JP2003199982A - Toy - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toy which can be easily handled even by children by adding a fresh function to a toy expressing a specific object, which can remember the object from its appearance and solving the problem on operability. <P>SOLUTION: When the toy 300 is placed on a reader 200, environment-set information stored in the toy 300 placed thereon by the data transfer with a contactless data carrier system to be performed between the reader 200 and the toy 300 is read out by the reader 200. The setting of the parameter necessary for making a personal computer 100 connectable to the network is automatically performed in accordance with the read out the environment-set information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information providing system.
It is related with the toy using. [0002] A classic toy that mimics the form of a specific object.
And a model called a minicar in the shape of a car,
There is a model in the shape of a drawing character. Cars and
An expression method that can recall a character from its appearance
These toys represented by copying) can be moved by hand or by motor
It is common to play with running and operating. Ma
As a kind of toy, various forms of characters are marked.
Printed character cards are also known. Carac
Turcard prints pictures and photos on its surface
Representing a specific character to the user through an expression technique
Make it. With regard to such toys, children are violently
It is difficult to break even when handled, easy to operate,
Is desired. So these are required
Adding new functions to a toy that is likely to be expensive
Not only that, but the way you play is complicated or fragile
It is easy to invite such a problem. For this reason, the above-mentioned
Value added as a toy product while satisfying the three requirements
It is not easy to further improve the value. On the other hand, various types represented by the Internet and the like.
With the rapid spread of networks, users are
Access various types of information (information resources)
To obtain various information easily.
The In addition, differentiation of information provided to users and added value
In order to improve, information that general users cannot obtain
A method of providing only to member users (so-called membership service)
Is also widely adopted. In the membership system site,
This is done to distinguish between member users and others
User authentication is issued separately to member users.
D is done using authentication information such as D and password
It is common. For example, a user who purchased a personal computer
For example, you can register as a user with a computer manufacturer.
To obtain a member-specific ID. And these feelings
By entering the information and obtaining user authentication, the mail
Car homepages are different from general users
Service, for example, a dedicated software download
Download service etc. [0006] Regarding the above-described toy
Even by being a regular user, various services
If you can receive (information provision), new toys
Value can be added and the product appeal to customers
You can aim for the top. In doing so, identify the toy itself.
And for each toy, toy type, or form
If different information can be provided, the added value of toys
Can be further enhanced. For example, for each model car
Different information is prepared and has a model of a specific model
Only the user has information about the vehicle or model (for example,
Access to driving scene images and action games)
It seems to be. In this case,
New demand due to the increased willingness to collect
Can be expected to arouse. However, as mentioned above
As such, toy users are mainly children and computers
Difficult to perform operations such as operating IDs or entering IDs
Is often unfamiliar with its operability
It becomes. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances.
And its purpose is to recall a specific object from its appearance
By adding new functions to the toy expressed in expression,
In addition to further improving product appeal,
Solve operability issues that are a problem when commercializing tools
To provide toys that are easy for children to handle.
The [0008] To solve the above problems
Therefore, the present invention provides a specific service for providing network services.
Express providers in a way that users can recall from their appearance
Network provided by the provider for toys
User terminal side setting information required for receiving services
Is stored, and the setting stored in the storage means is stored.
Control storage means to output constant information to the outside
A toy having control means is provided. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) Refer to the drawings below.
The first embodiment will be described in detail. In this embodiment
Is a notebook personal computer as an information provision device.
Data (hereinafter referred to as a personal computer)
I will explain. However, the information that the user operates
The providing device is not limited to this, and the desktop
Type PC, home video game console, digital TV
Using a communication device or a dedicated system
Is possible. However, the information providing apparatus according to the present embodiment
As a condition, as will be described later, at least on the toy side
A user system that can access stored information.
There is a need. First, an information providing system according to this embodiment
Data carrier, which is one of the important technologies
A system will be briefly described. Data carrier system
The stem is composed of an interrogator and a responder.
In response to the radio wave transmitted from the interrogator, the responder
Issue. Such a data carrier system
The contactless IC card is best known as a responder
It is. As a non-contact type IC card (responder),
Contact type (ISO / IEC10536), proximity type (ISO
/ IEC14443), neighborhood type (ISO / IEC156)
93), the microwave type is known. Card in general
LSI chip, capacitor and winding coil are mounted inside
Between the reader / writer device (interrogator).
Data communication is performed by an electromagnetic induction method. Ma
As a kind of responder, not an IC card but an IC
Keychains and buttons have been developed and put to practical use.
Therefore, these may be used as a responder. These responders are non-contact type and
Due to electromagnetic induction by radio waves transmitted from the interrogator.
Power is supplied to the LSI mounted in the transponder.
There is no need to have a power supply in the transponder. Because of this response
The container is excellent in environmental resistance such as damage and wear, and maintenance.
It has been. Data key with these advantages
The carrier system is mainly used for toys handled by children.
It is the best technology to do. In addition, these conventional data carrier systems
The purpose of the system is, for example, a non-contact IC as a kind of ID
The employee number of the employee who has a card (responder)
Provides a simple identification method that makes it possible to identify from the location
To do. The above is an overview of the data carrier system
It is. Next, an information providing system according to this embodiment.
The overall configuration of the system will be described. FIG. 1 shows a personal computer 10
0, the reader 200 connected to the personal computer 100,
It is a figure which shows the toy 300. FIG. In addition, Figure 2 provides information
It is a figure which shows the structure of the whole system. In FIG. 1, a toy 300 is an object to be shaped.
An imitation of the appearance of the actual vehicle
Type (minicar) that can be output externally
Various information including “information” is stored. Here, `` Ak
Set information ”refers to specific information stored outside the toy 300
Information necessary to access “Information”. here
"Information" refers to information resources that exist on the network.
As well as the personal computer 100 side corresponding to the information providing device
Also includes local information that exists. For details
As will be described later, in this embodiment, it is given to the toy 300.
ID code (toy information) used as access information
It is. The toy 300 includes a data carrier.
A responder 310 (see FIG. 10) is incorporated.
Make sure that the program described below is resident or
In the raised state, the leader 200 is inside the toy 300.
By communicating data with the responder 310 of the toy,
Information stored in 300 is read to the personal computer 100 side
The PC 100 side is the responder 310, that is, the toy 30.
0 is identified. And the opportunity to identify the toy 300
The following operations are automatically performed on the personal computer 100 side.
Done. That is, the user is a model in the shape of a car.
When a certain toy 300 is placed on the reader 200, Lee
The toy 300 is identified by the dar 200. And
“Related information” related to the toy 300 itself, or the toy 3
"Related information" related to the real car that 00 represents
Provided against the. Here, “related information” means
The tool 300 itself or the object (actual vehicle) that it represents
Information that has a direct or indirect relationship. Ma
In addition, the relevance with the object of the figure is the actual vehicle that the toy 300 represents
It is not limited to itself, it is automatic in a broader sense
Including cars in general, the manufacturer and sales of the actual vehicle
The relationship with a specific subject such as a manufacturer may also be included.
Examples of such related information include the toy 300 and the actual information.
Detailed information about the car, the game in which it appears (action
Manufacturing, puzzle games, etc.), stories, and actual vehicles
Information about a business entity such as a manufacturer (for example, the business entity)
Advertising). In this embodiment, the toy 300
Is a real car driving scene (image information)
Automatically displayed on the display unit 104 of the screen 100
In addition, the engine sound (speech information) of the car is output to the sound output unit 105.
Is output. Further, as shown in FIG.
Is a wired or wireless network such as the Internet.
Can be connected to the network and exists on the network
Information can be accessed as appropriate. like this
Various information on the network (typically a web
Tents exist but some subject (eg, toy 300)
Server 400 (Web server)
Is about the toy 300 or the actual vehicle that it represents
b Content is stored. Store in PC 100
Local information loaded or W on the network
By accessing eb content as appropriate, the user
The latest information related to the toy 300 and the toy 300
Information that can only be seen by authorized users
You can browse and enjoy the newsletter. FIG. 3 shows a publicly available home page.
(Hereafter, “HP” refers to the home page and is open to the public.
This HP is called “General HP”. Example)
Figure 4 shows the membership system HP (hereinafter referred to as “member HP”).
Yeah. ). General viewers use computers
By doing so, a toy 300 as shown in FIG. 3 is manufactured.
You can browse the website of the manufacturer. While toys
The user who owns 300 has the toy 3 on the reader 200.
By placing 00, the toy 300 is identified.
As a result, the member's HP as shown in FIG. 4 is automatically displayed.
The user is only a member accumulated in the server 400.
Can access accessible information
The FIG. 4 shows an example of the menu page of the member's HP.
It is a figure which shows an example. The user can operate the keys of the personal computer 100.
From the menu page, "Jidoshazu"
“Kan” or “Catalog” can be selected.
If “Jidoshakan” is selected, automatic
Type selection as shown in Fig. 5 to select the type of car
A screen will appear and the target cars will be identified hierarchically.
Browsing related information about the target vehicle
Can do. In FIG. 4, “catalog” is selected.
In such a case, as shown in FIG.
Information about the actual car is displayed directly. This
, Related information on a specific actual vehicle that the toy 100 represents
Is provided to the user. In this way, the user can play a toy owned by the user.
By placing the tool 300 on the reader 200, this toy
Browse related information on the tool 300 on your PC
Easy operation even for children
Is possible. Moreover, it is incorporated in the toy 300.
Since the responder 310 is a non-contact type, contact from the outside
In addition to excellent wear, it does not require a power source, so the maintainer
It has excellent resistance. Therefore, the toy 300
Concerning operability or durability, which is a problem in commercialization
A toy 300 that can solve problems and is easy for children to handle
Can be realized. In addition, the data carrier system
Has a relatively simple structure and compares parts costs.
Because it is inexpensive, by adding the functions described above
An increase in the price of the toy 300 can be suppressed. Furthermore, the charge in the responder 310 of the toy 300 is imposed.
By storing gold information, pay as shown in FIG.
Browse the homepage (hereinafter referred to as “paid HP”)
It may be possible. Specifically, the initial value in the responder 310
A predetermined number of points are stored in advance as values. And
Each time a paid HP is browsed, a predetermined number, for example, “1”
Subtract the int. And when the point is "0"
So that you can't see paid HP. In FIG.
Paid HP is a "driving game" and "puzzle"
So that you can enjoy the two games
Related information according to the selection (driving
Game or puzzle) is provided to the user. Ingredients
Physically, when “driving game” is selected, FIG.
Opening image of “driving game” as shown in
The face is displayed and the user faces the car representing the toy 300
You can enjoy the drive game operated above
The Also, when “Puzzle Game” is selected, it is shown in FIG.
Such as a picture representing the toy 300 owned by the user
You can enjoy a “puzzle game” that goes on the street. Next, hardware for realizing this embodiment
The configuration will be described. FIG. 10 (a) is assembled into the toy 300.
It is a figure which shows the functional block of the responder 310 which is turned. Meet
The answerer 310 includes a coil 312, a power supply circuit 314, and a response unit.
The answering IC 316 and the answering IC 31
6 functions as a storage unit for storing predetermined information.
A memory 318 is included. And in the response IC 316
The integrated peripheral circuit and coil 312 are stored
Functions as a control unit for outputting information to an external system
To do. The coil 312 is the interrogator of the reader 200.
Coil 202 (see FIG. 11) and electromagnetic induction data
Communication, and is composed of winding coils, etc.
The In addition, the power supply circuit 314 is generated in the coil 312.
Rectifies the current caused by electromagnetic induction
A circuit to be supplied to the IC 316 by a capacitor etc.
Configured. The response IC 316 is supplied from the power supply circuit 314.
The coil 31 is automatically activated by the supplied power.
2 through substantial data with the leader 200 (interrogator)
Data communication. Specifically, the response IC 316 is a memo.
ID code 318a stored in the password 318 and password
The node 318b and the billing information 318c via the coil 312.
To the reader 200 on the personal computer 100 side. FIG. 10 (b) is stored in the memory 318.
It is a figure which shows an example of ID code as toy information
FIG. 10C shows the structure of the ID code.
The In FIG. 10B, the toy 300 specific (or
May be given according to the type or form of the toy)
"C01-00123" is shown as the D code
However, the portion of “C01” is the type of toy 300 (hereinafter referred to as “toy 300”).
Below, it is called “toy type”. ), Part "00123"
Indicates the serial number. Toy type is, for example, a model
If it was a toy 300, it was shaped like a private car A
A toy or a toy shaped like a cartoon character B
The type of toy, “C01” is the toy type.
Code to be identified (hereinafter referred to as “toy type code”)
That is. The ID code, which is toy information,
Specify the location (address) of specific information on
It also functions as access information necessary for setting. FIG. 10 (d) is a diagram on the network.
Required for toy 300 authentication when accessing information
An example of a password as necessary authentication information is shown in FIG.
(E) indicates the user's access to information on the network.
Showing an example of billing information for controlling access
It is. “010” as the password is the billing information
The point value of “0500” is stored. This memory 318 is stored in RAM, ROM, etc.
Although it is more feasible, the toy 300 side manages the billing information
In the case where the charging information 318c is used, the charging information 318c can be rewritten.
It is necessary to make it. In this case, charging information 318c is stored.
The memory 318 in the response IC 318 that performs
Non-volatile rewritable memory (typically EPR
OM or EEPROM) is preferably used. In addition,
EEPR also for media that stores password 318b
It may be configured by OM or the like and be rewritable. FIG. 11 shows a personal computer 100 and a reader 2.
It is a figure which shows the functional block with 00. PC 100
The CPU 101, the RAM 102, and the ROM 103
A display unit 104, a sound output unit 105, and a storage unit 106.
And an operation unit 107 and a communication unit 108
Both parts are connected to the bus 109 and communicate with each other.
Is configured to enable communication. In addition, each PC 100
The function is the same as a general personal computer
Therefore, the description will focus on the characteristic parts according to the present invention.
The The storage unit 106 is a hard disk or CD-ROM.
Consists of ROM, etc., and stores data and programs
Storage medium and its read / write device
It is meant to include. The program includes a toy recognition program.
106a, toy data output program 106b,
HP access program for members 106c and paid HP
Access program 106d as data
Possessed toy data 106f and access data 106
g. The toy recognition program 106a is a leader
A control program for 200 interrogator control units 204
The ID code of the toy placed on the reader 200
Read password, read password, and billing information
It is a program that controls reading and writing. Ie book
In the embodiment, under the execution of the toy recognition program 106a
In this case, the personal computer 100 and the reader 200 cooperate.
And reading out the information stored in the toy 300
(In other words, access) control is performed. The toy data output program 106b is C
A program for causing the PU 101 to execute toy data display processing.
Program. Specifically, possessed toy data 106f
Corresponds to the toy placed on the reader 200 from the inside
The data is specified, and the specified data is displayed on the display unit 104.
Program for outputting sound to image output and sound output unit 105
It is. Membership HP access program 106c
The CPU access processing for the member (see FIG. 20).
This is a program that executes a paid HP access
The program 106d is a paid HP access to the CPU 101.
This is a program for executing the process (see FIG. 21).
Specifically, both programs have access data 106
From inside g, toy 300 placed on leader 200
The corresponding URL is specified, and the U
Information on the network whose location is specified by RL
It is a program for accessing. This action
In the case of Seth, the ID code read from the toy 300 is used.
Output the password and password to the server 400
Access to member's HP or access to paid HP
Seth. Information on the network to be accessed
The address (URL) of the report is a data table described later.
By referring to the ID code in the toy 300
It is identified rightly. The possessed toy data 106f is a member's HP, etc.
A collection of data downloaded by accessing
FIG. 12 shows an example of the possessed toy data 106f. FIG.
The toy data 106f includes a toy type code.
The toy data related to “C01” and “C02”
Toy data to be stored is stored. That is, toy species
Members with toys with different codes "C01" and "C02"
Access to the website and downloaded toy data
It is. Here, the toy data refers to the toy 300.
Refer to Fig. 6 as the “catalog” HP.
The actual car that the toy is shaped as explained above
Video / engine sound, narration, etc.
Data. In addition, this toy data
The data is stored in the storage unit 106 as different data. The access data 106g is a toy type (a toy
Correspondence between URL of part of ingredients information and accessible HP
This is a data table that stores the relationship.
An example of the data 106g is shown. In FIG.
The process data 106g has, for example, a toy type code “C”.
As the URL of “00”, the member's HP is “http: //www.aa
a.aa / member ", catalog HP" ttp: //www.aaa.aa/me
mber / catalog / c00 ”and the charging HP is“ http: //www.aaa.a
a / member / pay ", puzzle game HP" http: //www.aa
a.aa / member / pay / puzzle / c00 ". A
Whether the access data 106g is a toy owned by the user
Regardless of the URL for all toy type codes
I remember. The latest access data and
Therefore, when accessing the HP for members, such information
You may comprise so that information may be updated suitably. Thus, the data table shown in FIG.
Toy information of a toy 300 by referring to
If an (ID code) is given, it can be accessed
The location of information on the work is also uniquely identified. did
Therefore, toy information is information that exists on the network.
Since the address is specified indirectly, the access mentioned above
Information. In other words, access information
Toy information, which is an aspect of information, exists on the network.
A specific target stored on the server side or that represents it
Associated with the address of information about the toy. Ma
And toys 3 in the same category (ie car)
Different catalog HP and puzzle game HP for each type of 00
Etc., but the content of the toy 300 is
It depends on the type (or form). Therefore
The related information provided to the user is the toy 300.
It depends on the type or form. For example, sports
A user having a toy 300 simulating a car
Browse catalogs and click movies in which they appear
Can also enjoy driving games, etc.
it can. On the other hand, a user having a toy 300 imitating a fire engine
The catalog of fire trucks and the click mu
In addition to being able to browse bee, building fire fighting games, etc.
I can enjoy it. The CPU 101 is stored in the storage unit 106.
Read the program and follow the program
Execute the process. As a result, in the display unit 104
Display of images or sound from the sound output unit 105 (music or sound
Providing information to users such as output
Is called. In addition, the CPU 101 executes processing in the storage unit 106.
Processing such as storing the results is also executed. The RAM 102 is implemented by the CPU 101.
Work data that temporarily stores various processing data to be executed
The ROM 103 forms the rear and the personal computer 100
Also stores initial data at startup, IPL program, etc.
It is. Display unit 104 is instructed by CPU 101
Display and output video data, etc.
Composed of etc. The sound output unit 105 is the CPU 10
The sound data indicated by 1 is output as sound.
It is constituted by a speaker or the like. Communication unit 10
8 connects the personal computer 100 to the Internet,
It is for browsing HP on the bar 400,
And TA, DSU, etc. Operation unit 107
Consists of a keyboard, mouse, etc.
The instruction input is output to the CPU 101. The leader 200 has a coil 202 and a question.
Interrogator composed of a device controller 204 and a reader
-Data carrier system with 200 and toy responder 310
System to communicate data with the responder 310.
Is what you do. Also, the interrogator control unit 204 has a CPU
In accordance with the instruction signal input from 101, the coil 202
By changing the amount of current and voltage that flow through
Data communication with the answerer 310 is executed. Also, the questioning system
The control unit 204 outputs the communication result to the CPU 101. Also, between the reader 200 and the personal computer 100
Data communication using RS-232C, USB, etc.
Serial communication or parallel communication
Yes. FIG. 14 shows HP information via the Internet.
It is a functional block diagram of the server 400 which provides information etc.
The server 400 includes a CPU 401, a RAM 402, and R
OM 403, display unit 404, sound output unit 405, recording
The memory unit 406, the operation unit 407, and the communication unit 408 are configured.
Each part is connected to the bus 409 and
Data communication is possible. WWW service
To secure the function as a server, separate DNS server
Low or low for firewalls and filters
It is common to take a configuration such as providing a local LAN.
However, in the present embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, one unit is supported.
The server 400 is directly connected to the Internet.
I will explain. The server 400 is a general WWW server.
This is the same as the computer of the server.
The description will focus on the characteristic parts related to the state. The storage unit 406 is a hard disk or the like.
Configured, HP information 406a, authentication information 406b, DL
Toy toy data 406c and billing information 406d
It is. The HP information 406a is a general-purpose HP or website.
It is information about HP such as HP for staff, paid HP
The FIG. 15 shows the server 400 released on the Internet.
It is a figure which shows an example of the hierarchical structure of URL with respect to HP to do
The In FIG. 15, the URL of the top page is “htt
p: //www.aaa.aa ", and the HP of this URL is generally public
It has been opened (FIG. 3). And HP for members
"Http: //www.aa
a.aa / member "is underneath it
"Http: //www.aaa.aa/me" as the URL of the website (Fig. 5)
mber / zukan "is the URL of the catalog HP (Fig. 6)
Then there is “http: //www.aaa.aa/member/catalog”. So
Under the URL for this catalog,
There is a URL according to the type. In addition, HP for the menu of the paid HP (see FIG.
7) is "http: //www.aaa.aa/member/pay"
Below that is the UR of the driving game HP (FIG. 8).
“Http: //www.aaa.aa/member/pay/drivin” as L
Is “ht” as the URL of the puzzle game HP (FIG. 9).
tp: //www.aaa.aa/member/pay/puzzle ". And
Under the URL for this puzzle game,
There is a URL corresponding to the toy type. The authentication information 406b is used to access the member's HP.
Authenticate whether the user who has been registered is a regular member
As shown in FIG. 16, a toy toy
Corresponding type code and serial number with password
Is a data table stored. DL toy data 406c is used for all types of toys.
A collection of toy data for tools,
From P, the toy data of the corresponding toy type is downloaded.
It will be. Specifically, the “kata” shown in FIG.
Operating the PC 100 on the “Log” member's website
The user clicks the download button 500 at the lower left in the figure.
By selecting, the information of the “catalog” will be downloaded.
Is to be downloaded. That is, the download button
Tan 500 has a download program link
Is selected and the download button 500 is selected.
Automatically download the program.
Toy data down through the internet
The load is executed. FIG. 17 shows an example of DL toy data 406c.
It is a figure which shows an example. In FIG. 17, DL toy data
406c includes “C00”, “C01”, “C02”,
Includes toy data for each type of toy.
It is. And in the execution of download,
Only toy data corresponding to the type is downloaded
The For this reason, for example, the personal computer 100 shown in FIG.
The possessed toy data 106f includes a toy for “C01”.
Contains tool data and toy data for “C02”
The The billing information 406d is as shown in FIG.
In addition, the number of points required to view paid HP is stored
This is a data table. In the figure, “1” poi
Is stored. In addition, content in paid HP
That is, the “driving game” in this embodiment
And consumption puzzles
It is also possible to assign the number of points. Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
The description will be made with the main unit 100 as a subject. FIG. 19 shows the personal computer 1
10 is a flowchart showing an overall flow at 00.
In the personal computer 100, the CPU 101 first executes
Menu screen for selecting the processing to be performed is displayed on the display unit 104.
Toy data display processing, member HP access processing,
Select which of the paid HP access processes to execute
To wait for input from the user (step S
1). When the toy data display process is selected by the user
In this case, the CPU 101 executes the toy data output program 1
06b is read from the storage unit 106, and the toy data table
The execution of the display process starts. The toy 300 is placed on the leader 200.
When placed (step S2), the CPU 101 determines that the toy
By executing the recognition program 106a, the reader
-Read ID code from toy 300 via 200 etc.
(Step S3). Next, the CPU 101 reads
The toy data corresponding to the ID code
Whether it is within the data 106f (step S
4) If not, an error message is displayed on the display unit 1
04 is displayed (step S5), and the process is terminated.
When there is toy data, the CPU 101
Read the toy data from the possessed toy data 106f
(Step S6), and the video included in the toy data is displayed.
Displayed on the unit 104 and included in the toy data
After outputting music or voice from the sound output unit 105 (steps)
Step S7), the process is terminated. In step S1, the member's HP
When the access process is selected, the CPU 101
The member HP access process shown in FIG.
Step S10), the process is terminated. On the other hand, paid HP access
When the process is selected, the paid HP access shown in FIG.
Process is executed (step S20), and the process is terminated.
The In these access processes, the personal computer 100
Requests specific information stored on the server 400 side.
(Access request), the information is received from the server 400 side
To do. FIG. 20 shows the operation of the member HP access processing.
It is a flowchart which shows. HP access processing for members
First, the CPU 101 executes the membership HP account.
Read access program 106c from storage unit 106
Then, the execution of the member HP access process is started. And
When the toy 300 is placed on the reader 200 (S
Step A1), CPU 101 is a toy recognition program 1
By executing 06a, through the reader 200 etc.
Read the ID code and password from the toy 300
(Step A2). Next, the CPU 101 reads
The URL of the member's HP corresponding to the entered ID code is accessed.
Specified from the access data 106g, via the communication unit 108, etc.
To access the HP on the server 400 (step
A3). Next, the CPU 101 proceeds to step A2.
ID code and password read in the server
Authentication to the server 400 by sending it to 400.
Performed (step A4). When the authentication result is OK
Browsing for the URL specified in step A3
(To be more precise, the HP information from the server 400 is downed.
Loading) is started (step A5). Authentication results
If the result is NG, the CPU 101 is a legitimate user.
The error message is displayed on the display unit 104.
(Step A6), the process ends. FIG. 21 shows the operation of paid HP access processing.
It is a flowchart to show. Paid HP access processing
First of all, the CPU 101 accesses the paid HP
Read the program 106d from the storage unit 106,
The execution of the paid HP access process is started. And toys
When 300 is placed on the reader 200 (step B)
1) The CPU 101 executes the toy recognition program 106a.
By executing, the toy 3 via the reader 200 or the like
ID code, password, and billing information from 00
Read (step B2). Next, the CPU 101 reads the read ID
Access data 1 for the URL of the paid HP corresponding to the code
The server 4 is identified from within 06g and is transmitted via the communication unit 108 or the like.
00 is accessed (step B3). Next, the CPU 101 proceeds to step B2.
ID code and password read in the server
Authentication to the server 400 by sending it to 400.
Is performed (step B4). When the authentication result is NG
Determines that the CPU 101 is not a legitimate user,
An error message is displayed on the display unit 104 (step
B13) When the process ends, but the authentication result is OK
Further checks billing information. That is, the CPU 101 executes step B2.
The billing information read in is sent to the server 400
In order to view paid HP in the server 400
Point count to see if there are any points required
Is performed (step B5). Insufficient points
If it is determined that the paid HP cannot be browsed
(Step B6: No), a signal to that effect is sent to the CPU 10.
1 receives and displays an error message on the display unit 104
(Step B14), and the paid HP access processing is terminated.
The Also, it was determined that the paid HP can be browsed.
In this case (step B6: Yes), the CPU 101
Based on the point number subtraction instruction from the server 400,
The number of points necessary for browsing paid HP is transferred to step B2.
The toy 300 is subtracted from the billing information read in
The billing information is updated (step B7). And step
Browsing the URL specified in B3
To be sure, downloading HP information from the server 400)
Is started and the top page of pay HP (Fig. 7) is displayed.
101 (step B8). Next, from the operation unit 107, a drive game is performed.
Drive selection, the drive game H
P (Fig. 8) browsing / execution is a puzzle game selection input
If done, browse the puzzle game HP (Figure 9)
The execution is performed by the CPU 101 (steps B9 to B11). After the process of step B10 or B11,
When an input to end the process is made from the operation unit 107
If so, the paid HP access process is terminated (step B1
2: Yes), if there is an input that does not end
(Step B12: No), the process proceeds to Step B8
To do. Thus, according to this embodiment, a specific
The toy 300 imitating the shape of a real car can be read from the outside.
Noh toy information is stored. PC 100
Based on the information read from the toy 100 side,
Or image information and sounds related to the toy 300
Provide voice information to the user. Thereby, toy 3
In 00, it was moved by hand or moved and operated by a motor.
In addition to the traditional way of playing,
New functions can be added. As a result, the toy 300
Product appeal can be improved. In particular, the catalog HP and puzz shown in FIG.
Information provided to users like Le Game HP
Depending on individual toys, toy types, or forms
I am letting. And you can browse these contents
The person is limited to the user who owns the specific toy 300.
The Therefore, the contents are attractive to the user.
The more powerful, the higher the added value of the toy 300
You can Such differentiation of provided information
Increase the user's willingness to collect the toy 300
Can be expected to stimulate new demand.
The In the present embodiment, the data is stored in the toy 300.
Data read using a data carrier system
The responder 310 is built in the toy 300 side.
It is rare. And the personal computer to which the reader 200 is connected
Video according to the type of toy 300, etc.
And sounds are automatically displayed and output. So this
Usability that becomes a problem when commercializing the toy 300
Solves durability problems and is easy for kids to handle
Toys can be realized. Along with that, data
The carrier system has relatively low parts costs
Even if a new function is added to the toy 300,
It is possible to suppress the rise. In this embodiment, the toy 300
Cost and durability in view of the fact that Get is primarily a child
An example of adopting a data carrier advantageous in terms of safety
I am clear. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Rather than asking for a contact type or non-contact type, the toy 3
What technique is available as long as the information on the 00 side is accessible?
It may be used. For example, the bar written on the surface of the toy 300
-Barcode readers (including 2D barcodes)
The same is true for contactless access methods such as
Can be accessed. Besides that, OCR,
Magnetic card, IC card, flash memory, magnetic driver
Eve, a resistance sensor, etc. can also be used. The form of the toy 300 is the appearance of the user.
Represent specific objects with more reminiscent expression techniques
Anything may be used. Like this embodiment
In addition, a model that simulates the shape of an automobile
Is a representation of the object to be represented by popular expression techniques.
The Therefore, it can be expressed in a similar way.
For railways, robots, dolls, characters and other toys
However, the present invention is applicable. Also cartoon characters
The present invention is also applied to character cards printed with
Applicable. Because the character is a form of toy
There are various forms of characters on the surface of
Like a model, a specific character is
Because it reminds you. In this case, the character
As a method of storing information on the card side, a data carrier
Or a built-in memory, etc.
It is preferable to use a good bar code. The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiment.
It is not defined, and does not depart from the spirit of the present invention
It can be changed as appropriate. For example, the configuration of the above-described embodiment.
In sei, the number of points that are billing information is the browsing of paid HP
It is a structure that decreases every time, but driving games etc.
Or recover points by getting a high score
May be doubled. In addition, the embodiment described above
In the state, the billing information is stored in the toy 300. Shi
However, a personal computer 1 with a toy-specific ID (toy information)
By controlling 0, the server 400 side
It is also possible to manage money centrally. Further, point addition processing as shown in FIG.
By increasing the points by performing
Also good. FIG. 22 shows the point tracking in the personal computer 100.
It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of an addition process. In FIG.
First, the toy 300 is placed on the reader 200.
Then (step C1), the CPU 101 reads the reader 20
ID code, password from toy 300 via 0 etc.
And billing information is read (step C2). Next
Then, access the URL for point addition (Step
C3) When authentication is confirmed on the server 400 side
(Step C4), credit card and debit
By entering the authentication number of a payment mechanism such as a card
(Step C5), points in exchange for a predetermined amount
And rewrite the points in the toy 300
(Step C6). The authentication result in step C4
If the result is NG, the CPU 101 sends an error message.
Is displayed on the display unit 104 (step C7).
Finishes the process of adding the software. In the above-described embodiment, a personal computer is used.
Con 100 has been described as an example,
It may be applied to a dedicated pedestal or the like. Specifically
Is a dice incorporating a reader 200 as shown in FIG.
Orama's pedestal body 610 and the back of the pedestal body 610
The kit 600 comprising the LCD display unit 604
As an alternative to the Con 100. And on the base body 610
Display toy data by placing toy 300 on
It is good also as displaying on the part 604. In the above-described embodiment, the Internet
By downloading over a network such as
It was explained as updating / adding toy data.
Can be updated / added by a storage medium such as D-ROM
You may comprise. In the above-described embodiment, one toy is used.
I explained the toy data for one as a single toy.
A plurality of toy data may be provided. That is,
If there is only one toy data for a toy,
Although only turn display and sound output are made, multiple toy devices
If there is data, determine the video and sound to be output at random.
To increase variation of toy data.
It is also good. In addition, toys stored in the server 400
Update data appropriately, store various toy data, and download
It may be configured to be downloadable. Paso
Based on the access date and time from Con 100, day and night
Change toy data to download, in summer and winter
So changing toy data to be downloaded
It is also good. In the above-described embodiment, the access device
To store the data 106g in the personal computer 100
As described above, the toy 300 stores the corresponding URL and the like.
It is good as well. That is, the response that the toy 300 has
U corresponding to toy 300 in memory 318 of container 310
RL is stored, and the PC 100 is stored in the toy 300
Access the homepage according to the specified URL.
It is also good. In that case, the computer 100
It is no longer necessary to store access data 106g.
In addition, the toy 300 and URL can be handled as a unit.
Therefore, the URL corresponding to the toy 300 can be easily managed.
The Further, in this case, e-
mail address or provider access point
When logging in to the Internet in addition to the phone number
All necessary information may be stored. The various variations described above are as follows:
Applicable to the following second embodiment or later as appropriate.
You can. (Second Embodiment) FIG. 24 shows the second embodiment.
It is explanatory drawing of the information provision system which concerns on a form, and this embodiment
The state relates to an advertising / advertisement technique using the toy 300. Toy
In the tool 300, a mark representing a specific business entity (for example, its
Company name, CI, character, etc.)
The user can recall the business entity from the appearance.
Yes. As an example, the side of a toy 300 simulating a truck
In addition, the name of the shipping company and the character that reminds the user of that company
Are printed. In the toy 300,
As access information, the homepage about the shipping company
This URL is stored. As an information providing device which is a user side system
The personal computer 100 and the reader described in the first embodiment
-200 can be used in the personal computer 100
Is installed by the program described in the first embodiment.
(Basically the same applies to the embodiments described later.
Mr). The user places the advertising toy 300 on the reader 200.
When placed, the access information (U
RL) is read out to the personal computer 100 side. And
The Sokon 100 is identified by the read access information
The information on the server 400 side to be accessed is accessed. The result
As a result, the home page of the shipping company is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 100.
Advertisement and promotional information related to this shipping company
Information is provided to the user. Thus, in this embodiment, for advertisement
The toy 300 has a table that recalls a specific entity (subject).
The present is being made. At the same time, stored in the toy 300
The access information received is advertising / promotion information about the entity.
Associated with an address on the network.
Therefore, for the user who owns the advertising toy 300
Network related information about the entity.
Can be provided. As a result, advertising toy 3
Can improve advertising and advertising effectiveness as 00
The (Third Embodiment) FIG. 25 shows the third embodiment.
It is explanatory drawing of the information provision system which concerns on a form, and this embodiment
The state is a network environment installation method using the toy 300
About. In general, users who use the Internet
In advance with a provider that provides network services.
It is necessary to make a contract. New users
Provide personal information and apply for service subscription
A toy 300 is sent from the provider. This toy 300 is a provider-specific card.
A figure with the shape of a tractor, the user can
You can recall the provider from the view. Also,
In the toy 300, it is necessary to set up the network environment.
Necessary environment setting information is stored. This preference information
For information and personal authentication required for dial-up connection
For example, user name, DNS server address
Email address, incoming mail server (POP server)
B), outgoing mail server (SMTP server), user specific
There are initial passwords. As an information providing apparatus which is a user side system
The personal computer 100 and the reader described in the first embodiment
-200 can be used and the processing shown in FIG. 26 is executed.
Installed on the PC 100 side
ing. First, the user places the toy 300 on the reader 200.
Is placed. Thereby, in step 101,
The environment setting information stored in the placed toy 300 is read
-Read from 200. And in step 102
In accordance with the read environment setting information,
Necessary to make the network 100 connectable to the network.
Parameter setting is automatically performed. The network environment is set by the above procedure.
After the completion of the process, the user can use the figure-shaped toy 30.
Simply place 0 on the reader 200 and automatically die
Yalup established, providing network services
Can receive. Thus, in this embodiment, the network
The work setting toy 300 includes the network of the personal computer 100.
Various information necessary for setting the work environment is stored.
ing. Then, the toy 300 is placed on the reader 200.
Just place it and some users will find it complicated and difficult
Network settings are done automatically. Therefore,
Such as operating a computer or entering an ID
Significantly improve the convenience of users who are difficult or unfamiliar
Can. And for providers, it
The expected increase in service subscribers can be expected,
The toy 300 has a figure shape that reminds me
Therefore, it can be expected to have advertising and advertising effects. (Fourth Embodiment) In the fourth embodiment,
Registered user catalog for toys with collection characteristics
Explain the law. In the present embodiment, the first embodiment
When using the car model (minicar) illustrated in
As you can see, the figure shows various forms such as characters.
It can also be applied to a character card or the like. FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram of the personal computer 100 side.
5 is a flowchart showing a process registration process. Collect
Prior to registration, the user must register the toy 300 to be registered.
Is placed on the reader 200. As a result, PC 1
00 is shown in FIG. 10 (b) from the toy 300 placed.
The toy information shown in (c) is read (step 20).
1). Next, the toy type for distinguishing the type of toy 300 is
Newly added to the collection file (step 20)
2). This collection file is client side
A personal computer 100 has a toy owned by the user
It is a file for managing the type of the tool 300. And
PC 100 is updated collection file
Information on the server 400 is transmitted to the server 400 (step
203). Upon receiving this information, the server 400
Recognize collection information from the client side and
Toy collection as shown in Fig. 28 on the PC 100 side
Display the application screen. In the figure, owned by the user
The toy type that has not been displayed is blank. Thus, in this embodiment, the collection
Type of toy 300 owned by the user
Since the user is managing, the current possession of the toy 300
Easy status (types owned or not owned)
Can be viewed. Therefore, the first embodiment
To increase the user's willingness to collect
Can do. In the fourth embodiment, the user's collection
Management is performed on the PC 100 side.
Management may be performed on the server 400 side. Specifically, support
On the server 400 side, each user's collection is centrally managed.
Prepare a collection database to manage. This day
One record (collection record) in the database
Is the collection information of individual users (own toys
Including the type of the tool 300). A user
A collection update request from the PC 100 side
In this case, the server 400 uses the collection database
To retrieve records related to the user.
And based on the received data from the PC 100 side,
Update the information described in the record. This
The collection of toys 300 currently owned by each user
Can be centrally managed on the server 400 side
The Further, the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized.
Record the computer program
You may supply it to the personal computer 100 which is the information providing device.
Yes. In this case, the personal computer 100 is stored in a recording medium.
By reading and executing the computer program
Thus, the object of the present invention can be achieved. Therefore
Computer program read from the recording medium
In order to realize the new function of the present invention itself, the program
The recording medium on which the ram is recorded constitutes the present invention. Compu
As a recording medium on which the data program is recorded, for example,
CD-ROM, floppy disk, hard disk
Disk, memory card, optical disk, DVD-RO
M, DVD-RAM and the like. Each of the above
Computer program itself for realizing the functions of the embodiment
Also have new functions. According to the present invention, a toy is played by a leader.
When information is detected, the information provider automatically
The corresponding related information is provided for
There are few, and even a child can easily see and hear relevant information
You can. Also, just put the toy on the reader,
Some users may find complex and difficult network configurations
Is automatically performed. Therefore, operate the computer.
Difficult to work or input ID
Can greatly improve the convenience of familiar users
The In addition, related information is introduced to the real thing that the toy represents,
By using information that introduces the toy itself,
Stir imagination for the user (children) who own the equipment
Can provide interesting video and audio,
The added value can be increased. In addition to toys
Provided is a data carrier system transponder
Therefore, a toy that is satisfactory in terms of durability and price
can do.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a personal computer, a reader, and a toy according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of the entire system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a member's HP. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a menu page of the member's HP. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an HP related to a catalog in the member's HP. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a pay HP menu page. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a HP related to a driving game in the pay HP. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of HP related to a puzzle game in the pay HP. 10A is a functional block diagram of a responder incorporated in a toy, and FIG. 10B is an ID stored in the memory of the responder.
FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an example of a code, FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an ID code structure, FIG. 10D is a diagram showing an example of a password, and FIG. 9E is a diagram showing an example of billing information stored in the memory of the responder. 11 is a functional block diagram of a personal computer and a reader. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of possessed toy data stored in the storage unit of the personal computer. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of access data stored in the storage unit of the personal computer. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram of a server. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a hierarchical structure of HP URLs published by the server on the Internet. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of authentication information stored in a storage unit of the server. 17 is a diagram showing an example of DL toy data stored in the storage unit of the server. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of billing information stored in the storage unit of the server. FIG. F FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation of the member HP access processing. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the paid HP access processing. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the point addition processing. FIG. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of the information providing system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of the information providing system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing network environment setting processing. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a collection registration process according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 28 is an example of a toy collection display screen.
CPU, 106 storage unit, 1
06a Toy recognition program, 106b Toy data output program, 106c Membership HP access program, 106d Paid HP access program, 106f
Owned toy data, 106g access data, 108 communication unit, 2
00 leader, 300 toys,
310 transponder, 318 memory,
318a ID code, 318b password, 318c billing information, 4
00 server, 401 C
PU, 406 storage unit, 40
6a HP information, 406b authentication information,
406c Toy data for DL, 406d Billing information

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Claims (1)

What is claimed is: 1. A toy that represents a specific provider providing a network service in an expression method that a user can recall from the appearance, and a user terminal required to receive the network service provided by the provider A toy comprising: storage means for storing side setting information; and control means for controlling the storage means for outputting the setting information stored in the storage means to the outside.