JP2000222298A - Message transmission device, message reception device and program recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide message transmission/reception device capable of designat ing a method for operating a message by communicating the message and a control method therefor. SOLUTION: The message transmission device is provided with a message control rule generating means 102 for generating message control rules for controlling the message and a data transmitting means 103 for transmitting the message and the message control rules and the reception device is provided with a data receiving means 104 for receiving the message and the message control rules transmitted by the data transmitting means 103 and a message control means 107 for controlling the message and/or matters related to the message according to the message control rules received by the data receiving means 104.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to electronic mail, FA
The present invention relates to a message transmission device, a message reception device, and a program recording medium capable of transmitting and receiving a message, such as a gas water heater capable of receiving information from an X, gas information collection center and displaying a message.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, networks have been established around the world, as represented by the Internet and telephones, and it has become possible for individuals and information service customers to easily exchange information. ing. For example, text information, image information, and audio information can be easily exchanged via the Internet or personal computer communication. Also FA
In X, image information can be easily exchanged via a telephone line or the Internet. Also, when performing automatic gas meter reading, the information sent from the gas information collection center is
It can be displayed on a gas water heater equipped with a message receiving device.

[0003]

However, in the conventional exchange between information devices connected to a network, the content created on the terminal on the transmission side can only be browsed on the terminal on the reception side. The message sending device can send messages written in text,
Only static content such as image files could be sent. Also, the message receiving device could only browse static contents.

That is, a rule for changing the content of a message is described in advance on the message transmitting device side, and control is performed such that the content of the message is changed on the message receiving device side based on the rule. There is a problem that can not be done.

[0005] Further, a rule for controlling matters related to a message is described in advance on the message transmitting apparatus side, and matters related to the message are controlled based on the rule on the message receiving apparatus side. There is a problem that can not be done.

In the present invention, a rule for changing the content of a message is described in advance on the message transmitting device side,
The problem that the content of the message cannot be changed based on the rule on the message receiving device side, and the rule for controlling matters related to the message in advance on the message transmitting device side are described in advance, and the message Considering the problem that the receiving device cannot control the matters related to the message based on the rules, the message transmitting device sets the message control rule to control the contents of the message and the matters related to the message. An object of the present invention is to provide a message transmitting device, a message receiving device, and a program recording medium that can change the processing content according to the message control rule sent by the message receiving device by transmitting the message.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a message control rule generating means for generating a message control rule for controlling a generated message. And a data transmitting means for transmitting the message and the message control rule.

The second invention (corresponding to claim 2) provides:
Data receiving means for receiving the message and the message control rule transmitted by the data transmitting means, and controlling the message and / or matters related to the message by the message control rule received by the data receiving means. The message receiving device according to the first invention, comprising: a receiving device having message control means.

According to the message receiving device of the second invention, the message content to be transmitted and / or matters related to the message content can be controlled by the message transmitting device.

A third aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 3) is:
The message control rule is a rule that registers a message in an emergency file when a message arrives, and the message control unit registers the message in an emergency file according to the message control rule. 2 is a message receiving device according to the invention.

Further, according to the message receiving device of the third invention, the message content to be transmitted can be stored in the emergency file on the message receiving device side.

A fourth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 4) is:
The message control rule is a rule that deletes the message at a predetermined time, and the message control means, according to the message control rule, when the current time reaches the predetermined time, the message is deleted. The message receiving device according to the second invention, wherein the message is deleted.

According to the message receiving apparatus of the fourth invention, the message content to be transmitted can be deleted at the message receiving apparatus at a certain time.

A fifth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 5) is:
The message control rule is a rule that changes the content of the message when a predetermined time comes, and the message control unit changes the content of the message when a current time reaches the predetermined time. A message receiving device according to a second aspect of the present invention.

A sixth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 6) is:
A message receiving apparatus according to a fifth aspect, wherein the message to be changed is sent together with the message in advance.

According to the message receiving apparatus of the fifth or sixth aspect, the content of the message to be transmitted can be changed at a certain time.

A seventh aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 7) is:
The message control rule is a rule for displaying the message in a predetermined method, and the message control means can display the type of the detected model in the predetermined method according to the message control rule. The message receiving device according to the second invention, wherein if there is, the message is displayed after being changed to the predetermined method.

According to the message receiving apparatus of the seventh invention, the display mode can be changed according to the model that receives the message content to be transmitted.

An eighth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 8) is:
The message control rule is a rule that deletes or displays the message when a predetermined event occurs, and the message control unit deletes or displays the message when the predetermined event occurs according to the message control rule. A message receiving apparatus according to a second aspect, wherein the message receiving apparatus performs control.

According to the message receiving apparatus of the eighth aspect, the message content to be transmitted can be manipulated according to an event detected by the receiver. According to a ninth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 9), the message control rule is a rule that the message can be displayed after a predetermined time, and the predetermined time is determined according to the message control rule. The message receiving device according to the second invention, wherein the message can be displayed when the message has passed.

According to the message receiving apparatus of the ninth aspect, the message content to be transmitted can be designated to be displayed on the receiver side at a certain time.

The tenth invention (corresponding to claim 10)
Is a gas water heater characterized by incorporating the message receiving device according to any one of the second to ninth aspects.

The eleventh invention (corresponding to claim 11)
Stores a program for causing a computer to execute a part or all of the functions of each component of the message transmitting device, the message receiving device, or the gas water heater according to any one of the first to tenth aspects of the present invention. A program recording medium characterized by the following.

[0024]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
, 101 is a message generating means for generating a message, 102 is a message control rule generating means for controlling the message, 103 is a data transmitting means for transmitting the message and the message control rule, and 104 is a data transmitted from the data transmitting means. A data receiving means for converting the data received by the data receiving means into a message and storing the message;
Is a message control rule storing means for converting and storing data received by the data receiving means into a message control rule. 107 is a means for storing a message stored in the message storing means based on the rules stored in the message control rule storing means. Message control means for controlling, 10
Reference numeral 8 denotes a message display unit that displays a message stored in the message storage unit.

The operation of the message transmitting / receiving device configured as described above will be described. (Step A1) The sender sends the message "Let's meet at 18:00 at Umeda Station" in the message sending means 101.
Create a message. (Step A2) The sender creates a rule in the message control rule generation means 102 to the effect that "when a message arrives, it is registered in the urgent file on the receiving side". (Step A3) The data generated by the message transmitting means 101 and the message control rule generating means 102 are transmitted by the data transmitting means 103, and the data receiving means 10
The data transmitted at 4 is received. (Step A4) The data received by the data transmission unit 104 is stored and stored in the message storage unit 105 and the message rule storage unit 106. (Step A5) In the message control means 107,
Interpret the received message control rule, “Register in emergency file on receiving side when message arrives”, and register the received message “Let's meet at 18:00 at Umeda Station” as an emergency file. (Step A6) “Let's meet at 18:00 at Umeda Station” stored in the message storage means 105 is displayed on the message display means.

Here, the emergency file may be any file as long as it can be distinguished from a normal file in which a message is stored. It is assumed that the message browsing software has a function that allows the message browsing software to distinguish between an emergency file and a normal file. For example, in the case of e-mail, an emergency file and a normal file are distinguished by a file extension on a mail server, and message browsing software distinguishes an emergency file from a regular message file based on the extension. indicate. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish between an emergency file and a normal file.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
, 201 is a message generating means for generating a message, 202 is a message control rule generating means for controlling the message, 203 is a data transmitting means for transmitting the message and the message control rule, and 204 is a data transmitted from the data transmitting means. A data storage means for converting and storing data received by the data reception means into a message;
Is a message control rule storing means for converting and storing data received by the data receiving means into a message control rule, 207 is a time detecting means for detecting time, and 208 is based on a rule stored in the message control rule storing means. A message erasing means 209 for erasing the message stored in the message storing means, and a message display means 209 for displaying the message stored in the message storing means.

The operation of the message transmitting / receiving apparatus configured as described above will be described. (Step B1) Processing similar to (Step A1). (Step B2) The sender creates, in the message control rule generation means 202, a rule that “if 18:00 is passed, the message is deleted”. (Step B3) Processing similar to (Step A3). (Step B4) Processing similar to (Step A4). (Step B5) The time is detected by the time detecting means 207, and if the time has not passed 18:00, the received message is displayed. If the time has passed 18:00, the message created in (Step B1) is deleted.

For example, in the case of electronic mail, after 18:00, a file stored in a mail server in which a message is stored may be deleted by the mail server in accordance with a message control rule.

The message erasing means of the present embodiment is an example of the message control means of the present invention.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
, 301 is a message generating means for generating a message, 302 is a message control rule generating means for controlling the message, 303 is a data transmitting means for transmitting the message and the message control rule, and 304 is data transmitted from the data transmitting means. 305, a message storage unit for converting and storing data received by the data reception unit into a message;
Is a message control rule storing means for converting and storing data received by the data receiving means into a message control rule, 307 is a time detecting means for detecting time, and 308 is based on a rule stored in the message control rule storing means. A message change unit 309 for changing the message stored in the message storage unit, and a message display unit 309 for displaying the message stored in the message storage unit.

The operation of the message transmission / reception device configured as described above will be described. (Step C1) Processing similar to (Step A1). (Step C2) In the message control rule generation means 302, the sender creates a rule that "if it is past 18:00, change the message to" I am looking forward to seeing you again "". (Step C3) Processing similar to (Step A3). (Step C4) Processing similar to (Step A4). (Step C5) The time is detected by the time detecting means 307, and if the time is not after 18:00, the received message "Let's meet at 18:00 at Umeda Station" is displayed on the message displaying means 309. If the time is after 18:00, "I'm looking forward to seeing you again."
Message.

The contents described above can be used not only when the message is an electronic mail but also for uses other than the electronic mail. For example, the present invention can be used for a gas water heater capable of receiving information from a gas information collection center and displaying a message. From the gas information collection center, notification of gas meter reading results and guidance of gas appliance exhibitions are displayed on the receiving device provided in the gas water heater. In the case of a guide to an exhibition of gas appliances, the message "Gas exhibition will be held from December 20 to 22" is sent to the message "12
After 18:00 on March 22, "The gas exhibition has ended.
Thank you very much. To the message. ".

The message changing means of the present embodiment is an example of the message control means of the present invention.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
, 401 is a message generating means for generating a message, 402 is a message control rule generating means for controlling a message, 403 is a data transmitting means for transmitting a message and a message control rule, and 404 is data transmitted from the data transmitting means. 405, a message storage means for converting and storing data received by the data reception means into a message;
Is a message control rule storing means for converting and storing data received by the data receiving means into a message control rule, 407 is a model detecting means for detecting a model, and 408 is based on a rule stored in the message control rule storing means. A message change unit 409 for changing the message stored in the message storage unit, and a message display unit 409 for displaying the message stored in the message storage unit.

The operation of the message transmitting / receiving apparatus configured as described above will be described. (Step D1) Processing similar to (Step A1). (Step D2) In the message control rule generation means 402, the sender creates a rule that "if the display device is capable of color display, emphasize the" 18:00 "portion". (Step D3) Processing similar to (Step A3). (Step D4) Processing similar to (Step A4). (Step D5) If the model is detected by the model detection means 407 and the model can be displayed in color, the received message “1 Meet at Umeda Station at 18:00”
8 o'clock is highlighted. If the model cannot be displayed in color, the received message "18 at Umeda Station
Let's meet at the time "as usual.

For example, the present invention can be used for a gas water heater capable of receiving information from a gas information collection center and displaying a message. From the gas information collection center, notification of gas meter reading results and guidance of gas appliance exhibitions are displayed on the receiving device provided in the gas water heater. In this case, the message receiving device incorporated in the gas water heater includes a device such as a display of a personal computer, or a device in which a display is attached to the gas water heater. In the case of a display mounted on a gas water heater, the display area is limited, so that the method of displaying a message may be limited. For example, there may be cases where only six characters can be displayed at a time, or where color display is not possible. In such a case, the "18:00" portion can be highlighted by a method suitable for the display capability of the display of the gas water heater. In the case of a display that can display only six characters at a time, the "18 o'clock" portion, for example, the "18" portion and the "hour" portion may not be displayed separately.

As a method of detecting the "18:00" portion of the message, a tag is added to the "18:00" portion of the message, and the message control rule is used to detect the "18:00" portion. Emphasize. "

The message change means of the present embodiment is an example of the message control means of the present invention.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
, 501 is a message generating means for generating a message, 502 is a message control rule generating means for controlling a message, 503 is a data transmitting means for transmitting a message and a message control rule, and 504 is data transmitted from the data transmitting means. 505, a message storage unit for converting and storing the data received by the data reception unit into a message;
Is a message control rule storing means for converting and storing data received by the data receiving means into a message control rule; 507 is an event means for detecting an event;
Is a message erasing means for erasing messages stored in the message storing means based on rules stored in the message control rule storing means, and 509 is a message display means for displaying messages stored in the message storing means. .

The operation of the message transmitting / receiving apparatus configured as described above will be described. (Step E1) Processing similar to (Step A1). (Step E2) In the message control rule generation means 202, the sender creates a rule that "if the confirmation button is pressed, delete the message". (Step E3) Processing similar to (Step A3). (Step E4) Processing similar to (Step A4). (Step E5) When the event is detected by the event detection means 507 and an event occurs in which the "confirmation button" is pressed, the message created in (Step E1) is deleted.

For example, the present invention can be used for a gas water heater capable of receiving information from a gas information collection center and displaying a message. From the gas information collection center, notification of gas meter reading results and guidance of gas appliance exhibitions are displayed on the receiving device provided in the gas water heater. It is assumed that the gas water heater has a "confirmation button". Then, when the consumer reads a message such as a notice of gas rate, the user presses the confirmation button. If there is a message control rule that "the message is deleted when the confirmation button is pressed", the message can be deleted, and if not, the message can not be deleted.

The message erasing means of this embodiment is an example of the message control means of the present invention. (Embodiment 6) FIG. 6 is a system configuration diagram of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG.
01 is a message generating means for generating a message, 6
02 is a message control rule generating means for controlling a message, 603 is a data transmitting means for transmitting a message and a message control rule, 604 is a data receiving means for receiving data transmitted from the data transmitting means, and 605 is a data receiving means. Convert received data into messages
The message storage means for storing 606 converts the data received by the data receiving means into a message control rule.
A message control rule storing means for storing, 607 a time detecting means for detecting time, 608 a message registering means for registering a message stored in the message storing means based on a rule stored in the message control rule storing means, Reference numeral 609 denotes a message display unit that displays a message stored in the message storage unit.

The operation of the message transmission / reception device configured as described above will be described. (Step F1) The sender creates a message “Let's meet at 18:00 at Umeda Station tomorrow” in the message transmitting means 601. (Step F2) When the sender sends the message control rule generation means 602, "If the time passes after 0:00 on September 29,
Create a message "message. (Step B3) Processing similar to (Step A3). (Step B4) Processing similar to (Step A4). (Step B5) The time is detected by the time detecting means 607, and when 0:00 on September 29 has passed, the received message is registered. Thereby, the meaning of "tomorrow" of the message can be accurately conveyed.

The message registration means of the present embodiment is an example of the message control means of the present invention.

Further, the gas water heater of the present invention is naturally provided with components for realizing the function of a normal gas water heater in addition to the message receiving device.

Further, a program recording medium for causing a computer to execute a part or all of the functions of each component of the message transmitting device, the message receiving device and the gas water heater of the present invention also belongs to the present invention.

[0049]

As is apparent from the above description, the second invention provides a message receiving apparatus capable of controlling a message content to be transmitted and / or matters related to the message content by the message transmitting apparatus. I can do it.

Further, the third invention can provide a message receiving apparatus capable of storing message contents to be transmitted in an emergency file on the message receiving apparatus side.

The fourth aspect of the present invention can provide a message receiving apparatus that can delete a message content to be transmitted at a certain time on the side of the message receiving apparatus.

The fifth or sixth invention can provide a message receiving apparatus capable of changing the content of a message to be transmitted at a certain time.

The seventh aspect of the present invention can provide a message receiving apparatus capable of changing a display mode in accordance with a model that receives message content to be transmitted.

The eighth invention can provide a message receiving apparatus capable of operating a message in accordance with an event detected on the receiver side of a message content to be transmitted.

The ninth aspect of the present invention can provide a message receiving apparatus capable of designating a message content to be transmitted to be displayed on a receiver side at a certain time.

According to the tenth aspect, it is possible to provide a gas water heater in which message contents and matters related to the message contents can be controlled by the message transmitting device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a message transmitting / receiving device according to a second embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to a third embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to a fourth embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to a fifth embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a message transmitting / receiving apparatus according to a sixth embodiment;

[Explanation of symbols]

101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... message generation means 102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... message control rule generation means 103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... data transmission means 104, 204 , 304, 404, 504, 604 ... data receiving means 105, 205, 305, 405, 505, 605 ... message storing means 106, 206, 306, 406, 506, 606 ... message control rule storing means 107 ... message control means 108 , 209, 309, 409, 509, 609 ... message display means 207, 307, 607 ... time detection means 208, 508 ... message deletion means 308, 408 ... message change means 608 ... message registration means

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Takeshi Imanaka 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5B089 GA21 JA31 KA04 KC51 KC59 LA12 LA15

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A message transmission comprising: a message control rule generation unit for generating a message control rule for controlling a generated message; and a data transmission unit for transmitting the message and the message control rule. apparatus. 2. A data receiving means for receiving the message and the message control rule transmitted by the data transmitting means, and the message and / or the message are related by the message control rule received by the data receiving means. The message receiving device according to claim 1, further comprising: a receiving device having a message control unit that controls an operation to be performed. 3. The message control rule is a rule for registering a message in an emergency file when a message arrives, and the message control means registers the message in an emergency file according to the message control rule. 3. The message receiving device according to claim 2, wherein: 4. The message control rule is a rule that deletes the message when a predetermined time comes, and the message control means sets a current time to the predetermined time according to the message control rule. 3. The message receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the message is deleted at the time. 5. The message control rule is a rule that changes the content of the message when a predetermined time is reached. The message control means is configured to execute the message when the current time reaches the predetermined time. 3. The message receiving device according to claim 2, wherein the content of the message is changed. 6. The message receiving apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the message to be changed is sent together with the message in advance. 7. The message control rule is a rule for displaying the message in a predetermined method, and the message control means displays the type of the detected model in the predetermined method according to the message control rule. 3. The message receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display is changed to the predetermined method if possible. 8. The message control rule is a rule that deletes or displays the message when a predetermined event occurs, and the message control means executes the message when the predetermined event occurs according to the message control rule. 3. The message receiving device according to claim 2, wherein erasing or displaying of the message is controlled. 9. The message control rule is a rule that the message can be displayed after a predetermined time, and the message can be displayed after the predetermined time according to the message control rule. 3. The message receiving device according to claim 2, wherein: 10. A gas water heater in which the message receiving device according to claim 2 is incorporated. 11. A program for causing a computer to execute some or all of the functions of each component of the message transmitting device, the message receiving device, or the gas water heater according to claim 1 is stored. A program recording medium characterized in that: