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Patent application title: PRINT DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, VIRTUAL OBJECT MANAGEMENT TERMINAL, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT METHOD
[Claim of claim]
1. A printing data management system for transmitting printing data to a terminal according to a request, comprising:
Printing data storage means for storing the printing data in association with identification information for identifying the printing data, and the identification information from a printing medium printed based on the printing data and to which the identification information is added Identification data acquisition means to be acquired, printing data search means for searching print data associated with identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means from the printing data storage means, and the printing data search And a print data providing unit for transmitting the print data retrieved by the unit to the terminal.
2. A document management system for providing document data to a user upon request, comprising:
A document data storage unit that stores the document data in association with identification information, an identification information acquisition unit that acquires the identification information from the document to which the identification information is added, and identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit Document data retrieval means for retrieving corresponding document data from the document data storage means, and document data provision means for providing the user with the document data retrieved by the document data retrieval means Document management system.
3. In claim 2,
A document creation unit that creates a document based on the document data; and an identification information addition unit that adds the identification information to the document created by the document creation unit,
The document management system according to claim 1, wherein the identification information adding unit is configured to add identification information corresponding to document data used to create the document to the document created by the document creation unit.
4. In any one of claims 2 and 3,
Arranging the identification information acquisition means at a plurality of locations;
When the identification information acquisition means acquires the identification information, position information for specifying the position of the identification information acquisition means is registered in the document data storage means in association with the document data corresponding to the identification information. And
When there is a document position confirmation request, position information corresponding to the document data related to the position confirmation request is searched from the document data storage means, and the position information retrieved by the search is provided to the user A document management system characterized in that.
5. In any one of claims 2 to 4,
When a new registration request for the document data is issued, identification information of the document data relating to the new registration request is generated, and the document data relating to the new registration request is associated with the generated identification information to store the document data A document management system characterized in that it is registered in a means.
6. In any one of claims 2 to 5,
When there is a request for update registration of the document data, identification information of the document data related to the update registration request is generated, and the document data storage related to the update registration request is associated with the generated identification information to store the document data A document management system characterized in that it is registered in a means.
7. In claim 6,
When there is a request for confirming the history of the document data, the document data relating to the history confirmation request is retrieved from the document data storage means, and history information indicating the history in which the document data is updated based on the search result A document management system for generating the generated history information and providing the generated history information to the user.
8. In any one of claims 2 to 7,
Communicably connected to a user terminal provided for use by the user,
The document management system, wherein provision to the user is to transmit information to be provided to the user terminal.
9. A first virtual object is associated with a user terminal to be used by a user, a second virtual object is associated with a document, and the first virtual object is arranged in a virtual space associated with a real space and The second virtual object is placed at or near the position of the document in the virtual space, and the user terminal corresponding to the first virtual object is based on the positional relationship between the first virtual object and the second virtual object. A document management system that transmits document data, and
First object information storage means for storing first object information on the shape and arrangement position of the first virtual object in association with the user terminal, and second object information on the shape and arrangement position of the second virtual object A second object information storage unit for storing the document in association with the document, a document data storage unit for storing the document data in association with the second virtual object, and a position for acquiring position information for specifying the position of the document The information acquisition unit; and an object information update unit configured to update the second object information of the second object information storage unit based on the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit;
An area specified by a shape and an arrangement position of the first virtual object based on the first object information of the first object information storage means and the second object information of the second object information storage means, and the second virtual When it is determined that the area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the object overlaps, the document data corresponding to the second virtual object is retrieved from the document data storage means and retrieved by retrieval. A document management system characterized in that document data is transmitted to a user terminal corresponding to the first virtual object.
10. In claim 9,
A document management system characterized in that the first virtual object is arranged at or near the position of the user terminal in the virtual space.
11. In any one of claims 9 and 10,
A communication device is added to the document, and a virtual object management terminal for managing the virtual object is communicably connected to the communication device.
The communication device has the position information acquisition unit, and transmits the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit to the virtual object management terminal.
The virtual object management terminal includes the first object information storage unit and the second object information storage unit, and when the position information is received, the update by the object information update unit is performed based on the received position information. An area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the first virtual object based on the first object information of the first object information storage means and the second object information of the second object information storage means; 2. A document management system characterized in that it is determined whether or not the area specified by the shape and arrangement position of the virtual object overlaps.
12. In claim 11,
A document management system comprising: document creation means for creating a document based on the document data; and communication device addition means for adding the communication device to the document created by the document creation means.
13. The method according to any one of claims 11 and 12,
When there is a request for confirmation of the position of the document from the user terminal, the second object information of the second virtual object corresponding to the document relating to the position confirmation request is retrieved from the second object information storage means and retrieved The document management system, wherein the position information is generated on the basis of the second object information retrieved by the method, and the generated position information is transmitted to the user terminal.
14. In any one of claims 11 to 13,
When a new registration request for the document data is issued, identification information of the document data relating to the new registration request is generated, and the document data relating to the new registration request is associated with the second virtual object to store the document data A document management system characterized in that the document and the second virtual object are associated with each other based on the generated identification information while being registered in the means.
15. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
When an update registration request for the document data is made, identification information of the document data relating to the update registration request is generated, and the document data relating to the update registration request is associated with the second virtual object to store the document data A document management system characterized in that the document and the second virtual object are associated with each other based on the generated identification information while being registered in the means.
16. The method according to claim 15,
When there is a history confirmation request for the document data from the user terminal, the document data relating to the history confirmation request is retrieved from the document data storage means, and the document data is updated based on the retrieval result A document management system for generating history information indicating the information and transmitting the generated history information to the user terminal.
17. A virtual object management terminal communicably connected to the communication device according to claim 11, wherein
First object information storage means for storing first object information on the shape and arrangement position of the first virtual object in association with the user terminal, and second object information on the shape and arrangement position of the second virtual object A second object information storage unit for storing the document in association with the document; and a position information acquisition unit for acquiring position information for specifying the position of the document,
An area specified by a shape and an arrangement position of the first virtual object based on the first object information of the first object information storage means and the second object information of the second object information storage means, and the second virtual Determine whether or not the area specified by the shape of the object and the placement position overlap.
The virtual object management terminal is characterized in that the position information acquisition means measures the position of the communication device by communication with the communication device, and generates the position information based on the measurement result.
18. A document management program for providing document data of the document data storage means to a user according to a request when a document data storage means for storing document data in association with identification information becomes available. There,
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring the identification information from the document to which the identification information is added, document data search means for searching the document data storage means for the document data corresponding to the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means And a program for causing a computer to execute a process realized as document data providing means for providing the user with document data retrieved by the document data search means.
19. A document management method for providing document data of the document data storage means to a user according to a request when a document data storage means for storing document data in association with identification information becomes available. There,
An identification information acquisition step of acquiring the identification information from the document to which the identification information is added, and a document data search of searching document data corresponding to the identification information acquired in the identification information acquisition step from the document data storage means A document management method comprising: a step; and a document data providing step of providing the user with the document data retrieved in the document data search step.
Detailed Description of the Invention
[0001]
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a system and program for managing documents, and a method, and more particularly to print data management suitable for supporting effective utilization of document data by managing documents created based on the document data. The present invention relates to a system, a document management system, a virtual object management terminal and a document management program, and a document management method.
[0002]
[Prior Art]
Conventionally, as a system for managing document data such as documents, for example, a version management apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a first conventional example) disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-40678, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-108794. There have been disclosed an electronic filing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a second prior art) and an information management system (hereinafter referred to as a third prior art) disclosed in JP-A-5-216932.
[0003]
The first conventional example includes a version information storage unit storing information corresponding to a plurality of versions, a version information search unit retrieving information corresponding to the versions, a version information updating unit updating the version information, and a version Member information management unit that manages group information corresponding to the level, a voting processing unit that receives version sharing votes of members corresponding to the member information, a propagation processing unit, an agreement determination unit that determines agreement of members, A difference determination unit that determines a difference between the two, a version level determination unit that determines a personal version or a member version, and a sharing method management unit that manages and updates a method of determining a shared vote among members.
[0004]
This enables flexible version update functions for each version level, version updates in multiple subgroups in a group can be determined based on group agreement, and the group agreement method is the size of the group corresponding to the version level. It can be flexibly determined by
In the second conventional example, first, unit documents including bar code sheets are collectively set on an automatic document feeder of a scanner. This output is temporarily stored in the image memory as an image signal. From the image signal read out from the image memory, only the barcode signal is extracted by the barcode extraction and conversion unit, and this barcode is converted into a file code to be displayed. The database section opens the corresponding file by this file code and prepares for registration. In addition, it also has a barcode sheet creation function configured of a printer or the like to create a barcode sheet.
[0005]
Thereby, the work efficiency of the document registration can be improved by using the barcode.
The third prior art is an information management system for managing personal information, which is a scanner that obtains a digital image by photoelectrically converting a sheet such as a notebook page, and the page based on the digital image obtained by the scanner The page content recognition unit that recognizes the printed or handwritten characters in the multiple areas of the page and the attribute of the item represented by the character, and the character recognized by the page content recognition unit are associated with the attribute of the item And an information management unit for storing and managing data.
[0006]
As a result, it becomes possible to automatically register information handwritten in a notebook or memo in a database and output the registered content on paper for carrying. It becomes possible to recognize the entry method unique to the notebook such as a leader, a cancellation symbol, etc. which are difficult in the conventional document recognition system. In addition, it is possible to automate the work of rewriting the handwritten content required by the conventional system notebook into another format.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, in any of the first to third conventional examples, the main object is to manage document data to the last such as version control of document data, registration of a file using a barcode, management of document data, etc. It does not extend to managing printed documents based on document data. That is, although document data is managed in association with version information and a file code, a document printed on the basis of the document data leaves the system management after being printed once.
[0008]
For example, when a user who handed over a printed document based on document data tries to edit the document with a word processor etc., the document is read by a scanner and the document content is recognized by OCR based on the read image information. Editing may be performed after converting into computer-readable document data. In this case, if there is an environment where the user can use the document data used to create the document, it is better to use the document data than to reconvert the data using a scanner.
[0009]
However, since the type and number of documents are large in a large office, even if all the documents are computerized and available, it is more troublesome to retrieve necessary document data from the database. In some cases, there was a fact that document data could not be fully utilized.
Therefore, the present invention has been made focusing on the unsolved problems possessed by such conventional techniques, and by effectively managing the documents created based on the document data, effective utilization of the document data can be realized. It is an object of the present invention to provide a print data management system, a document management system, a virtual object management terminal and a document management program, and a document management method suitable for supporting.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Invention 1 In order to achieve the above object, a printing data management system of invention 1 is
A printing data management system for transmitting printing data to a terminal according to a request, comprising:
Printing data storage means for storing the printing data in association with identification information for identifying the printing data, and the identification information from a printing medium printed based on the printing data and to which the identification information is added Identification data acquisition means to be acquired, printing data search means for searching print data associated with identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means from the printing data storage means, and the printing data search And printing data providing means for transmitting the printing data retrieved by the means to the terminal.
[0011]
With such a configuration, when a print medium to which identification information is added is given, the identification information acquisition means acquires identification information from the given print medium, and the print data search means acquires the identification The print data associated with the information is retrieved from the print data storage means. As a result, when the corresponding print data is retrieved, the print data providing unit transmits the retrieved print data to the terminal.
[0012]
As a result, the user can obtain print data corresponding to the print medium only by providing the print medium to which the identification information is attached. Therefore, the print data can be made relatively effective compared to the prior art. The effect of being able to utilize can be obtained.
[Invention 2] On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, the document management system of Invention 2
A document management system for providing document data to a user upon request, comprising:
A document data storage unit that stores the document data in association with identification information, an identification information acquisition unit that acquires the identification information from the document to which the identification information is added, and identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit Document data retrieval means for retrieving corresponding document data from the document data storage means, and document data provision means for providing the user with the document data retrieved by the document data retrieval means .
[0013]
With such a configuration, when a document to which identification information is added is given, the identification information acquisition unit acquires identification information from the given document, and the document data search unit responds to the acquired identification information. Document data to be retrieved from the document data storage means. As a result, when the corresponding document data is retrieved, the document data providing means provides the user with the retrieved document data.
[0014]
As a result, the user can obtain the document data corresponding to the document only by giving the document to which the identification information is attached, so that the document data can be used relatively effectively as compared with the prior art. The effect of being able to
Here, the identification information includes, for example, a barcode, an identification number, an identifier and other identification information. The same applies to the document management program of the eighteenth invention and the document management method of the nineteenth invention.
[0015]
In addition, the identification information may be added to the document by, for example, printing a bar code, an identification number, an identifier or other identification information on the document, a bar code, an identification number, an appliance or other identification information recorded thereon. Embedding in a document, embedding a barcode, an identification number, an identifier and other devices for transmitting identification information into the document, and the like are included. The same applies to the document management program of the eighteenth invention and the document management method of the nineteenth invention.
[0016]
Also, the identification information acquisition means may have any configuration as long as the identification information is acquired from the document to which the identification information is attached. For example, a barcode, an identification number, an identifier may be used. If other identification information is printed on the document, the document that is designed to read the identification information from the document is embedded in the document, etc. with a barcode, identification number, identifier and other identification information recorded. If there is a device that reads identification information from the device etc. but a device etc. that transmits the bar code, identification number, identifier and other identification information is embedded in the document, the device etc. Those which are adapted to receive the transmitted identification information correspond to each other. The same applies to the document management program of the eighteenth invention and the document management method of the nineteenth invention.
[0017]
The document data providing means may be of any configuration as long as the document data retrieved by the document data search means is provided to the user. For example, the user to be provided is the document data In the case of a requester, the document data may be transmitted to a user terminal provided for use by the user, a terminal designated by the user, or a predetermined printer, display, or other output device. Furthermore, the document data may be transmitted to a terminal for use by a document owner or creator in addition to such a terminal or output device. The same applies to the document management program of the eighteenth invention and the document management method of the nineteenth invention.
[0018]
The document data storage unit stores document data by any unit and at any time, and may store document data in advance or may store document data in advance without storing the document data in advance. The document data may be stored by external input or the like at the time of operation of the system. The same applies to the document management system of Invention 9, the document management program of Invention 18, and the document management method of Invention 19.
[0019]
Further, the present system may be realized as a single device, or may be realized as a network system in which a plurality of terminals are communicably connected. In the latter case, each component may belong to any one of a plurality of terminals as long as they are communicably connected. The following is the same in the document management system of the ninth aspect.
[Invention 3] Further, according to the document management system of Invention 3, in the document management system of Invention 2,
A document creation unit that creates a document based on the document data; and an identification information addition unit that adds the identification information to the document created by the document creation unit,
The identification information addition means is characterized in that identification information corresponding to document data used for creation of the document is added to the document created by the document creation means.
[0020]
With such a configuration, when document data is given, the document creation unit creates a document based on the given document data, and the identification information addition unit uses the document as the document to be created. Identification information corresponding to the document data to be added is added.
As a result, since corresponding identification information is added to all the documents created based on the document data of the document data storage unit, it is possible to more effectively utilize the document data.
[0021]
Here, preparation of the document may be performed before the addition of the identification information, or may be performed after the addition of the identification information.
Further, the document data used to create the document needs to be the same as the document data of the document data storage unit, but is not necessarily limited to the document data read from the document data storage unit. That is, after the document is created, the document data used for the creation may be registered in the document data storage unit. The same applies to the identification information added to the document. Hereinafter, in the document management system of the invention 12, it is the same.
[0022]
The document creation means may have any configuration as long as the document creation means creates a document based on the document data, and this includes, for example, creation of a document by printing. Of course, the creation method is not limited to printing, and documents may be created by other methods. Hereinafter, in the document management system of the invention 12, it is the same.
[Invention 4] Further, the document management system of Invention 4 is the document management system according to any one of Inventions 2 and 3.
Arranging the identification information acquisition means at a plurality of locations;
When the identification information acquisition means acquires the identification information, position information for specifying the position of the identification information acquisition means is registered in the document data storage means in association with the document data corresponding to the identification information. And
When there is a document position confirmation request, position information corresponding to the document data related to the position confirmation request is searched from the document data storage means, and the position information retrieved by the search is provided to the user It is characterized by being.
[0023]
With such a configuration, when identification information is acquired by the identification information acquisition unit, position information for specifying the position of the identification information acquisition unit is associated with the document data corresponding to the identification information. Registered in the document data storage means.
Also, when there is a document position confirmation request, position information corresponding to the document data related to the position confirmation request is retrieved from the document data storage means. As a result, when the corresponding position information is retrieved, the retrieved position information is provided to the user.
[0024]
This allows the user to grasp the approximate location of the document corresponding to the document data, which is convenient for finding the document corresponding to the document data. Therefore, the effect is obtained that the document is easy to manage.
[Invention 5] Furthermore, the document management system of Invention 5 is the document management system according to any one of Inventions 2 to 4.
When a new registration request for the document data is issued, identification information of the document data relating to the new registration request is generated, and the document data relating to the new registration request is associated with the generated identification information to store the document data It is characterized in that it is registered in the means.
[0025]
With such a configuration, when there is a document data new registration request, identification information of the document data related to the new registration request is generated, and the document data related to the new registration request corresponds to the generated identification information. It is attached and registered in the document data storage means.
This has the effect that document data can be newly registered.
[Invention 6] Furthermore, the document management system of Invention 6 is the document management system according to any one of Inventions 2 to 5,
When there is a request for update registration of the document data, identification information of the document data related to the update registration request is generated, and the document data storage related to the update registration request is associated with the generated identification information to store the document data It is characterized in that it is registered in the means.
[0026]
With such a configuration, when there is a document data update registration request, identification information of the document data related to the update registration request is generated, and the document data related to the update registration request corresponds to the generated identification information. It is attached and registered in the document data storage means.
This has the effect of being able to update and register document data.
[Invention 7] Further, in the document management system of Invention 7, in the document management system of Invention 6,
When there is a request for confirming the history of the document data, the document data relating to the history confirmation request is retrieved from the document data storage means, and history information indicating the history in which the document data is updated based on the search result , And providing the generated history information to the user.
[0027]
With such a configuration, when there is a document data history confirmation request, the document data relating to the history confirmation request is retrieved from the document data storage means, and history information is generated based on the search result and generated. The history information is provided to the user.
As a result, an effect is obtained that the user can grasp the update history of the same document data.
[0028]
[Invention 8] Furthermore, the document management system according to Invention 8 is the document management system according to any one of Inventions 2 to 7.
Communicably connected to a user terminal provided for use by the user,
The provision to the user is characterized by transmitting information to be provided to the user terminal.
[0029]
With such a configuration, provision of the information to be provided is performed to the user by transmitting the information to the user terminal.
[Invention 9] Further, the document management system of Invention 9 is
A first virtual object is associated with a user terminal to be used by a user and a second virtual object is associated with a document, and the first virtual object is arranged in a virtual space associated with a real space and a document in the virtual space Placing the second virtual object at or near the position of the document, and transmitting document data to the user terminal corresponding to the first virtual object based on the positional relationship between the first virtual object and the second virtual object A document management system,
First object information storage means for storing first object information on the shape and arrangement position of the first virtual object in association with the user terminal, and second object information on the shape and arrangement position of the second virtual object A second object information storage unit for storing the document in association with the document, a document data storage unit for storing the document data in association with the second virtual object, and a position for acquiring position information for specifying the position of the document The information acquisition unit; and an object information update unit configured to update the second object information of the second object information storage unit based on the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit;
An area specified by a shape and an arrangement position of the first virtual object based on the first object information of the first object information storage means and the second object information of the second object information storage means, and the second virtual When it is determined that the area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the object overlaps, the document data corresponding to the second virtual object is retrieved from the document data storage means and retrieved by retrieval. Document data is transmitted to a user terminal corresponding to the first virtual object.
[0030]
With such a configuration, the position information acquisition unit acquires position information, and the object information updating unit updates the second object information of the second object information storage unit based on the acquired position information.
In addition, when the document is brought close to the area of the first virtual object or in the vicinity thereof, the first virtual object is selected based on the first object information of the first object information storage unit and the second object information of the second object information storage unit. It is determined that the area specified by the shape and arrangement position and the area specified by the shape and arrangement position of the second virtual object overlap, and the document data corresponding to the second object is the document data storage means. It is searched from inside. As a result, when the corresponding document data is retrieved, the retrieved document data is transmitted to the user terminal corresponding to the first virtual object.
[0031]
As a result, the user can obtain the document data corresponding to the document simply by bringing the document into or near the area of the first virtual object, so that the document data can be easily obtained, compared with the prior art. As a result, the document data can be used relatively effectively.
Here, the virtual object has a logical shape and an arrangement position in the virtual space corresponding to the real space, and the shape has, for example, a radius of about 1 [m] around the arrangement position. It may be a sphere, or a cube whose one side centering on the arrangement position is about 1 [m] may be included, and it may include any other shapes such as shapes of natural objects and creatures. Moreover, not only a three-dimensional shape but a planar shape may be sufficient. This makes it possible to provide different services in small units, such as several meters, as the area where the service is provided is relatively clarified, and also corresponds to the area and the document where the service is provided. Since the attached area has a predetermined range rather than a point, the document data can be easily obtained. The following is the same in the virtual object management terminal of the seventeenth aspect.
[0032]
Further, the first object information storage means stores the first object information by any means and at any time, and may store the first object information in advance, or the first object information may be stored. The first object information may be stored by an external input or the like at the time of operation of the present system without storing in advance. The same applies to the case of storing the second object information in the second object information storage means. The following is the same in the virtual object management terminal of the seventeenth aspect.
[0033]
In addition, even when the communication device is added to the document, for example, the communication device connected to the communication device communicably connects the communication device to the document, thereby acquiring the communication information by measuring the position of the communication device. Position information can be obtained by measuring its position with the communication device using a GPS (Global Positioning System) or the like, or calculating with the communication terminal based on measurement information from the communication device. The position information may be obtained by measuring the position of the communication device at the base station to which the communication device is connected, or by calculating with the communication terminal based on measurement information from the base station. You may come to The following is the same in the virtual object management terminal of the seventeenth aspect.
[0034]
[Invention 10] Furthermore, the document management system of Invention 10 is the document management system according to Invention 9;
The first virtual object is disposed at or near the position of the user terminal in the virtual space.
With such a configuration, when the document is brought close to the vicinity of the user terminal, the first virtual object is obtained based on the first object information of the first object information storage unit and the second object information of the second object information storage unit. It is determined that the area specified by the shape and arrangement position of the object and the area specified by the shape and arrangement position of the second virtual object overlap, and the document data corresponding to the second object is the document data storage means Search from among As a result, when the corresponding document data is retrieved, the retrieved document data is transmitted to the user terminal corresponding to the first virtual object.
[0035]
As a result, the user can obtain the document data corresponding to the document only by bringing the document near the user terminal, which makes it easier to obtain the document data and makes more efficient use of the document data. The effect of being able to
[Invention 11] Furthermore, the document management system of Invention 11 is the document management system according to any one of Inventions 9 and 10.
A communication device is added to the document, and a virtual object management terminal for managing the virtual object is communicably connected to the communication device.
The communication device has the position information acquisition unit, and transmits the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit to the virtual object management terminal.
The virtual object management terminal includes the first object information storage unit and the second object information storage unit, and when the position information is received, the update by the object information update unit is performed based on the received position information. An area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the first virtual object based on the first object information of the first object information storage means and the second object information of the second object information storage means; (2) It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the virtual object overlaps.
[0036]
With such a configuration, in the communication device, the position information acquisition unit acquires position information, and the acquired position information is transmitted to the virtual object management terminal.
In the virtual object management terminal, when the position information is received, the object information update unit updates the second object information of the second object information storage unit based on the received position information.
[0037]
Also, in the virtual object management terminal, based on the first object information of the first object information storage unit and the second object information of the second object information storage unit, an area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the first virtual object It is determined whether or not the area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the second virtual object overlaps.
As a result, generation of position information and determination of duplication of virtual objects are performed by the virtual object management terminal, so that the processing load of the communication apparatus can be reduced.
[0038]
Here, the virtual object management terminal may be a communication device connected to one end of the communication path with the communication device, as long as it has at least a server function, and is configured to have both a client function and a server function. You can also.
[Invention 12] Furthermore, the document management system of Invention 12 is the document management system of Invention 11.
The document processing apparatus is characterized by comprising document creation means for creating a document based on the document data, and communication device addition means for adding the communication device to the document created by the document creation means.
[0039]
With such a configuration, when document data is given, a document creation unit creates a document based on the given document data, and the communication device addition unit adds a communication device to the document to be created.
Thus, the communication device is added to all the documents created based on the document data of the document data storage means, that is, the second virtual object is associated, so that the document data can be used more effectively. The effect is obtained.
[0040]
Here, the preparation of the document may be performed before the addition of the communication device, or may be performed after the addition of the communication device.
[13] The document management system according to the invention 13 is the document management system according to any one of the inventions 11 and 12.
When there is a request for confirmation of the position of the document from the user terminal, the second object information of the second virtual object corresponding to the document relating to the position confirmation request is retrieved from the second object information storage means and retrieved The present invention is characterized in that the position information is generated based on the second object information retrieved by the method, and the generated position information is transmitted to the user terminal.
[0041]
With such a configuration, when there is a document position confirmation request from the user terminal, the second object information of the second virtual object corresponding to the document related to the position confirmation request is retrieved from the second object information storage unit Be done. As a result, when the corresponding second object information is retrieved, position information is generated based on the retrieved second object information, and the generated position information is transmitted to the user terminal.
[0042]
This allows the user to grasp the approximate location of the document corresponding to the document data, which is convenient for finding the document corresponding to the document data. Therefore, the effect is obtained that the document is easy to manage.
[14] The document management system according to the invention 14 is the document management system according to any one of the 11th to 13th inventions,
When a new registration request for the document data is issued, identification information of the document data relating to the new registration request is generated, and the document data relating to the new registration request is associated with the second virtual object to store the document data The document is registered with the means, and the document and the second virtual object are associated with each other based on the generated identification information.
[0043]
With such a configuration, when a new registration request for document data is received, identification information of the document data for the new registration request is generated, and the document data for the new registration request is associated with the second virtual object. The document is registered in the document data storage unit, and the document is associated with the second virtual object based on the generated identification information.
This has the effect that document data can be newly registered.
[0044]
[Invention 15] Furthermore, the document management system of Invention 15 is the document management system according to any one of Inventions 11 to 14.
When an update registration request for the document data is made, identification information of the document data relating to the update registration request is generated, and the document data relating to the update registration request is associated with the second virtual object to store the document data The document is registered with the means, and the document and the second virtual object are associated with each other based on the generated identification information.
[0045]
With such a configuration, when there is a document data update registration request, identification information of the document data according to the update registration request is generated, and the document data according to the update registration request is associated with the second virtual object. The document is registered in the document data storage unit, and the document is associated with the second virtual object based on the generated identification information.
This has the effect of being able to update and register document data.
[0046]
[Invention 16] Further, according to the document management system of invention 16, in the document management system of invention 15,
When there is a history confirmation request for the document data from the user terminal, the document data relating to the history confirmation request is retrieved from the document data storage means, and the document data is updated based on the retrieval result Is generated, and the generated history information is transmitted to the user terminal.
[0047]
With such a configuration, when there is a document data history confirmation request from the user terminal, the document data relating to the history confirmation request is searched from the document data storage means, and history information is generated based on the search result. The generated history information is transmitted to the user terminal.
As a result, an effect is obtained that the user can grasp the update history of the same document data.
[0048]
[Invention 17] On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, the virtual object management terminal of Invention 17 is:
A virtual object management terminal communicably connected to the communication device according to an eleventh aspect, comprising:
First object information storage means for storing first object information on the shape and arrangement position of the first virtual object in association with the user terminal, and second object information on the shape and arrangement position of the second virtual object A second object information storage unit for storing the document in association with the document; and a position information acquisition unit for acquiring position information for specifying the position of the document,
An area specified by a shape and an arrangement position of the first virtual object based on the first object information of the first object information storage means and the second object information of the second object information storage means, and the second virtual Determine whether or not the area specified by the shape of the object and the placement position overlap.
The position information acquisition means measures the position of the communication device by communication with the communication device, and generates the position information based on the measurement result.
[0049]
With such a configuration, in the virtual object management terminal, the position information acquisition unit measures the position of the communication device through communication with the communication device, and generates position information based on the measurement result.
Also, in the virtual object management terminal, based on the first object information of the first object information storage unit and the second object information of the second object information storage unit, an area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the first virtual object It is determined whether or not the area specified by the shape and the arrangement position of the second virtual object overlaps.
[0050]
Thereby, the same effect as that of the printing data management system of the eleventh aspect is obtained.
[Invention 18] On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, the document management program of Invention 18
A document management program for providing document data of the document data storage unit to a user according to a request when the document data storage unit that stores document data in association with identification information becomes available.
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring the identification information from the document to which the identification information is added, document data search means for searching the document data storage means for the document data corresponding to the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means And a program for causing a computer to execute processing realized as document data providing means for providing the user with the document data retrieved by the document data search means.
[0051]
With such a configuration, when the program is read by the computer and the computer executes processing in accordance with the read program, the same operation and effect as the printing data management system of the second aspect can be obtained.
[Invention 19] On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, the document management method of Invention 19 is:
A document management method for providing, to a user, document data of the document data storage unit in response to a request when a document data storage unit that stores document data in association with identification information becomes available.
An identification information acquisition step of acquiring the identification information from the document to which the identification information is added, and a document data search of searching document data corresponding to the identification information acquired in the identification information acquisition step from the document data storage means A document data providing step of providing the user with the document data retrieved in the document data search step.
[0052]
Thereby, the same effect as that of the printing data management system of the second aspect can be obtained.
[0053]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 20 are diagrams showing embodiments of a print data management system, a document management system, a virtual object management terminal, a document management program, and a document management method according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a printing data management system, a document management system, a virtual object management terminal and a document management program, and a document management method according to the present invention are arranged in a sphere surrounding a user terminal 200. A virtual object A consisting of a shape is arranged and set in a region surrounding the document 140. When the virtual objects A and B overlap each other, document data corresponding to the document 140 is retrieved and the user terminal 200 is searched. This embodiment is applied to the case of transmitting and editing document data in the user terminal 200.
[0054]
First, the configuration of a network system to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a network system to which the present invention is applied.
In FIG. 1, on the wall surface, there are a virtual object management apparatus 100 for managing virtual objects, a service cooperation management apparatus 240 for managing linkage of services among devices, and a document data management apparatus 260 for registering and managing document data. Is installed.
[0055]
In the room, a user terminal 200 for use by the user and a printer 220 used for printing a document are installed, and a document 140 printed based on the document data is present.
Also, the virtual object management device 100, the document 140 (correctly, the communication device 142 embedded in the document 140. The same applies hereinafter), the user terminal 200, the printer 220, the service cooperation management device 240, and the document data management device 260 Each can communicate with each other by wireless communication. Specifically, the virtual object management device 100 communicates with the document 140, the user terminal 200, the printer 220, the service cooperation management device 240 and the document data management device 260, and the user terminal 200 and the printer 220 communicate with the virtual object management device. 100, and communicate with the service cooperation management device 240 and the document data management device 260.
[0056]
On the other hand, in the area surrounding the user terminal 200, the virtual object A having a spherical shape, the virtual object B having a spherical shape in the area surrounding the document 140, and the virtual object having a spherical shape in the area surrounding the printer 220. Objects C are set respectively. These virtual objects are logical areas managed by the virtual object management apparatus 100.
The service cooperation management device 240 has a storage device storing communication object data for establishing communication with the user terminal 200, the printer 220 and the document data management device 260, and the service cooperation management device 240 responds to requests from the respective devices. The communication object data is read out from the storage device and transmitted. In the storage device, communication object data A for establishing communication with the user terminal 200, communication object data B for establishing communication with the document data management apparatus 260, and communication with the printer 220 are established. Communication object data C for each are stored. For example, in order for the user terminal 200 to communicate with the document data management apparatus 260, the user terminal 200 acquires communication object data A from the service cooperation management apparatus 240, and establishes communication based on the acquired communication object data A. Communication is established with the document data management device 260 by executing the process. That is, the communication object data A to D have a function as a driver for establishing communication with the specific party.
[0057]
Next, the configuration of the virtual object management device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the virtual object management device 100. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the virtual object management device 100 reads out from the CPU 30, which controls the operation and the whole system based on the control program, the ROM 32, which stores the control program of the CPU 30 in advance in a predetermined area, and the ROM 32 etc. It consists of the RAM 34 for storing the calculated data and the calculation result required in the calculation process of the CPU 30, and the I / F 38 which mediates the input and output of the data to the external device, and these are for transferring the data. Are mutually connected so as to be able to exchange data with each other by a bus 39 which is a signal line of
[0058]
The I / F 38 includes, as external devices, a wireless communication device 40 communicating with the document 140, the user terminal 200, the printer 220, the service cooperation management device 240 and the document data management device 260 by wireless communication, and object information on virtual objects. A virtual object management database (hereinafter simply referred to as a database is abbreviated as DB) 42 to be registered and managed is connected.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 3, the virtual object management DB 42 stores a virtual object management table 400 in which object information related to the shape and arrangement position of a virtual object can be registered in association with service information that defines service content. . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of the virtual object management table 400. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the virtual object management table 400, one record can be registered for each virtual object. Each record includes a field 402 for registering a serial number, a field 404 for registering a type of service using a device such as the user terminal 200, a field 406 for registering a service ID for specifying a service, a real space, The field 408 registers coordinates indicating the arrangement position of the virtual object in the corresponding virtual space, the field 410 registers the shape of the virtual object, the field 412 registers the size of the virtual object, and cooperation between services. And a field 414 for registering area management information for management. Here, data in fields 404 and 406 correspond to service information, and data in fields 408 to 412 correspond to object information.
[0060]
In the example of FIG. 3, “1” as a serial number in the field 402, “user terminal service” as the service type in the field 404, and “0001” as the service ID in the field 406 in the first record in the figure. However, “(10, 50, 20)” is registered as coordinates in the field 408, “sphere” is registered as the shape in the field 410, and “2 [m]” is registered as the size in the field 412. This is because a virtual object A having a spherical shape with a radius of 2 [m] around the coordinates (10, 50, 20) of the real space in which the user terminal 200 is installed is virtually disposed, and the placement position is In the internal area of the virtual object A specified by and the shape, it means that a user terminal service for editing document data is performed in the user terminal 200.
[0061]
In the second row in the figure, "2" is a sequence number in field 402, "document data search service" in service field 404 in field 404, "0003" as service ID in field 406, “(30, 40, 20)” is registered as coordinates at 408, “sphere” is registered as a shape in field 410, and “1 [m]” is registered as a size in field 412. This is because a virtual object B having a spherical shape with a radius of 1 [m] is virtually arranged centering on the coordinates (30, 40, 20) of the real space where the document 140 exists, and the arrangement position and In the internal area of the virtual object B specified by the shape, it means that a document data search service for searching the document data corresponding to the document 140 by the document data management device 260 is performed. However, since the coordinates of the real space in which the document 140 exists changes from moment to moment, for the document data search service, the position information from the document 140 is acquired, and the coordinates of the field 408 are updated based on this. Do. For example, when the area of the virtual object A and the area of the virtual object B overlap, the user terminal service and the document data search service cooperate with each other, and the user terminal 200 and the document data management device 260 can use each other.
[0062]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the virtual object management DB 42, communication information for specifying communication object data to be acquired from the service cooperation management apparatus 240 for using each service is registered for each service. A communication information registration table 500 is stored. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the communication information registration table 500. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the communication information registration table 500, one record is registered for each service. Each record includes a field 502 in which a service ID is registered, a field 504 in which a service type is registered, and a field 506 in which communication information is registered. The communication information registration table 500 is stored not only in the virtual object management apparatus 100 but also in the storage device of the user terminal 200, the printer 220, the service cooperation management apparatus 240, and the document data management apparatus 260.
[0063]
In the example of FIG. 4, “0001” as the service ID in the field 502, “user terminal service” as the service type in the field 504, and “communication for communication information in the field 506” in the first row record in the figure. "Object data A" is registered respectively. This means that the communication object data to be acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 when using the user terminal service is the communication object data A.
[0064]
The CPU 30 comprises a micro processing unit MPU or the like, activates a predetermined program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 32, and executes object information update processing, area notification processing, and the like shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. Each area out notification process is performed in a time division manner.
Next, object information update processing will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing object information update processing.
[0065]
The object information update process is a process of updating the arrangement position of the virtual object B based on the position information from the document 140, and when executed by the CPU 30, as shown in FIG. 5, first, the process proceeds to step S404. It is supposed to be.
In step S404, it is determined whether or not position information has been received, and when it is determined that position information has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S406, but when it is determined that it is not (No), position information Waits in step S404 until receiving.
[0066]
In step S406, based on the received position information, the coordinates of the field 408 of the virtual object management table 400 are updated for the document data search service, and the process proceeds to step S408 and the document 140 receives a response indicating that the position information has been received. Notify and complete the series of processes and return to the original process.
Next, the area-in notification process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing area-in notification processing.
[0067]
The area-in notification process is a process of notifying each device that the area of one virtual object and the area of the other virtual object of two virtual objects overlap each other. As shown, first, the process proceeds to step S500.
In step S500, the records for the document data search service (hereinafter referred to as object information and service information of the document 140 in this processing) are read from the virtual object management table 400, and the process proceeds to step S502. The top record (hereinafter referred to as object information and service information of the target device in this process) is read, and the process proceeds to step S504.
[0068]
In step S504, based on the object information of the document 140 and the object information of the target device, the region specified by the shape and arrangement position of the virtual object B and the shape and arrangement position of the virtual object corresponding to the target device It is determined whether the areas overlap with each other, and when it is determined that the areas overlap (hereinafter referred to as area-in) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S506.
[0069]
In step S506, communication information is read from the communication information registration table 500 based on the service information of the target device, and communication object data of the corresponding service is acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 based on the read communication information. After shifting, communication establishment processing is executed based on the acquired communication object data to establish communication with the target device, and area-in is notified to the target device, and the process proceeds to step S540.
[0070]
In step S540, it is determined whether a response to the area-in notification has been received, and if it is determined that a response has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S542, but if it is not determined (No), , And waits in step S540 until a response is received.
In step S 542, the service ID of the corresponding service is registered in the area management information of the document data search service, and the process proceeds to step S 544 to process steps S 504 to S 542 for all services registered in the virtual object management table 400. If it is determined that the process is completed (Yes), the series of processes is completed and the process is returned to the original process.
[0071]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S544 that the processing in steps S504 to S542 has not ended for all the services (No), the process proceeds to step S546 to read the next record from the virtual object management table 400, and step It transfers to S504.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S504 that the area is not in (No), the process proceeds to step S544.
[0072]
Next, the area out notification process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing area-out notification processing.
The area out notification process is a process of notifying each device that the overlap between the area of one virtual object and the area of the other virtual object of two virtual objects has been cancelled, and when executed by the CPU 30, As shown in FIG. 7, first, the process proceeds to step S600.
[0073]
In step S600, a record for the document data search service (hereinafter referred to as object information and service information of the document 140 in this processing) is read out from the virtual object management table 400, and the process proceeds to step S602 to transfer the document data search service area. The service ID at the top is read out from the in management information, and the process moves to step S604, and a record on the service of the read service ID (hereinafter referred to as object information and service information of target device in this processing) And the process proceeds to step S606.
[0074]
In step S606, based on the object information of the document 140 and the object information of the target device, the region specified by the shape and arrangement position of the virtual object B and the shape and arrangement position of the virtual object corresponding to the target device If it is determined that the areas do not overlap (hereinafter referred to as area out) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S608.
[0075]
In step S608, communication information is read from the communication information registration table 500 based on the service information of the target device, and communication object data of the corresponding service is acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 based on the read communication information. After shifting, communication establishment processing is executed based on the acquired communication object data to establish communication with the target device, and area out is notified to the target device, and the process proceeds to step S626.
[0076]
In step S626, it is determined whether a response to the area out notification has been received, and if it is determined that a response has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S628, but if it is not determined (No), , And waits in step S626 until a response is received.
In step S628, the service ID of the corresponding service is deleted from the area management information of the document data search service, and the process proceeds to step S630, and for all services registered in the area management information of the document data search service, step S604. It is determined whether or not the processing of ~ S628 is ended, and if it is judged that the processing is ended (Yes), the series of processing is ended and the processing is returned to the original processing.
[0077]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S630 that the processes in steps S604 to S628 have not been completed for all the services (No), the process proceeds to step S632, and the next service is acquired from the area management information of the document data search service. The ID is read, and the process proceeds to step S604.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S606 that the area is not out (No), the process proceeds to step S630.
[0078]
Next, the structure of the document 140 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the structure of the document 140. As shown in FIG.
In the document 140, as shown in FIG. 8, a small communication device 142 is embedded, and an identification ID 144 for identifying document data corresponding to the document 140 is printed.
[0079]
The communication device 142 incorporates a position information acquisition device and a microprocessor for acquiring the position information for measuring the current position of the communication device 142 and specifying the position, and the microprocessor follows the predetermined control program, The position information notification process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is performed. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing position information notification processing.
[0080]
The position information notification process is a process corresponding to the object information update process of FIG. 5, and when executed by the microprocessor, as shown in FIG. 9, the process first shifts to step S400.
In step S400, position information is acquired from the position information acquisition apparatus, and the process proceeds to step S402 to transmit the acquired position information to the virtual object management apparatus 100, and the process proceeds to step S410.
[0081]
In step S410, it is determined whether a response to the transmission of position information has been received, and if it is determined that a response has been received (Yes), the series of processing is ended and the original processing is restored, but not If it is determined (No), the process waits in step S410 until a response is received.
Next, the configuration of the user terminal 200 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal 200. As shown in FIG.
[0082]
The user terminal 200 is, as shown in FIG. 10, a CPU 70 for controlling the operation and the whole system based on the control program, a ROM 72 storing a control program of the CPU 70 in advance in a predetermined area, and data read from the ROM 72 etc. And a RAM 74 for storing calculation results required in the calculation process of the CPU 70, and an I / F 78 for mediating data input / output to an external device, which are signals for transferring data They are mutually connected so as to be able to exchange data with each other by buses 79 which are lines.
[0083]
The I / F 78 stores, as external devices, a wireless communication device 80 that communicates with the virtual object management device 100, the service cooperation management device 240, and the document data management device 260 by wireless communication, and stores data, tables, etc. as files. A device 81, a display 82 for displaying a screen based on an image signal, and an identification ID reader 83 for reading an identification ID from a document are connected.
[0084]
The CPU 70 comprises a micro processing unit MPU or the like and activates a predetermined program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 72, and according to the program, the area notification notification processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. The process, the document data search request process, and the document data registration request process etc. are respectively executed in time division.
[0085]
First, the area-in notification response process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an area-in notification response process.
The area-in notification response process is a process corresponding to the area-in notification process of FIG. 6, and when executed by the CPU 70, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S510.
[0086]
In step S510, it is determined whether or not the area-in notification has been received, and when it is determined that the area-in notification has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S512, but when it is not determined (No) Waits in step S510 until it receives an area-in notification.
In step S512, it is determined whether the service related to the received notification of area AIN is a document data search service, and when it is determined that the service related to the notification of area AIN is a document data search service (Yes), step S514. The communication information of the document data search service is read from the communication information registration table 500, the communication object data B is acquired from the service cooperation management apparatus 240 based on the read communication information, and the process proceeds to step S516, Communication with the document data management device 260 is established by executing communication establishment processing based on the acquired communication object data B, a service cooperation start request is transmitted to the document data management device 260, and the process proceeds to step S524. Sends a document data transmission request to the document data management device 260, To migrate to-up S534.
[0087]
In step S534, it is determined whether document data has been received, and if it is determined that document data has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S536, but if it is not determined (No), document data is received. The process waits in step S534 until receiving.
In step S536, an editing process of editing with a word processor or the like is executed based on the received document data, the process proceeds to step S538, and the virtual object management apparatus 100 is notified of the response to the reception of the area notification. End the series of processes and return to the original process.
[0088]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S512 that the service related to the received notification of area access is not the document data search service (No), the process proceeds to step S548, and communication information of the corresponding service is read from the communication information registration table 500. The communication object data of the corresponding service is acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 based on the read communication information, and the process proceeds to step S550 to execute communication establishment processing based on the acquired communication object data. Communication with the target device of the service is established, a service cooperation start request is transmitted to the target device of the corresponding service, the process proceeds to step S552, the process of linking the service is executed, and the process proceeds to step S538.
[0089]
Next, the area out notification response process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an area out notification response process.
The area out notification response process is a process corresponding to the area out notification process of FIG. 7, and when executed by the CPU 70, as shown in FIG. 12, the process first shifts to step S612.
[0090]
In step S612, it is determined whether or not an area out notification has been received, and if it is determined that an area out notification has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S614, but otherwise it is determined (No) Waits in step S612 until the notification of area out is received.
In step S614, it is determined whether the service related to the received area out notification is the document data search service, and when it is determined that the service is the document data search service related to the area out notification (Yes), step S616. The communication information of the document data search service is read from the communication information registration table 500, the communication object data B is acquired from the service cooperation management apparatus 240 based on the read communication information, and the process proceeds to step S618, Communication with the document data management device 260 is established by executing communication establishment processing based on the acquired communication object data B, a service cooperation end request is transmitted to the document data management device 260, and the process proceeds to step S624. , Virtual object in response to receiving notification of area out Transmitted to the device 100, the process is returned to the former process by ending the series of process steps.
[0091]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S614 that the service related to the received area out notification is not the document data search service (No), the process proceeds to step S634, and communication information of the corresponding service is read from the communication information registration table 500. The communication object data of the corresponding service is acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 based on the read communication information, and the process proceeds to step S 636 to execute communication establishment processing based on the acquired communication object data. Communication with the service target device is established, a service cooperation end request is transmitted to the service target device, and the process moves to step S624.
[0092]
Next, the document data search request process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing document data search request processing.
The document data search request process is a process for issuing a document data search request to the document data management apparatus 260, and when executed by the CPU 70, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process proceeds to step S700. It has become.
[0093]
In step S700, it is determined whether the identification ID is read by the identification ID reader 83. If it is determined that the identification ID is read (Yes), the process proceeds to step S720, but if it is not ( No) waits in step S700 until the identification ID is read.
In step S702, the read identification ID is sent to the document data management device 260 together with the document data transmission request, and the process proceeds to step S704 where it is determined whether document data has been received and document data has been received. If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S706, but if it is not determined (No), the process waits in step S704 until document data is received.
[0094]
In step S706, an editing process for editing with a word processor or the like is executed based on the received document data, and a series of processes are completed to return to the original process.
Next, the document data registration request process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the document data registration request process.
The document data registration request process performs a new document data registration request, a document data update registration request, a document position confirmation request, a document data history confirmation request, and a document data print request to the document data management device 260 When the process is executed by the CPU 70, as shown in FIG. 14, the process first shifts to step S800.
[0095]
In step S800, it is determined whether new registration of document data is requested, and when it is determined that new registration is requested (Yes), the process proceeds to step S802, and document data to be newly registered is newly registered. The document data management device 260 is sent together with the registration request, and the process proceeds to step S814.
In step S 814, it is determined whether update registration of document data has been requested, and when it is determined that update registration has been requested (Yes), the process proceeds to step S 816 to update document data to be subjected to update registration. The document data management device 260 is sent together with the registration request, and the process proceeds to step S828.
[0096]
In step S 828, it is determined whether position confirmation of the document has been requested. If it is determined that position confirmation has been requested (Yes), the process proceeds to step S 830 and the position confirmation request is transmitted to the document data management device 260. If it is determined that the position information has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S844, but if it is determined that it is not (No) (No). ) Waits at step S842 until receiving position information.
[0097]
In step S844, the received position information is displayed on the display device 82, and the process proceeds to step S846.
In step S846, it is determined whether document data history confirmation has been requested, and if it is determined that history confirmation has been requested (Yes), the process proceeds to step S848, and the history confirmation request is sent to document data management device 260. The process proceeds to step S 858 to determine whether history information has been received. If it is determined that history information has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S 860, but if it is determined that this is not the case ( No) stands by at step S858 until history information is received.
[0098]
In step S860, the received history information is displayed on the display device 82, and the process proceeds to step S862.
In step S 862, it is determined whether printing of document data is requested. If it is determined that printing is requested (Yes), the process proceeds to step S 864 to transmit a print request to document data management device 260, End the series of processes and return to the original process.
[0099]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S 862 that printing of document data is not requested (No), the series of processes are ended and the process is returned to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S846 that the document data history confirmation is not requested (No), the process proceeds to step S862.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S828 that the position confirmation of the document is not requested (No), the process proceeds to step S846.
[0100]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S814 that update registration of document data is not requested (No), the process proceeds to step S828.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S800 that no new registration of document data is requested (No), the process proceeds to step S814.
Next, the configuration of the document data management device 260 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the document data management device 260. As shown in FIG.
[0101]
As shown in FIG. 15, the document data management device 260 reads out from the CPU 90 which controls the operation and the whole system based on the control program, the ROM 92 which stores the control program of the CPU 90 in advance in a predetermined area, and the ROM 92 etc. It consists of a RAM 94 for storing the calculated data and the calculation results required in the calculation process of the CPU 90, and an I / F 98 for mediating data input / output to an external device, and these are for transferring data. Are mutually connected so as to be able to exchange data with each other by a bus 99 which is a signal line of
[0102]
The I / F 98 includes, as external devices, a wireless communication device 84 communicating with the virtual object management device 100, the user terminal 200, the printer 220, and the service cooperation management device 240 by wireless communication, and a document data registration DB 85 for registering document data. And are connected.
In the document data registration DB 85, as shown in FIG. 16, a document data index table 600 in which document data can be registered in association with a service ID and an identification ID is stored. FIG. 16 shows the data structure of the document data index table 600. As shown in FIG.
[0103]
In the document data index table 600, as shown in FIG. 16, one record can be registered for each document data. Each record includes a field 602 for registering a service ID, a field 604 for registering an identification ID, and a field 606 for registering a file name of document data.
In the example of FIG. 16, in the first record in the figure, “0003” as the service ID in the field 602, “0001” as the identification ID in the field 604, and “A” as the file name of the document data in the field 606. Are registered respectively. This means that the document data of the file name "A" can be specified by the service ID "0003" or the identification ID "0001".
[0104]
The CPU 90 comprises a micro processing unit MPU or the like, activates a predetermined program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 92, and performs service cooperation processing shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 17 to FIG. The process, the second document data search process, and the document data registration process and the like are performed in time division, respectively.
[0105]
First, the service cooperation processing will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing service cooperation processing.
The service cooperation process is a process corresponding to the area-in notice response process and the area-out notice response process of FIGS. 11 and 12, and when executed by the CPU 90, as shown in FIG. It is supposed to
[0106]
In step S518, it is determined whether or not the service cooperation start request has been received, and when it is determined that the service cooperation start request has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S520, and the corresponding to the received service cooperation start request The communication information of the service is read from the communication information registration table 500, and the communication object data of the corresponding service is acquired from the service cooperation management apparatus 240 based on the read communication information, and the process proceeds to step S522 to acquire the communication object data acquired. The communication establishment process is executed based on the above to establish communication with the target device of the corresponding service, start cooperation with the corresponding service, end a series of processing, and return to the original processing.
[0107]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S518 that the service cooperation start request is not received (No), the process proceeds to step S620, and it is determined whether the service cooperation termination request is received, and the service cooperation termination request is received If it is determined (Yes), the process moves to step S 622 to end cooperation with the corresponding service according to the received service cooperation end request, and ends the series of processing and returns to the original processing.
[0108]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S620 that the service cooperation termination request is not received (No), the process proceeds to step S518.
Next, the first document data search process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first document data search process.
The first document data search process is a process corresponding to the area-in notice response process of FIG. 11, and when executed by the CPU 90, as shown in FIG. 18, the process first proceeds to step S526. There is.
[0109]
In step S526, it is determined whether or not service cooperation is currently in progress, and if it is determined that service cooperation is in progress (Yes), processing proceeds to step S528, but if it is not determined (No), step It waits in S526.
In step S528, it is determined whether a document data transmission request has been received, and if it is determined that a transmission request has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S530, but if it is not determined (No) The process waits in step S528 until a transmission request is received.
[0110]
In step S530, the service ID assigned to the document 140 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S531. Based on the acquired service ID, corresponding document data is searched from the document data registration DB 85, and the process proceeds to step S532. Then, the document data retrieved by the search is transmitted to the target device of the corresponding service, and the series of processing is ended and the original processing is returned.
Next, the second document data search process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the second document data search process.
[0111]
The second document data search process is a process corresponding to the document data search request process of FIG. 13, and when executed by the CPU 90, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the process proceeds to step S708. There is.
In step S 708, it is determined whether a document data transmission request has been received. If it is determined that a transmission request has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S 710. If not, it is determined (No) The process waits in step S 708 until a transmission request is received.
[0112]
In step S710, the identification ID is received, and the process proceeds to step S712, where the corresponding document data is searched from the document data registration DB 85 based on the acquired identification ID, and the process proceeds to step S714 to search by search. The issued document data is transmitted to the user terminal 200, and the series of processes are completed and the process returns to the original process.
Next, the document data registration process and the like will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the document data registration process.
[0113]
The document data registration process is a process corresponding to the document data registration request process of FIG. 14, and when executed by the CPU 90, as shown in FIG. 20, the process first shifts to step S804. .
In step S804, it is determined whether a new registration request for document data has been received. If it is determined that a new registration request has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S806 to receive document data, and step S808. , The identification ID and the service ID are generated, and the process proceeds to step S810.
[0114]
In step S810, the received document data is registered in the document data registration DB 85 in association with the generated identification ID and service ID, and the process proceeds to step S812 to transmit the generated service ID to the virtual object management device 100. Thus, the virtual object management apparatus 100 is requested to create a virtual object corresponding to the newly registered document data. At this stage, the virtual object is only reserved for creating the virtual object, and the virtual object is created in correspondence with the document which is the printed matter when the newly registered document data is printed.
[0115]
Next, in step S818, it is determined whether a document data update registration request has been received. If it is determined that an update registration request has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S820 and the document data In step S822, the identification ID and the service ID are generated, and the processing proceeds to step S824.
In step S824, the received document data is registered in the document data registration DB 85 in association with the generated identification ID and service ID, and the process proceeds to step S826 to transmit the generated service ID to the virtual object management device 100. Thus, the virtual object management apparatus 100 is requested to create a virtual object corresponding to the document data updated and registered. At this stage, the virtual object is only reserved for creation of the virtual object, and the virtual object is created in correspondence with the document which is the printed matter when the document data updated and registered is printed.
[0116]
Next, in step S832, it is determined whether or not the document position confirmation request has been received, and then in step S834, the service ID of the document data relating to the position confirmation request is searched from the document data registration DB 85. Then, the process proceeds to step S 836, where the document placement position is inquired to the virtual object management device 100 based on the service ID retrieved by the search. When the virtual object management apparatus 100 receives an inquiry about the arrangement position of a document, the virtual object management apparatus 100 transmits, to the document data management apparatus 260, position information indicating the arrangement position of the corresponding virtual object.
[0117]
Next, the process proceeds to step S 838 to determine whether or not position information has been received, and when it is determined that the position information has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S 840, but when it is not determined to be so (No ) Waits at step S838 until receiving position information.
In step S840, the received position information is transmitted to the user terminal 200, and the process proceeds to step S850.
[0118]
In step S850, it is determined whether a history confirmation request for document data has been received. If it is determined that a history confirmation request has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S852, and the document data relating to the history confirmation request is The document data registration DB 85 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S 854 to generate history information indicating the history of the updated document data based on the search result, and proceeds to step S 856 to generate the generated history information. It transmits to the user terminal 200, and it transfers to step S866.
[0119]
In step S866, it is determined whether a print request for document data has been received. If it is determined that a print request has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S868, and document data relating to the print request is registered as document data. It searches from among the DB 85, proceeds to step S870, reads out the identification ID and service ID corresponding to the document data retrieved by the search from the document data index table 600, and proceeds to step S872 to retrieve the searched document data Then, the read identification ID is transmitted to the printer 220, and the process proceeds to step S874, where the position information of the printer 220 and the read service ID are transmitted to the virtual object management device 100. Wake up.
[0120]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S866 that the print request for document data is not received (No), the series of processes is ended and the process is returned to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S850 that the document data history confirmation request is not received (No), the process proceeds to step S866.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S832 that the document position confirmation request is not received (No), the process proceeds to step S850.
[0121]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S818 that the document data update registration request is not received (No), the process proceeds to step S832.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S804 that the document data new registration request is not received (No), the process proceeds to step S818.
Next, the configuration of the printer 220 will be described in detail.
[0122]
The printer 220 is configured to have substantially the same function as the user terminal 200, and the user terminal 200 includes a printing device instead of the storage device 81, the display device 82, and the identification ID reading device 83. It is different. Further, the process executed by the CPU of the printer 220 is also the printing process instead of the editing process of step S536, and the process corresponding to the process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 and 14 does not exist. Everything is the same.
[0123]
In the printing process, when the document data and the identification ID are received, the document is printed based on the received document data, and the received identification ID is printed at a predetermined location of the document, and the communication device is determined at the predetermined location of the document. Embed in
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
First, the case where the document data corresponding to the document 140 is edited at the user terminal 200 will be described. The document data corresponding to the document 140 is assumed to be registered in the document data management device 260 in advance.
[0124]
First, when the document 140 is carried and moved indoors, the communication device 142 embedded in the document 140 acquires position information from the position information acquisition device through steps S400 and S402, and the acquired position information is a virtual object. It is sent to the management device 100.
In the virtual object management apparatus 100, when the position information is received, the coordinates of the field 408 of the virtual object management table 400 for the document data search service are updated based on the received position information through steps S406 and S408, and the position information is updated. The communication device 142 is notified of the response to the reception.
[0125]
In the communication device 142, when receiving a response to the transmission of the position information, the transmission of the position information is repeatedly performed after a predetermined time (for example, about 3 seconds). Thereby, the arrangement position of the virtual object B is updated as the document 140 moves.
Next, to edit the document data corresponding to the document 140, the user brings the document 140 close to the user terminal 200. Thus, when the virtual object B is located in the virtual object A, the virtual object management apparatus 100 reads communication information from the communication information registration table 500 based on the service information of the user terminal 200 through steps S500 to S506. The communication object data A is acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 based on the read communication information. Then, through step S508, communication with the user terminal 200 is established by execution of the communication establishment process based on the acquired communication object data A, and the user terminal 200 is notified of area-in.
[0126]
In the user terminal 200, when receiving the notification of area access, the service related to the notification of area access is the document data search service, and therefore, the communication information of the document data search service is transmitted to the communication information registration table 500 through steps S512 and S514. The communication object data B is acquired from the service cooperation management apparatus 240 based on the read communication information. Then, through steps S516 and S524, communication with the document 140 is established by execution of the communication establishing process based on the acquired communication object data B, and the service cooperation start request and the document data transmission request are the document data management device 260. Sent to
[0127]
In the document data management device 260, when the service cooperation start request is received, since the service related to the received service cooperation start request is the user terminal service, through step S520, the communication information of the user terminal service is the communication information registration table 500. The communication object data A is acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 based on the read communication information. Next, through step S522, communication with the user terminal 200 is established by execution of communication establishment processing based on the acquired communication object data A, and cooperation with the user terminal service is started. Then, when the document data transmission request is received during cooperation of the user terminal service, through steps S530 and S531, the service ID assigned to the document 140 is acquired, and document data registration is performed based on the acquired service ID. The relevant document data is retrieved from within DB85. As a result, when the corresponding document data is retrieved, the retrieved document data is transmitted to the user terminal 200 through step S532.
[0128]
In the user terminal 200, when the document data is received, through steps S536 and S538, the word processor or the like is activated, and the editing process of editing with the word processor or the like is executed based on the received document data, and the notification of area in is received. The virtual object management device 100 is notified of that response.
In the virtual object management device 100, when the response to the area-in notification is received, through step S542, the service ID of the user terminal service is registered in the area management information of the document data search service, and the document data search service and the user terminal service And are being managed in cooperation.
[0129]
Next, to finish editing the document data corresponding to the document 140, the user holds the document 140 and leaves the user terminal 200. Thereby, when the virtual object B is out of the virtual object A, in the virtual object management device 100, communication information is read from the communication information registration table 500 based on the service information of the user terminal 200 through steps S600 to S608. The communication object data A is acquired from the service cooperation management device 240 based on the read communication information. Then, through step S610, communication with the user terminal 200 is established by execution of the communication establishment process based on the acquired communication object data A, and the user terminal 200 is notified of the area out.
[0130]
In the user terminal 200, when the notification of the area out is received, the service related to the area out notification is the document data search service. Therefore, the communication information of the document data search service is transmitted to the communication information registration table 500 through steps S614 and S616. The communication object data B is acquired from the service cooperation management apparatus 240 based on the read communication information. Then, through steps S618 and S624, communication with the document data management device 260 is established by execution of communication establishment processing based on the acquired communication object data B, and a service cooperation end request is transmitted to the document data management device 260. A response to the reception of the area out notification is sent to the virtual object management device 100.
[0131]
In the document data management device 260, when the service cooperation end request is received, the service according to the received service cooperation end request is the user terminal service, and thus the cooperation with the user terminal service is ended through step S622.
On the other hand, when the virtual object management apparatus 100 receives a response to the area out notification, through step S628, the service ID of the user terminal service is deleted from the area management information of the document data search service, and the document data search service and the user are It is managed that coordination with the terminal service has ended.
[0132]
In the above, the case where the document data corresponding to the document 140 is edited by the user terminal 200 by bringing the document 140 close to the user terminal 200 and causing the virtual object B to area-in to the virtual object A has been described. By approaching the printer 140 and moving the virtual object B into the virtual object C, the document data corresponding to the document 140 can be printed by the printer 220 in the same manner.
[0133]
Next, the user terminal 200 supports the document 140 in a case where the document data search service using the virtual object can not be used due to some reason such as the communication device 140 being out of communication area or the virtual object being not associated with the document 140 The case of editing the document data to be
In order to edit the document data corresponding to the document 140, the user reads the identification ID printed on the document 140 with the identification ID reader 83 at the user terminal 200. This reading can be done in the same manner as reading a barcode with a barcode reader.
[0134]
In the user terminal 200, when the identification ID is read by the identification ID reading device 83, the read identification ID is sent to the document data management device 260 together with the document data transmission request through step S702.
When the document data management device 260 receives the document data transmission request, through steps S710 and S712, the identification ID is received, and the corresponding document data is selected from the document data registration DB 85 based on the acquired identification ID. It is searched. As a result, when the corresponding document data is retrieved, the retrieved document data is transmitted to the user terminal 200 through step S714.
[0135]
In the user terminal 200, when the document data is received, through step S706, a word processor or the like is activated, and an editing process of editing with the word processor or the like is executed based on the received document data.
Therefore, even when the document data search service using virtual objects is not available, the user obtains the document data corresponding to the document 140 by reading the identification ID printed on the document 140 with the identification ID reader 83. be able to.
[0136]
Next, the case where the newly created document data is registered in the document data management device 260 will be described.
In order to perform new registration of document data, the user requests new registration of document data at the user terminal 200. At this time, it is assumed that document data to be newly registered is prepared in advance in the user terminal 200.
[0137]
In the user terminal 200, when a new registration of document data is requested, the document data to be subjected to the new registration is transmitted to the document data management device 260 together with the new registration request through step S802.
When the document data management device 260 receives a request for new registration of document data, through steps S806 to S812, the document data is received, the identification ID and the service ID are generated, and the received document data is the identification ID and the service ID. The service ID is registered in the document data registration DB 85 in association with each other, and the generated service ID is transmitted to the virtual object management device 100.
[0138]
Next, the case where the document data that has already been registered is edited and the updated document data is registered as a new version in the document data management device 260 will be described.
In order to perform update registration of document data, the user requests update registration of document data at the user terminal 200. At this time, it is assumed that document data to be updated and registered is prepared in advance in the user terminal 200.
[0139]
In the user terminal 200, when the update registration of the document data is requested, the document data to be subjected to the update registration is transmitted to the document data management device 260 together with the update registration request through step S816.
When the document data management device 260 receives the document data update registration request, the document data is received through steps S820 to S826, the identification ID and the service ID are generated, and the received document data is the identification ID and the service ID. The service ID is registered in the document data registration DB 85 in association with each other, and the generated service ID is transmitted to the virtual object management device 100. Here, the document data is additionally registered as a new version, so the document data of the old version is still registered.
[0140]
Next, the case where the location of the document 140 is confirmed will be described.
To confirm the location of the document 140, the user requests location confirmation of the document at the user terminal 200.
In the user terminal 200, when position confirmation of the document is requested, a position confirmation request is transmitted to the document data management device 260 through step S830.
[0141]
In the document data management device 260, when the position confirmation request is received, the service ID of the document data relating to the position confirmation request is retrieved from the document data registration DB 85 through step S834. As a result, when the corresponding service ID is retrieved, the virtual object management apparatus 100 is inquired about the arrangement position of the document 140 based on the retrieved service ID through step S836.
[0142]
When the virtual object management device 100 receives an inquiry about the placement position of a document, position information indicating the placement position of the corresponding virtual object is retrieved and transmitted to the document data management device 260.
In the document data management device 260, when the position information is received, the received position information is transmitted to the user terminal 200 through step S840.
[0143]
In the user terminal 200, when the position information is received, the received position information is displayed on the display device 82 through step S844. This allows the user to know the approximate location of the document 140, which is convenient for locating the document 140.
Next, the case of checking the document data update history will be described.
To confirm the document data update history, the user requests history confirmation on the user terminal 200.
[0144]
In the user terminal 200, when the history confirmation is requested, the history confirmation request is transmitted to the document data management device 260 through step S848.
In the document data management device 260, when the history confirmation request is received, the document data related to the history confirmation request is retrieved from the document data registration DB 85 through step S852. As a result, when the corresponding document data is retrieved, through steps S854 and S856, history information indicating a history of the document data being updated is generated based on the search result, and the generated history information is transmitted to the user terminal 200. Sent to
[0145]
In the user terminal 200, when the history information is received, the received history information is displayed on the display device 82 through step S860. Thereby, the user can grasp the update history of the same document data.
Next, the case of printing a document based on the document data will be described.
In order to print a document based on the document data, the user designates any document data registered in the document data management device 260 and requests printing at the user terminal 200.
[0146]
In the user terminal 200, when printing is requested, the print request is transmitted to the document data management device 260 through step S864.
When the document data management device 260 receives the print request, the document data relating to the print request is retrieved from the document data registration DB 85 through step S868. As a result, when the corresponding document data is retrieved, the identification ID and the service ID corresponding to the retrieved document data are read from the document data index table 600 through steps S870 and S872, and the retrieved document is retrieved. The data and the read identification ID are sent to the printer 220.
[0147]
In the printer 220, when the document data and the identification ID are received, the document is printed based on the received document data, and the received identification ID is printed at a predetermined location of the document, and the communication device is displayed at the predetermined location of the document. Be embedded.
On the other hand, when printing is completed, the document data management apparatus 260 transmits the position information of the printer 220 and the read service ID to the virtual object management apparatus 100 through step S874.
[0148]
In the virtual object management apparatus 100, when the position information and the service ID of the printer 220 are received, a virtual object is created, and the created virtual object is associated with the document printed by the printer 220, and the virtual object is received It is managed in association with the selected service ID.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the virtual object management device 100 registers object information regarding the shape and arrangement position of the virtual object A in association with the user terminal 200, and object information regarding the shape and arrangement position of the virtual object B Are registered in association with the document 140, and the arrangement position of the virtual object B is updated based on the received position information, while the virtual object B is registered in the virtual object A with reference to the virtual object management table 400. When it is determined that the user is in the process of transmitting the notification of the area in to the user terminal 200, and when the user terminal 200 receives the notification of the area in, the document data management request is sent to the document data. When it is sent to the device 260 and the document data is received by the transmission When the document data management device 260 receives a request to transmit document data, the document data management device 260 performs processing based on the service ID assigned to the document 140. The corresponding document data is searched from the document data registration DB 85, and the document data retrieved by the search is transmitted to the user terminal 200.
[0149]
As a result, the user can obtain the document data corresponding to the document 140 simply by bringing the document 140 near the user terminal 200, so that the document data can be easily obtained, compared with the prior art. Document data can be used relatively effectively.
In addition, the configuration in which the virtual objects A and B have the shape and the arrangement position and the virtual object B determines whether or not the virtual object A is located in the virtual object A makes the area where the document data search service is provided relatively clear. It becomes possible to provide different document data search services in fine units, such as several meters, for example, and to the area (area of virtual object A) and the document 140 associated with the user terminal 200. Since the associated area (area of the virtual object B) has not a point but a predetermined range, the user can easily receive the document data search service. Also, since the user can receive the provision of the document data search service simply by taking the document 140 in or near the area of the virtual object A, the user can receive the provision of the document data search service relatively easily. .
[0150]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the identification ID is read from the document 140, the document data corresponding to the read identification ID is searched from the document data registration DB 85, and the document data retrieved by the search is transmitted to the user terminal 200. It is supposed to be.
As a result, the user can obtain the document data corresponding to the document only by giving the document to which the identification ID is attached, so that the document data can be used relatively effectively as compared with the prior art. it can.
[0151]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the communication device 142 has a position information acquisition device, and transmits the position information acquired by the position information acquisition device to the virtual object management device 100. When the position information is received, the arrangement position of the virtual object B is updated on the basis of the received position information, and the virtual object B is identified to the virtual object A with reference to the virtual object management table 400. When it is determined that there is, the notification of the area-in is transmitted to the user terminal 200.
[0152]
As a result, generation of position information and determination of duplication of virtual objects are performed by the virtual object management device 100, so that processing load on the communication device 142 can be reduced as compared with the case of the communication device 142.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when receiving the document data, the printer 220 prints the document based on the received document data, and embeds the communication device 142 in the document.
[0153]
As a result, the communication device 142 is embedded in all the documents printed based on the document data of the document data registration DB 85, that is, the virtual object B is associated, so the document data can be used more effectively. it can.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the document data and the identification ID are received, the printer 220 prints the document based on the received document data, and prints the identification ID on the document.
[0154]
Thus, the corresponding identification ID is added to all the documents created based on the document data of the document data registration DB 85, so the document data can be used more effectively.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when there is a document position confirmation request, the object information of the virtual object B is searched from the virtual object management DB 42, and the virtual object B is searched based on the object information retrieved by the search. The position information is generated, and the generated position information is transmitted to the user terminal 200.
[0155]
This allows the user to grasp the approximate location of the document corresponding to the document data, which is convenient for finding the document corresponding to the document data. Thus, the documents are easier to manage.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a new registration request for document data is issued, a service ID of the document data for the new registration request is generated, and the document data for the new registration request is associated with the virtual object. The document is registered in the document data registration DB 85, and the document is associated with the virtual object based on the generated service ID.
[0156]
Thus, document data can be newly registered.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when there is a document data update registration request, the service ID of the document data relating to the update registration request is generated, and the document data relating to the update registration request is associated with the virtual object. The document is registered in the document data registration DB 85, and the document is associated with the virtual object based on the generated service ID.
[0157]
Thus, document data can be updated and registered.
Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a document data history confirmation request, document data relating to the history confirmation request is retrieved from the document data registration DB 85, and the document data is updated based on the retrieval result. The history information indicating the history is generated, and the generated history information is transmitted to the user terminal 200.
[0158]
Thereby, the user can grasp the update history of the same document data.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the user terminal 200 receives the notification of area-in, the communication establishment processing based on the communication object data B is acquired by acquiring the communication object data B from the service cooperation management apparatus 240. The transmission request of the projector display data is transmitted to the document 140 by the execution of.
[0159]
As a result, if the user terminal 200 can access the service cooperation management device 240, the user terminal 200 can provide the user terminal service without having the communication object data B. The number of user terminals 200 can be added regardless of the number or the like, and the addition of the user terminal 200 is relatively easy. When a plurality of documents 140 exist, it is possible to centrally manage the object data for communication with the documents 140 by the service cooperation management apparatus 240.
[0160]
In the above embodiment, the printer 220 corresponds to the document creation means of the invention 3 or the identification information addition means of the invention 3, and the document data registration DB 85 is the document data storage means of the invention 2, 5 to 7, 18 or 19. Or corresponds to the printing data storage unit of the first aspect. Further, the identification ID reader 83 corresponds to the identification information acquiring means of the invention 1, 2 or 18, step S700 corresponds to the identification information acquiring step of the invention 19, and step S712 is the document data of the invention 2 or 18. This corresponds to the search means, the print data search means of the first aspect, or the document data search step of the nineteenth aspect.
[0161]
In the above embodiment, step S 714 corresponds to the document data providing means of invention 2 or 18, the printing data provision means of invention 1, or the document data provision step of invention 19, and the identification ID corresponds to invention 1 to invention 1. It corresponds to 3, 5, 6, 18 or 19 identification information.
In the above embodiment, the virtual object management device 100 corresponds to the virtual object management terminal of the eleventh or seventeenth aspect, and the virtual object management DB 42 is the first object information storage means of the ninth, eleventh or seventeenth aspect, or the ninth aspect It corresponds to 11, 13 or 17 second object information storage means. The printer 220 corresponds to the document creation means of the twelfth aspect or the communication device attachment means of the twelfth aspect, the document data registration DB 85 corresponds to the document data storage means of the ninth, fourteenth to sixteenth aspects, and a position information acquisition device Corresponds to the position information acquisition means of the ninth, eleventh or seventeenth aspect.
[0162]
In the above embodiment, step S406 corresponds to the object information updating means of the ninth or eleventh aspect, the virtual object A corresponds to the first virtual object of the ninth to eleventh aspects, or the virtual object B corresponds to Invention 9, 11, 13 to 15 or 17 corresponds to the second virtual object. Further, the service ID corresponds to the identification information of the invention 14 or 15.
[0163]
In the above embodiment, when there is a document position confirmation request, the virtual object B is searched for object information of the virtual object B from the virtual object management DB 42, and the virtual object B is retrieved based on the object information retrieved by the search. Position information is generated, and the generated position information is transmitted to the user terminal 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The identification ID reader is disposed at a plurality of locations, and the identification ID is read by the identification ID reader When the position information for specifying the position of the identification ID reading device is registered in the document data registration DB 85 in association with the document data corresponding to the identification ID, when there is a request for position confirmation of the document, The position information corresponding to the document data related to the position confirmation request is searched from the document data registration DB 85, and the position searched out by the search It may be configured to transmit information to the user terminal 200.
[0164]
This allows the user to grasp the approximate location of the document corresponding to the document data, which is convenient for finding the document corresponding to the document data. Thus, the documents are easier to manage.
In this case, the document data registration DB 85 corresponds to the document data storage means of the fourth aspect, the identification ID reading device corresponds to the identification information acquisition means of the fourth aspect, and the identification ID corresponds to the identification information of the fourth aspect. ing.
[0165]
In the above embodiment, the document is associated with the virtual object by the service ID. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The service ID is used only to identify the type of service, and the document and virtual are identified by the identification ID. It may be configured to associate objects. In this case, the virtual object management apparatus 100, for example, includes the identification ID in either the object information or the service information, and transmits the identification ID to the target device of the corresponding service together with the notification of area access when notifying area access. .
[0166]
Further, in the above embodiment, the virtual object management apparatus 100 and the document data management apparatus 260 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the management apparatuses 100 and 260 may be integrally configured.
Further, in the above embodiment, the virtual object management device 100 and the service cooperation management device 240 are separately configured, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the management devices 100 and 240 may be integrally configured.
[0167]
Further, in the above embodiment, the history information is configured as information indicating a history in which the document data has been updated, but in addition to this, the history information includes identification information for identifying the document data, and the history information is The document data management device 260 searches the past or latest document data based on the received identification information by transmitting the identification information included in the history information to the document data management device 260 by the user who has received the provision of It may be configured to be provided.
[0168]
Further, in the above embodiment, user authentication has not been particularly described. For example, the virtual object management device 100 performs user authentication at the timing when area in is detected, and authentication is obtained for the user related to area in. It is also possible to configure the notification of area-in to be sent to the target device of the corresponding service only when it is received.
In the above embodiment, setting of the access right to the document data has not been particularly described. For example, the document data management apparatus 260 manages the document data in association with the access right information, For example, in response to a setting request from the user terminal 200), the access right of the document data relating to the setting request may be set / changed. In this case, with respect to document data whose access is prohibited by the user's access right, the document data can not be edited even if the document is possessed.
[0169]
In the above embodiment, the communication device 142 includes the position information acquisition device, and transmits the position information acquired by the position information acquisition device to the virtual object management device 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The communication device 142 is configured to transmit an identification ID, and base stations communicable with the communication device 142 are provided in a dotted manner, and the position of the communication device 142 is specified by communication between the communication device 142 and the base station. It may be configured as follows. Besides, a method of exchanging location information between a mobile phone and a base station can also be adopted.
[0170]
Further, in the above embodiment, the user terminal 200 transmits a document data new registration request, a document data update registration request, a document position confirmation request, a document data history confirmation request, and a print request to the document data management device 260 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the request may include user information and may be transmitted to the document data management apparatus 260. Thus, the document data management apparatus 260 can, for example, based on user information included in a new registration request for document data, a registration request for document data update registration, a document position confirmation request, a document data history confirmation request, and a print request. User authentication can be performed.
[0171]
In the above embodiment, document data created or updated by a word processor or the like is targeted for new registration or update registration, but the present invention is not limited to this, a handwritten document is captured by a scanner, and handwriting is performed based on the captured image information. It is also possible to determine a part, create document data with a handwritten part as a drawing object, and set the created document data as a target of new registration or update registration. Furthermore, the contents of the handwritten document may be recognized from among the drawing objects, converted into text information, and reflected in the document data.
[0172]
Further, in the above embodiment, although transmission and reception of object information and service information are performed wirelessly, the present invention is not limited to this, and transmission and reception may be performed via a network, or an IC card chip or You may store in storage media, such as a two-dimensional barcode, and you may comprise so that it may be performed via it.
Further, in the above embodiment, the object information and the service information are configured to be stored in the virtual object management device 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the object information and the service information may be stored in different devices. The virtual object management apparatus 100 may be configured to store only access information (for example, a shortcut) for accessing them. For example, the user terminal 200 acquires access information from the virtual object management device 100, and acquires object information and service information based on the access information.
[0173]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the control program stored in advance in the ROM 32 is executed has been described for executing the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 7, but the present invention is not limited to this. The program may be read into the RAM 34 and executed from a storage medium storing the program indicating the procedure of the above.
[0174]
Further, in the above embodiment, when executing the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, the case where the predetermined control program is executed has been described, but from the storage medium storing the program showing these procedures, The program may be read into a memory such as a RAM and executed.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the control program stored in advance in the ROM 72 is executed has been described for executing the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 to 14, but the present invention is not limited to this. The program may be read into the RAM 74 and executed from a storage medium in which the program indicating the procedure of the above is stored.
[0175]
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the control program stored in advance in the ROM 92 is executed has been described for executing the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 to 20, but the present invention is not limited to this. The program may be read into the RAM 94 and executed from a storage medium storing the program indicating the procedure of the above.
[0176]
Here, the storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as FD or HD, an optical reading type storage medium such as CD, CDV, LD or DVD, or a magnetic storage type such as MO. Optical Read Type Storage Medium Any computer readable storage medium can be used regardless of electronic, magnetic, optical, etc. reading method.
[0177]
In the above embodiment, the print data management system, the document management system, the virtual object management terminal and the document management program, and the document management method according to the present invention surround the user terminal 200 as shown in FIG. A virtual object A having a spherical shape is placed in the area, and a virtual object B is placed and set in the area surrounding the document 140. When the virtual objects A and B overlap, the document data corresponding to the document 140 is retrieved and the user Although applied to the case where the document data is transmitted to the terminal 200 and the document data is edited at the user terminal 200, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other cases without departing from the subject matter of the present invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a network system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a virtual object management device 100.
3 shows a data structure of a virtual object management table 400. FIG.
4 shows a data structure of a communication information registration table 500. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing object information update processing.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing area-in notification processing;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing area out notification processing;
8 is a block diagram showing the structure of a document 140. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing position information notification processing.
10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal 200. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing area-in notification response processing;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing area out notification response processing;
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a document data search request process.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a document data registration request process;
FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a document data management device 260.
16 shows a data structure of a document data index table 600. FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing service cooperation processing;
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a first document data search process.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a second document data search process.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a document data registration process and the like.
[Description of the code]
100 Virtual Object Management Device
140 documents
142 Communication device
144 Identification ID
200 user terminal
220 printer
240 Service linkage management device
260 Document Data Management Device
400 Virtual Object Management Table
500 Communication Information Registration Table
600 Document Data Index Table
30, 70, 90 CPU
32, 72, 92 ROM
34, 74, 94 RAM
38, 78, 98 I / F
40, 80, 84 wireless communication device
42 Virtual Object Management DB
81 Storage device
82 Display
83 Identification ID Reader
85 Document Data Registration DB