JP2003223449A - Method for registration of terminal information and method of utilizing it - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a utilizing environment and a means to search efficiently the information offered from innumerable terminals existing on the Internet and for turning the information from terminals into more beneficial form of utilization. <P>SOLUTION: When any information from a terminal is to be registered, information to show the ID and attribute inherent in the terminal and the specific position where the terminal exists is acquired, and the position of the terminal is made capable to recognize through a processing to decide the range in service according to the evaluation of the reliability and safety of the information. Also other information registered are processed into various forms and sorted so that it can be offered as a database easier to utilize. It is arranged so that a series of processing procedures can be conducted on a specified computer. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is for grasping information of a large number of terminals on a network by using a computer system, and for easily posting, browsing, retrieving and efficiently utilizing the information held by these terminals. , About registration and usage of terminal information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to obtain various information on the Internet, a method of directly inputting and accessing an address of an information source that has been checked in advance, a keyword input including target information, a search engine such as a category search Known methods include a search and a relational search that follows links such as surfing the web.

[0003]

In the conventional information retrieval method, in order to perform efficient retrieval, generally, the utilization of a portal site that provides an information retrieval service and the refined retrieval by selecting a menu or a folder are utilized. However, there are many cases in which it is not possible to obtain the target information without going through many steps and steps, and even if you try to obtain information on a specific place or area based on them, you can not hit well One of the reasons for this is the fact that the information provided does not necessarily include information that can be limited to a specific place or area, or if it is included, many other information of the same type. This is because the search target is expanded due to the inclusion of. In order to solve this, it is important to properly select an appropriate related term, and for this reason, it is necessary to accumulate a lot of experience and to have wide knowledge, which is a very laborious method.

Further, even if an attempt is made to transmit information on a limited living area, or to obtain only information related to a necessary area, there is no means for easily recognizing them, or even if there is any means. It is necessary to register on a dedicated site, and the procedure is cumbersome and limited to a designated format, etc. There is a lack of freedom and the usage area is extremely limited. In addition, as a result, there is a problem that it is not easy to search the site due to the above-mentioned reasons, and at the same time, even if you try to send out information limited to terminals in these specific areas, It was very difficult.

Further, the location of each terminal is often unclear, and in many cases anonymity or concealment is adversely affected and privacy is infringed, or security is insufficient. As a result, in order to secure safety in commercial transactions, it is common to belong to, for example, a shopping site or a specific group. However, this involves many constraints and complicated procedures and costs, and it is difficult for anyone to freely use simple means, such as the limitation of free information transmission.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to obtain position information and authentication data of terminals existing on a computer network in advance, thereby improving the credibility of the information. By managing evaluations and directly arranging the positions of these terminals directly on the image, the target information can be searched quickly, and efficient information exchange can be voluntarily performed, while being safe for both the information supplier and the recipient. It is to provide an environment that can be utilized freely and freely.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, in a system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network device, it is possible to disclose terminal-specific information on a network. A means for requesting registration of data containing at least a terminal-specific ID and an attribute and information indicating the position of the terminal to a predetermined terminal, a means for storing the requested information in a specific storage area, A means for determining available services according to the content of data,
By making the unique identification data recognizable at a specified position, the display and identification of the terminal information can be hierarchically or divided so as to be easily used for various purposes, and processing steps and means thereof. It is a method for registering a terminal that enables a series of procedures including the above to be automatically performed on a predetermined computer.

Next, in order to enable access to terminals on the network, a position of a terminal group can be recognized by connecting to a predetermined terminal, and means for easily selecting those terminals is provided. A method of utilizing terminal information, characterized in that it includes means for making it possible to browse information in a terminal range in which the requirements of mutual terminals match.

On the other hand, the device information unique to the terminal obtained at the time of registration, such as device attributes, purpose of use, range of use, accuracy of position information and reliability of personal authentication, quantity and quality of credit information, etc. It is evaluated and ranked according to the information, and the database is processed to determine the recognition method, display area, service range, and whether to view or publish information by classifying, classifying, or dividing information. Generation means are included. By these methods, information from terminals connected via a computer network should be sent to the supplier by an easy means, and users should be able to quickly search and browse them and use them safely. Is possible.

Further, the identification information unique to the terminal is replaced with the management information of this system, and the device includes a unit for controlling the connection with each terminal in a state in which the identification information cannot be directly read from the browsing screen or the disclosed information. It is possible to guarantee the confidentiality and security of the registered information.

At that time, in a series of data processing, each information is encrypted and handled and stored to enhance security, and the evaluation result is also coded to facilitate handling and maintain confidentiality. , Because it can be easily transferred and recorded to the database of other servers or other storage media,
By utilizing these, it becomes possible to have an authentication function in any terminal and to disclose unique data, etc., and it is possible to safely and easily realize the same service as the system even with another server or terminal. Provide the means.

Then, the location and coordinates of the site hit by the execution of the processing for searching the information of each terminal by the system directly appeals to the physical senses such as sight, hearing, and tactile sense, specifically, By including means explicitly represented by letters, sounds, and images, is supported by information that directly appeals to the senses, so that the search range can be easily narrowed and the desired information search can be performed quickly.

To the information from the terminal, at least a management code unique to the terminal, information in which a serviceable range is determined, and a registration code including optional additional individual requirements are added to the information unique to the terminal. It is a management and disclosure method of unique information that allows you to arbitrarily set information that you want to browse or protect using it as a key code, and other desired processing.This allows you to manage information despite simple operations and processing. Will be more secure.

In the case where a higher security level is required, such as when there is a request from the terminal while browsing the terminal information or during processing of the browsing information or data in a predetermined terminal, etc. By providing a means to warn and to determine the subsequent processing, and to execute the subsequent processing according to the response result, the confidentiality and safety of the individual information included in the terminal information is strictly managed, and a wide range of The disclosure of information can be easily provided, and the usefulness of further information can be enhanced.

Further, when accessing a terminal registered in the system, a specific position on the icon is specified by means of an icon displayed based on the position information of each terminal stored in advance or displayed. It is possible to access one-to-one, one-to-many, and a plurality-to-many by a method of selecting a region or the like. Then, by evaluating the compatibility between the terminals to be accessed, it becomes possible to easily and reasonably select only a target terminal from a large number of terminals with a high search probability.

At this time, the terminal-specific simple information relating to the position of the terminal or the area to which the terminal belongs, shown in the figure, is a means for easily obtaining the target information immediately without directly accessing the specific terminal. By taking steps, you can speed up the browsing and acquisition of more information.

When a specific item in the information column relating to each terminal group, which is displayed in a region other than the graphic region where the terminal location is displayed, the location of the relevant terminal is explicitly displayed on the graphic. By doing so, the details of the content can be easily confirmed.

By means of making it possible to easily search for a target terminal or information by processing registered data, past access records and external databases, etc., it is possible to identify when a clear search keyword cannot be determined or under a single condition. This makes it possible to perform a search with a high probability of hitting even with ambiguous information such as an object that cannot be selected, or an appropriate keyword cannot be selected.

The fact that the owner or the manager associated with the position occupies a specific area, layer, or region in the image including the position information is displayed by an image, a character display, a voice guide, or the like. By means of making it easy to recognize by explicit representation, duplicate registration and spoofing can be prevented, and the owner can use the occupied area for any purpose, ensuring safety and highly flexible use. It becomes possible to provide the environment and the usefulness of the terminal information is enhanced.

With respect to a difference in attribute relationship between terminals, a terminal positioned in a specific genre and a special layer,
Access between various terminals can be achieved by ensuring compatibility between terminals so that access and services can be performed according to them, and by taking measures to freely send, publish, receive, search information, etc. While freely performing, it is possible to diversify information service forms and to provide accurate information and guarantee privacy and information security.

By means of detecting an abnormality that has occurred in the terminal itself or in the vicinity thereof and automatically connecting and notifying the terminal determined in advance according to the degree of the abnormality, emergency measures can be taken immediately without any artificial procedure. Since it is executed automatically, the possibility of avoiding a serious situation can be increased.

In order to allow a terminal device without ID registration to access another terminal, by providing a means for immediately issuing an ID and enabling access to the network, any terminal Even so, the environment will be provided so that information can be exchanged in an emergency.

Further, when the terminals are mutually accessed, a more reliable and safer information exchange can be realized by a means that enables connection by a plurality of authentication methods including personal biometric information and information for identifying an individual. Even in an open environment, advanced services are possible.

Further, by sequentially recording the movement history based on the identification information of the moving body, other information including the device attribute, and the position information, and analyzing the data together, tracking and movement prediction of the moving body and By providing route guidance information and surrounding area information, it is possible to provide various information support services and the like according to the environmental conditions in which the mobile terminal is located.

When the terminals having the wireless signal relay function and the position recognition function cooperate with each other to enable access to the wireless communication base station or the terminals on the network, and the connection between the terminals. It is possible to expand the network one after another by means of the most reliable and communicable means or the means of selecting the most rational intermediary terminal and communication system, and the method of transmitting and receiving signals by adding information of each connected terminal. Since it can be easily performed, the service range can be expanded and convenience can be further enhanced.

An appropriate usage environment is provided by including a means for charging each service provider and user who uses all or part of the various methods and systems described above according to the usage pattern. In addition to being able to use it for commercial purposes.

A specific terminal related to the method or system by substituting different hardware or software for the procedure or method including all or a part of the various methods or systems described above and linking or acting as a substitute. Since it is possible to realize a service similar to this without depending on, it is possible to construct a wide variety of services easily and inexpensively.

[0028]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 shows a simplified example of the overall configuration of equipment to assist in explaining an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, 1 is a server,
Reference numeral 14 denotes various terminals, each of which has 16 and 17 routing control devices (router, hub, modem, terminal adapter, etc.),
18 communication lines (telephone line, power line, optical fiber), 19-
It is directly or indirectly connected to 15 computer networks via 22 wireless or satellite communications.

In order to understand the configuration shown here in more detail, the terms used will be explained. A server is a server (Web, File, Mail, DB, APL, ASP, SQL, SIP, SMTP, etc.) that executes and supports a series of processing procedures according to the present invention.
RAS, DNS, VPN, DHCP, ENUM, etc.), in particular, a predetermined terminal in the present invention means a computer of a portal site that performs the service or a group of computers that cooperate as a distributed processing server, The hardware and software associated with them. Based on these, all terminals connected to the network that can execute even a part of the processing can be the server as a predetermined terminal.

The terminal device is a computer device, a telephone, a fax, a TV, a DVD, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, other information home appliances, toys, robots, machines, etc., which can be connected to each other or are accessible via a network. Machinery / equipment / devices,
Information gathering equipment, various physical quantities, chemical substances, weather, images from imaging equipment, light (including lasers, infrared rays, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, holography, etc., the same below), for detecting information from electromagnetic fields and living bodies Sensors, amusement equipment such as game consoles, navigation equipment such as GPS, mobile information terminal equipment, wired and wireless equipment such as mobile communication equipment, and cards, sheets, plates, tags, discs, sticks, chips, etc. Capsules, tablets, balls, etc., such as semiconductors, magnetic materials, thermosensitive / photosensitive materials, liquid crystals, inks, etc.
Information storage media made of other storage materials such as metal, plastic, ceramic, glass, fiber, paper, etc. by electromagnetic fields, sound waves, heat, light, printing, and other physical / chemical treatments, etc.
Alternatively, it is a device, device, object, substance, information processing system, etc. in which they are embedded or included.

A network is a wired (electric wire, telephone line,
Cables such as optical fibers), wireless (radio waves, electromagnetic waves, electric fields,
Internet, Intranet, LAN, WAN, CAN, LIN, ECHONET, E configured by (magnetic, optical, ultrasonic, etc.)
THERnet, IrDA, IEEE1394, IEEE1451, IEEE802.xxx, Bl
uetooth, HomeRF, WLL, UWB, RS-232, GP-IB, DeviceNe
Various types ranging from worldwide, built with t, USB, ZigBee, STIM, ISDN, xDSL, FTTH, FWA, CATV cable, etc., to a limited range such as region / area, office and home Is a general term for a composite of computer networks and communication systems. In addition, these networks include networks, lines, and terminal groups that exist independently and that are newly accessible by a predetermined terminal or system. Note that these servers /
Detailed specifications and formats related to terminal devices / networks are elements that form part of terminal attributes.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the main processing procedure of the basic functions of the present invention. Specific terminal 1
01 and the step of connecting the system to each other,
A menu 10 that prompts various inputs and selections by a connection means 102 having an interface capable of accessing various data from a plurality of terminals and a data processing function.
3, 104, and 113 are displayed. At this time, an initial menu screen corresponding to the Web page of the system is generated by the output information control unit 110, and by viewing this, the location of each terminal and the map information including the unique identification information are displayed. Made recognizable.

By selecting the registration 103, which is one of the menus, the necessary data is input by the unit 105 that prompts the input of various information required by the system. The input data is at least information that can identify the terminal, terminal attributes such as terminal type and access environment, information for identifying the location of the terminal, other authentication information indicating the possession of the terminal, and the credibility of these information. Is data for indicating. The input data is input check means 10
Check the input error, incorrect input, and whether required information is satisfied according to 6, and if it is insufficient, re-input is requested. The data that is normally input is sent to the data processing unit 107 and is organized as data required by the system. In the execution process of these processing means, external information 11 is provided for input / output support and data processing support.
5 is also available. For example, select a predetermined position on the displayed image, or use geographic information system (GIS) to input desired position information, geomagnetic information, identification information unique to the terminal, and device type or attribute. Database provided by the manufacturer for further information, and if necessary, information obtained by various means such as credit reference information of financial system, intellectual property / copyright information, authentication of other systems / use of customer data, etc. Is. These data are 10
The identification number, registration number, or management number unique to the terminal is added as a final result by being sent to the data processing step 7 and linked with the previously input data. Also,
Depending on the contents of the information, procedures such as indexing and coding are performed in order to verify the creditworthiness and obtain a safety score. This result is transmitted to the terminal 101 or the administrator who requested registration as necessary through the processing result reporting means 108 to the terminal 101, and is also used as authentication information when receiving the service thereafter. Then, based on these processed results, the unique information management DB 109 is generated and the registration process is completed. Although registration includes processing such as change, update, addition, deletion, etc., it is controlled so that the administrator of the terminal or the server administrator performs these, so that it can be operated from others. Security is ensured.

The processing result is the unique information management DB 109.
Are sequentially and cumulatively recorded in and stored as a database as shown in FIG. 3, for example. The registration information of the database is, for each terminal, terminal attributes, terminal position and system coordinates, terminal display classification and hierarchy, service area, credit information, and usage information such as usage time, usage service, number of data processing times, etc. , Various other information is continuously added / updated / accumulated and recorded. Then, the output information control for generating these data and the data for setting the coordinates on a predetermined image, the display information DB 111 recording the web page of each terminal, and the output data corresponding to the attribute of the terminal. By cooperating with the means 110, the terminal information can be disclosed. Specifically, the Web page creation means (output information control means) 1
10, it becomes possible to recognize as a mark such as that shown in the terminal location 207 on the Web page 201 of FIG. 4, and by selecting and clicking this mark, the We.
Open page b, and you can browse the unique information of the terminal. Since a series of processing and management are automatically performed by a predetermined server (terminal) 116, it is not necessary to intervene human processing.

To view the positions of the terminal groups registered by the system and their unique information, the terminal 101
This can be confirmed by accessing a predetermined terminal 116 via the connection means 102 and selecting the browsing 113.
More specifically, the unique information management DB 109 stored in the server 116 is based on various request contents from the terminal.
By comparing and collating 114 with the information attached to the terminal at any time, an evaluation associated with the predetermined information display and the consistency with the service item to be used and safety is performed. Next, based on these results, the output information control means 110 connects with the data of the display information DB 111 including the position and coordinate information to be displayed of the target terminal, the web page, the page layout setting data, etc. The browsing information is transmitted by performing the data processing according to the terminal attribute that has been set, and the unique information including the position information of the target terminal is graphically disclosed. At this time, a single terminal is selected, or all the terminals that meet the required criteria are selected. Of course, if there is no corresponding item, that fact is displayed.

The terminal position on the image is easily selected by a general means such as operation of moving a pointer or a cursor. The coordinates corresponding to the selected position or area are recognized by the display information DB 111, and the specific terminal is recognized by collating the data with the terminal position information in the unique information management DB 109. At this time, at the same time, the disclosure conditions and the authentication level between the terminals are confirmed, the browsable range is determined, and the connection process with the target terminal is performed by the connection unit 102.
It becomes possible to access the target terminal requested by the terminal. Needless to say, it is not possible to access a terminal that does not meet the permission standard, and even an accessible terminal cannot browse information that exceeds the standard.

Similarly, with respect to various service requests from other terminal groups, it is possible to confirm the whereabouts of already registered terminals by means of graphic processing by the server and processing into other easily recognizable data. You will be able to access them. At that time, since only the information unique to each permitted terminal is disclosed, privacy and security are protected. Further, even if the unique information cannot be browsed, the terminal position information can be arbitrarily browsed and its existence can be recognized, so that it is possible to perform various uses and applications by processing only this information according to the purpose.

By the way, “browsing” here means mediation and introduction of access to another computer or database controlled by the server, or another Web page, and requesting or transferring data to other information transmitting devices. By doing so, it also includes displaying or recognizing on the terminal of the system itself. Of course, a request from a terminal that does not meet the required security level or credibility is rejected or automatically switched to the function as a general web search means by the conventional method and provided.

On the other hand, other processing 10 other than registration and browsing
When 4 is selected, data can be input according to the procedure instructed by the selection of menus and items displayed on the Web page, so that predetermined processing can be executed and services can be received (detailed description is omitted). However, the procedure to be processed is almost the same as the above method). Since the site 116 also has a function as a general portal site or platform, it goes without saying that it has various information search functions. In addition, in the contents executed in the series of data processing and services, predetermined information is sequentially collected and stored by the usage status registering unit 112 in order to support various operations thereafter and to appropriately operate the information. Saved.

By executing such means, it is possible to enhance the security and credibility of the information by clearly confirming the terminal position, and create an environment in which the target information can be easily and quickly searched based on the information provided in advance. Provided. Also,
Information having various terminal attributes can be transmitted / received in a communication / data format suitable for the registered information, so that access to any terminal can be performed without any trouble. On the other hand, since various kinds of unique information are strictly managed and cannot be easily accessed through the server, confidentiality is maintained. Since the management and operation of the information unique to each terminal can be arbitrarily performed only by the person in charge of owning the terminal, the server administrator of the terminal can specialize in the planning, management, and operation of the system.
As a result, the minimum load is required when providing and using various services based on free ideas, and these series of processing processes are sequentially executed in real time on a predetermined terminal. Because it is profitable, it is extremely rational and useful. It should be noted that the configurations and means shown here are only for explaining the basic functional parts of the present invention. It can be done arbitrarily.

Here, the main terms used in the above description will be described in detail. Unique identification information is homepage address (URL / IP address, etc.), Web address such as e-mail address, telephone number, personal authentication ID, various registration numbers, identification number, lot number, slip number, individual name, call sign , Frequency, channel, device address of equipment / device
EPC etc. In addition, equipment-specific formats and attributes and manufacturing numbers
Etc., names of contents and software such as books / programs / titles / movies / videos / song names, G-codes, pages / disks / tracks / chapter numbers, etc. Other nicknames, exhibits
/ Product / Company name, Work / Creation / Structure name, Flight name / Train name, Flight number, Person name, etc. Unique identifiers, symbols, and codes that can be recognized on a computer network and are inseparable from the individual terminals, and should be restricted to include any and all that can be recognized by humans or machines. There is nothing

The position information refers to a place (position, place, place) where the terminal actually exists, and includes coordinates such as latitude / longitude / altitude indicating a specific point on the map, an address, and the like. Further, as shown in (a) of FIG. 5, a specific position in an infinite range from the macro region to the micro region is included by the current position or state and the relative or absolute position or physical quantity related to it. . Or (b) Positioning the time, time, and a certain point in time. Then, it refers to the hypothesis of (c) and a specific position of the virtual reality, a point associated with time, coordinates, and the like. Here, in more detail with reference to FIG. 5 (c), a site that provides information for giving meaning to a specific place, a site about internal information of S1 Mars, an information site about S2 satellite fob, and the north pole part of S3 Mars. Information site, like the information site on S4 Mars life form,
Even a terminal that does not actually exist at that location is displayed as a source of information as if it were there.

As other position information, it is also possible to use multidimensional position input, include angles and imaginary numbers, and use pronouns / numericals indicating places, objects, parts, times, and the like. It also includes a model of a human body, an object, or a structure, and subdivides various parts into, for example, atomic or molecular levels so that individual parts can be recognized as position information. In this way, it is possible to represent the location of any object as location information, so it is possible to set a specific location as location information using various representation formats, such as drawings such as layout drawings and layout drawings, as well as objects on a map. it can. As a result, in addition to physical objects, it is possible to set objects and spaces that are originally physically inaccessible, as well as virtual and fictitious positions and objects, so it is as if the terminal exists there. You will be able to freely access them. By making use of such characteristics, it is possible to easily express all kinds of things, such as digital libraries, museums, and virtual entities beyond the space-time dimension.

Next, a typical mode for recognizing the position will be described. For mobile terminals, real-time position recognition based on connection information from gate passage information, GPS information, communication base stations, information provision / collection / transmission stations, position reference points, and various coordinate recognition systems, etc. It is specified by data such as position information derived by trajectory calculation or the like. As a more specific position specifying method, a passive method in which the position is determined by receiving data from a reference signal and performing arithmetic processing as shown in FIG.
Depending on the response time, signal strength, and directionality of the signals from them, such as (e), it receives position data based on the result of data processing from terminals or base stations that respond by issuing signals. An active method for measuring the position, and a specific reference point or terminal whose position is clear when there is no position recognition function as in (f) but a wireless communication function and a writing and recording means are provided. The position data is confirmed by passing or approaching in the vicinity or directly inputting the data. At this time, there are cases where the position is indirectly / remotely recognized by transferring and recording the data on the reference point side to the terminal or reading the unique data of the terminal on the reference point side. Of course, when these methods can be combined with each other, they may be executed together to further improve accuracy. Note that the positions corresponding to FIGS. 5A to 5C are inevitably determined positions, and thus no special position recognition means is required. However, these terminal locations will be thoroughly examined / verified when registering.

Further, enabling the position recognition means sending a mark or the like for specifying the location on a map according to the data input / output format according to each terminal attribute, for example, if the image can be displayed. . For devices that can handle only things such as characters and voices, information that indicates the location is output using characters / voice / vibration. In addition, in such a device that does not have a means that can be recognized by the human five senses, it means that only position data is output or input, and these data are recorded and stored for a certain period. It should be understood that recognizing the position usually includes the unique identification information of the terminal located there.

As other means for specifying the position, information such as azimuth due to geomagnetism, direction of moon, sun, star, etc.
Astronomical information such as elevation, terrain information based on the direction of mountains, rivers, roads, lakes, structures, etc., as well as various time / timetables and chronological tables, CAD data, GIS / GLI information, and other support data are used. Of course, if the location is clearly known, those data will be used after being verified as reference data. The collected data are processed individually or in combination to be determined as position data. Even if the terminal does not move, it is verified whether it is located at a predetermined location based on the access records of the gateway device and various servers. Then, these data are managed by a predetermined server, and are regularly checked and updated / added / corrected / re-evaluated, and the expiration date is set to maintain accuracy as position information.

The graphic representation is a display of geographical information maps, created objects, structures, materials, objects, virtual / fantasy places, time, space, etc., which are processed in a form that is easy to recognize by coordinate or graphic representation. It is a general term for the body, and it can be expressed in any static or dynamic form that is strictly in accord with the actual situation, or cartoons, illustrations, animations, CGs, three-dimensional or bird's-eye views, etc., alone or in combination. At this time, auxiliary support by characters, voice, vibration, etc. is also provided as needed. Then, innumerable position coordinate information, already registered terminal link destination information, and other management operation information are displayed or embedded along with them.

Unique information includes text, tables, figures,
Data, etc., HTML, XML, BML, WML, PML, WSDL, GML, J
PEG, MPEG, BMP, GIF, DWG, STEP, ActiveX, JaVa, V
B, C ++, other word processing software such as Word, Access,
Data processing / management software such as Oracle, contents such as homepages created with CAD software, mail messages, application software, information unique to each website, databases that characterize other terminals, etc. can be read or recognized from the outside. Available information. For example, it is a distribution / broadcast of characters, Braille, voice, music, video, image, symbol, code, code, news, game, software, database, advertisement, public relations, and other information services. In addition, more specific examples of various information services include information recognition, verification, browsing, search, collation, publication,
Aggregation, classification, extraction, recording, evaluation, analysis, analysis, transfer, conversion, translation,
Refers to processing such as simulation.

Then, in order to verify the credibility of the registration information for the authentication of people and things and to improve the accuracy, group authentication / individual / personal authentication data and the combination thereof are used together with position information. Specifically, for example, a face / fingerprint / voiceprint may be used as confirmation of the integrity of the postal code, address, telephone number, date of birth, age, workplace, organization, etc., and authentication using physical / biological characteristics or behavior.・ Iris, retina, palm print, blood vessel, blood type, DNA, handwriting, signature, movement, etc., medical treatment, medical treatment, treatment, medical record information, commerce, contract, payment information, public personal identification number, etc. Has personal identification such as a register, resident card, various insurance cards, seal registration and seal impression, certificate etc., but also the original confirmation of the whereabouts / ownership, a password and physical characteristics that only individuals can know It also includes identifying an individual by information such as missing items and their names. Of course, it is also possible to use information from other authentication servers etc. with SOAP and UDDI. Then, a plurality of these are combined to improve the accuracy of individual and personal authentication, and the expiration date of the authentication is set to maintain and manage them so that they will not become obsolete. Access to these pieces of information is subject to access restrictions, encryption / encoding, and data compression / decompression, if necessary.

Here, an example of graphically displaying the terminal registration status by the system on the Web will be described with reference to FIG. 201 is the entire Web page, 202 is a display category selection button, and a map, which is one of various categories, is selected here. Of course, since the system also has a function as a menu screen of the system, the registration and browsing screens can be displayed by this selection button. Reference numeral 203 denotes a list portion that displays the genres of terminals that can be displayed by being divided into a map, and that can be arbitrarily selected from them. Here, the pointer 20
In step 5, the supermarket 204 is selected. In the map folder 206 of the area, a plurality of supermarkets existing in the area are displayed as, for example, a star-shaped mark 207. The genres that cannot be displayed can be scroll-displayed by the button 217. If necessary, scrolling of the image screen is performed at 208 and 209, and scale reduction is performed at 210, respectively. By using the 211 search input text box, it is possible to further narrow down or expand the target information. Other examples of the display folder are shown at 212 to 215. Actually, there are many folders and they can be arbitrarily selected by clicking the scroll button 216 or the displayed folder tab. These functions are used not only for browsing and searching but also for inputting registration data. Although only the basic part displayed on the Web page has been described here, other than this, the display layout can be changed, the function can be added / deleted, and the like.

As for the display of position information on the Web page based on the registration data of each terminal, as shown in FIG. 6A (the map is omitted), those positions are displayed on the selected image. A mark that identifies the item is substantively or implicitly shown. Then, when selecting those positions, only a specific place designated by the pointer is displayed as in (b), or a specific area where the pointer is present in (c) is displayed and the desired terminal is clicked. It becomes possible to access the terminal by selecting it by selecting. At this time, the selected terminal name, company name, logo mark, or the like may be displayed in a pop-up, and in some cases, they may already be displayed and the user may be prompted to make a selection.

As described above, the terminal is selected not only by designating only one location but also by selecting a plurality of points with a location designating tool such as a pointer and enclosing or dragging the plurality of locations to virtually set a range. Or when
It is also possible to select a plurality of terminals at the same time by designating a part that is already partitioned into a certain area. FIG. 7 exemplifies these terminal selection methods, and (a) shows a terminal existing in the partition by selecting the entire partition by clicking the pointer with the pointer in one area. In this example, all are specified at once. In (b), a certain area is dragged with a pointer (a), or a plurality of points are designated to select an enclosed area (b). This makes it possible to select and specify all the terminals in the corresponding partition or area at the same time. In addition, although the division is arbitrarily set, for example, when the image is a map, it is generally clear that the administrative area or region is clear, such as by country, region, prefecture, municipality, etc. It is convenient to set it according to what you have. Also, (a), (b), (a),
It is also possible to select a plurality of (b) by combining them. Of course, it is needless to say that the specific area can be selected by directly manually inputting a designated place or address. Note that the selected area is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), the color is changed or the color is changed,
The selected range may be more clearly recognized by being embossed. Further, it goes without saying that functions and display selection formats similar to these can be arbitrarily set / designed / laid out regardless of this example, and addition / deletion of functions, etc. can be arbitrarily performed if necessary.

As a result, for example, an incident, an accident, an emergency /
You can easily send broadcast mail, call, broadcast, report, communicate, etc. by dragging on the map corresponding to the emergency situation, emergency area disaster prevention information transmission, and evacuation area on the hazard map, and selecting all at once. As a result, the troublesomeness of selecting each target area or range by comparing it with a list or individual addresses and addresses is released. It should be noted that statistical data such as education / welfare / medical / environment / publishing / public relations / disaster prevention information can be easily processed and assessed by creating mutual comparison and collation data with the data accumulated by the system and external data. In this way, it is possible to use it more beneficially.

Next, FIG. 8 shows an example in which the unique identification information is operated in the system. In the normal level access that does not require high security, the unique ID a is made to be recognized at the predetermined position coordinate c so that those terminals can be arbitrarily accessed, but more confidentiality and security are required. Unique ID for users who want to increase
The connection of a is controlled by replacing a with management information of the system registered in the server or an automatically generated code b, and is directly unique to each terminal.
It is processed so that the ID cannot be recognized. And
The location of the terminal on the browsing screen is set so that it is displayed only as a simple mark such as the dot in Fig. 6 (a), or on the screen as in (b) and (c). Although the location of the terminal cannot be seen at all, the processing such as displaying the company name in FIG. 8d is performed by tracing near the location. Thus, even if a specific point is selected and connected, the address information of the terminal is not displayed on the browser and cannot be traced. Alternatively, the system management code b that cannot be directly accessed to the terminal, the nickname / handle name arbitrarily designated by the terminal administrator, the company name / product name d of the company, etc. are displayed. Further, the management code b is changed every moment so that even if the code is read, it will be invalidated the next time it is accessed. By doing this, connection with a unique terminal that requires a highly reliable access mode is possible only through the server that is strictly managed, and the confidentiality of the address information unique to the terminal is protected. To be In addition, the location of all registered terminals can be recognized from general terminals, but those terminals cannot be accessed directly except by specially authorized terminals and hierarchies or passwords and private key holders. Is also set. Note that it is unique
The IDa, the system code b, and the trade name d are stored in the unique information management DB 109 of FIG. 2, and the coordinate data c is included in the unique information management DB 109, and the display information DB1 of FIG.
It is used as information for making it recognizable on the image decided in cooperation with 11.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state of data processing for determining the above-mentioned permitted standard. Of the various device-specific information obtained during registration, the credit information that is considered necessary for security and safety analysis is selected, and after verifying the data, the contents such as reliability and importance are selected. It is evaluated by being scored according to.
Next, the result is indexed or ranked according to a predetermined standard, and the display level, the range to be served, or the range of disclosure and available information is determined by the aggregated value.
The result is stored in the 109 unique information management DB of FIG. 2 and used for other various services.

According to these evaluation results, for example, at a low rank, anyone can arbitrarily access and browse the home page on which advertisement information and the like are posted. For example, only requests from sites that have credibility can be accessed. In another situation, a terminal positioned at a rank with high accuracy and reliability of information can access a specific group as well as a lower rank, and can make a transaction for commercial purposes. In another scene,
Within the permitted range, it is possible to combine various selection support such as enlarging / reducing accessible targets and permitting browseable contents according to the intention of the service provider, so it is more suitable for the purpose. It is possible to provide highly convenient services. On the other hand, since the service receiver can take measures such as denying access from a specific party or field, it is easy to eliminate useless information. In this way, by controlling the acceptance and transmission of data according to the rank determined by a predetermined terminal, even though it is an open environment in which unique information is disclosed, it is possible to strictly manage these. Unlimited access is eliminated, and real-time and efficient information exchange is realized safely and securely, and confidentiality of confidential information is maintained.

To verify the accuracy and reliability of the information, a callback method to the terminal, confirmation of the existence position by the route information from the base station, server, router, gateway device, etc., confirmation of the name and age Collation with licenses and passports, mutual authentication with financial accounts, government agency registration numbers, insurance cards, etc., identity verification by physical characteristics data, etc., confirmation of consistency between address and postal code, telephone number, etc., commercial transaction Confirmation of personal information from information, cash card, credit card number, etc., actual usage of the service, current road information, weather, status of celestial body (constellation), etc. The accuracy is improved by combining known means such as confirmation of the position. In addition, the accuracy of these information can be maintained and improved through regular updates and confirmation at any time during access.

For various data processing requiring confidentiality as described above and data processing in the server area 116 shown in FIG. 2, various encryption techniques, such as character replacement in a simple one, and In the advanced ones such as order conversion or secret key addition, encryption is executed by algorithms such as RSA, MISTY, FEAL and DES, and quantization technology. For example, in FIG. 2, the encryption is the server area 116.
In any of these steps, the decoding can be performed in any step, but the processing, recording, and output without any decoding are also possible. In addition, when accessing between the terminal device 101 and the connection means 102 or between the external DB 115 and the server area 116, SS
Communication is also possible by encryption processing such as L, PGP, WEP, AES, and steganography.

By the way, the registration information (for example, FIG. 3) processed by the means is evaluated and ranked (for example, FIG. 9), and the result is further coded as shown in FIG. It FIG. 10 is a diagram showing details of the registration code determined by the data processing means 107 of FIG. The part A is a part showing a code including terminal-specific address information, position information, attributes and the like, and is a user-specific identifier registered in a predetermined terminal. The section B is a section including information such as various serviceable ranges, areas, and security levels set according to the result of ranking by a predetermined terminal in the usable code section. Part C is an additional code part that allows the user to define the function independently for any purpose, but if nothing is done or users who are not allowed to add it are omitted. The code string including at least these pieces of information is the registration code R. As the registration code R, a simplified management code M can be used in a unique terminal. Although the code is composed of a combination of characters and symbols, the code system shown here is only an example and it is not necessary to stick to this format and any code structure can be designed. It is also optional to prevent the third party from easily recognizing it by means of the conversion processing or the like. Moreover, depending on the case, each code of A, B, C, R, and M can be used alone or in combination.
As a result, this registration code R is highly functional and highly reliable and safe, and can be used as an authentication code when receiving various services, so that it can be used for all websites or various terminals connected to the Internet. It can also be used as a common personal authentication code and password for all situations such as access and identification in daily life.

In another case, the data of the registration code R is transferred to an external database or a removable storage medium such as a magnetic tape, FD, MO, CD, DVD, I.
By recording on a C card, memory card, barcode, mobile terminal, etc., another server that has the same processing function as the processing of the terminal based on this data can access between terminals without going through a predetermined terminal. It is possible to receive the same service as it is possible, and it is installed in the ticket issuing system, ATM, vending machine etc. or data communication with them, cash payment / settlement by credit card or bank card It is easy to add functions such as ID card, membership card, etc. to purchase / issue various tickets such as meal ticket, boarding ticket, commuter pass, admission ticket, etc. / payment / transfer. It can also be easily applied to other physical distribution systems, environmental monitors, traceability, and dynamic surveys. As described above, the single data is almighty, and it is possible to provide a wide range of applications and usage environments safely and easily, which further enhances the convenience.

Next, a specific example of the usage pattern of the user setting code C will be described with reference to FIG. The user setting code C is a code part that provides an environment for freely using the function provided by the system and allows the user to set the function designed by himself. For example, a specified process is automatically executed by creating a definition table as shown in FIG. 11 and registering it in a predetermined server. When the credit company ABC pays 1 million yen for the designated payment method, for example, “ABC ¥ 1M” is set as the simplified code K. Similarly, other processing items are sequentially set to create a definition table. Then, this definition table is registered in the predetermined server as the management code M “A1”. Other items in the definition table include confirmation of acceptance and receipt, setting of deadlines, file names that can be viewed, page numbers and security levels, specific individuals and groups, search keywords and information links, It can be used for all normally conceivable matters such as the serviceable range, the setting of the field of interest, and the selection of means for personal authentication. In this way, selection / decision / instruction / designation / authentication / of processing and procedures etc.
It can be used for a wide range of purposes such as assurance / voting / verification / verification / contract and other various judgments and requirements. Then, according to these definitions, the processing automatically designated by the predetermined server is executed.

Note that the various codes shown in these definition tables can be arbitrarily set by the user, and there is no need to be bound by this example. Then, the complicated code or the combination thereof can be used in each terminal even if it is converted to a simpler arbitrary management code. In addition, if self-setting is performed beyond the permitted usage range or security range, it will be rejected, re-examined, or requested to input new credit information. These codes are processed as data that cannot be easily decrypted or copied, so that confidentiality and leakage prevention can be achieved.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a method of disclosing terminal information using a registration code or a management code.
Here, an example is shown in which terminal-specific information is posted across Web pages 1-7. On each page, information A1 to A5, B1 to B4, C1 to which security setting is defined by management code M (equivalent to registration code R) in FIG.
Contains C3. The Web page includes various information such as characters, images, and sounds. For example, A1 includes content including information related to the content illustrated in FIG. The management code M shown in FIG. 10 ("" in FIG. 11 is displayed at the position where the information A1 is displayed in order to allow only the people who belong to the group having a certain degree of trust to the specific information A1 or a specific individual to view it. A1 ”) is added and uploaded to the server, the information is extracted from the Web page to the rank L1x to be stored in the designated hierarchy by the registration code collation step of the server or database area D. The original content A1 is saved, and at this time, the original content A1 is deleted so that it cannot be recognized by normal Web page browsing. By sequentially performing these, A1 to A5, B1 to B4, and C1 to C3 are located at predetermined positions of the server or the database D (the specific information management DB 109 and the display information DB 111 corresponding to FIG. 2 and the database which cooperates with these). Is stored.

Here, L1x, L2x, L3x ,. It is a classification position determined by the data. In the case of FIG. 12, L1x <L2x <L3x <... and a higher security level is required. Then, the attribute of the information is further collated and stored in the specific area A1 ′ of L1x. And LNx (L1x) has many layers LN1, LN2, LN3,
, LNx, ..., LNn, and are classified by attributes specified by the registration code R, for example, fields of interest, settlement information area, and various items and items. Of course, since it is possible to have the function of the security level and the authentication request level described above, it is possible to perform processing such as B2 → B2 ', B3 → B3', C2 → C2 'and C1 → C1'. It will be possible. In this way, all the information A1 to A5, B added with the management code M placed on the Web page
1 to B4, C1 to C3 are deleted from the Web page, and only the management code M is left in those information areas. Deleted data A1 to A5, B1 to B4, and C1 to C3 are D servers or It is stored in a predetermined area on the database and is stored until there is a call command from the outside. It should be noted that a plurality of contents are prepared in order to substitute information that is not related to the security level in the deleted part, or to arbitrarily meet various requirements such as the security level of the viewer and the field of interest. There are cases, etc.

On the other hand, the browsing of the Web page to which the management code M is added can be performed in the same way as the browsing of a normal Web page, but the information portion to which the management code M is added is The data stored in the predetermined area D is collated with the registration code of FIG. 2 (comparison means 114 in FIG. 2), and when the permission standard is met, the data is sequentially transmitted to the relevant information display position (for example, A1 area). It is displayed and can be browsed. Note that the viewer's registration code is automatically recognized when the specified terminal is accessed, but it can be changed at any time if it is required for special reasons such as changing the authentication level during viewing. Required for viewing terminal. Also, the service can be browsed even when the service recipient is included in the designated range, or when the management code is input or transmitted according to a procedure determined separately. Of course, for the invalid code, a warning is issued, the process is moved to the next step or replaced by the presumed action, or the subsequent process is stopped or no display is made. Further, it is also possible to display an alternative display for the recipient who is not permitted, or an option for urging the recipient to input information for making the information available.

In a terminal registered by a predetermined terminal and included in the permitted range, these processes are automatically performed, and therefore the complicated process need not be aware of anything. Then, the management code M is added not only to a specific information part but also to the entire Web page, or to a specific page or figure / table / graph / tag / row / column / paragraph / document / link destination, etc. That is apparent with reference to FIG. 12 Web pages 1-7. By such means, management related to posting / publication / browsing of unique information is safely and rationally performed.

The terminal administrator determines that the content A1 in the portion to which the management code M is added on the Web page of FIG.
~ A5, B1 ~ B4, C1 ~ C3 part, by selecting the area or object by placing the cursor, clicking or dragging, the processing options shown in Fig. 13 (a) ~ (c) are displayed. You can edit by directly entering the information that you want to change or change. As a result, the information stored in a predetermined area on the server or database of D can be arbitrarily expanded or regulated for the range of services that can be browsed and used, depending on the voluntary request or instruction from the terminal, and You can easily change or update the contents of.

In addition, when there is information added to the Web page viewer that requires confirmation such as consistency, credibility, and authentication, or special requests from the terminal, or information processing in the server area 13 (d) for selecting the content that must be processed afterwards for the relevant part to which the registration code is added on the Web page when it is necessary to access information with a higher security level. Is displayed. On the other hand, service recipients who do not have a registration code will be warned that the information is restricted as necessary (e) and, if necessary, a list of data to be registered and The range is shown and means for making it viewable are presented. After that, the processing is sequentially executed according to the selected result and the processed content. It should be noted that after the processing, the original level may be restored or the browsing may be continuously performed based on a new standard. Then, the history of these changes is sequentially recorded in a predetermined terminal and is useful for individual information management.

Next, FIG. 14 exemplifies a diagram 300 obtained by executing a process for searching information including position data by these systems. The system has a function to search by registered terminal information,
Information is also collected by the function as a general search engine. Of the site addresses obtained as a result, for the registered terminal on the system, the above-mentioned unique ID matches the requirements by means of checking whether the location information and the requested information conform to the permission criteria. The search result of the selected site is explicitly displayed like the position 301 in the figure. For example, as symbols, marks, and characters, auxiliary means such as blinking, color change, shape change, animation, voice, character, vibration, and the like are also displayed. As a result, the search result is simultaneously displayed as a form including the position information, so that more accurate and efficient information search can be performed. Note that the search results for unregistered terminals that do not include location information, terminals that cannot be fully displayed on the displayed image, or terminals whose location cannot be specified, and terminals that have hit other related sites are listed in another list. It is displayed as 302, and it becomes possible to access the target site by selecting these. It should be noted that it is possible to automatically change the display scale in order to make it easier to understand the area or location by selecting a specific site. Also, the sites with (*) added to the address information are terminals that could not be displayed on the image, and when the site is selected, the display screen is changed to those. . In this way, when connecting to a specific terminal, only those that meet the permission criteria are selected and explicitly shown, so that the location of the terminal can be seen at a glance and the entire image can be easily grasped.
Since only the information in the desired range is shown, it becomes possible to rationally deal with more specific problems.

For example, provision of product information to a specific user, communication of abnormality and warning information, prevention of widespread trouble expansion such as PL problem, conversation / information exchange / introduction function between people who share a specific issue And so on. In addition, such as connection mediation between terminals who wish to access, search for a specific genre of the field of interest, etc., the type and item and level of mutual data request information can be collated and the matched one can be explicitly displayed together with its position. It will be possible.

FIG. 15 shows an example in which simple information unique to the terminal is immediately displayed in the illustrated position of the terminal and the area belonging to the position. (Although illustrations are omitted, it is displayed at a specific position on the map of FIG. 4 or the points A to D of FIG. 16, for example.) Advertising information, public relations information, or Web page is located at a specific terminal location. The menu and the like are displayed, and the updated information is sequentially transmitted, so that the latest information is always displayed. As a result, it is possible to directly and immediately recognize the web page showing the detailed contents peculiar to the terminal without having to open the web page or without going through the processing steps of the predetermined terminal, so that the information can be grasped quickly. If the Web menu is displayed, select the item to directly access its contents. In displaying these, they are already displayed when a page of a predetermined terminal is opened, or when they are selected by pointing or clicking the position of the specific terminal, they are displayed by popping up. When the amount of information is large, a menu screen is displayed so that items can be selected and scrolled. Note that these displays are not normally set to be visible to anyone, but in some cases it is possible to set them if necessary for a specific item. And when updating these information, put that information in a specific position of the Web page of the terminal registered in a predetermined terminal, write it by e-mail to the address set in the display position, or write the registration code This is done by means such as direct input on the display screen by setting the edit mode by authentication.

Specific uses of such means include posting of emergency information, station timetables and train status, hotel vacant room status charge table, bargain product advertisement for shops, bus time and fare, and operating status. , Games such as baseball fields and racetracks, game win / loss bulletins, TV and live broadcast displays, questionnaires and votes, or bid / first-come-first-served programs. On the moving terminal, various destinations such as destination, estimated arrival time or average speed, driver name, flight number, vacant seat information, and road conditions are displayed.
Also, although there is no terminal at a specific position, it is possible to set a position representative of the surrounding area or a shared area, so by selecting the peripheral area or area, simple information related to that area or area is immediately displayed. Is displayed. Such information includes statistical data such as autonomy / terrain information, traffic information, parking information, incident / accident information, weather forecast, fishing information, special products, etc., but is not particularly limited. For the statistical data, comparison by color coding for each region or area, display of graphs, numerical data, and the like can be selected.

FIG. 16 shows a state in which when a specific item in the information field displayed outside the graphic area is selected, the location of the terminal associated with the specific item is explicitly displayed on the graphic. If you select a desired item such as a banner advertisement or information notification column in the advertisement column and contact or click on it, the target terminal will be specified. Any explicit method can be selected as long as it is a means that appeals to the five senses, such as blinking, color change, arrow display, and pop-up. In addition, in the displayed location, characters / symbols / illustrations such as trademarks / product names / logo marks are displayed.
Anything like a photo can be set. Of course, FIG.
In some cases, information such as those shown in is provided. By such means, the location of a specific terminal can be immediately and clearly understood, and its service content and related information can be easily grasped. In addition, a search keyword input box, an item selection button, a scroll button, and the like are arranged on the Web page to further enhance the convenience of operation.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an information source for determining an abstract search keyword as accurate information. Registration database A for location information, map information and unique data,
Utilization history database B such as date and time and access field,
Utilization of various external databases C such as address book, postal code table or telephone directory, information D of gateway devices such as router hubs for specifying routes and connected servers, and information E of various servers and portal sites By analyzing / estimating the data, access F with the terminal is attempted when the accuracy of a predetermined level or higher is obtained. By executing such means, it is possible to search for a specific terminal even with a keyword having an unspecified or abstract name.
In other words, an information search method that enables connection with the other person, such as who in that place, that person on that day, that person at that company, who at that town, etc., without including specific location information or unique ID. By providing, it is possible to easily and with high probability access target information even if the user has little experience in information search. Any combination of search keywords can be set as long as it is included in the information A to E.

FIG. 18 shows an example of a terminal occupying a specific area. Here you can find specific individuals, groups, companies, organizations,
Like means (1) to (6) such as filling in a specific area on a graphic by verifying and authorizing credit information that proves ownership along with location information such as land owned by the country and structures. To
Make it possible to occupy the area where it is located.
As a result, duplicate registration is prevented, impersonation registration is eliminated, and the reliability and convenience of the position information can be further improved. Further, the owner can freely operate the area to be occupied, and more information can be arbitrarily set, so that it can be effectively utilized for commercial purposes. For example, a special password or keyword can be used to know more specific contents of the area. Therefore, when clicking on the space in a private residence (1) to (3), the floor plan or floor plan of the room or A list of home appliances is displayed, so select the one you want to control information appliances and perform crime prevention / safety confirmation /
Security check / Lighting air conditioning monitor / Home medical support
In companies (4) and (5), the building structure / floor layout / layout / equipment layout or product display status, a list of lots and slips, etc. are displayed in / remote care / house care etc. By selecting one, operation management of equipment and facilities / remote control / maintenance / processing condition management / automatic ordering /
It is used for various purposes such as security. As another example,
Information can be easily transmitted in real time as an advertising medium, such as by providing a place for installing (displaying) an advertising tower in a rental signboard (6) for advertising / public relations or a three-dimensional display image. Regardless of the above, it is possible for individuals or groups that manage it to preferentially monopolize / dedicate it even if the management body is clear, but in handling these, public facilities (public office, school , Post offices, parks, stations, newspaper companies, broadcasting stations, temples and shrines), landmark structures and natural creations should be given the highest priority. Note that, although FIG. 18 has been described with reference to a plan view, a three-dimensional or dynamic image may be used. For example, it is possible to more clearly show that a building or an apartment house is occupied by each floor or room by a physical drawing. In addition, in a theme park or the like, it is possible to display playground equipment and attraction guides in each area.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for enabling access to terminals having different attributes. Here, the type and format of the terminal device and the manufacturing number 1, the terminal attribute 2 such as the access means, the communication environment and the method, which is edited based on the unique information of all the registered terminals, the registered terminal Based on various database information such as the main display category and hierarchy 3 to which it belongs, terminal usage pattern and service contents and display area 4, etc., inconsistencies such as access conditions and device attributes between terminals can be complemented and should be corrected. The means 5 to be prepared and the environment to be matched with the analysis of the conditions is determined. More specifically, control of usage and selectable data formats, communication methods, etc., confidentiality settings according to the trustworthiness of input / output data, and analysis / translation of content information that matches media / attributes・
By determining interface processing such as conversion and configuration, and cooperation / synchronization with various terminals, and setting the mutual communication environment 6 according to these decisions, between terminal A and terminal B or between more terminals It is also possible to exchange optimized data. Then, these are executed in cooperation with the 110 output information control means, the display information DB 111, etc. of FIG. It should be noted that each database may be read directly from the already registered unique database as shown in FIG. 3, or may be newly created as an integrated database by adding other information or reconfiguring for easy use. It doesn't matter. Thus, even when different terminal attributes or different information forms and transmission means are required, information can be exchanged between the terminals without any trouble. In another situation, by displaying the attribute of the terminal of the access destination in advance, information can be transmitted according to the attribute of the other terminal, which enables easier and more reliable transmission of information. You can also say

By these processes, the information that is displayed only in a specific area is displayed in the specified keyword for the information that is effective only within the defined group such as the event of the neighborhood association and the guide of the meeting. By searching with, only members belonging to that group are valid and it does not reach other terminal information, information is sent to a specific hierarchy but not accepted, interest field data is accepted but rejection field data Does not accept. In addition, it is possible to improve search efficiency, reliability, security, and confidentiality by various combinations such as industry, industry, occupation, age, sex, qualification, and hobby. Furthermore, if the attributes of the terminal are classified as FAX, only characters and figures / screens are sent and not accepted, and it is checked whether information is exchanged with such attributes to improve security. Is also done. In addition, for example, regarding location information as the sender data, the mark and the connection destination are output at a predetermined position on the map of the fax paper on the receiving side, so that the position of the partner terminal can be recognized and the access data specified Information is exchanged with the transmission source. By interposing the processing in this way, the information data is converted according to the attribute of the terminal of the other party. Also, when the other terminal is a telephone, information must be sent and received as voice, but in order to realize it, voice synthesis, voice recognition, translation processing, data conversion, etc. are performed in real time so that characters can be transmitted. And so that it can be recognized as image information. Other than that,
If the partner terminal is a mobile phone, the line speed and processing speed, the number of characters displayed and the screen size are limited, and if the partner is an elderly person or a visually impaired person, a screen configuration that matches them is necessary, so the most appealing Easy layout form and display format, and supplementary means such as characters, voice or vibration are also considered. In addition, an emergency news screen, a personalized screen, areas, and the like can be set in any transmission format suitable for the purpose. In other situations, data is sent and received by being synchronized and linked through different communication routes.
For example, bidirectionality can be easily realized by simultaneously using a TV receiving satellite broadcasting and a telephone using a wired line. Thus, between different devices and different terminal attributes,
It enables access to different data attributes, different countries and languages, roaming between different communication systems / protocols, different system languages, etc., and allows you to freely connect to anyone, anywhere at any time.

FIG. 20 is a configuration diagram for communicating the abnormality detection means and its status. The terminal device body 2001 includes a physical / chemical / biological detection sensor 200 in addition to the body function.
2, the data are sequentially stored and evaluated via the interface 2003 to detect a change from the normal state and predict an abnormal state. More specifically, if a fixed terminal detects a rapid temperature rise that exceeds a predetermined range, a fire is assumed, so call a fire station, police station, or other related place via telephone, internet, or wireless. Contacted by means 2004. At this time, at the same time, the location information of the terminal, the address and the name, and the telephone number, the terminal ID, and the surrounding map are also automatically notified if necessary, so that a quick and accurate dispatch can be performed.
In addition, in mobile terminals, a drop notification from a pocket etc. (alarm sound is made to sound at the same time), camera,
By using the difference analysis method by recording the time difference of the image data of radar etc., it is possible to detect illegal intruders, dozes against unnatural movements on the straight road of the vehicle, warning of drowsiness driving etc. Utilization is planned. Of course, it is possible to recognize that there is no change or change as an abnormality. Then, when an abnormality is expected or an abnormal state is reached, a notification process is executed for the current terminal position data and the status data thereof to a predetermined contact determined according to the degree. At this time, it is also possible to set in advance that protective measures such as issuing a warning sound together with the notification, turning off the power, closing the gas or water mains, operating the sprinkler, and stopping the engine are simultaneously performed.

FIG. 21 exemplifies the relationship between a table defining the extent of these abnormalities and the processing contents thereof and the situation of an actual situation. Here, the contact report points are home, acquaintance / friend's house, working company, security company, emergency hospital, police station, fire station, electric power company, gas company, JAF, repair shop, related government agencies, etc. Depending on the degree of importance, even if it is not defined in particular, it should be possible to contact the person who seems to be most related to the terminal group or terminal owner in the shortest distance based on the location information of the terminal at the same time. It is also possible and can be useful for solving minor troubles.

As the detection sensor, a thermometer, a hygrometer, a barometer, a pressure gauge, etc., odor, vibration, shock, flame, infrared ray,
Anything that can be connected to a terminal can be used, such as ultrasonic waves, light, magnetism, radio waves, radar, cameras / imaging devices, switches, measuring / measuring instruments, analyzers, etc. . In some cases, these may be used alone, but if a plurality of sensors cooperate with each other to analyze the data, more accurate judgment can be made. In addition, these sensors for detection / detection / sensing / discrimination etc. may be attached integrally to the terminal body,
It is also carried out by exchanging data from outside the main unit by remote reception of wired or wireless. Further, the transmission and reception of the detection data can be arbitrarily obtained not only in the peripheral area of the terminal but also under various environmental conditions such as outdoors, outside the site, or inside and outside the vehicle.

FIG. 22 shows a procedure for enabling access to an unregistered terminal. Here, even if the terminal 1 is not registered in a predetermined terminal or has not been authenticated, if it is desired to receive or send emergency information, etc., it is connected to a specific device 2 to match the terminal attributes. It enables access processing and is directly connected to a predetermined server via the emergency service server 4 through the Internet 3. At this time, a temporary ID that can be recognized on the net is given so that each terminal on the net can be mutually connected and recognized. The issued ID is
Although the terminal can be used as it is, in the case of a terminal that cannot do so, the relay station 2 substitutes the ID issued and controls the connection with the terminal. This allows
Even if there is no special connection control device, software, system, etc. on the terminal side, the relay means 2 and the server 4 side perform the processing according to the terminal attribute, so that the minimum service as a registered terminal is provided. By being given the function to receive, it becomes possible to receive and send information on the Internet. After that, at the stage where the proper adapter, connection software, etc. are provided as required and regular registration is made, access as a normal registration terminal becomes possible.At this time, the same ID may be used or another ID
It is also optional to change to.

Here, the specific device 2 refers to various access modes having unspecified terminal attributes, for example, calling a predetermined telephone number through a telephone line or transmitting a radio wave at a specific frequency. It is a system or a device that detects and decodes the signal of and executes the intended processing by mediating / relaying it to a predetermined server. Similarly, an accident, a case, or the like, which is an emergency even when directed to an unspecified terminal that is not registered by passing through the specified device 2 having the intermediary function,
Map information and communication bases related to the server and a specific area in order to be able to provide information at any place and time as needed, such as disaster notification, distress / evacuation information, public relations, public / broadcast broadcasting, etc. It is also possible to report / send information in cooperation with stations and telephone number databases.

By the way, at the time of access between terminals, a connection can be made by combining a plurality of authentication methods including at least biometric information, so that it is possible to send and receive more secure information such as impersonation and prevention of multiple registration with identification of the person. it can. In particular, in the terminal registered by the system, the position information is already clear and the authentication level is also clearly defined, so that a higher degree of reliability can be secured. FIG. 23 shows a more specific method of personal authentication. The 2301 allows you to double-check with the password and handwriting, which is a physical and biological characteristic, at the same time by manually inputting a password such as letters / numbers / symbols / marks / passwords that only the person knows. You can clearly identify yourself. Alternatively, inputting a password by voice has the same effect. 2302 is
It is a method of randomly asking questions from the personal information registered in the system, requesting a response in part with the voice along with keyboard input, and authenticating when correct input meets certain criteria. 2303 shows an example of input by a combination of unique data set by a plurality of persons separately. A is valid only from the person's real voice, and B is an ID.
Only the input by the card is valid, C is valid only by selecting the list on the display, and in some cases, by defining the input order of A to C, the input value and method of these three people Only when they completely match each other, each access or system is activated or payment is made. Moreover, when exchanging such information, by recording the history and making it inaccessible within a certain period of time, duplicate input, double voting, and prevention of suspicious input can be achieved.

FIG. 24 is a diagram exemplifying a method of recognizing the position of a mobile terminal and displaying and tracking on a figure for a traveling vehicle. Confirmation signal for transmitting or receiving location information from the moving terminal 2401 is constantly or at regular time intervals issued with a unique ID. Specifically, a wireless relay station / position reference station 2402, communication satellite / GPS satellite 24
03, position information transmission / reception beacon 2404 and the like, the position grasping means transmits the position data to a predetermined server or data storage terminal devices controlled thereby, and the movement route is sequentially recorded. By linking with the output information control means 110, the location point of the mobile terminal 2401 is displayed on the figure. Note that 2402
2404 are described for the explanation of the means and are not normally displayed on the actual image, but are registered in the network or as a position database,
It is clearly recognized on the system.

These moving bodies are continuously tracked, and it becomes possible to confirm the movement history and the routes A to B such as the guidance direction in real time. For example, when a traveling vehicle passes through a specific point on a toll road, it exchanges terminal-specific information and route information with a specified server, and also confirms at any point along the way. By that,
Since the traffic section and time are clearly determined, it becomes possible to automatically bill. Of course, it goes without saying that those situations can be recognized by the moving body itself.
This allows smooth operation of billing and settlement. If the terminal does not have a recognition function, processing is performed such as issuing a certificate at the time of passing through the gate, or evidence is obtained by the record of passing through the specific point.

By such means, remote monitoring information such as moving speed, required time, stagnation time, etc. can be easily obtained. Furthermore, remote control, route guidance, destination guidance service, etc. are also possible. In this case, use of information on passage through gates and posts, drive-ins, shops, vending machines, gas stations, parking lots, etc., like existing ITS (ETC) systems.
By using the usage information of convenience stores, terminals, hotels, etc., and other information providing devices, etc., more reliable position confirmation and verification can be performed, so that it can be applied to commercial purposes.
Of course, it is desirable for each vehicle to be equipped with a terminal compatible with the system in a black box that cannot be modified or modified in an integrated manner, but mobile terminals and communication cards that have been sufficiently authenticated and permitted / verified It can also be used with other types. At this time, if multiple terminals are recognized at the same time, request confirmation to select which terminal to prevent double billing, make payment as a whole, or set a designated payee. It is also easy to do.

It should be noted that even with respect to the navigation system of a moving body which has already been generalized and the construction of other systems having the same type of function as described above, by utilizing the Internet which has already been widely and highly used, it is possible to realize a low cost and speedy operation. Infrastructure can be developed. Suffice it to say, even if there is no ITS, VICS, or ETC system, the system can be easily replaced. In particular,
It is possible to prevent changes from being obsolete because the latest technology can always be introduced by making arbitrary changes, updates, additions, etc. immediately.

The position information of these moving bodies is the geographical information of the current position, the specific point or address, the coordinates of the longitude / latitude and the space, the position designation data on the graphic provided by the server, or the map information system. U in (GIS / GLI)
Input of RL, transfer of location information provided from GPS data,
Known means such as position indexing information from mobile communication equipment base stations / reference stations and electronic reference point data, communication facilities on the road side, vehicle detectors, current position recognition information using beacons etc. by light / sound / electromagnetic waves, etc. It can be obtained by combining with a new system that utilizes them. Furthermore, when moving integrally with a moving object (bus, taxi, train, airplane, ship, etc.), it substitutes the position data from the object itself, other road monitors, weather monitors, social environment. It is easy to get information from monitors, logistics systems, etc. Furthermore, automatic ticket gates, check-in machines, various automatic vending / ticketing machines, toll collection devices, drive-throughs, parking lots,
Data from information providing devices installed at terminals such as bus stops, roadside stations, airports, and ports can also be used.
On the other hand, for virtual virtual sites shown in Fig. 5 (c), such as planets, comets and artificial satellites on celestial bodies, which move based on a certain law, the processes of orbit calculation and simulation are to be processed. Then, it is also possible to estimate and visualize the past, present, and future positions.

Since it is possible to transmit position information to mobile terminals at the same time that position information is obtained, guidance to maps and destinations in those areas / surroundings, provision of entrance / exit information, maps, advertisements, events, product description, handling Information services such as methods, information on weather, accidents, incidents, and other support services such as calling attention can be easily provided. In addition, by using the immediacy, flight status of the aircraft, estimated bus arrival time and arrival time, train position confirmation support, logistics transport status grasp,
It is possible to easily know taxi allocation, traveling position and vacant information, allocation request, etc.

Although a vehicle has been described here as a typical example of a mobile unit, the present invention is not limited to this. If the mobile unit has a communication / communication function, various other mobile units such as ships, aircrafts, etc. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to various items such as balloons, luggage (including postal items / courier service), storage media for physical distribution management, and people, animals and plants.
In addition to the above, we also used remote control, monitoring, tracking, search, route prediction, presence confirmation, position verification, whereabouts of lost or unknown objects, guidance to a meeting place, etc. Various applications such as support for pedestrians / elderly people / disabled people and various games are possible. It should be noted that the moving body refers to a terminal other than a terminal that is not supposed to move from a certain position, but if you change the attribute and register the position, you can instantly and automatically confirm / verify the position and its information. To be recorded.

Reference numeral 2500 in FIG. 25 is an example of a mobile communication device having a wireless relay function. Here, both the main body function (b), the database a and the position recognition function b are provided with a wireless relay function (a). The main function (b) is
It is a computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a game console, a wireless communication device, or the like, and is not particularly limited to anything. The database a stores various IDs, attributes and their position information unique to the terminal device, as well as various data such as base station data of a communication service provider, a map and a communication service area. In addition, the relayed communication status, processing information, etc. are sequentially recorded and saved, and the contents thereof are reported to the system as needed. The position recognition function b
It is for recognizing where the current terminal position is,
It is derived from GPS, base station signals, gyro, geomagnetic data, etc., and also includes estimations from surrounding conditions, and is used for access control with peripheral terminals.
The wireless relay function (b) is composed of many units in order to perform wireless relay reasonably and reliably, and it is composed of various units other than the exemplified functional unit, but in some cases it is the minimum required. It is also called the limit configuration. Then, the processes such as relay, mediation, and conversion are executed in cooperation with each other. It should be easily understood that the relay function is operated according to a unified standard, so that an easy system construction, an inexpensive device cost, and highly reliable communication can be realized.

A mobile terminal or a fixed terminal having such a relay function may be used, or a software radio device capable of easily changing the communication method or the function may be used. Also, in other devices, any item can be used as long as it has such a function. Usually, they are linked according to the mediation conditions of the relay requester. However, depending on the communication environment, each relay terminal itself determines which communication means will be used to enable the best communication. Can be arbitrarily determined, it is possible to communicate with each other and roam to different environments even if the terminal attributes, the communication system and the communication carrier are different.

FIG. 26 shows a state in which the terminals outside the service area cooperate and are relayed by the 2500 mobile communication devices of FIG. The mobile terminal T0
There are many other terminals T1 to T1 in the vicinity of T0 which is a terminal trying to connect to the base station B1 of the mobile communication service provider.
T10 exists but base station service area A except T4
1 outside. Here, the communicable range A2 of each terminal is indicated by a solid circle. The positions of the base station groups are recorded in the database in T0 to T10 together with the position recognition function.

When T0 outside the base station service area A1 sends a connection mediation signal to terminals in the vicinity, a response is made from T1, T5, T7 in the communicable range. Here, the position data is compared and evaluated, and T1 and T7 closer to the base station B1 are preferentially selected. Furthermore, when T1 and T7 perform the process of selecting their own communicable terminals, next T1 and T2 It is recognized that the connection is possible. Here, T1 and T7 can be connected, but this connection is canceled because the terminals have already been selected. The same process is repeated to reach T4, and the communication route R1
Is established. As a result, communication between the terminal T0 and the base station B1 becomes possible, and the terminal T0 is connected to a specific terminal of the target service provider network connected to the mobile communication service provider. If the connection to B1 cannot be established, a connection to another base station is tried. At this time, when connected to the terminal B2 having a relay function registered by a predetermined server, it is possible to mediate to the service provider through the Internet or the like.

Even when the connection destination cannot be established anywhere by any of these means, by giving a special command to each terminal that maintains the connection, the communication power or sensitivity is increased or the communication frequency / channel is changed. Means for expanding the communication range such as. As a result, the possibility of connection is increased even with a small number of terminals due to the expanded communication range A3. It should be noted that special instructions are generally given in case of emergency, and it is desirable to limit it to the cases where it is admitted or approved that the measures for it are risky and costly.

When a plurality of connection destinations are available, the route with the fewest connection relay points, the route with the fastest communication speed, or the route with the cheapest means or the intended function is selected depending on the selection of the connection source. You will also be able to choose. However, a plurality of access means may be combined when reliability is lacking, such as when the communication state is unstable. In another situation, if the service provider wants to connect to a terminal outside the base station service area A1, the terminal located near the outermost periphery in each direction within the service area is used to find it. Then, the terminal intervening in each connection records which terminal relayed to which terminal, the position data and the connection mediation time together with the ID of the terminal, and adds it to the communication data to notify the service provider.

As described above, the terminal having the relay function and the means for interconnecting them enable connection by the intermediary terminal even when the target terminals cannot be directly accessed or even outside the service area of the communication carrier. Similarly, it is possible to expand the range of connection services and networks even in areas where the communication infrastructure is not sufficiently prepared, and to interconnect between completely different communication systems and device attributes. In addition, since it is possible to easily check the location by connecting to a terminal in the range that can communicate with the surroundings without going through a telecommunications carrier etc., by grasping the direction and distance to the nearest terminal, you can reach that location in an emergency. It is also possible to evacuate and ask for support.

The usage status registration means 112 of FIG. 2 provides a service using the system based on the database and contract information as shown in FIG. 3, for example, when used as a portal site or platform Then, the connection history such as the usage period and the usage form, and the detailed information such as the commercial transaction and the intermediary processing are sequentially recorded. This history is used to support various services requested by users,
The amount of money is calculated according to a predetermined standard according to the degree of use, and the billing process is performed according to the result.

FIG. 27 (a) shows such a charging method. As a typical example that is especially charged,
A service that posts / displays information specific to a layer different from the basic layer, a service that provides a dedicated area on a graphic,
Advertisement information posting, passage / movement history storage, emergency information processing, using the system, search, authentication service, regional comparison / statistical processing / simulation data provision, electronic mall / auction participation qualification, questionnaire, direct E-mail, market research, direct access to specific terminals and connection mediation / transfer / relay to another server, location service such as provision of map information and address information, partial occupancy and time rent of this system, for various game purposes Use etc. In addition, by executing a new business that includes all or a part of a new or incidental system or software and the relevant business model, which is associated with a method and means using a predetermined computer that controls the relevant system. Royalty, etc. Of course, the use of devices controlled in cooperation with these is also the target.

As another form, all related systems or software and hardware such as mechanical devices that intend to use the system are registered in the system in advance or an authentication / license code is obtained, and When accessing the system, the authentication code is attached to the service request data. As shown in FIG. 27 (b), they confirm the authentication code with the terminal 2701 accessing the system in FIG.
9 or 114, etc., and it is confirmed whether the software equipment used for access includes information registered or authenticated by the system. In the case of the terminal 2702 that does not include the authorized one, the fact is recorded by the utilization status registration means (112 in FIG. 2) and accumulated for a predetermined period and then charged. Depending on the contract conditions, the usage situation, the billing settlement situation, etc., there may be a case where the access is rejected 2703 or a notice or warning is issued. The charging settlement method is performed by a known means such as an existing system.

FIG. 28A shows a system capable of executing all or part of the above-mentioned processing means, procedures and the like by other computers, software such as programs and databases, and their functions. 1 is an example of a situation in which it is ported to hardware such as a semiconductor device, a storage medium, a device or the like for executing the above. An authentication code can be attached to the system application area 2800, and an authentication code sending process is performed when accessing the outside as necessary. The authentication code may include not only the registration number but also the attribute and function of the applied target or the administrator name. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily obtain the same operational effects as those of the various methods shown in the present specification, and in cooperation with each other, a wider range of usage scenes and creation of new systems and applications can be achieved. To be able to offer the possibility of.

Next, (b) shows how each of the above-mentioned components complements, cooperates with, and authenticates and cooperates with each other in another server or network that enables the above method to be executed. . The various cases described here, those connected in a chain, or those conceivable by combining these are all included in the category of using the system. Further, it goes without saying that the removable storage medium illustrated is the same even if it is replaced with the above-mentioned terminal devices, software and the like.

As described above, since it is possible to cooperate with a complex or integrated huge system, various use environments can be provided and convenience is further enhanced. It should be noted that the steps of describing the means and procedures described in the program in the program are not limited to being performed in time series according to the order described, but may be performed in parallel or individually, not necessarily in time series. If the processing to be performed and the substantial function are not impaired, the order may be changed, some of them may be omitted, and some cases may be different.

A representative embodiment of the registration of terminal information and its utilization method according to the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. Also, although specific terms have been used in the description, the terminology is used in its general sense and not for limitation.
Needless to say, by clarifying the present invention in more detail, the present invention is not limited by the description of the embodiments. Furthermore, various modifications other than the description of the above specific embodiments based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention,
It should be expected that modifications, improvements, diversions, etc. can be made. In addition, the wording described in this specification,
It is easy for copyrights to arise in copyrighted works such as texts, figures, tables, documents explaining these systems, procedures for operating devices using these systems, manuals, manuals, etc. Should be understood.

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The present invention has the following effects by being implemented as described above. The terminal position is visualized by means of arranging and displaying the position information of each terminal existing on the computer network in a graphic form, and it becomes possible to easily and accurately find a target site and information.
As a result, a quick and efficient search process can be executed. Further, the reliability of the terminal information can be enhanced by executing the means for clarifying the position. In addition, since the information disclosure of each terminal is performed only in the areas where the safety and reliability are evaluated and clearly divided, safe, rational and sophisticated information exchange and use can be realized. Then, by knowing the device attributes registered in advance, it is possible to easily enable access to various terminals. Against this background, many transaction forms and services can be provided in all commercial and industrial situations. Moreover, it must be based on rapidly evolving computer networks and wireless communications. Also, the various processing functions of the present invention enable information exchange with anyone at any time, anywhere. As a result,
We can provide an environment where new applications and business models can be constructed quickly and easily at low cost. As described above, based on the present invention, various possibilities are endlessly expanded, and more useful utilization means can be continuously created.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a typical information processing procedure of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a unique information database configuration of a registration terminal.

FIG. 4 is an example of a Web page displayed according to this embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a target area in which position recognition is possible and a recognition format of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an example of displaying the location of a registered terminal and a selection method.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a method of collectively selecting a terminal group.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a unique ID, a management code, and display coordinate data.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a credit information database and a score processing procedure.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration content of a registration code.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a definition table of user setting codes.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing means for protecting unique information.

FIG. 13 is an example of various messages indicating that the information is protected.

FIG. 14 is a display example of a Web page showing search results of terminals including position information.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of information displayed immediately.

FIG. 16 is a display example of a Web page for explaining specifying the position of the target terminal from the advertisement information.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an information source for retrieving target information from uncertain information.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a situation in which a specific area is exclusively used and used.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing procedures and means for exchanging information between terminals.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a terminal and a sensor.

FIG. 21 is a diagram exemplifying a list defining an abnormal state and emergency contact information.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for connecting an unregistered terminal to a network.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing various personal identification methods.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a positional information grasping unit of a moving body and a route tracking result.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of a terminal device having a relay function.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a data intermediation method between terminals.

[Fig. 27] Fig. 27 is a diagram illustrating a calculation example of a charging method, a method of grasping a used service, and a notification unit.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an application target and a target area of the system.

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1 server, 2 terminal display, 3 PDA, 4 notebook PC, 5 vehicle, 6 mobile phone, 7 workstation, 8
Printer, 9PC, 10TEL / FAX, 11 telephone, 12 database server, 13 home information device 14, wireless LA
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Modem, 18 communication lines, 19 communication satellite base stations, 20 wireless base stations, 21 wireless relay base stations, 22 communication satellites, 201We
Page b, 202 display category switching button, 203 display menu, 204 selection item, 205 pointer (super), 206 hierarchy folder, 207 terminal position mark, 20
8 up / down movement bar, 209 left / right movement bar, 210 enlargement / reduction bar, 211 search keyword input box, 212 solar system folder, 213 world map folder, 214 Japan map folder, 215 specific area folder, 216 folder scroll button, 217 menu Scroll button, 301 Searched information location, 302 List of other sites that were searched but could not be displayed on the map, 24
01 mobile (automobile), 2402 wireless relay position reference station,
2403 communication satellite / GPS satellite, 2404 information transmission / reception beacon, 2500 terminal with wireless relay function

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Claims (22)

[Claims] 1. A system in which a plurality of terminals are connected to each other via a network, and in order to disclose the terminal-specific information on the network, at least the terminal-specific identification information and attributes and their positions are specified. For requesting registration of data including information for registration to a predetermined terminal, storing and registering the requested registration information in a storage area specified for each designated item, and providing services that can be used according to the registered contents. A method of registering terminal information, characterized by including a means for deciding and a means for recognizing the presence of the terminal in a specific area based on position information, and performing a series of these processes by a predetermined terminal. 2. When accessing a terminal on a network, means for recognizing the position of a terminal group by connecting to a predetermined terminal, means for allowing the recognized terminal to be selected, and mutual compatibility of terminals are provided. A method of utilizing terminal information, comprising means for evaluating, and means for making it possible to disclose information in a range satisfying a permitted standard based on the evaluation result. 3. A means for evaluating the terminal information obtained at the time of registration in a predetermined terminal with respect to its reliability, safety, etc., the usable range of the information and the recognizable area based on the result. A method for managing terminal information, characterized in that it includes means for deciding a terminal and means for generating those databases. 4. The identification information unique to the terminal includes means for replacing the management information of the system, and means for controlling the connection with each terminal in a state in which it cannot be directly read from the disclosed information. A method for managing characteristic terminal identification information. 5. The information processed by a given terminal comprises:
Means to be encrypted if necessary, means to evaluate the terminal and the result of the determined available service are to be coded, means to record this information in a database or storage medium, and these databases or A method for handling processed data, comprising means for using a storage medium and enabling the same processing as that of the system by another terminal. 6. The terminal position characterized by including means explicitly expressed by the physical sense of the location or coordinates of the terminal detected by the process of searching the information of each terminal. Recognition support method. 7. A means for adding a terminal-specific registration code including at least terminal-specific identification information and information indicating a serviceable range to terminal information and transmitting the information, and processing the information from the terminal by the registration code. A method for managing terminal information, which comprises means for enabling the terminal information. 8. An optional request while browsing the terminal information, a request from unique information added that confirmation such as consistency and authentication is required, and information processing in the data processing area are continued. The terminal information management is characterized by including means for presenting a subsequent processing method and urging selection, and means for processing according to the selected result, when the information of higher authentication level is required. Method. 9. A means for making an image based on position information of each terminal, a means for connecting by selecting a specific position or area indicating the terminal on the icon, mutual permission between the terminals when connecting. A method for connecting terminals to each other, including means for allowing access only to those that meet a standard. 10. A means for displaying terminal-specific information in the position of a pictorial terminal and an area to which the terminal belongs, and information on an area unique to the terminal or related to the means by selecting those positions and areas. A method for disclosing terminal information, comprising: means for displaying immediately. 11. A unit for explicitly displaying the location of a terminal by selecting information about the terminal displayed outside the graphic area indicating the position of the terminal is provided. How to find the terminal location. 12. A method for searching terminal information, comprising means for searching for a specific terminal with simple information including at least position information. 13. A means for making it possible to recognize that the owner or the manager associated with the position occupies a specific area, hierarchy, or region on the graphic image. A method of occupying and managing a specific area on a graphic. 14. A means for selecting mutual connection conditions based on data registered at a predetermined terminal and a means for selecting information according to the selected means in order to connect each terminal group to each other and support the exchange of information. A method of processing terminal information, including means for controlling input / output. 15. A means for detecting environmental fluctuations of a terminal or its surroundings, a means for analyzing and evaluating the detected information, and automatically sending information to a predetermined contact according to the degree of the evaluated result. And a means for transmitting and receiving terminal information. 16. A terminal device that has not been registered or authenticated, and means for connecting to a predetermined terminal, and means for connecting to another terminal group by issuing an immediate authentication code. A method for connecting a terminal, comprising: 17. A method of connecting terminals which enables access by a plurality of authentication means including at least personal biometric information. 18. A device for transmitting and receiving terminal information of a mobile body, which includes at least identification information unique to the terminal, position information and device attributes, and means for exchanging information related to the information between predetermined terminals, the position of the mobile body and its movement. A method for exchanging information with a mobile body, which includes means for sequentially storing a history of information, means for analyzing those data, and means for providing information support based on the result. 19. A terminal having at least a position recognition function, which terminal has a wireless communication relay function, and can connect to a wireless communication base station or a terminal on a network by relaying between these terminals. Information transmission and reception, including means for selecting the most rational intermediary terminal and communication system when connecting, and means for adding the unique information of the connected terminal to the relay information and transmitting the information. Method. 20. A service provider, a user, and a system or apparatus for executing the processing thereof, which uses all or part of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 19, according to its usage pattern. And a usage fee calculation means, and means for charging according to the results thereof. 21. The method of claims 1-2, comprising at least one of the methods of claims 3-20. 22. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein a computer-executable system having all or a part of the processing functions, software, programs, data, and a semiconductor including them. device,
Storage medium, equipment device.