such as linking the IoT devices, setting and registration to the IoT devices becomes very complicated. General users are not limited to users who are familiar with information communication technology (ICT), and it is necessary to facilitate the handling of IoT devices in order to spread and expand them in the future.

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a database device, a data processing system, a data processing method, and a data processing program for facilitating handling of IoT devices.

A database apparatus according to one embodiment is connected to a network and includes a database in which devices connected to the network are associated with authorized users of the devices, and the database identifies the authorized users. and first device-specific information that specifies a device that can be used by the authorized user, wherein the first device-specific information and the plurality of first user-specific information in the database and a plurality of pieces of second user identification information corresponding to the plurality of pieces of first user identification information and second device identification information input from devices connected to the network. and an information provider that determines permission to use the

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the entire system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the device according to the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the application server device according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the shop server device according to the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the information server device according to the embodiment; FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the bind database device according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a sequence chart showing an example of processing operations of the system from purchase to use of the device by the user in the same embodiment. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an example of data generated and managed by the bind database device for one user in the same embodiment. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of data generated and managed by the bind database device for multiple users in the same embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a sequence chart showing an example of processing operations of the system from purchase to use of the device by the user in the same embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the fifth embodiment. FIG. 15 is a sequence chart showing an example of processing operations of the system when a user gives a device to another user as a gift in the same embodiment. FIG. 16 is a sequence chart showing a second processing operation example of the system when a user gives a device to another user as a gift in the same embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the types of data used in the embodiment and the relationship between each data.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the entire system according to the embodiment.

Devices 1A and 1B (simply referred to as device 1 unless otherwise specified) are all kinds of IoT devices, are connected to network 100, and perform data communication with devices on network 100. FIG. The device 1 may be, for example, sensors such as a temperature detection sensor, a water leak detection sensor, a door opening/closing sensor, or a detection device using these sensors. Also, the device equipment 1 may be home appliances such as air conditioners, televisions, lighting, and cameras. Also, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone may be used as long as it is connected to the network 100 .

The application server apparatus 2 is constructed, for example, in a computer having a CPU and memory installed on the network 100 and provides an application using the device 1 . The application server device 2 may be a cloud server. For example, assume that the device 1 is a water leak detector. When the device 1 detects a water leak, the application server 2 executes an application using the device 1, such as forwarding an alarm notification from the device 1 to the application server 2 to a pre-registered smartphone. offer. Although only one application server apparatus 2 is shown in the drawing, a plurality of application server apparatus 2 may be installed for each type of device 1 . Also, the application server device 2 may provide an application that combines a plurality of devices 1 . Especially in this embodiment, an application using the bind database device 5, which will be described later, is assumed.

The store server device 3 is constructed in a computer having a CPU and a memory installed on the network 100, for example. The shop server device 3 may be a cloud server. The store server apparatus 3 is installed, for example, in a dealer who sells the device 1 to the user, and exchanges necessary data with devices in the system via the network 100 when the user obtains the device 1. implement. In the present embodiment, the method for obtaining the device 1 by the user is the case of purchase, but includes lending by leasing, rental, etc., free acquisition through campaigns, discount acquisition, gifts from others, sweepstakes, prizes, etc. It's okay. The store server device 3 may have the function of a POS (Point Of Sale) terminal. The store server device 3 receives information (such as a user ID, e-mail address, telephone number, etc.) for identifying a user (user of the device 1) from cards such as credit cards, point cards, and My Number (registered trademark). hereinafter referred to as user identification information). Further, the store server device 3 may set a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for providing services to clients via the network 100 .

The information server device 4 is constructed in a computer having a CPU and memory installed on the network 100, for example. The information server device 4 manages user personal information such as name, address, and telephone number (hereinafter referred to as user information) in association with user identification information, and provides information upon request.

The bind database device 5 is constructed in a computer having a CPU and memory installed on the network 100, for example. The bind database device 5 stores data in which the user information of the purchaser and the purchased product information are associated (bound) to generate a database (particularly referred to as a bind database). Here, the product information includes, for example, product name, manufacturer name, model number, and serial number. Also, the bind database apparatus 5 may generate device-specific information to be registered (especially device-specific information) using the manufacturer name, model number, serial number, etc., and add it to the database. Device-specific information is information that can identify each device, and may be a character string that includes numbers and symbols that can be identified from manufacturer names, model numbers, serial numbers, and the like.

The PC 6 is, for example, a personal computer, and is a client terminal for accessing the store server device 3 via the network 100, for example. The PC 6 may be a personal computer owned by the user at home in the case of mail order, or may be a personal computer installed in the store in the case of store sales.

The network 100 includes not only the Internet but also any network connecting the devices and devices described above, communication paths, and networks formed by combining them. For example, when the store server device 3 communicates with the information server device 4 that handles user information, a private line that ensures confidentiality, a virtual private network (VPN) that is realized on the Internet, or the like is used. communication paths are also included in network 100 . In addition, the network 100 may be not only wired but also wireless, and may include communication methods such as WiFi (registered trademark) and 5G, for example. In the case of wired communication, for example, a communication method using an Ethernet cable may be included. Further, in data transmission/reception on the network 100, a predetermined communication protocol is used between apparatuses and devices and their data communication paths.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the device according to the embodiment;

The communication unit 11 is connected to the network 100 so that the device 1 communicates with devices and devices on the network 100 . The communication unit 11 has a wired or wireless communication interface. Further, the communication unit 11 may include not only an interface with the network 100 but also an interface such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) for connecting to a personal computer.

The application processing unit 12 performs processing for enabling the application provided by the application server apparatus 2 by using a computer program or the like stored in the device 1 .

The storage unit 13 stores settings necessary for the device 1 and the like. Settings to the storage unit 13 are performed from a personal computer or the like via a control unit (not shown) or a USB provided in the communication unit 11 .

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the application server device according to the embodiment;

The communication unit 21 is connected to the network 100 and communicates with devices and devices on the network 100 . The communication unit 21 has a wired or wireless communication interface.

The application service unit 22 uses a computer program or the like stored in the application server device 2 to perform processing for providing applications. For example, when assuming a temperature detection application using the device 1, the application service unit 22 receives and processes the temperature detection results transmitted by the device 1, and performs other devices and devices on the network 100 set in advance. , an application for notifying an alarm via the communication unit 11 is provided.

The information inquiry processing unit 23 makes an information inquiry to devices on the network 100 via the communication unit 21 according to a command from the application service unit 22 , acquires the inquired information, and outputs the information to the application service unit 22 . . In this embodiment, the information inquiry processing unit 23 makes an information inquiry to the bind database device 5 .

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the shop server device according to the embodiment;

The UI unit 31 is a user interface, and is, for example, a card reader that reads user identification information from credit cards, point cards, and My Number cards. The UI unit 31 outputs the read user identification information to the control unit 32 . Also, the UI unit 31 may read information from a smartphone, or may be computer peripherals such as a keyboard and a mouse. If the UI unit 31 is a keyboard, the user or the distributor may input information about the user, including user identification information, from the keyboard.

The control unit 32 controls each function of the store server device 3 based on user identification information input from the UI unit 31 . Data can be exchanged with all other functional blocks that are not connected to the control unit 32 in FIG.

Based on a command input from the control unit 32, the information inquiry processing unit 33 inquires of the external device about necessary information via the communication unit 34 and acquires the information. In this embodiment, the information inquiry processing unit 33 makes an inquiry to the information server device 4 based on the user identification information input from the control unit 32 and acquires user information.

The communication unit 34 is connected to the network 100 and communicates with devices and devices on the network 100 . The communication unit 34 has a wired or wireless communication interface.

The bind database registration unit 35 transmits necessary information, such as user information and product information of purchased products, to the bind database device 5 .

The service providing unit 36 includes, for example, an electronic commerce site that enables users to purchase products via the Internet, and a processing function at the time of purchase. This function does not have to be used for store sales, not online sales. The service providing unit 36 acquires purchase information of the user.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the information server device according to the embodiment;

The information registration unit 41 includes a user interface such as a keyboard for importing user information into the information server device 4 , processes the information imported from the user interface as necessary, and outputs the processed information to the storage unit 42 . For example, when a credit card company or a point card company creates a database of user information, the information registration unit 41 processes information input from a user interface as necessary to create a database. The information registration unit 41 issues user identification information, which is user-specific identification information (ID), when registering user information in the database. The user identification information is, for example, a credit card number, point card ID, etc., and is stored in an integrated circuit (IC) on a card such as a credit card or point card. The function of the information registration unit 41 is normally executed when a credit card, point card, or the like is issued.

The storage unit 42 accumulates data such as user information input from the information registration unit 41 .

The information providing unit 43 receives a request for providing data accumulated in the storage unit 42 from an external device, acquires the requested data from the storage unit 42, and transmits the acquired data to the external device that requested it via the communication unit 44. to send.

The communication unit 44 is connected to the network 100 and communicates with devices and devices on the network 100 . The communication unit 44 has a wired or wireless communication interface.

The control unit 45 controls each function of the information server device 4 . Data can be exchanged with all other functional blocks that are not connected to the control unit 45 in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the bind database device according to the embodiment.

The control unit 51 controls each function of the bind database device 5 . Specifically, the control unit 51 receives a request from an external device on the network 100 and controls each function of the bind database device 5 according to the received request. Data can be exchanged with all other functional blocks that are not connected to the control unit 51 in FIG.

The communication unit 52 is connected to the network 100 and communicates with devices and devices on the network 100 . The communication unit 52 has a wired or wireless communication interface.

Information registration unit 53 registers information, that is, creates a bind database, according to an information registration request received by control unit 51 from an external device on network 100 . In the present embodiment, when the control unit 51 receives an information registration request from the store server device 3, the information registration unit 53, under the control of the control unit 51, stores user information, product information, etc. transmitted by the store server device 3. It accumulates in the storage unit 54 and creates a bind database.

The identification information generation unit 531 creates a bind data user ID, which is user identification information for identifying a user on the bind database. The bind data user ID may be a number or a character string including letters, numbers, and the like. Further, the specific information generation unit 531 creates a device management number assigned to each user for the device 1 registered in the bind database. The device management number may be a number or a character string including letters and numbers. The device management number can be used as device specific information that is specific to the device.

Storage unit 54 accumulates data input from information registration unit 53 .

When control unit 51 receives an information provision request from an external device on network 100, information providing unit 55 acquires data from storage unit 54 in accordance with the request, and transmits the data via communication unit 52 to the requested external device. Send to device.

(First embodiment)
In this embodiment, an operation example of the system when the user purchases the device 1 from the mail order dealer on the network 100 from the home PC 6 will be described.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the first embodiment.

A user is a purchaser of the device 1 and owns the PC 6 . The mail order company is the seller of the device 1 and owns the shop server 3 and the information server 4 . The information server device 4 manages user identification information (customer ID) required when a user purchases products from a mail-order business. In addition, the mail order company stores the device 1, which is the product purchased by the user. The service provider is an application provider of the device 1 and owns the application server device 2 and the bind database device 5 .

FIG. 8 is a sequence chart showing an example of processing operations of the system from purchase to use of the device by the user in the embodiment.

This sequence chart shows each process of the PC 6, the shop server device 3, the information server device 4, the bind database device 5, the device device 1, and the application server device 2 in chronological order from left to right. In this sequence chart, dotted lines indicate the operation actions of the user and the store clerk of the mail-order business, including the presence of the user and the store clerk of the mail-order business in the PC 6 and the store server device 3 . A store clerk of the mail order company ships the device 1 to the user. At that time, the store clerk may perform settings for the device 1 as necessary. Processing by the PC 6, the shop server device 3, and other devices (processing that does not depend on humans) is indicated by solid lines.

Hereinafter, this sequence chart will be described in chronological order from the top.

A user pre-registers user information with a mail order company, obtains user identification information (customer ID), and purchases the device 1 (phase P1). Details will be described below.

The user accesses the electronic commerce site provided by the store server device 3 from the PC 6, and registers user information and the like in order to obtain an account (step S11). Specifically, the user transmits user information along with a user information registration request from the PC 6 to the shop server device 3 .

Upon receiving the user information registration request, the control unit 32 of the store server device 3 causes the service providing unit 36 to execute user information registration (step S12). The service providing unit 36 transmits the user information and the like to the information server device 4 together with the user information registration request.

In the information server device 4, upon receiving the user information registration request, the control unit 45 outputs user information and the like to the information registration unit 41 to execute user information registration. The information registration unit 41 adds the received user information to the database of the storage unit 42, issues user identification information (customer ID), and transmits the user identification information to the shop server device 3 from the communication unit 44 (step S13). . The store server device 3 notifies the user by transmitting the received user identification information to the PC 6 (step S14). By using the user identification information received by the PC 6, the user can purchase the product from the mail-order trader.

The user purchases the device 1 from the PC 6 on the electronic commerce site of the store server apparatus 3 (steps S15 and S16). Specifically, the user accesses the electronic commerce site provided by the service providing unit 36 of the shop server device 3 from the PC 6 via the network 100 . On the e-commerce site, for example, the user clicks the name of the device 1 to be purchased (step S15), and inputs user payment information (credit card payment, bank payment information, etc.) and user identification information. (Step S<b>16 ), the product information of the device 1 , purchase information such as user payment information, and user identification information are sent to the service providing unit 36 . When receiving the information, the service providing unit 36 displays, for example, "purchase completed" on the display unit (not shown) of the PC 6, thereby completing the purchase process by the user.

Next, the store server device 3 executes database generation processing (phase P2).

The store server device 3 transmits a user information inquiry from the information inquiry processing unit 33 to the information server device 4 through the communication unit 34 together with the user identification information acquired in phase P1 (step S21). In the information server device 4, upon receiving the user information inquiry, the control unit 45 causes the information providing unit 43 to transmit the user information (step S22). Specifically, when instructed to transmit the user information by the control unit 45, the information providing unit 43 acquires the user information from the storage unit 42 based on the received user identification information. The information providing unit 43 transmits the user information acquired via the communication unit 44 to the store server device 3 .

The store server device 3 transmits the received user information and product information to the bind database device 5 as database information (step S23). Specifically, in the store server device 3, the bind database registration unit 35 combines the user information received by the information inquiry processing unit 33 and the product information received by the service providing unit 36, and processes them as necessary. to create database information. The bind database registration unit 35 transmits a database registration request (data bind request) to the bind database device 5 together with the created database information.

Upon receiving the database registration request, the bind database device 5 registers the received database information in the database (step S24). More specifically, in bind database device 5 , when control unit 51 receives a database registration request, control unit 51 outputs the received database information to information registration unit 53 . The information registration unit 53 registers database information in the storage unit 54 . Through the above procedure, a database (bind database) in which user information and product information are linked is generated on the bind database device 5 .

FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an example of data generated and managed by the bind database device for one user in the embodiment.

Bind data 500 includes user unique data 501 and product data 502, and is basically created for one user. For example, when a certain organization uses all the devices 1 in common, one bind data 500 is created for the organization. This embodiment shows an example of creating one bind data 500 for one user.

The user unique data 501 stores user identification information (for example, bind data user ID) given to the user managing data in the bind database device 5 . The user-specific data 501 may be user identification information or the like in addition to the bind data user ID as data that can identify the individual user. The user-specific data 501 may be, for example, only a telephone number or an e-mail address as long as the user can be identified, and data that can identify the individual user without much change is desirable. The user-specific data 501 may also include user personal information such as name, address, and date of birth.

The product data 502 includes data such as "No", "product name", "manufacturer", "model number", and "serial number" shown as column items for each device 1 that is a product. Each time the user purchases the device 1, a row is added and information of each column item is registered. “No” is the device management number managed by the bind database apparatus 5 for the device 1 . It is desirable to assign a device management number so that the device that can be used by each user has a unique number. A device management number may be used, or a device management number may be generated from the selected one. You can also select multiple items from the following "product name", "manufacturer", "model number", "serial number", etc., and use the combination as the device management number, or you can generate the device management number from the selected multiple combinations. good too. “Product name” is the name of the device 1 . “Manufacturer” is the name of the manufacturer of the device 1 . The “model number” is a character string including characters, numbers, etc., given to the model type of the device 1 by the manufacturer. The “serial number” may be a character string including letters, numbers, etc. uniquely assigned to the device 1 by the manufacturer. Column items can also be added. For example, if an IP address is assigned to the device 1, the IP address may be added to the database. Also, the IP address of an application server apparatus 2 that provides an application that can use the device 1 may be added.

D11, D12, D13, and D14 of the product data 502 are the "product name", "manufacturer", "model number", and "serial number" for the device 1 with No=1, respectively. The “product name”, “manufacturer”, “model number”, and “serial number” for the device 1 with No=i are Di1, Di2, Di3, and Di4, respectively. N in the item “No” corresponds to the number of registered devices 1 that can be used by the user.

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of data generated and managed by the bind database device for multiple users in the embodiment.

In the storage unit 54 of the bind database device 5, bind data 500A, 500B, and 500C are stored for each of a plurality of different users (or organizations such as corporations).
Returning to FIG. 8, when the specific information generation unit 531 of the bind database device 5 issues the bind data user ID, the information registration unit 53 transmits a completion notice (step S25). Also, in step S25, the bind data user ID issued together with the notification of completion may be transmitted. When the store server device 3 receives the bind data user ID, the store server device 3 displays it on a display unit (not shown) of the store server device 3 . If the user information registered when the device 1 was purchased in the past is already registered in the bind database apparatus 5 and the bind data user ID is given to the user, the bind data user ID is completed. Send with notifications. A device management number may also be transmitted at the same time.

Next, the mail-order business implements product shipment to the product (phase P3). In phase P3, parameters may be set for the device as required.

The mail-order trader may set information such as necessary parameters for the newly purchased device 1 (step S31). The setting information includes a “serial number”, a “model number”, a “device management number”, etc. of the device 1 as device specific information for specifying the device 1 , and is set in the storage unit 13 . Also, the bind data user ID is set in the storage unit 13 as user identification information for identifying the user. Also, the user identification information may be a telephone number, an e-mail address, or the like. Also, user identification information may be used as the user identification information. The setting information also includes the IP address of the application server device 2, which is information enabling communication with the application server device 2, the application site URL provided by the application server device 2, and the like, and is stored in the storage unit 13. . Alternatively, the setting may include the IP address or URL of the bind database device 5 instead of the application server device 2 . The mail-order trader ships the device 1 to the user who purchased it (step S32). In step S32, the mail order company may send the device 1 for which the parameters have been set in step S31 to the user who purchased it. On the other hand, the mail-order company may send the device 1 without parameter setting to the user who purchased it without executing step S31.

The completely same device 1, that is, the device 1 having the same "manufacturer", "serial number", "model number", etc. may be registered in the bind data 500 of different users. For example, this corresponds to a case where different users share one device 1 in advance. In this case, the user-specific information of the shared user, the product information of the new device 1, and the like are bound and registered in the bind data 500 of the shared user in the procedure of steps S16 to S26 in FIG. A specific description will be given.

The user identification information of the user who purchases the device (hereinafter referred to as the purchasing user) and the user identification information of the user who shares the device (hereinafter referred to as the sharing user) are transmitted to the shop server 3 (step S16). The shop server device 3 transmits the received user identification information of each of the purchasing user and the shared user to the information server device 4, makes a user information inquiry, and acquires respective user information (steps S21 and S22). The store server device 3 transmits the user information and product information of each of the purchasing user and the sharing user to the bind database device 5 (step S23). The bind database device 5 creates a bind database for each of the purchasing user and the sharing user (step S24).

If the shared user is a user who has already been registered in the bind data 500 in the past, the bind data user ID has already been obtained. By transmitting the product information of the device 1 to the bind database apparatus 5, the new device 1 may be registered in the bind data 500 of the user.

Next, the user who purchased the device 1 receives, installs, and uses the device 1 as a product (phase P4).

When the user receives the device 1 shipped by the mail-order trader, the user installs it in a necessary place (step S41). If a wired connection is required to connect to the network 100 , for example, an Ethernet cable is connected to the device 1 and installed so as to enable access to the network 100 . The user activates the device 1 by, for example, pressing the power switch of the device 1 (step S42). When the device 1 is powered on, the device 1 is activated (step S43). When the device 1 is activated, the application processing unit 12 accesses the application server apparatus 2 via the network 100 by referring to the IP address of the application server apparatus 2 stored in the storage unit 13, for example (step S44). At the time of access, the user identification information (bind data user ID, email address, telephone number, etc.) stored in the storage unit 13 and the device specific information are transmitted to the application server apparatus 2 . The user identification information and device specific information may be used as an account for access permission when the device 1 accesses the application server 2 .

In the application server device 2, when the application service section 22 detects access from the application processing section 12, it confirms whether or not the received user identification information and the device specific information are linked. Alternatively, the binding database device 5 is requested to confirm whether the product is bound to a user who is permitted to use it (hereinafter referred to as confirmation of binding information) (step S45). More specifically, when the application service unit 22 requests confirmation of the binding information to the information inquiry processing unit 23, the information inquiry processing unit 23 binds the confirmation request of the binding information together with the user identification information and device specific information. Send to the database device 5 .

When the binding database device 5 receives the binding information confirmation request, the binding database device 5 determines whether the received user identification information and the device device specific information are linked, that is, whether the device device 1 having the device device specific information matches the user having the user identification information. It confirms whether it is owned by or can be used, and transmits the confirmation result of the binding information to the application service section 22 (step S46). More specifically, upon receiving a request for binding information, control unit 51 outputs the simultaneously received user identification information and device specific information to information providing unit 55 . The information providing unit 55 checks whether or not there is data matching the received user identification information and device specific information in the bind data 500 stored in the storage unit 54 . If the information providing unit 55 finds the device 1 that matches the received user identification information and device identification information in the bind data 500 , the information providing unit 55 transmits a “YES” response to the application server apparatus 2 . If there is no device 1 matching the received user identification information and device specific information, a response of “NO” is transmitted to the application server apparatus 2 .

When receiving "YES", the application server apparatus 2 starts the application using the device 1 purchased in step S13 (step S47). When receiving "NO", the application server apparatus 2 prohibits the accessing device 1 from using the application. At this time, the application server apparatus 2 may reply, for example, "access prohibited" to the device 1 that has made the access.

Through the above procedure, the user can use the application using the device 1 . According to the example of this embodiment, the user can use the device 1 simply by purchasing the device 1 on an electronic commerce site, installing the device 1, and pressing the power switch. Further, by creating a bind database that links the device 1 and the purchasing user in the bind database device 5, there is an effect of eliminating the complexity of the initial settings when the device 1 is purchased. Moreover, by creating a bind database, the convenience of not needing initial settings when the device 1 is purchased is provided. These effects are effective not only for the user but also for the store clerk who sets parameters for the device 1, and the greater the number of devices 1 registered for individual users, the greater the effect. In addition, by clarifying the owner and user of the device 1 using the bind database device 5, there is a security effect such as prohibiting the use of the device 1 by a user other than the owner or user.

Considering that the number of devices 1 connected to the network 100 (Internet) will increase in the future and that many users will use them, the effectiveness of facilitating the handling of devices by the bind database apparatus 5 will further increase. The bind database device 5 shown in this embodiment can also be used for applications in which a plurality of devices 1 owned by a user are linked. In addition, by collecting the bind data of a plurality of users in the bind database device 5, it can be used for cooperation between devices owned by different users.

In this embodiment, the user has never purchased the device 1 in the past, and the user information is not registered in the bind database apparatus 5. If user information is registered in the bind database device 5 and a bind data user ID is already given to the bind data for that user, the procedure can be further simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the parameter setting in step S31, as the user identification information, for example, any one of the bind data user ID, email address, telephone number, etc. may be set. A combination may be set. For example, depending on the number of pieces of user identification information set in the device 1, it is possible to change the level of security in using the service of the application server 2 by the device 1 (step S47). Specifically, in steps S45 and S46, the greater the number of pieces of user identification information that the information providing unit 55 uses as a determination condition in the response of the bind database device 5 to the information inquiry process from the application server device 2, the more security is achieved. can increase the strength of Further, in the bind database device 5, priority may be given to the user identification information, and the judgment conditions of the information providing section 55 may be weighted. For example, if the bind user ID is given priority (weighted) with respect to the email address, the use of the email address is not permitted for the device 1 that uses the bind user ID as the user identification information. They may be able to read advanced information (e.g., balance inquiry information) or have significant controls (e.g., controls related to payment) that are not permitted through the use of email addresses.

(Second embodiment)
In this embodiment, a user (purchaser) who has a customer ID of a mail order company purchases a product (device 1) from the mail order company, and the mail order company places an order for the product with a service company. shows an example of the operation of An example of system operation when the user has purchased the device 1 in the past and the user information has already been registered in the bind database apparatus 5 is also shown.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the second embodiment.

A user is a purchaser of the device 1 and owns the PC 6 . The mail order company is the seller of the device 1 and owns the shop server 3 and the information server 4 . The service provider is an application provider of the device 1 and owns the application server device 2 and the bind database device 5 . In this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, it is the service provider that stores the device 1, which is the product purchased by the user.

FIG. 11 is a sequence chart showing an example of the processing operation of the system from purchase to use of the device by the user in the same embodiment. Give the sign of the step. The description of the same parts as in FIG. 8 is omitted or simplified.

The procedures for pre-registration and purchase are the same as those for phase P1 in FIG. 8, so description thereof will be omitted.

Upon completion of the pre-registration and purchase procedures by the user, a binding data database is generated (phase P22). Specifically, when the store server device 3 acquires the customer ID, which is the user identification information of the mail-order business (step S16 in FIG. 8), it inquires the information server device 4 about the user information of the customer ID (step S221). . The information server device 4 extracts the user information of the received customer ID from the storage unit 42 of the information server device 4 and transmits it to the store server device 3 (step S222). Store server device 3 transmits database information including the received user information and purchase information acquired in phase P1 to bind database device 5 (step S223). The bind database device 5 confirms whether the received user information is registered in the user unique data 501 of the storage unit 54, and if it is already registered, registers the received purchase information in the product data 502 (S224). If the received user information is not registered in the user-specific data 501 of the storage unit 54, the bind database device 5 registers the user information in the user-specific data 501 and registers the received purchase information in the product data 502. , issues a bind data user ID to the user. After completing the registration of the database information, the bind database device 5 notifies the service provider of the bind data user ID by, for example, displaying it on a display unit (not shown) of the bind database device 5 (step S225).

Next, the service provider performs product shipment to the product (phase P23). Also, in this phase, parameters may be set for the device if necessary. In this phase, from the phase P3 shown in the first embodiment, the implementing body is changed from the mail-order business to the service business. Since the content of implementation is the same, the description is omitted.

Next, the user who purchased the device 1 receives, installs, and uses the device 1 as a product (phase P4). Since this phase is the same as phase P4 shown in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

With the above procedure, even when the user (purchaser) purchases the product (device 1) from the mail-order business and the mail-order business places an order for the product with the service business, the user (purchaser) can The device 1 can be used by purchasing the product (device 1) through a simple procedure on the commercial transaction site.

(Third Embodiment)
In this embodiment, an operation example of the system when a user (purchaser) purchases a product (device 1) at a store using a point card issued by the store will be described.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the third embodiment.
A user is a purchaser of the device 1 . A store is a seller and a place of sale of the device 1 and owns a PC 6 , a store server device 3 and an information server device 4 . The information server device 4 manages the user information of the owner of the point card. The service provider is an application provider of the device 1 and owns the application server device 2 and the bind database device 5 . The only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the seller of the device 1 is changed from a mail-order company to a store seller, and the operation processing flow of the system is the same as the sequence chart of FIG. Therefore, only the differences from the first embodiment will be described using FIG.

A user goes to a store and registers user information in order to obtain a point card issued by the store. (Step S11). When the user inputs the user information from the store PC 6 , the user information is transmitted to the store server device 3 together with a point card registration request.

Upon receiving the point card registration request, the control unit 32 of the shop server device 3 causes the service providing unit 36 to execute account registration (step S12). The service providing unit 36 transmits user information and the like to the information server device 4 together with a point card registration request.

In the information server device 4, when the control unit 45 receives the point card registration request, the control unit 45 outputs the user information and the like to the information registration unit 41 to execute the point card registration. The information registration unit 41 adds the received user information to the database of the storage unit 42, issues user identification information (user ID of the point card), and transmits the user identification information from the communication unit 44 to the store server device 3 ( step S13). In the information server device 4, registered user information is managed in association with user identification information.

The store server device 3 notifies the user by transmitting the received user identification information to the PC 6 or the like. (Step S14). Usually, a card equipped with a memory containing user identification information data is issued to a user as a point card.

When the purchase information is conveyed to the store clerk, the purchase information is input from the PC 6 by the store clerk, and the purchase information is transmitted to the shop server device 3 (step S15). When the user holds the point card over a card reader or the like connected to the PC 6, the user identification information is input to the PC 6 and transmitted to the store server device 3 (step S16). Since the subsequent phases and steps are the same as those shown in FIG. 8, the description is omitted.

With the above procedure, even when the user (purchaser) purchases the product (device 1) at a store using a point card, the user (purchaser) can purchase the product (device 1) through a simple procedure. device 1 can be used.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the present embodiment, an operation example of the system when user A (purchaser) purchases a product (device 1) at a store using a credit card is shown.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the fourth embodiment.
A user is a purchaser of the device 1 . The store is a seller and place of sale of the device 1 and owns the PC 6 and the store server device 3 . A credit card company owns an information server device 4 . The information server device 4 manages user information of credit card holders. The service provider is an application provider of the device 1 and owns the application server device 2 and the bind database device 5 . Since the operation processing flow of the system is the same as the sequence chart of FIG. 8, only differences from the first and third embodiments will be described using FIG.

When the user goes to the store and conveys the purchase information to the store clerk, the store clerk inputs the purchase information to the PC 6 and transmits the purchase information to the store server device 3 (step S15). When the user holds the credit card over the card reader connected to the PC 6, the user identification information is input to the PC 6 and transmitted to the store server device 3 (step S16). Here, it is assumed that the user registration of the credit card itself has already been completed and the user information of the credit card owner is registered in the information server device 4, and the description of steps S11 to S14 is omitted. Since the subsequent phases and steps are the same as those shown in FIG. 8, the description is omitted.

According to the above procedure, even when the user (purchaser) purchases the product (device 1) at a store using a credit card, the user (purchaser) can easily purchase the product (device 1). After purchase, the device 1 can be used.

(Fifth embodiment)
In this embodiment, an operation example of the system when user A (purchaser) gives the device 1 to user B (recipient) is shown. A user A (purchaser) purchases the device 1 from a mail-order business. The mail order company registers the information of user B in the bind database device, acquires the bind database ID of user B, sets necessary parameters for the device 1, and ships the device 1 to user B. FIG. User B may be either unregistered in the bind database device or already registered.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of system installation in the fifth embodiment.

A user is a purchaser of the device 1 and owns the PC 6 . The mail order company is the seller of the device 1 and owns the shop server 3 and the information server 4 . In addition, the mail order company stores the device 1, which is the product purchased by the user. The service provider is an application provider of the device 1 and owns the application server device 2 and the bind database device 5 . Although the system installation in FIG. 14 is the same as the example in FIG. 7 shown in the first embodiment, two users A and B are assumed in this figure. In this example, for example, for a separate parent household (user B) who is unfamiliar with various setting operations, a child (user A) introduces a device device, or for a child (user B) who is lodging, A case where a parent (user A) introduces a device is assumed.

FIG. 15 is a sequence chart showing an example of processing operations of the system when a user gives a device to another user as a gift in the same embodiment.
Hereinafter, this sequence chart will be described in chronological order from the top.

User information of user B is registered in advance, and user A purchases device 1 (phase P51).

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the pre-registration of the user information of the user B has been performed by the user B in advance, and the user identification information of the user B (user B identification information) has been issued. (Steps S151 to S154). The details of the issuing procedure are the same as those in steps S11 to S14 in FIG. 8, so description thereof will be omitted.

User A obtains the user identification information of user B from user B, and purchases device 1 from PC 6 (steps S155 and S156). Specifically, user A accesses an electronic commerce site provided by service providing unit 36 of store server device 3 from PC 6 via network 100 . On the electronic commerce site, for example, user A clicks the name of the device 1 to be purchased, selects the device 1 to be purchased, enters user identification information, payment information, etc. of user B, and then When the “OK” button or the like is clicked, the purchase information such as the product information and payment information of the device 1 and the user identification information of the user B are transmitted to the service providing section 36 . When the service providing unit 36 receives the information, the purchase processing by the user A is completed by causing the PC 6 to display, for example, "purchase completed".

Next, the store server device 3 executes database generation processing (phase P52).

The store server device 3 transmits the user identification information of the user B obtained in phase P51 and the user information inquiry of the user B from the information inquiry processing unit 33 to the information server device 4 via the communication unit 34 (step S251). In the information server device 4, upon receiving the user B's user information inquiry, the control unit 45 causes the information providing unit 43 to transmit the user B's user information (step S252). Specifically, when the control unit 45 instructs the information providing unit 43 to transmit the user information of the user B, the information providing unit 43 acquires the user information of the user B from the storage unit 42 based on the received user identification information of the user B. do. The information providing unit 43 transmits the user information of the user B acquired via the communication unit 44 to the store server device 3 .

Store server device 3 transmits the received user information and product information of user B to bind database device 5 as database information (step S253). Specifically, in the store server device 3, the bind database registration unit 35 combines the user information of the user B received by the information inquiry processing unit 33 and the product information received by the service providing unit 36, Processing is performed accordingly, and user B's database information is created. The bind database registration unit 35 transmits a database registration request to the bind database device 5 together with the created database information.

When the bind database device 5 receives the database registration request (data bind request), it registers the received database information in the database (step S254). More specifically, in bind database device 5 , when control unit 51 receives a database registration request, control unit 51 outputs the received database information to information registration unit 53 . The information registration unit 53 registers database information in the storage unit 54 . By the above procedure, it is possible to generate a database in which the user information of user B and the product information purchased by user A are linked (bound).

When the registration of the bind data 500 is completed, the information registration unit 53 of the bind database device 5 transmits a completion notice together with the Indian data user ID of the user B generated by the specific information generation unit 531 (step S255). The store server device 3 receives the bind data user ID and displays it on a display unit (not shown) of the store server device 3 .

Next, the mail order company sets parameters for the product and ships the product (phase P3). An example of the operation in this phase is the same as that in FIG. 8, so a description thereof will be omitted. to ship.

Next, user B receives, installs, and uses device 1 (phase P54).

User B, upon receiving the device 1 shipped by the mail-order business, installs it in a necessary place (step S451). An Ethernet cable for connecting to the network 100 is connected to the device 1 as necessary, and the device 1 is connected to the network 100 . The user B activates the device 1 by, for example, pressing the power switch of the device 1 (step S452). When the device 1 is powered on, the device 1 is activated (step S453). When the device 1 is activated, it accesses the application server apparatus 2 via the network 100 (step S454). Since steps S454 to S457 are the same as steps S44 to S47 in FIG. 8, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the application server device 2, when the application service unit 22 detects an access from the application processing unit 12, is the accessed device 1 associated with the user (user B in this embodiment)? For example, the bind database device 5 is requested to confirm the bind information (step S455). The bind database device 5 confirms the bind information and transmits the confirmation result of the bind information to the application service unit 22 (step S456).

When the application server apparatus 2 receives "YES" as the confirmation result of the binding information, it starts the application using the device 1 purchased in step S153 (step S457). When the application server apparatus 2 receives "NO" as the confirmation result of the binding information, the application server apparatus 2 prohibits the accessing device 1 from using the application.

With the above procedure, when user A (purchaser) gives the device 1 to user B (recipient) who does not have a bind database ID, user B (recipient) can use the device 1. can. Next, a case where user B has already registered user unique information in the bind database device and has a bind database ID will be described.

FIG. 16 is a sequence chart showing a second processing operation example of the system when a user gives a device to another user as a gift in the same embodiment.

Hereinafter, this sequence chart will be described in chronological order from the top.

User A purchases device 1 (phase P61).

User A has obtained user B's bind user ID from user B in advance. User A accesses the e-commerce site provided by the service providing unit 36 of the store server device 3 from the PC 6 and inputs the purchase information on the device 1 to be purchased and the bind user ID of the user B. The bind user ID is transmitted to the shop server device 3 (steps S163, S164).

Next, the store server device 3 executes database generation processing (phase P62).

The store server device 3 transmits the bind user ID of the user B acquired in phase P61 and the product information of the device 1 to be purchased as database information to the bind database device 5 together with a database registration request (step S263).

Upon receiving the database registration request, the bind database device 5 registers the received database information in the database (step S264). More specifically, the bind database device 5 searches for the bind data 500 registered with the received bind data ID among the bind data 500 registered in the storage unit 54, and stores the received product in the found bind data 500. Add information. By the above procedure, it is possible to create a database in which the user information of user B and the product information purchased by user A are linked.

Thereafter, the phases of setting parameters to the product and shipping the product are the same as phase P3 in FIG. 8, and the phase of installation and use of the product is the same as phase P54 in FIG. 8, so description thereof will be omitted.

According to the above procedure, when user B has a bind database ID, that is, when user unique information has already been registered in the bind database device, user A (purchaser) sends device 1 to user B (recipient). and the user B (recipient) can use the device 1 .

(Sixth embodiment)
In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which a salesclerk of a store (mail-order business) uses a purchase number as an item to be set in a device. The purchase number will be explained below.

FIG. 17 is a diagram explaining an example of the types of data used in the embodiment and an example of the relationship between each data, and also includes an example of the types of data and the relationship between each data up to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 17 explains data used and stored in the user X, the device 1, the store server apparatus 3, the information server apparatus 4, and the bind database apparatus 5. FIG. However, what is shown here is only an example, and various forms of devices in which data is stored can be easily conceived.

The user information is information about the user X, such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, company name, and the like. The user information is provided by user X and is sourced from user X. When user X gives user Y the device 1 as a gift (case of the fifth embodiment), the user information may be information about user Y. FIG. User information is stored in an information server device 4 (owned by a credit card company, a point card company, etc.), a store server device 3 (owned by a store that sells device devices, a mail order company, etc.), a bind database device 5 (owned by a device device using owned by an application service provider, etc.). Note that if the user information includes information corresponding to the user identification information, the store server device 3 does not necessarily have to send information other than that information to the bind database device 5 .

The information server device 4 generates (issues) a user identification number such as a credit card number or a point card number (user ID) from the obtained user information.

The user identification number is a number or characters issued by credit card companies, point card companies, etc., to identify the user X, and is provided to the user X, the store server device 3, the bind database device 5, and the like. be. Also, the user identification number may be a user-specific number generated by an ID or password designated by the user. In this case, for example, a user authentication server (not shown) may be used that issues a user-specific number when the user inputs a user-specific ID and password from the store server device 3 . A user-specific number (which may include numbers, letters, etc.) issued by the user authentication server may be used as the user identification number. In this way, the user does not have to provide the store server device 3 and the bind database device 5 with information that requires high security, such as a credit card number. Also, the user identification number is not necessarily a character string or a number string. or authentication data such as "sound data".

User X obtains the user identification number, for example, from a credit card or the like having a memory storing the user identification number.

The store server device 3 obtains a user identification number from user X's credit card, for example, using a card reader. The store server device 3 can obtain the user information stored in the information server device 4 using the obtained user identification number. It is also possible for the user X to directly provide the store server device 3 with the user information from the client PC 6 or the like. 17 shows an example in which the shop server device 3 holds user information and user identification information separately, but both may be transmitted to the bind database device 5 as user information together.

The bind database device 5 acquires user information included in database information (DB information) from the store server device 3 . The bind database device 5 stores the acquired user information in the user unique data 501 . Further, the store server device 3 may include the user identification number in the database information (DB information) and transmit the user identification number to the bind database device 5 . Bind database device 5 stores the user identification number in user unique data 501 .

The bind database device 5 extracts or generates user specific information from the user unique data 501 . User identification information is information with which user X can be identified. Specifically, from the user information of the user unique data 501, the address, telephone number, e-mail address, company name, etc. are extracted as the user specifying information. For example, if the device to be obtained is used in an organization such as a home or company located at a specific address, "address" and "company name" can be used as user identification information. The “telephone number” and “e-mail address” can be used as user identification information for identifying user X, for example, when user X is a user of a smart phone or the like. The user X may decide which item to use as the user identification information.

The bind database device 5 generates a bind data user ID for specifying the user X in the database of the bind database device 5 . A bind data user ID unique to user X is generated by comparing the user identification information and user identification information extracted from the user information with the bind database of other already registered users. The bind database device 5 stores the generated bind data user ID in the user unique data 501 . The bind database device 5 also transmits the bind data user ID to the store server device 3 as "selected user identification information". The store server device 3 transmits the bind data user ID to the user X as "selected user identification information". In addition, the store server device 3 sets the bind data user ID in the device 1 as "selected user identification information". The "selected user identification information" may be one or more items selected from the user identification information in addition to the bind data user ID. For example, a combination of a telephone number and an e-mail address may be used as "selected user-identifying information", or only an e-mail address may be used as "selected user-identifying information". A combination of a telephone number, an e-mail address, and a bind data user ID may be used as "selected user identification information." Also, the user identification information may be "selected user identification information".

The purchase information includes product information of the device 1 that the user X intends to obtain, and user payment information such as the method of payment for the purchase price of the device 1 by the user X. provided.

The product information includes the manufacturer name, model number, serial number, etc. of the device 1 (product) to be obtained. The product information itself is stored in the store server device 3, and when the user X clicks a picture of the device 1 (product) displayed on the electronic commerce site of the store server device 3, the user X tries to obtain the product information. The device 1 and its product information may be linked in the store server device 3 .

The user payment information includes the payment method and amount of money for obtaining the device. In the case of bank payment, the user payment information may include a bank account, a type of card such as a prepaid card, an electronic wallet, and the like. When user X pays in cash at a store, the payment method is "cash payment". User X transmits product information and user payment information to store server device 3 . The store server device 3 includes the received product information in the DB information and transmits the DB information to the bind database device 5 . The bind database device 5 stores the received product information in the product data 502 .

The bind database device 5 generates device specific information, which is information for specifying a product, from the received product information. Specifically, "No" (equipment management number) in the product data item of the user X's bind database may be generated as the device unique information. The generated device management number is stored in product data 502 . Elements of the received product information, such as "manufacturer name" and "serial number", may be used as the device-specific information, or a combination of multiple elements may be used as the device-specific information. The bind database device 5 transmits the device specific information to the store server device 3 . The device-specific information received by the shop server apparatus 3 is set in the device 1 by, for example, a store clerk or a mail-order shop clerk.

When the store server device 3 obtains the user payment information from the user X, it generates a purchase number. The shop server device 3 has information on user unique data 501 related to user X, information on product data 502 that user X is about to obtain this time, user payment information, and purchase history. The purchase history includes, for example, purchase location, purchase time, and the like. Therefore, by using these pieces of information, the store server device 3 can generate a purchase number that simultaneously considers the user identification information of the user X and the device specific information that the user X is about to obtain this time. That is, the store server device 3 sets the generated purchase number in the device 1 and registers it in the bind database device 5 . The purchase number may be a date, a place, an e-mail address, a number concatenated with the serial number of the product information, a string of characters, or the like. A bind data user ID or a telephone number may be used instead of the mail address, or a combination thereof may be used. When the device 1 obtained by the user X transmits the purchase number to the application server 2, the application server 2 transmits the received purchase number to the bind database 5, and the device 1 and the device 1 Know who is the licensee.

As described above, the user X can use the device 1 without complicated procedures only by setting the purchase number to the device 1 by the store clerk (mail order trader).

According to at least one embodiment described above, it is possible to provide a database device, a data processing system, a data processing method, and a data processing program for facilitating handling of IoT devices.

In the embodiment described above, the application server device 2 and the bind database device 5 are described as separate devices, but they may be built on the same hardware device. Similarly, other devices are not limited to the examples of the embodiments shown above, and various configurations and combinations are conceivable for the functions of the devices and the hardware for executing the functions.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where the user purchases the device 1 as a method of obtaining the device 1 has been described. It is also possible to obtain by

In either case, the shop server device 3 obtains the user information of the prospective user, the user identification information, and the product information of the device 1 that the user intends to obtain, so that the binding It is possible to bind user information and product information in the database device 5 . If the acquisition method is rental instead of purchase, the store server device 3 may issue a number corresponding to the purchase number using the rental date and rental location instead of the purchase date and purchase location. good. In the case of a prize, the shop server device 3 may issue a number corresponding to the purchase number using the date of shipment of the prize, place of conception, etc., instead of the date of purchase or place of purchase.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof. Furthermore, in each constituent element of the claims, even if the constituent element is divided and expressed, a plurality of constituent elements are expressed together, or a combination of these is expressed, it is within the scope of the present invention. Moreover, a plurality of embodiments may be combined, and examples configured by such combinations are also within the scope of the invention.

Also, in order to make the description clearer, the drawings may schematically show the width, thickness, shape, etc. of each part compared to the actual mode. In the block diagram, data and signals may be exchanged between unconnected blocks, or between connected blocks in directions not indicated by arrows. Each function shown in the block diagram and the processing shown in the flowcharts and sequence charts may be realized by hardware (such as an IC chip), software (such as a program), or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, when the claims are expressed as control logic, when expressed as a program including instructions for executing a computer, and when expressed as a computer-readable recording medium in which the instructions are written, the apparatus of the present invention is applied. be. Also, the names and terms used are not limited, and other expressions are included in the present invention as long as they have substantially the same content and the same meaning.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Device apparatus 2... Application server apparatus 3... Store server apparatus 4... Information server apparatus 5... Bind database apparatus 6... PC 11... Communication part 12... Application process part 13... Storage part 21 Communication unit 22 Application service unit 23 Information inquiry processing unit 31 UI unit 32 Control unit 33 Information inquiry processing unit 34 Communication unit 35 Bind database registration unit 36 Service provision Part 51... Control part 52... Communication part 53... Information registration part 54... Storage part 55... Information providing part 100... Network.

Claims (8)

A database device connected to a network,
a device connected to the network;
comprising a database associated with a person authorized to use the device ;
The database includes a plurality of pieces of first user identification information that identifies the authorized user, and first device specific information that identifies the device that the authorized user can use,
Corresponding to the first device equipment specific information and the plurality of first user identification information in the database, and the second device equipment specific information and the plurality of first user identification information input from the device equipment connected to the network and an information providing unit that determines permission to use the device based on a plurality of pieces of second user identification information . The information providing unit provides, among the plurality of second user identification information, priority-given 2A user identification information, and among the plurality of first user identification information, the first user identification information corresponding to the 2A user identification information. 2. The database apparatus according to claim 1, wherein permission to use said device is determined based on 1A user identification information . The first user identification information includes a plurality of information selected from a group of information for identifying the authorized user such as authentication data obtained as user identification information,
a specific information generating unit that generates a bind data user ID as first user specific information when at least one of the plurality of first user specific information is associated with the first device specific information; 3. A database device according to claim 1 or claim 2, comprising: A database device according to claim 1;
data bind request transmission means for outputting the product information and the plurality of pieces of user information together with a bind request for binding product information relating to a device acquired by a user with a plurality of pieces of user information that are unique to the user; a store server device comprising
request reception processing means for receiving and processing the product information, the plurality of user information, and the bind request;
The data processing system, wherein the database device comprises data binding means for binding the plurality of pieces of user information and the product information. The database device issues a plurality of pieces of first user identification information for identifying the user based on the plurality of pieces of user information, and user specific data, which is data specific to the user in a database based on the product information. 5. The data processing system according to claim 4, further comprising identification information generating means for issuing first device-specific information that can identify said device from said device. The user identification information includes a plurality of information selected from a group of information for identifying the authorized user such as authentication data obtained as user identification information,
When at least one of the plurality of first user identification information is associated with the first device specific information, the database device generates a bind data user ID to obtain the first user identification information. 6. A data processing system according to claim 5, comprising a specific information generator included in the . receiving and processing product information related to a device obtained by a user, a plurality of pieces of user information that are unique to the user, and a bind request for binding the product information and a plurality of pieces of user information;
generating a database by linking the plurality of user information and the product information based on the bind request;
issuing a plurality of first user identification information identifying the user based on the plurality of user information;
issuing first device-specific information that can identify the device from user-specific data that is data specific to the user in a database based on the product information;
Corresponding to the first device equipment specific information and the plurality of first user identification information, and the second device equipment specific information and the plurality of first user identification information input from the device equipment connected to the network A data processing method for determining permission to use the device based on a plurality of pieces of second user identification information. A data processing program executed by a computer, comprising:
a procedure for receiving and processing product information relating to a device obtained by a user, a plurality of pieces of user information that are unique to the user, and a bind request for binding the product information and a plurality of pieces of user information;
a step of linking the plurality of user information and the product information to generate a database based on the bind request;
a procedure for issuing a plurality of pieces of first user identification information for identifying the user based on the plurality of pieces of user information;
a step of issuing first device-specific information capable of identifying the device from user-specific data, which is data specific to the user in a database, based on the product information;
Corresponding to the first device equipment specific information and the plurality of first user identification information, and the second device equipment specific information and the plurality of first user identification information input from the device equipment connected to the network and determining permission to use the device based on a plurality of pieces of second user identification information.

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