JPH11259491A - Automatic related home page browsing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily browse information required for an equipment by making access to a home page related to the equipment even if discriminating information like a URL(uniform resource locator), etc. of the home page related to the equipment is unknown. SOLUTION: An automatic related home page browsing system is constituted by providing a dialing device 2 to be separately arranged in various equipments X1 , X2 , X3 ,... and to dial the URLs, a server 4 in which the home pages are stored and a portable terminal 6 to receive the discriminating information like the URLs, etc., to be dialed from the dialing device 2 and to make access to the home pages of the server 4 and so that the home pages related to the equipments X1 , X2 , X3 ,... are automatically opened by the discriminating information acquired at the portable terminal 6.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a U-type
The present invention relates to a related homepage automatic browsing system capable of automatically acquiring identification information such as RL and browsing information on a homepage relating to the facility.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When trying to obtain information of a homepage in which specific information is filed by using a browser on a portable terminal, in the prior art, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the homepage which has been checked in advance is input. And then that page was calling.

[0003] That is, when we went before a certain facility A,
In order to view a homepage on which various controls of the facility A can be performed, the URL of the homepage related to the facility A is input to the portable terminal. Further, even when the user visits a homepage related to the facility B before going to another facility B, the URL of the homepage related to the facility B is input to the portable terminal.

[0004]

As described above, inputting the URL of the homepage related to the facilities A, B,... To the portable terminal every time requires not only the input operation but also the unaware of the URL. If the user forgets to access the facilities A, B,...

Although it is possible to search for the page using a search engine, it takes time, and the page may not be found in some cases.

Further, each of the facilities A,
It is possible to store the URL of the homepage such as B in advance, but if the number of stored URLs is large,
A necessary URL must be selected from among them, and extra time is required accordingly.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to immediately access a homepage related to the facility without knowing the URL to obtain necessary information or to obtain related information. It is an object to be able to control equipment.

[0008]

An automatic related home page browsing system according to the present invention is configured as follows to solve the above-mentioned problems.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a transmitting device that is individually arranged in various facilities and transmits identification information unique to the facility, a server that stores a home page, and receives the identification information transmitted from the transmitting device. And a mobile terminal accessing the homepage of the server, and the homepage related to the facility is automatically opened based on the identification information obtained by the mobile terminal.

[0010] The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the structure according to claim 1, the facility in which the transmitting device is installed is controlled from the opened home page.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first or second aspect, the transmitting device transmits the identification information only when receiving a transmission request signal from the portable terminal. .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first or second aspect, the transmitting device always transmits identification information.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the identification information transmitted from the transmitting device uses infrared rays as a communication medium.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the fifth aspect, the identification information is transmitted according to the IrDA standard.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the identification information transmitted from the transmitting device uses a weak radio wave as a communication medium.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the portable terminal and the server are accessed via a portable telephone line or a PHS line. .

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the facility in which the transmitting device is installed is an exhibit of an exhibition, and the explanation of the exhibit is It can be viewed on the homepage.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the facility in which the transmitting device is installed is an entrance of each store or an object that displays the store. Therefore, it is possible to browse a homepage regarding store information without entering the store.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the facility in which the transmitting device is installed is provided along a road, and the portable terminal in the vehicle is provided. , You can browse the homepage of traffic information near the driving and the running direction.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the whole related home page automatic browsing system.

This related homepage automatic browsing system includes, for example, various facilities X ₁ , X ₂ , X ₃ ,.
The transmission device 2 is individually arranged for
_{1, X 2, X 3,} X 1 such equipment stores the homepage regarding ..., X _2, X _3, and 4 (PC in this example) server that controls the ..., the information transmitted from the transmitting apparatus 2 And a mobile terminal 6 for receiving and accessing a homepage stored in the server 4.

The transmitting device 2 is provided with each of the facilities X ₁ , X ₂ , X
₃ , ... required to open the homepage
As shown in FIG. 2, the microcomputer 2a transmits a RL and a memory 2 for storing a URL, various data, and the like.
b, a light emitting element 2c for transmitting a URL by infrared light, a light receiving element 2d for receiving an infrared signal of a URL transmission request from the portable terminal 6, an optical element driver 2e for driving both elements 2c and 2d, a power supply 2f, and It is composed of a pilot lamp 2g and the like.

In order to input URL information unique to each of the facilities X ₁ , X ₂ , X ₃ ,... Into the memory 2b of the transmitting device 2 in advance, the portable terminal 6 uses infrared rays via the light receiving element 2d. Alternatively, the communication can be performed via the I / O from the server 4 to the microcomputer 2a of each transmitting device 2 by wire.

If the transmitting device 2 always transmits a URL from the light emitting element 2c, the light receiving element 2d
Can be omitted.

The server 4 comprises a main unit 4a and a wireless device 4b connected thereto. The wireless device 4b allows the server 4 to open a home page with the mobile terminal 6 via a mobile phone line or a PHS line. Data communication and the like can be performed.

On the other hand, the above-mentioned portable terminal 6 has a function for performing wireless communication with the server 4 and a function for performing infrared communication such as the IrDA standard with the transmitting device 2 and has an LCD. And the like. The display unit 6a is provided with a touch panel (not shown) for transmitting an infrared signal of a URL transmission request and inputting various information. The display unit 6a displays home page information transmitted from the server 4 so that the content can be viewed.

When performing infrared communication between the transmitting device 2 and the portable terminal 6, it is necessary to control the directivity and power of the infrared light so as to optimize them, thereby preventing interference with other devices. is there.

Next, a specific operation example in the related home page automatic browsing system having the above configuration will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. Here, although a description will be given of an operation for one facility X _1, Other rooms X _2, X _3, the same may be accessed with respect to ....

Firstly, to bring the portable terminal 6, located in front of the desired equipment X ₁ (Step 1).

The transmitting device 2 arranged in the facility X ₁ is:
Always has a URA information about the facility X ₁ when not originate in the infrared (Step 2), and transmits infrared signals URL outbound request to the better of the portable terminal 6 to facility X ₁ (Step 3) . This includes, for example, the display unit 6a
Or by operating the touch panel on the screen.

The transmitting device 2 that has received the URL outgoing request, transmits the URL of the home page corresponding to the facility X ₁ to the transmitting device 2 is disposed in the portable terminal 6 by infrared communication (Step 4).

The UR of the home page to which the portable terminal 6 corresponds
Upon receiving the L (Step 5), the portable terminal 6 accesses the server 4 that contains the home using wireless communication such as a telephone, open a homepage associated with the facility X ₁ (Step 6) .

That is, the home page related to the facility X ₁ is displayed on the display unit 6a of the portable terminal 6, and the facility X ₁ is operated by operating the touch panel of the display unit 6a.
Various information relating to the information can be extracted (step 7).

When the transmitting device 2 disposed in the facility X ₁ constantly transmits URA information on the facility X ₁ by infrared rays, the portable terminal 6 immediately receives the URL of the corresponding homepage. to it is possible (step 8), by the portable terminal 6 can open the home page associated with the facility X ₁ (step 6).

Further, the CGI (C
omputer (Graphics Interface), and the like, the touch panel of the portable terminal 6 is further operated to
It can be the control of the equipment X _1.

In the above embodiment, the case where information of various facilities such as factories is taken out or the facilities are controlled has been described. Other examples will be described below.

FIG. 4 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to explain the contents of an exhibit in various exhibitions.

[0038] In the exhibition, exhibition panel is placed Y _1, Y _2, Y _3, the panel Y ₁ when ... was standing in front of, Y _2, Y _3, are installed separately ... to Transmission device 2
The mobile terminal 6 can receive the URL transmitted from the mobile terminal 6 and open a home page describing the exhibit. In this case, the description can be made not only with figures and characters but also with voice. In this way, the explanation can be started at a free timing of the viewer rather than the audio explanation using a tape, which is convenient. The display may be controlled by operating the mobile terminal 6 as needed.

FIG. 5 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to explain the contents of a store.

The transmitting device 2 is installed at the entrance of each of the stores Z ₁ , Z ₂ , Z ₃ ,...
In acquiring the URL, it is possible to browse the store, for example, service contents of the Z ₂ freely.

As an example, in the case of a restaurant, it is possible to obtain information such as a menu with a photo, a commodity of the day, a price, etc., and make a reservation for a table, a menu and a lunch box. In addition, if it is a financial institution, it is possible to obtain interest rate information of each product on that day.

The transmitting device 2 is connected to the stores Z ₁ , Z ₂ , Z ₃ ,
.. May be installed on an object such as a signboard displaying a store.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to the case of acquiring traffic information.

The traffic information on the vicinity of the road and the traveling direction is transmitted from the transmitting device 2 attached to the gantry G installed across the road by a portable terminal (not shown) disposed on the vehicle C running on the road. The desired information can be obtained by acquiring the URL of the homepage.

In this case, the traffic information can be displayed on a map installed in the portable terminal in advance.

The URL acquisition means may use wireless communication in addition to the infrared communication as in this embodiment.
In the case of wireless communication, the power needs to be set to a level that does not cause interference with other devices' wireless communication.

In the above embodiment, various types of equipment X
_1, X _2, X _3, is constituted ... from the originating device 2 installed in to outgoing them each facility unique URL of each facility instead of the URL as identification information X _1, X _2, X ₃ ,…
It is also possible to transmit a unique ID to the.

That is, the transmitting device 2 transmits the unique IDs of the equipments X ₁ , X ₂ , X ₃ ,... Such as A, B, C, etc., to the portable terminal 6 instead of the URL, as shown in FIG. like,
The corresponding URL may be selected by referring to the correspondence table between the ID and the URL stored in the portable terminal 6 and the server 4 storing the URL may be accessed.

[0049]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, even if the user does not know the identification information such as a unique URL relating to the facility, the user immediately accesses the home page related to the facility and opens the page to open the page. The user can browse the information and control related devices. For this reason, a quick response can be achieved without the conventional labor.

(2) According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to control the equipment with the control software of the equipment itself.
This is convenient because equipment can be controlled from a portable terminal.

(3) According to the third aspect of the present invention, the transmitting device transmits the identification information only when receiving the URL transmission request from the portable terminal. Power saving can be achieved.

(4) According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the identification information is constantly transmitted from the transmitting device, it is necessary to obtain the relevant information without requesting the transmission of the URL from the portable terminal every time. Yes, it is effective for emergency communication.

(5) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the identification information is transmitted using infrared rays as a communication medium, it has directivity, and signals from adjacent devices, exhibits, stores, etc. intermingle and cause interference. Can be prevented. In addition, high-speed communication is possible, and there is no adverse effect on the human body.

(6) According to the invention of claim 6, since the identification information is transmitted based on the IrDA standard, the portable terminal can be shared with other terminal devices.

(7) According to the seventh aspect of the invention, since the identification information is transmitted using a weak radio wave as a communication medium, communication can be performed even if there is an obstacle.

(8) According to the eighth aspect of the invention, a portable terminal that can be connected to a telephone line is easily available.

(9) According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the description of the exhibit can be browsed as and when required.

(10) According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since information on the store can be obtained without entering the store, sales can be increased. In addition, it is possible to easily obtain information on the contents and the amount that cannot be posted at the store entrance.

(11) According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the traffic information of the vicinity of the run and the running direction in the car can be automatically viewed on the portable terminal, the homepage of the vicinity of the run and the running direction is searched each time. You can save time and effort. By installing a mobile terminal on the dashboard, traffic information can be obtained automatically.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an entire related homepage automatic browsing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a transmitting device used in the present system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a specific operation example in the related homepage automatic browsing system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to explain the contents of an exhibit in various exhibitions.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to explain the contents of a store.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a case where the present invention is applied to a case where traffic information is acquired;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an I-specific information from a transmitting device instead of a URL.
When transmitting D, the I that is registered in the mobile terminal in advance
Explanatory diagram showing a comparison table between D and URL

[Explanation of symbols]

X ₁ , X ₂ , X ₃ ... equipment, 2 ... transmission equipment, 4 ... server,
6 ... Mobile terminal.

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification code FI H04B 10/00 H04B 9/00 A

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A transmitting device which is individually arranged in various types of equipment and transmits identification information unique to the equipment, a server which stores a homepage, and a homepage of the server which receives the identification information transmitted from the transmitting device. And a mobile terminal for accessing the equipment, wherein a home page related to the facility is automatically opened based on the identification information obtained by the mobile terminal. 2. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the opened home page is used to control the equipment in which the transmitting device is installed. 3. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting device transmits the identification information only when a transmission request signal is received from the mobile terminal. Automatic browsing system. 4. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting device constantly transmits identification information. 5. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the identification information transmitted from the transmitting device uses infrared rays as a communication medium. system. 6. The related homepage automatic browsing system according to claim 5, wherein the identification information is transmitted according to the IrDA standard. 7. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the identification information transmitted from the URL transmitting device uses a weak radio wave as a communication medium. Automatic browsing system. 8. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal and the server are accessed via a mobile phone line or a PHS line. Homepage automatic browsing system. 9. The related homepage automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the equipment in which the transmitting device is installed is an exhibit at an exhibition, and the explanation of the exhibit is displayed on the homepage. A related homepage automatic browsing system that can be browsed. 10. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the transmission device is installed at an entrance of each store or an object that displays the store. A related homepage automatic browsing system characterized in that a homepage relating to store information can be viewed without entering the store. 11. The related home page automatic browsing system according to claim 1, wherein the facility in which the transmitting device is installed is provided along a road, and the mobile terminal in the car runs. A related homepage automatic browsing system characterized by the ability to browse homepages for traffic information in the vicinity and in the direction of travel.