JP2002366512A - Initial setting method of communication apparatus initial setting support device, communication apparatus and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily perform initial setting of a communication apparatus to receive distribution information via a network. SOLUTION: An access point AP1 for the initial setting is provided in the network N in addition to an access point AP2 for distribution to receive the distribution information S30. Pieces of connection setting information S41a to S41c are transmitted from an initial setting support device 40 to the communication apparatus 10 connected with the access point AP1 for initial setting and in which a communication path is established and written in the communication apparatus 10. Thus, the initial setting of the communication apparatus 10 is completed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an initial setting method, an initial setting support apparatus, and an initial setting method for a communication apparatus to which distribution information is distributed from a service provider via a network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the improvement of information processing and communication technology,
Services for distributing distribution information (hereinafter, referred to as digital content) to communication devices owned by users are also active. For example, in the case of a game machine that has the function of a communication device, the service provider must provide digital content via a network in order to upgrade the game software or download new software to the game machine. Has been delivered.

[0003] In such a communication device that receives distribution of digital contents, it is necessary to perform initial settings in order to access the service provider and receive the distribution. In this initial setting, a telephone number indicating the access point, a login ID and a password, and an address of the connection server when receiving the distribution via the connection server of the Internet connection company are input to the communication device. However, the initial setting work is very complicated, and this complicated initial setting is a factor that hinders the spread of services.

Conventionally, in order to reduce the burden of initial setting work performed by a user, an Internet connection company writes a connection setting program on a medium such as a compact disk (CD) and distributes the program. By using the medium on which the connection setting program is written for a communication device, a screen for initial setting is displayed on a display of the communication device, and by performing input as instructed on the screen,
Initial settings are easier.

[0005]

However, even when a medium in which a connection setting program for initial setting is written is distributed, the user manually inputs and sets the initial setting.
For a user (especially an elderly person or a child) unfamiliar with the information processing device, the task is difficult, and the burden on the user cannot be reduced.

In order to solve such a problem, a method of initializing a communication device to be passed to each user at the factory shipment stage can be considered. However, unless a custom-made production system is adopted, a different initial setting for each user is required. , Is almost impossible to implement for all communication devices.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to reduce the burden on a user when initializing a communication device.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for supporting initial setting of a communication apparatus, which is provided to a user and delivered by a service provider. A communication device having a function of receiving information via a network stores connection setting information to be transmitted when the communication device receives the distribution information to establish a communication path with the service provider side. In the initial setting method of the communication device performing the initial setting, the network is provided with a connection point that is connected when the communication device performs the initial setting and establishes a communication path with the service provider side, The communication device is passed to the user after storing the telephone number for connecting to the connection point, and the communication path between the connection point and the service provider is established. The communication apparatus, characterized in that to store and transmit the connection setting information from the service provider side.

By taking such a method, the connection setting information is transmitted from the service provider to the communication device connected to the connection point for the initial setting and having established the communication path with the service provider. Sent. Therefore, there is no need for the user to input connection setting information to the communication device. By using the connection setting information, the communication device can receive the distribution information.

[0010] The connection setting information is provided in the network, and is used for a distribution access for connecting the communication device to establish a communication path with the service provider when receiving the distribution information. The phone number of the point may be included. In the network, a plurality of the distribution access points are set, and the distribution access point including the telephone number in the connection setting information is closest to the communication device selected from the plurality of distribution access points. May be a distribution access point. Further, the connection setting information may include an identification code for identifying the communication device and a password.

[0011] To achieve the above object, a second aspect of the present invention is provided.
An initial setting support device according to the aspect of the present invention relates to a communication device having a function of receiving distribution information distributed from a service provider via a network, and performing communication with the service provider when receiving the distribution information. A registration unit for obtaining connection setting information to be transmitted to establish a path, registering the connection setting information in a database corresponding to the identification information of the communication apparatus, and a communication path established by connecting to a connection point provided in the network. When receiving the identification information from the communication device, the extraction unit that searches the database with the received identification information to extract the connection setting information corresponding to the communication device, and the connection extracted by the extraction unit An initial setting support unit that transmits setting information to the communication device via the connection point and stores the connection setting information in the communication device.

By adopting the above configuration,
When the communication device transmits the telephone number of the connection point and transmits the identification information of the communication device via the connection point, by the extraction unit,
The connection setting information of the communication device is extracted, and the connection setting information is transmitted to the communication device by the initial setting support unit. Therefore, there is no need for the user to input connection setting information to the communication device.

[0013] The connection setting information is provided in the network, and is used for a distribution for connecting the communication device to establish a communication path with the service provider when receiving the distribution information. The access point telephone number may be included.

[0014] The registration unit may select the nearest access point for distribution of the communication device from information notified before or after the communication device is handed over to the user, and select a telephone number of the distribution access point. A number may be registered in the database as the connection setting information.

[0015] The connection setting information may include an identification code and a password for each of the communication devices.

[0016] To achieve the above object, a third aspect of the present invention is provided.
The communication device according to the aspect of the present invention transmits connection setting information for establishing a communication path with a service provider, establishes the communication path in a network, and distributes from the service provider side via the communication path. In the communication device that receives the distribution information, the identification information of the device and the telephone number of a connection point that is set on the network and establishes a communication path with the service provider when performing initial setting A storage unit for storing and communicating with the service provider by transmitting the telephone number of the connection point and connecting the device to the connection point when a user performs a specific operation on the device; A transmission section for establishing a path and transmitting the identification information from the connection point to the service provider side; and a result of transmitting the identification information, the service provider side via the communication path established by the transmission section. Given from A receiving unit that receives the connection setting information and stores the connection setting information in the storage unit; and, when receiving the distribution information, reads and transmits the connection setting information stored in the storage unit, and communicates with the service provider. And a connection unit for establishing the communication path.

With this configuration, when the user performs a predetermined operation, the transmitting unit establishes a communication path with the service provider. The connection setting information is input to the communication device via this communication path. Therefore, there is no need for the user to input connection setting information to the communication device.

The connection setting information may include a telephone number of a distribution access point provided in the network and connected to the communication device when receiving the distribution information.

Further, a plurality of the distribution access points are set in the network, and the distribution access point including the telephone number in the connection setting information is the communication access point selected from the plurality of distribution access points. The distribution access point closest to the device may be used. Further, the connection setting information may include an identification code for identifying the communication device and a password.

In order to achieve the above object, the fourth aspect of the present invention is described.
A program according to the aspect of the present invention relates to a communication device having a function of receiving, via a network, distribution information distributed from a service provider to a computer, and a communication between the computer and the service provider when receiving the distribution information. A process of obtaining connection setting information to be transmitted to establish a path, registering the connection setting information in a database corresponding to the identification information of the communication device, and a process of establishing a communication path by connecting to a connection point provided in the network. A process of searching the database with the received identification information to extract the connection setting information corresponding to the communication device when receiving the identification information from the device, and connecting the extracted connection setting information to the connection Transmitting the connection setting information to the communication device via a point, and causing the communication device to store the connection setting information.

[0021] To achieve the above object, a program according to a fifth aspect of the present invention transmits connection setting information for establishing a communication path with a service provider to establish the communication path in a network. The computer receiving the distribution information distributed from the service provider side via the communication path has a communication between the identification information of the device and the service provider side when the initial setting is performed on the network. The storage unit stores the telephone number of the connection point that establishes the communication path of
When the user performs a specific operation on the device,
A process of transmitting the telephone number of the connection point, connecting the device to the connection point, establishing a communication path with the service provider, and transmitting the identification information from the connection point to the service provider. A process of receiving the connection setting information provided from the service provider side via the communication path established by the transmitting unit as a result of transmitting the identification information, and storing the connection setting information in the storage unit; When you receive
Reading and transmitting the connection setting information stored in the storage unit to establish the communication path with the service provider.

[0022]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a communication device, an initialization support device, and an access point according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the communication device in FIG. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the initialization support apparatus in FIG. The communication device 10 is handed over to each user, and as shown in FIG. 1, the digital contents S30 distributed from the distribution server 30 provided in the center 20 on the service provider side.
As shown in FIG. 2, the setting data storage unit 11 includes a nonvolatile memory or the like, a transmission unit 12 and a reception unit 13 connected to the storage unit 11, a connection unit 14
, An operation determination unit 15, a distribution information storage unit 16, and a modem unit 17. Note that the transmitting unit 12 and the receiving unit 1
3. The connection unit 14 and the operation determination unit 15 can be configured by a central processing unit (Central processing unit: CPU) controlled according to a program, instead of an individual circuit.

In addition to the distribution server 30, the center 20 is further provided with an initial setting support device 40 for supporting the initial setting of the communication device 10 given to each user.
The setting data storage unit 11 includes a lot number S10b as identification information of the communication device itself attached at a stage when the communication device 10 is manufactured at a factory, and an initial setting of FIG. 1 set as a connection point on the network N. Access point AP1
Is written at the factory shipment stage. The initial setting access point AP1 is an access point provided to secure a communication path between the communication device 10 and the initial setting support device 40 when performing initial setting, and is set, for example, at one place throughout the country.

The transmitting unit 12 transmits the telephone number of the initial setting access point AP1, connects the communication device 10 to the initial setting access point AP1, and changes the lot number S10b via the initial setting access point AP1. It has a function of transmitting to the initial setting support device 40. The receiving unit 13 has a function of writing connection setting information such as the telephone number of the new distribution access point AP2 given from the initial setting support device 40 via the initial setting access point AP1 to the setting data storage unit 11. And a function of receiving the distribution information S30 distributed from the distribution server 30 and writing the distribution information S30 in the distribution information storage unit 16. When receiving the distribution information S30, the connection unit 14 transmits the distribution access point AP2.
The communication device 10 is connected to the distribution server 30 using the telephone number S41a. The operation determining unit 15 determines an operation performed by the user on the communication device 10 and provides a signal indicating a result of the determination to the transmitting unit 12, the connecting unit 14, and the receiving unit 13 to control these operations.

The initial setting support device 40 includes a database 4
1, a registration unit 42, an extraction unit 43, and an initial setting support unit 4.
4 and an I / O unit 45. The registration unit 42 registers, in the database 41, connection setting information necessary to open a communication path with the server 30 when each communication device 10 receives distribution. The connection setting information transmitted to the communication device 10 that has accessed the initial setting support device 40 for the
It has a function to extract from 1. The initial setting support unit 44 transmits the connection setting information extracted by the extracting unit 43 to the communication device 10. Note that the registration unit 42, the extraction unit 43, and the initial setting support unit 44 can be configured as individual circuits.
It is also possible to constitute from.

Next, an initial setting method of the communication device 10 using the initial setting support device 40 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an initial setting method of the communication device, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing registered contents of a database, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing stored contents of a setting data storage unit. First, step S
At T1, the service provider sets an initial setting access point AP1 to which each communication device 10 is connected in order to perform an initial setting on the network N. Step ST
2, the setting data storage unit 11 of each communication device 10
In FIG. 6, the telephone number S10a and the lot number S10b of the initial setting access point AP1 are written.
The communication device 10 is shipped to a store. At the store, the user who purchases the communication device 10 performs a membership registration application in step ST3. In the application for membership registration, the user is requested to receive an address, a postal code, a telephone number, or the like as reception area information from which the area to be distributed by the communication device 10 can be estimated.
Ask for the password used to receive the distribution. In the communication device delivery process in step ST3, the communication device 10 is delivered to the user who has completed the application for membership registration.

The store side communicates the communication device 1 to the user.
The center 20 is notified of a lot number of 0 and information such as reception area information presented by the user. In the registration process of step ST4, the service provider inputs the lot number of the communication device 10, the reception area information and the password given by the user to the registration unit 42 of the initial setting support device 40.

The registration unit 42 distributes the digital content from a plurality of distribution access points AP2 set in the network N from the distribution access point AP2 nearest to the communication device 10 for distribution.
Is selected from the reception area information, and a login identification code (login ID) S41b used for establishing a communication path between the distribution server 30 and the communication device 10 is processed into, for example, a lot number. To create. By processing the lot number and creating the login IDS 41b, it is not only unnecessary to create a new code to identify each communication device 10, but also from the viewpoint of quality control, it is possible to track defective products. It can be useful. The registration unit 42 stores the telephone number S41a of the nearest distribution access point AP2, the login IDS
As shown in FIG. 5, the password 41b and the password S41c are registered in the database 41 in association with the lot number.

Initial settings need to be made for the delivered communication device 10. Before performing the initial setting, the user connects the communication device 10 to a telephone line in step ST6, and performs a predetermined operation specified by a manual or the like from the service provider on the communication device 10. The predetermined operation specified by the service provider is, for example, turning on a power switch, pressing a specific button, or an operation that can be easily performed without being familiar with the operation of information processing equipment and the like. You.

In step ST7, the operation determining unit 15 in the communication device 10 determines whether a predetermined operation has been performed on the communication device 10, and determines that the predetermined operation has been performed (YES). Transmits a determination signal S15a indicating that the predetermined operation has been performed to the transmitting unit 12 and the receiving unit 1.
Output to 3. The transmitting unit 12 that has input the determination signal S15a
In step ST8, the lot number S10b of the communication device 10 and the access point AP for initial setting are stored in the storage unit 11.
The telephone number S10a is read out and transmitted to the telephone line via the modem unit 17. When the transmitting unit 12 transmits the telephone number S10a of the access point AP1 for initial setting, the communication device 10 transmits the access point AP for initial setting.
1, the communication device 10 and the initial setting support device 4
0 is established.

The lot number S10 transmitted by the communication device 10
b is provided to the extraction unit 43 via the I / O unit 45 of the initial setting support device 40. In step ST9, the extraction unit 43 determines the lot number S1 given from the communication device 10.
0b, the lot number is extracted from the database 41, and the telephone number S41a of the nearest distribution access point AP2 registered corresponding to the extracted lot number.
And the login ID S41b and the password S41c from the database 41. In step ST10, the initial setting support unit 44 determines the telephone number S of the distribution access point AP2 read from the database 41.
41a, login ID S41b, and password S41
is transmitted to the communication device 10 via the I / O unit 45.

In step ST11, the receiving unit 13 in the communication device 10 transmits the telephone number S41a of the distribution access point AP2 via the modem unit 17 and the login ID.
S41b and the password S41c are received, and these are written in the setting data storage unit 11 as connection setting information transmitted by the communication device 10 to receive digital contents. Through a series of steps ST1 to ST11, the initial setting of the communication device 10 ends.

Next, the operation of the communication device when receiving digital content will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing transmission and reception of digital contents. After the initialization is completed, the communication device 10 can receive digital services. In step ST21, the user who wants to distribute digital contents performs an operation for receiving the distribution of digital contents on the communication device 10. In step ST22, the operation determining unit 15 determines whether or not an operation for receiving the distribution of the digital content has been performed. When it is determined that the operation has been performed (YES), the corresponding determination signal S
15b is output to the connection unit 14 and the reception unit 13.

When the initial setting is completed, the setting data storage unit 11 stores the telephone number S10a of the initial setting access point AP1 and the lot number S10a of the communication device 10.
In addition to b, the telephone number S41a of the distribution access point AP2, the login ID S41b, and the password S41c are written. Upon receiving the determination signal S15b, the connection unit 14 determines in step ST23 the telephone number S41a of the distribution access point AP2 written by default from the setting data storage unit 11 and the login ID.
S41b and the password S41c are read and transmitted to the telephone line via the modem unit 17 in step ST24.
By transmitting the number S41a of the distribution access point AP2, the login ID S41b, and the password S41c, the communication device 10 is connected to the nearest distribution access point AP2, and the communication device 10 is connected to the distribution server 30. A communication path between them is established. Step S
At T25, the distribution server 30 sends the digital content S30 to the communication device 10 via the established communication path.
To deliver. The digital content S30 is provided to the receiving unit 13 via the modem unit 17. The receiving unit 1 that has already received the determination signal S15b from the operation determining unit 15
3 writes the digital content S30 given from the distribution server 30 in the distribution information storage unit 16 in step ST26. Digital S written in distribution information storage unit 16
30 is read out as appropriate and output to the user.

As described above, the present embodiment has the following operational effects. (1) The telephone number S10 of the initial setting access point AP1 for securing a communication path with the initial setting support device 40
a is transmitted to the communication device 10 connected to the initial setting access point AP1, and the connection setting information S41a to S41c is transmitted from the initial setting support device 40 to be stored. Not only can it be reduced, but also error-free initialization is possible.

(2) Since the communication device 10 is provided with the operation determining unit 15 for detecting that a predetermined operation has been performed, the user performs a simple operation such as turning on the power or pressing a specific button, for example. Thus, a communication path between the communication device 10 and the initialization support device 40 is automatically secured. Therefore, even if the user is unfamiliar with the operation of the communication device 10,
Initial settings of the communication device 10 can be easily performed.

(3) Since the telephone number S41a of the distribution access point AP2 is included in the initial setting information transmitted and stored in the communication device 10, the user inputs the telephone number of the distribution access point AP2 to the communication device 10. No need to do. (4) Since the login ID S41b and the password S41c are included in the initial setting information transmitted and stored in the communication device 10, the user does not need to input the login ID and the password into the communication device 10.

(5) The registration unit 42 finds the nearest distribution access point AP2 of the communication device 10 and registers its telephone number in the database 41, so that the communication cost of the user who receives the distribution of the digital content can be reduced. Can be. (6) Since the identification information for identifying each communication device 10 is a lot number, the identification information can be stored in the communication device 10 at the factory shipment stage, and the burden on the dealer and the like can be reduced. It is possible to prevent erroneous data from being stored.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. There are the following modifications. (A) The distribution server 3 is provided to the service providing center 20.
However, if the distribution server 30 is provided with the same function as the initial setting support device 40, the single distribution server 30 The same operation and effect as those of the embodiment can be obtained. (B) In the above embodiment, it is assumed that the communication device 10 is handed over from the store or the like to the user.
2, but is not limited to this. First, the communication device 10 is handed over, and thereafter,
It is also possible to perform a member registration procedure using a postcard or a facsimile.

(C) The setting data storage unit 11 stores the initial setting access point A even when the initial setting is completed.
The configuration is such that the telephone of P1 is stored, so that the initial setting can be performed even when it is necessary to perform the initial setting again for some reason. The telephone number of the access point AP1 may be deleted. (D) From the distribution access point AP2,
When receiving the digital content S30 via a connection server of another connection company, the load on the user can be further reduced by adding the address of the connection server to the connection setting information. (E) When transmitting the connection setting information S41a to S41c from the initial setting support device 40 to the communication device 10, special information may be transmitted at the same time. For example, distribution server 3
Transmission of call schedule data for connection load distribution used when access to the server 30 cannot be ensured due to concentrated access to the server 30; It helps to reduce (F) The identification information for identifying the communication device 10 is not limited to the lot number as long as identification is possible. Alternatively, the identification information may be written at a store or the like and delivered to the user. (G) The initial setting support device 40 may not be located in the same center 20 as the distribution server 30.

[0041]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the connection setting information is input to the communication device from the service provider, so that the user can perform the initial setting of the communication device. There is no need to input information, and the burden on the user can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a relationship among a communication device, an access point, and an initial setting support device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a communication device in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an initialization support apparatus in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an initial setting method of a communication device.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing registered contents of a database.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing storage contents of a setting data storage unit.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for distributing digital content.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 communication device 11 setting data storage unit 12 transmission unit 13 reception unit 14 connection unit 15 operation determination unit 16 distribution information storage unit 30 distribution server 40 initial setting support device 41 database 42 registration unit 43 extraction unit 44 initial setting support unit AP1 initial Access point for setting AP2 Access point for distribution

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Claims (11)

[Claims] A communication apparatus having a function of receiving distribution information delivered to a user and distributed from a service provider via a network, the communication apparatus receiving the distribution information when the communication apparatus receives the distribution information. A method of initializing a communication device for performing initial setting by storing connection setting information to be transmitted to establish a communication path between the network and the network, wherein the network is connected when the communication device performs the initial setting. A connection point for establishing a communication path with the service provider side is provided, a telephone number for connecting to the connection point is stored, and the communication device is passed to the user, and the communication device is connected to the connection point. A communication device that establishes a communication path with the service provider and transmits and stores the connection setting information from the service provider. Initial setting method. 2. A communication device having a function of receiving distribution information distributed from a service provider via a network, for establishing a communication path with the service provider when receiving the distribution information. A registration unit for obtaining connection setting information to be transmitted to the communication device and registering the connection setting information in a database in correspondence with the identification information of the communication device; and When receiving information, the extraction unit searches the database with the received identification information to extract the connection setting information corresponding to the communication device; and connects the connection setting information extracted by the extraction unit to the connection unit. An initial setting support unit that transmits the connection setting information to the communication device via a point and stores the connection setting information in the communication device. 3. The distribution access information provided in the network, wherein the distribution device is connected to the communication device when receiving the distribution information to establish a communication path with the service provider. The initial setting support device according to claim 2, further comprising a telephone number of the point. 4. The registration section selects the nearest access point for distribution of the communication device from information notified before or after the communication device is handed over to the user, and selects a telephone of the distribution access point. The initialization support apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a number is registered in the database as the connection setting information. 5. The initial setting support device according to claim 2, wherein said connection setting information includes an identification code and a password for each of said communication devices. 6. A communication system which transmits connection setting information for establishing a communication path with a service provider to establish the communication path in a network, and which is distributed from the service provider side via the communication path. A communication device for receiving information, the storage device storing identification information of the device and a telephone number of a connection point that is set on the network and establishes a communication path with the service provider when performing initial setting. And when the user performs a specific operation on the device,
Transmitting a telephone number of the connection point and connecting the device to the connection point to establish a communication path with the service provider side;
A transmitting unit that transmits the identification information from the connection point to the service provider side; and a connection provided from the service provider side via a communication path established by the transmission unit as a result of transmitting the identification information. A receiving unit for receiving the setting information and storing it in the storage unit; and receiving the distribution information, reading and transmitting the connection setting information stored in the storage unit, and performing the communication with the service provider. A connection unit for establishing a path. 7. The connection setting information according to claim 6, wherein the connection setting information includes a telephone number of a distribution access point to which the communication device is connected when receiving the distribution information. The communication device as described. 8. The distribution network, wherein a plurality of the distribution access points are set in the network, and the distribution access point including the telephone number in the connection setting information is the communication selected from the plurality of distribution access points. The communication device according to claim 7, wherein the communication device is a distribution access point nearest to the device. 9. The communication device according to claim 6, wherein the connection setting information includes an identification code for identifying the device and a password. 10. A communication device having a function of receiving, via a network, distribution information distributed from a service provider through a computer, wherein a communication path between the computer and the service provider is received when the distribution information is received. A process of obtaining connection setting information to be transmitted to establish and registering the connection setting information in a database corresponding to the identification information of the communication device; and a process of establishing a communication channel by connecting to a connection point provided in the network. When receiving the identification information, a process of searching the database with the received identification information to extract the connection setting information corresponding to the communication device; and transmitting the extracted connection setting information to the connection point. And transmitting the connection setting information to the communication device via the communication device via the communication device. 11. A communication apparatus, comprising: transmitting connection setting information for establishing a communication path with a service provider to establish the communication path in a network; and delivering from the service provider side via the communication path. The computer receiving the information stores, in the storage unit, the identification information of the device and the telephone number of a connection point that is set on the network and establishes a communication path with the service provider when performing initial setting. When a user performs a specific operation on the device,
A process of transmitting the telephone number of the connection point, connecting the device to the connection point, establishing a communication path with the service provider, and transmitting the identification information from the connection point to the service provider. A process of receiving the connection setting information provided from the service provider side via a communication path established by the transmitting unit as a result of transmitting the identification information, and storing the connection setting information in the storage unit; Receiving the connection setting information stored in the storage unit, transmitting the connection setting information, and establishing the communication path with the service provider.