JP2003006206A - Device for automatic generation of users manual and method for automatic generation thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a users manual automatic generation device which is convenient in generating automatically only an instruction manual and a users manual for the items relevant to the setting information corresponding to the setting parameters when a user sets setting parameters for equipment. SOLUTION: This device is provided with a setting information storage means 2, a manual data storage means 3, a data extraction means 4, and a manual generation means 5. By users specification, the data extraction means 4 extracts manual data DMi required by a user from manual data based on the setting information Jsi, processes them and generates a users manual UMi by the manual generation means 5.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a user's manual automatic generation device for automatically generating a portion required by a user from an instruction manual of a device or a user's manual, and particularly to an item set in the device by the user. The present invention relates to a user's manual automatic generation device that automatically generates related parts.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, parts, personal computers,
Since the instruction manuals and user's manuals of devices or home electric appliances etc. describe all the matters relating to parts and products, etc., they become enormous as the functions and scales of parts and products increase.

[0003]

Even if the user wants to know the items he / she is setting or the items of interest,
It is necessary to find the corresponding part from the huge number of pages of the instruction manual or the user's manual, which requires a lot of time and is a troublesome task.

In addition, if a long period has passed since the equipment was obtained, it is necessary to read a thick instruction manual or a user's manual in order to reset the equipment slightly. In particular, if the user's manual or user's manual is lost, there is a problem that it will be in a state of being left up.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem. A first object of the present invention is to explain the handling of items related to setting information corresponding to setting parameters when a user sets the setting parameters of a device. An object of the present invention is to provide a highly convenient user's manual automatic generation apparatus and its automatic generation method for automatically generating only a manual or a user's manual.

A second purpose is to generate an instruction manual and a user's manual for items related to the setting information,
It is to provide a user with a paid download service via the Internet.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, a user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention stores setting information storage means for storing setting information of a device set by a user, and manual data. It is characterized by comprising a manual data storage means and a data extraction means for extracting and processing manual data required by the user from the manual data storage means based on the setting information supplied from the setting information storage means.

The user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention stores setting information corresponding to the setting parameters of the device set by the user in the setting information storage means, and stores the manual data in advance in the manual data storage means. In advance, the data extraction means extracts the manual data required by the user from the manual data based on the setting information by the user's specification and processes it, so that the user's manual of items that meet the requirements of each user can be obtained. Therefore, the convenience of the user can be improved.

Further, the user's manual automatic generating apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the data extracting means is provided with a manual generating means for generating a user's manual from the manual data extracted and processed.

Since the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention has the manual generating means for generating the user's manual from the manual data extracted and processed by the data extracting means, the extracted and processed manual data is displayed on the screen. It is possible to generate a user's manual that is printed, printed, or stored as data, obtain a user's manual requested by the user, and improve user convenience.

Further, the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the setting information storage means, the manual data storage means and the data extraction means are provided in a terminal device such as a personal computer.

Further, the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the setting information storage means and the manual data storage means are provided in the device, and the data extraction means is provided in the terminal device such as a personal computer. .

The user's / manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention is equipped with a setting information storage means, a manual data storage means and a data extraction means in combination with equipment and terminal equipment such as a personal computer so that the user can operate in a closed environment. Since the device can be constructed by the user,
A manual can be freely generated, and convenience can be improved.

Further, in the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention, the setting information storage means is provided in the device, the manual data storage means is provided in the server device, and the data extraction means is provided in the terminal device such as a personal computer. It is characterized in that the device and the server device are connected to each other and the server device and the terminal device are connected to each other via the Internet.

Further, the server device according to the present invention downloads the manual data to the terminal device, and
It is characterized by transmitting billing data.

The user's / manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention has manual data storage means mounted on a server device, equipment equipped with setting information storage means and terminal equipment such as a personal computer equipped with data extraction means, and the Internet, respectively. It is possible to connect via the server, download manual data from the server device in response to a user's request, and generate a user's manual.Therefore, the service device owns the server device and the user owns the equipment and terminal equipment. By constructing the device via the Internet, the service provider can download the manual data to the user for a fee, and can provide a highly convenient business model.

Further, the device according to the present invention is characterized by being a temperature controller.

Since the device according to the present invention is a temperature controller, it is possible to automatically generate a user's manual of the temperature controller desired by the user, and provide a user-friendly temperature controller. You can

The user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention is a method for automatically generating a manual of a device required for each user, and includes step 1 of storing set setting information and the stored setting. Step 2 of reading information, Step 3 of extracting and processing manual data corresponding to the setting information from the manual data,
And a step 4 of generating a user's manual from the extracted manual data.

In the user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention, step 1 of storing the set setting information.
And the step 2 of reading the stored setting information, the step 3 of extracting manual data corresponding to the setting information from the manual data, and the step 4 of generating a user's manual from the extracted manual data. Only the user's manual of the device related to the set setting information can be generated, and the convenience can be improved.

Further, the user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention is characterized in that, in step 3, the manual data is downloaded via the Internet, and the sub-step of transmitting the fee billing data is provided.

Since the user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention includes the substep of downloading the manual data via the Internet and transmitting the charge request data, it is highly convenient to download the manual data for a fee. You can build a business model for services.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a basic block configuration diagram of an embodiment of a user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, the user's manual automatic generation device 1 includes a setting information storage unit 2, a manual data storage unit 3, a data extraction unit 4, and a manual generation unit 5.

The setting information storage means 2 is a RAM (Random A
ccess memory) and the like, and stores setting parameters JSi set by the user to the device and the setting information JSi including the format supplied from the device, input specifications, output specifications, and option specifications, and the data extracting means 4 When the request information JC is supplied from, the setting information JSi is supplied to the manual data storage means 3.

The manual data storage means 3 is composed of a memory such as a large-capacity ROM (Read Only Memory), a storage medium such as a hard disk, and stores all data (all data) of the user's manual. In addition, the data of the user's manual may be a plurality of aggregated data selected.

Further, when the manual data storage means 3 previously sets the manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi in a memory area in a hierarchical format, and the setting information JSi is supplied from the setting information storage means 2. , The manual generation means 5 for generating the manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi
To provide.

FIG. 2 shows the setting information JSi and the manual data D.
It is a correspondence diagram of Mi. In FIG. 2, the setting information JSi (i = 1 to 1) is stored in the memory area of the manual data storage means 3.
The manual data DMi (i = 1 to n) is stored in correspondence with (n).

The data extraction means 4 is provided with software control sequence functions, control functions, etc. based on a microprocessor, and supplies the request information JC to the setting information storage means 2 and the setting information JSi to the manual data storage means 3. Control.

Further, the data extraction means 4 controls the manual data storage means 3 to extract the manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi, or the extracted data is processed and supplied to the manual generation means 5. Do. Note that the extracted manual data DMi or the extracted and processed manual data DMi has a PDF
Format, WORD format, HTML format, and the like.

The manual generating means 5 is a printer device,
Alternatively, it may be configured by a storage medium such as a hard disk, CD, FD, etc., and the manual data DMi provided from the manual data storage means 3 may be printed out on paper to generate the user's manual UMi, or stored in the storage medium and stored by the user. Display it on the screen when you need it and generate the user's manual UMi.

FIG. 3 shows an example of user's manual generation of the user's manual automatic generation device according to the present invention. An example will be described in which the device targeted for user's manual generation is a temperature controller. In FIG. 3, the user sets parameters in the temperature controller,
Setting information J corresponding to the parameter set from all manuals from "Adjustment of PID control" to item 7 of item 1
On the basis of Si, for example, item 1 "restriction of operating conditions" and item 5 "remote SP usage" are deleted
"Adjustment of PID control" -The user's manual of item 5 is automatically generated.

FIG. 4 shows a detailed example of user's manual generation of the user's manual automatic generation device according to the present invention. (A) The figure shows the table of contents of all the manuals of "Chapter 4: How to use" of the temperature controller. The figure (b) shows the text of "ON / OFF control" in "4.1: Selection of control method".

For example, the user turns on / off the temperature controller.
If only the "FF control" is set and a user's manual is generated, from all the manuals in "Chapter 4: How to master" shown in (a), "ON /
Since the user manual of "OFF control" is generated, it is possible to automatically generate the user's manual that matches the user's request.

Thus, the users according to the present invention
The automatic manual generation apparatus 1 stores the setting information JSi corresponding to the setting parameters of the device set by the user in the setting information storage means 2, stores the manual data in the manual data storage means 3 in advance, and According to the specification, the data extracting means 4 extracts and processes the manual data DMi required by the user from the manual data based on the setting information JSi, so that the user's manual of the items meeting the requirements of each user can be obtained. The convenience of can be improved.

Next, using the setting information storage means 2, the manual data storage means 3, the data extraction means 4 and the manual generation means 5, a user's manual of the temperature controller (apparatus, product) is automatically generated. A construction example of the generation device will be described.

FIG. 5 shows a construction example of the first embodiment of the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention. Figure 5
User manual generation device 10
Is composed of a temperature controller 6, a personal computer 7 constituting a terminal device, and a printer 8. The user's manual automatic generation device 10 can be built in an environment closed by the user.

The temperature controller 6 is provided with an interface for parameter setting from the outside, and RS232C, RS4
Various setting data are supplied from the terminal device 7 via the transmission cable L in conformity with the interface such as 22.

The personal computer 7 is provided with a setting information storage means 2, a manual data storage means 3 and a data extraction means 4, and sets various setting data input by the user from the keyboard in the temperature controller 6 via the transmission cable L. Along with the setting information J corresponding to various setting data
Si is supplied to the setting information storage means 2. The data transmission may be wireless transmission or optical transmission instead of the transmission cable.

When the user needs a user's manual for various settings, the user operates the keyboard to supply the request information JC from the data extracting means 4 to the setting information storing means 2 to read the setting information JSi and store the manual data. The manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi is read from the manual data of the temperature controller 6 set in the manual data storage means 3 and supplied to the printer 8.

The printer 8 constitutes the manual generation means 5 and prints the manual data DMi provided from the personal computer 7 to generate a user's manual regarding the items set in the temperature controller 6 by the user.

FIG. 6 is a construction example of the second embodiment of the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention. Figure 6
User's manual automatic generation device 11
Is composed of a temperature controller 9, a personal computer 7 constituting a terminal device, and a printer 8. As described with reference to FIG. 5, the temperature controller 9 and the personal computer 7 include interfaces such as RS232C and RS422, and are interconnected via the transmission cable L. Further, the user's manual automatic generation device 11 can also be constructed in the environment closed by the user, similarly to the user's manual automatic generation device 10 shown in FIG.

The temperature controller 9 includes a setting information storage means 2 and a manual data storage means 3, and a user operates various setting switches and setting buttons provided on the temperature controller 9 to input various setting data.

Setting information JSi corresponding to various setting parameters is stored in the setting information storage means 2, and the temperature controller 9
All the manual data of are set in the manual data storage means 3.

The personal computer 7 constituting the terminal equipment is provided with the data extracting means 4, and when the user needs the user's manual for various settings, the user operates the keyboard to transmit the request information JC from the data extracting means 4 to the transmission cable. It is transmitted to the temperature controller 9 via L.

Set temperature controller 9 which has received the request information JC
Reads the setting information JSi from the setting information storage means 2 and supplies it to the manual data storage means 3, and corresponds to the setting information JSi from all the manual data of the temperature controller 9 set in the manual data storage means 3. The manual data DMi is read and transmitted to the personal computer 7 via the transmission cable L. In addition, data transmission is
Wireless transmission or optical transmission may be used instead of the transmission cable.

When the personal computer 7 receives the manual data DMi, the personal computer 7 provides the printer 8 with the manual data DMi, and the printer 8 prints the manual data DMi and outputs the user's manual regarding the items set in the temperature controller 9 by the user. To generate.

Although FIGS. 5 and 6 show an example in which the manual generating means 5 is configured by the printer 8, the personal computer 7 extracts and processes the manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi from the manual data. However, it is also possible to generate a user's manual stored as data in the manual generating means 5 composed of a storage medium such as a hard disk, a CD, or an FD. Then, the user's manual can be displayed (generated) on the manual generation means 5 composed of a screen of a personal computer or the like according to the need of the user.

Thus, the users according to the present invention
The automatic manual generation devices 10 and 11 include setting information storage means 2, manual data storage means 3, and data extraction means 4.
And the manual generation means 5 as a device (temperature controller) 6,
9. The personal computer 7 and the printer 8 (or a storage medium such as a hard disk, a CD, an FD, etc.) can be installed in combination so that the user can build the device in a closed environment. -Manuals can be generated freely, and convenience can be improved.

FIG. 7 is a construction example of the third embodiment of the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention. Figure 7
User's manual automatic generation device 12
Is composed of a temperature controller 13, a personal computer 7 constituting a terminal device, a printer 8 and a server device 14. The temperature controller 13, the personal computer 7 and the printer 8 are owned by the user side, and the server device 14 is owned by the server side. Also, the server device 1
4 and the temperature controller 13 are connected by the internet network IP1, and the server device 14 and the personal computer 7 are connected by the internet network IP2. further,
The temperature controller 13 and the personal computer 7 are connected via a transmission cable L in accordance with interfaces such as RS232C and RS422 (not shown). Note that data may be transmitted between the temperature controller 13 and the personal computer 7 by wireless transmission or optical transmission.

The temperature controller 13 is provided with the setting information storage means 2, stores the setting information JSi corresponding to various data set by the user, and transmits the setting information JSi to the personal computer 7 via the transmission cable L. .

The server device 14 comprises a communication means having an internet protocol and a manual data storage means 3. When the user requests a user's manual, the terminal device 7 is operated to operate the data extraction means 4 via the internet network IP2. When the request information JC is supplied, the temperature controller 13 sends the setting information JSi to the Internet network IP1.
To receive via.

Further, the server device 14 reads out the manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi from all the manual data of the temperature controller 13 set in the manual data storage means 3 based on the received setting information JSi,
It is transmitted (downloaded) to the personal computer 7 via the Internet network IP2.

When requesting the manual data DMi from the personal computer 7, the user is authenticated with the user's ID number, password, company number, serial number (product number) of the temperature controller 13, and the like.

Further, the server device 14 determines whether the manual data DMi to be downloaded has a data amount or a type.
The fee billing data for the user to pay the fee is transmitted to the personal computer 7 via the internet network IP2.

The personal computer 7 is provided with the data extracting means 4 and sends the request information JC to the Internet network IP2.
Manual data DMi transmitted to the server device 14 via the data and corresponding to the data set in the temperature controller 13 by the user.
Is provided (downloaded) from the server device 14 and provided to the printer 8, and the printer 8 prints the manual data DMi and generates a user's manual regarding the items set in the temperature controller 13 by the user.

The data extracting means 4 is added to the server device 14.
The personal computer 7 to the temperature controller 13
It is also possible to transmit the serial number to the server device 14 and download the manual data DMi from the server device 14 to the personal computer 7.

Further, the manual generating means 5 is replaced by the printer 8
In the above example, the personal computer 7 extracts and processes the manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi from the manual data, and the hard disk, C
Manual generation means 5 composed of a storage medium such as D or FD
It is also possible to generate a user's manual stored as data in the.

Thus, the users according to the present invention
The automatic manual generation device 12 has the manual data storage means 3 mounted on the server device 14, and the setting information storage means 2
Personal computer 7 (terminal device) equipped with the device (temperature controller 13) and the data extraction means 4
Since it is possible to download the manual data from the server device 14 in response to a user's request and generate a user's manual, the server device 14 is owned by a service agent, Since the user owns the (temperature controller 13) and the personal computer 7 and constructs the device via the Internet, the service provider can download the manual data to the user for a fee, which is a highly convenient business model. Can be provided.

Further, the device of the present invention is provided with a temperature controller 6,
By applying the invention to Nos. 9 and 13, a user's manual of the temperature controller desired by the user can be automatically generated, and a user-friendly temperature controller can be provided.

Further, the user's manual automatic generation device 10, 11, 12 according to the present invention is a manual generating means composed of a printer 8 for generating a user's manual from the manual data DMi extracted and processed by the data extracting means 4. 5, the extracted and processed manual data DMi can be printed to generate a user's manual, a user's manual desired by the user can be obtained, and user convenience can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the device or product for which the user's manual is to be generated has been described by taking the temperature controller as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the temperature controller. Alternatively, it can be similarly applied to home electric appliances and the like.

Next, a user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is an operation flow chart of one embodiment of the user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention.

In step S1, the set information JSi
Memorize The operation of step S1 is performed by the personal computer 7 (FIG. 5) in which the setting information storage means 2 is installed.
), And the temperature controllers 9 and 13 (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

In step S2, the setting information JSi stored in the setting information storage means 2 is read. Note that step S
The operation of No. 2 is executed by the personal computer 7 equipped with the data extracting means 4.

In step S3, the manual data DMi corresponding to the setting information JSi is extracted. Note that step S
3, the personal computer 7 having the data extracting means 4 mounted therein, the personal computer 7 having the manual data storing means 3 storing manual data (see FIG. 5), and the temperature controller 9 (see FIG. 6). , The server device 14 (see FIG. 7).

At step S4, the manual data DMi
Generates the user's manual UMi requested by the user. The operation of step S4 is performed by the manual generation means 5
Is executed by the printer 8 equipped with.

In step S4, the manual data DMi is printed in the language or English of the country of use or the data is stored in a storage medium so that the target device can be used overseas. To do. It is expected that printing in the language of the country used or in English will be possible by translation or language conversion in the near future.

Thus, the users according to the present invention
The manual automatic generation method includes a step 1 of storing the set setting information, a step 2 of reading the stored setting information, a step 3 of extracting manual data corresponding to the setting information from the manual data, and a user's step of extracting the manual data. Since the step 4 for generating a manual is provided, only the user's manual of the device related to the setting information set by the user can be generated, and the convenience can be improved.

FIG. 9 is a substep diagram of the user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention. In FIG. 9, step SUB4 is related to step S4 of FIG. 8, and downloads the manual data DMi via the Internet and transmits the billing data of the manual data DMi. In addition, step SU
The server device 14 executes B4.

Thus, the users according to the present invention
The automatic manual generation method has a sub-step SUB4 that downloads the manual data DMi via the Internet and transmits the billing data. Therefore, a highly convenient service business model for downloading the manual data DMi for a fee is constructed. can do.

[0071]

As described above, the user manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention stores the setting information corresponding to the setting parameters of the device set by the user in the setting information storage means and stores the manual data in advance. The manual data is stored in the means, and the data extraction means extracts the manual data required by the user from the manual data based on the setting information according to the user's specification and processes it, so that it meets the needs of each user. A user's manual of various items can be obtained, and user convenience can be improved.

The user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention has the manual generating means for generating the user's manual from the manual data extracted and processed by the data extracting means, and therefore the extracted and processed manual data is printed. Or a user's manual stored as data can be generated, a user's manual desired by the user can be obtained, and user convenience can be improved.

Further, the user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention is equipped with the setting information storage means, the manual data storage means and the data extraction means in combination with the equipment and the terminal equipment such as a personal computer, thereby providing a closed environment. Since the user can build the device, the user's manual desired by the user can be freely generated at any time, and the convenience can be improved.

The user's / manual automatic generation device according to the present invention has a manual data storage means mounted on a server device, a device equipped with setting information storage means, and a terminal device such as a personal computer equipped with data extraction means. Connect to each via the internet,
Since manual data can be downloaded from the server device in response to a user's request and a user's manual can be generated, the service device owns the server device, the user owns the device and terminal device, and the device over the Internet. By constructing, the service provider can download the manual data to the user for a fee, and can provide a highly convenient business model.

Further, since the device according to the present invention is a temperature controller, it is possible to automatically generate a user's manual of the temperature controller desired by the user, and provide a user-friendly temperature controller. can do.

In the user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention, step 1 of storing the set setting information, step 2 of reading the stored setting information,
Since the step 3 for extracting the manual data corresponding to the setting information from the manual data and the step 4 for generating the user's manual from the extracted manual data are provided, the user's manual of the device related to the setting information set by the user Only that can be generated, and the convenience can be improved.

Further, since the user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention has the substep of downloading the manual data via the Internet and transmitting the charge request data, it is convenient to download the manual data for a fee. It is possible to build a business model of high service.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic block configuration diagram of an embodiment of a user's manual automatic generation device according to the present invention.

[Figure 2] Setting information (JSi) and manual data (DMi)
Correspondence diagram

FIG. 3 is a user / manual generation example of a user / manual automatic generation device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a detailed example of user's manual generation of the user's manual automatic generation device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a first embodiment construction example of a user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a construction example of a second embodiment of a user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 7: Example of construction of third embodiment of automatic user's manual generation device according to the present invention

FIG. 8 is an operational flowchart of one embodiment of a user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a sub-step diagram of a user's manual automatic generation method according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 10, 11, 12 User / Manual Automatic Generation Device 2 Setting Information Storage Means 3 Manual Data Storage Means 4 Data Extraction Means 5 Manual Generation Means 6, 9, 13 Temperature Controller 7 Personal Computer (Terminal Equipment) 8 Printer 14 Server Equipment UMi User's Manual

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Hitoshi Tanaka             Shiokyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture             801 Kudo-cho Omron Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Jun Mukai             Shiokyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture             801 Kudo-cho Omron Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Ikuo Minamino             Shiokyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture             801 Kudo-cho Omron Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 5B075 ND20 PP10 PQ02 PR08 UU40

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A user's manual automatic generation device for automatically generating a manual of a required device for each user, and a setting information storage means for storing setting information of the device set by a user, and manual data. And a data extracting unit that extracts and processes the manual data required by the user from the manual data storing unit based on the setting information supplied from the setting information storing unit. User's manual automatic generation device characterized by. 2. The user's manual automatic generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a manual generation unit for generating a user's manual from the extracted and processed manual data. 3. The user's manual automatic generation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting information storage means, the manual data storage means, and the data extraction means are provided in a terminal device such as a personal computer. 4. The users according to claim 1, wherein the setting information storage means and the manual data storage means are provided in the device, and the data extraction means is provided in a terminal device such as a personal computer.
Manual automatic generator. 5. The setting information storage means is provided in the device, the manual data storage means is provided in a server device, and the data extraction means is provided in a terminal device such as a personal computer, and between the device and the server device. The user's manual automatic generation device according to claim 1, wherein the server device and the terminal device are connected via the Internet. 6. The user's manual automatic generation device according to claim 6, wherein the server device downloads manual data to the terminal device and transmits fee billing data. 7. The user's manual automatic generation device according to claim 1, 5, or 6, wherein the device is a temperature controller. 8. A user's manual automatic generation method for automatically generating a manual of a required device for each user, wherein step 1 stores set setting information, and step 2 reads out the stored setting information. A method for automatically generating a user's manual, comprising: step 3 of extracting and processing manual data corresponding to setting information from the manual data, and step 4 of generating a user's manual from the extracted manual data. 9. The automatic user's manual generation method according to claim 9, further comprising the substep of downloading the manual data via the Internet and transmitting the fee billing data in the step 3.