JP2004013767A - Method for design support service - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a design support service method by which design information is prevented from being leaked to the outside and an expensive three-dimensional design device can securely and easily be utilized. <P>SOLUTION: Individual systems for three-dimensionally designing a design object 205 as a service implementation environment 102, such as those for imaging 103, measurement 104, molding 105, CAD (computer aided design) 106 and CAE (computer aided engineering) 107 are installed in respective system rooms 108. A database 109 for storing data and a server 111 for instructing and monitoring the individual systems and the database are provided, and an information terminal 203 for serving as a customer environment 202 is installed. They are connected through a communication network 117, and the service implementation environment is lent to a user who has registered. Security means 130 and 120 installed at the individual systems themselves and at an entrance are used to monitor unauthorized intrusion to the service implementation environment and unauthorized utilization of each of the systems, thereby preventing design information belonging to the user from being leaked. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a design support service method, and more particularly, to a design support service method for providing an environment for three-dimensional design.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as hardware for three-dimensional design, three-dimensional measuring machines (CMM), NC processing machines, stereolithography (RP), and the like are used in hardware, and three-dimensional CAD software, CAM software, CAE software, and the like are used in software. It's being used. In addition, there is an increasing demand for reverse engineering of the designed product, such as detection of internal defects, measurement of dimensions, observation of internal structure, and measurement of internal density distribution, and the use of industrial X-ray CT as a technology to meet this need (Takagi Also, an integrated 3D product development method utilizing X-ray CT and RP, Japan Non-Destructive Inspection Association, Radiation Subcommittee Material No. 10296).
In the conventional technology, a person who operates each device for performing a three-dimensional design is the same as a person who needs a device designed by each device, or owns all devices in one company. It is assumed that a person who operates each device and a person who needs a device designed by each device can communicate closely with each other in the company. In such a situation, the design work can be entrusted to a person who operates each device without disclosing design-related information such as drawings and CAD data to the outside. In addition, since there is no need for the person who commissioned the design to master the operation of the device, there is no particular problem because the desired design can be expected.
However, the three-dimensional design equipment is expensive in addition to the cost of the equipment itself, the maintenance cost after the introduction, and the increase in the version of the equipment. For this reason, it is almost impossible for many SMEs and university researchers, etc. to own all such devices due to financial constraints, and it is possible to own only one device or none at all. There is a problem. In this case, for example, when it is desired to measure the dimension of a model formed by some means with high accuracy, the design information such as the model itself, the CAD data used for the model, or the drawing must be obtained in order to request an external contractor for the measurement work by the CMM. It needs to be disclosed to outside contractors. As a measure for preventing such design information from leaking to a party other than the party or the outside contractor who requested the work, a method of forming a confidentiality contract with an outside contractor has conventionally been adopted. However, even if it is possible to prevent information leakage to a party other than the party and the outside contractor who requested the work, there is a problem that it is impossible to hide the design information of the party from the outside contractor.
In addition, conventionally, a three-dimensional design device requires a high level of knowledge and a proficiency in operation in handling the device, and requires a long-term training before using the device. Therefore, if a device is introduced carelessly, the performance of the device cannot be fully utilized, and there is a possibility that the desired design cannot be achieved.
As a method for acquiring necessary information without learning how to handle equipment, there is a system as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-298106. This is a system using industrial X-ray CT, in which a user requests a subject to be inspected remotely via a network or the like, the imaging of the subject is entrusted to a subject of an imaging business, and the result is obtained by the user. It is displayed on the terminal and provided. According to this system, the user does not need to have knowledge of X-ray CT or to learn operation methods. Data obtained as a result of imaging is usually digitized. However, in this system, there is a problem that functions are insufficient for simply and inexpensively using it as one of the three-dimensional design devices, and only to display an imaging result on a terminal screen and digitize data.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the three-dimensional design equipment is expensive, and at the same time, it is expensive to maintain and upgrade. Therefore, there is a problem that it cannot be easily used by many small and medium-sized enterprises and researchers at universities. As described above, when a person who does not or cannot possess a three-dimensional design device desires three-dimensional design, it is necessary to disclose the design information to an external contractor, and this design information is further leaked to the outside. There was also a problem that the danger of going up increased.
In addition, even if we can have a 3D design device, the device itself is complicated, requires advanced knowledge and operation skills, and it takes a long time. There is a problem that there is a danger of not.
[0004]
An object of the present invention is to provide a design support service method that prevents design information from leaking to the outside, enables safe and easy use of expensive three-dimensional design equipment, and enables remote use.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, as a service implementation environment for implementing a design support service, a plurality of systems including design devices for three-dimensionally designing a design object are installed in respective system rooms, and each system is installed. A database for storing the data of each system and a server for instructing and monitoring the operation of each system and the database, installing information terminal means as a customer environment of the user, and connecting each system, database and the information terminal means to a communication network. Through the service implementation environment, lend the service implementation environment to users who have registered use of the service implementation environment, and illegally enter the service implementation environment using the security measures installed at the entrance of each system and each system itself. Monitor unauthorized use of each system and prevent leakage of design information held by users
In addition, the user who has registered the use of the service implementation environment uses the information terminal means as the customer environment and transmits the operating state of the design equipment for three-dimensionally designing the design object to the system via the communication network. Inquiry, when the design equipment is operable, operate the design equipment via the communication network to design the design object three-dimensionally, and disable other users from using the design equipment at the same time. .
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration for implementing a design support service method according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a service implementation environment 102 of a business entity 101 that implements a design support service includes an imaging system 103 for imaging an object 205 brought in from a customer 201 who uses the service, and a shape of the object 205. Measurement system 104, a modeling system 105 for modeling a modeled object 206 based on digital data created by the customer 201, a CAD system 106 for performing three-dimensional modeling by CAD, and a model created on the CAD system 106. Three-dimensional design equipment such as a CAE system 107 for performing structural analysis, fluid analysis, electromagnetic field analysis, and the like based on the digital data obtained or the digital data brought in by the customer 201 are installed in individual system rooms 108.
A database 109 storing digital data and billing information data 110 created or used in each of the imaging system 103, the measurement system 104, the modeling system 105, the CAD system 106, or the CAE system 107, and a service use registration from the customer 201 A server 111 for storing a usage registration processing program for performing usage registration processing such as distributing an ID and a password to each system and for issuing operation instructions to each system and the database 109 and monitoring the operation status. When the user 201 arrives at the service execution environment 102, a reception processing program 112 for executing the reception processing based on the ID and password distributed in advance is stored, and the ID card 113 lent to the customer 201 by the reception processing is stored. , ID card 1 Input device 114 for inputting customer information to 3 is installed reception processing terminal 116 connected by a data transmission cable 115, which are connected by all the communication network 117.
The imaging system 103 includes a system using X-ray CT. The measurement system 104 includes a probe-type CMM for a contact type and a measurement device using a laser or an ultrasonic wave for a non-contact type. The modeling system 105 includes an RP and an NC processing machine. In addition, a storage 118 for storing design materials such as an actual object such as an object 205 and a modeled object 206, design data and a medium on which the design data is recorded, design drawings, documents, and materials used for modeling is installed. The object 205 and the object 206 are transported by the transport means 119 installed between the system 103, the measurement system 104, and the modeling system 105, and are stored in the design material storage 118.
The conveyor 119 may use a belt conveyor, a truck, or both. Also, in the drawing, one imaging system 103, one measurement system 104, one modeling system 105, one CAD system 106, one CAE system 107, one database 109, one server 111, and one storage 118 are described. Is also good.
[0007]
The reception of the service use registration from the customer 201 is processed by the use registration processing program stored in the server 111 via the communication network 117 from the information terminal 203 installed in the customer environment 202 of the customer 201. The server 111 includes a server 311 installed in the environment of the distributor 301, a server 411 installed in the environment of the insurance company 401, a server 511 installed in the environment of the device maker 501, and a server installed in the environment of the security company 601. 611 is also connected via the communication network 117. Each of the imaging system 103, the measurement system 104, the modeling system 105, the CAD system 106, the CAE system 107, the entrance of each system room 108, the security device 120 in the service execution environment 102, and the security in the system room 108 itself At least one device 130 is installed, and monitors intrusion into the service execution environment 102 and unauthorized use of each system based on the ID and password, and notifies the security company 601 if any illegality is found.
A lock management system 121 for managing the entrance and exit of the customer 201 is connected to the security device 120 installed at the entrance of each system room 108. When the customer 201 desires to carry in / out the object 205 or the modeled object 206 to / from the service execution environment 102, information on the customer 201 and information on the actual thing to be carried in / out from the server 111 to the server 311 installed in the distributor 301. The date and time of loading and unloading are transmitted, and the distributor 301 is instructed to carry out the loading and unloading of the actual product at the designated date and time. The distributor 301 transports the target object 205 and the modeled object 206 through the transport route 152 using the transport means 151 on the designated day. When using the service, the customer 201 arrives at the service execution environment 102 via the route 161.
[0008]
FIG. 1 illustrates an imaging system 103, a measurement system 104, a modeling system 105, a CAD system 106, and a CAE system 107, which are smaller than the present embodiment in which some of these systems are combined. Larger configurations are also possible. For example, even with a configuration including only the measurement system 104 and the modeling system 105, modeling by a replica that creates a duplicate of a product created by a master can be performed. In addition, even if only the measurement system 104, the modeling system 105, and the CAD system 106 are used, an actual object is created by the modeling system 105 from CAD data, and the surface shape of the actual object is measured by the measurement system 104. Object modeling becomes possible. Further, composite modeling combining CAD modeling and actual object modeling is also possible.
[0009]
FIG. 2 shows an example of a specific layout of the service execution environment 102 in the present embodiment.
The service execution environment 102 includes an entrance 122 through which a customer 201 and a service-related company enter and exit, a reception 123 immediately inside the entrance 122, a reception processing terminal 116 installed there, and an X-ray CT as an imaging system 103. An imaging system room 108 in which a device 124 is installed, a measurement system room 108 in which a three-dimensional measuring device 125 is installed as a measurement system 104, a molding system room 108 in which an RP device 126 is installed as a molding system 105, a CAD system CAD system room 108 where CA 106 is installed, CAE system room 108 where CAE system 107 is installed, database 119 equipped with RAID for storing digital data created or used in each system, storage 118 , X-ray CT device 124, tertiary Belt conveyor is installed from the measurement device 125, RP device 126 objects 205 and shaped object 206 as a conveying path 119 for conveying the hangar 118. Further, each system, database 119, reception processing terminal 116, and server 111 are mutually connected by a local area network 117.
In addition, a presentation room 127 for the device maker 501 to explain a new product or to execute instructions for operating the device, a conference room 128 for the convenience of the user, and the like are provided.
A security device 120 is installed at the entrance of the service execution environment 102, each system and each system room 108, and the ID and password registered in the ID card 113 lent to the customer 201 are stored in the server 611 installed in the security company 601. By collating with the data of the customer 201 registered in advance, unauthorized intrusion is prevented. A lock management system 121 is connected to a security device 120 installed at the entrance of each system room 108. In the imaging system room 108, the measurement system room 108, the modeling system room 108, and the storage 118 where there is a possibility that the loading / unloading operation of the object 205 and the modeling object 206 may occur, a loading / unloading entrance 129 is provided.
[0010]
FIG. 3 shows an operation flow of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a procedure for exchanging between the business entity 101, the customer 201, and the related company of the service using the communication network 117 and the three-dimensional design equipment and software installed in the service execution environment 102.
The distributors related to this service include the distributor 301, the insurance company 401, the device maker 501, and the security company 601. When the customer 201 desires to use the service, the information terminal 203 of the customer 201 accesses the server 111 of the service execution environment 102 via the communication network 117 and registers the use. At the time of use registration, select the desired service, carry out instructions on the use of three-dimensional design equipment and software, if using a CAD system, wish to use a library to facilitate design, insurance contract, confidentiality contract, logistics Register the arrangement, ID and password.
The server 111 processes information such as a service desired by the customer 201, information of the customer 201, registration of ID and password, presence / absence of an insurance contract, use schedule, and the like. The information related to the contract is transmitted to the server 411 installed in the environment of the trader 401, and an insurance contract procedure is requested (processing content No. 1). Further, based on the usage schedule desired by the customer 201, the available time of each system is searched, a plurality of usage schedules close to the schedule desired by the customer 201 are assembled, and the information is displayed on the information terminal 203 of the customer 201 (processing contents). No. 2). The customer 201 selects a desired schedule from the displayed schedules and sends the schedule to the server 111. The server 111 transmits the selected schedule and the ID and password of the customer 201 to the server 611 installed in the environment of the security company 601. The server 611 stores the schedule, the ID, and the password in the server 611 for reference in the ID and password collation processing performed when the customer 201 enters the room (processing content No. 3). Further, if necessary, the server 8 transmits the delivery and distribution of the object 205 from the server 8 to the server 311 installed in the environment of the distributor 301. The distributor 301 arranges carrying-in / out of the object 205 based on the received information (processing content No. 4).
A few days before the scheduled delivery date to the service implementation environment 102, the delivery schedule of the object 205 and the accompanying information are transferred from the server 311 of the distributor 301 to the information terminal 203 of the customer 201 and the server 111 of the business entity 101. Notify (processing content No. 5). Further, the distributor 301 transports the object 205 from the environment of the customer 201 to the service execution environment 102 on the day of the contact (processing contents No. 6 and No. 7).
After carrying in the object 205, the customer 201 enters the service execution environment 102 and inputs an ID and a password registered in advance in the reception processing terminal 116 installed in the reception 123. The input ID and password are transmitted from the reception processing terminal 116 to the server 611 installed in the security company 601 via the server 111, and a request for collation is sent. The server 611 refers to the already stored schedule, ID, and password, performs a matching process, and returns a result of the matching to the reception processing terminal 116 (processing contents No. 8 and No. 9). When the ID and the password match, the information, the ID, and the password of the customer 201 are input to the ID card 113 connected to the reception processing terminal 116. After the input is completed, the ID card 113 is lent to the customer 201 as an identification card in the service execution environment 102 (processing content No. 10). When the ID and the password do not match as a result of the collation, the input and the password are requested again, and the server 611 is requested to perform the collation processing. If the ID and password do not match after several inputs, the reception process is forcibly terminated, and the security company 601 is notified that there is a suspicion of unauthorized intrusion (process content No. 11).
The customer 201 attempts to enter the system room 108 which receives the service to be used by the customer based on the schedule already selected. The security device 120 installed at the entrance of each system room 108 reads the information of the ID card 113 worn by the customer 201 and sends this information to the server 611 installed in the security company 601 via the communication network 117. . The server 611 collates the ID and the password based on the information such as the ID and the password transmitted from the security device 120 and the schedule data of the customer stored in the schedule management database in the server 611 (processing content No. 12). ). As a result of the comparison, when the ID and the password match, the entry of the customer 201 is permitted (processing contents No. 13 and No. 14). If they do not match, the same processing as in the reception processing is performed (processing content No. 15).
After entering the room, in order for the customer 201 to start using the system, the information in the ID card 113 is transmitted from the security device 120 installed in the device to the server 611 installed in the security company 601 to check the ID and password. Ask. If the ID and the password match with each other in the server 611, the use of the device is permitted (processing contents No. 16, No. 17, and No. 18). If they do not match, a report is sent to the security company 601 (processing content No. 19).
[0011]
FIG. 4 shows an operation flow of the present embodiment following FIG. While the system is in use, other users cannot enter the room in principle. However, if the customer 201 wishes to execute the instruction at the time of use registration, the instructor is allowed to enter the system room 108, and the instruction is not allowed in the room. (Processing contents No. 20 and No. 21). Instructions are executed at any time in the presentation room 127 or the like before or after the customer enters the room. The server 111 issues a schedule search processing request to the server 611 installed in the security company 601 at any time while the customer 201 uses the system, and the server 611 issues a request based on the schedule data already stored. If the end time of use of the customer 201 is approaching, the terminal in the system room 108 is notified that the end time of use of the system of the customer 201 is approaching. When the end time of the use of the system by the customer 201 has come, the server 111 transmits a notification requesting the end of the use of the system to the terminal in the system room 108 (processing content No. 22). Further, the server 111 informs the customer 201 of the next system to be used and the start time thereof, and requests that the data or the actual data created or used on the current system be moved, stored, or deleted. The customer 201 selects one of the above processes according to an instruction from the server 111. After the selection, the server 111 issues an exit request to a terminal in the system room 108 (processing contents No. 23 and No. 24). When the customer 201 receives another service after leaving the room, the customer 201 repeats the process of entering the system room 108.
When the use of all the services is completed, the process proceeds to the exit process from the service execution environment 102. When the customer 201 finishes using the system and leaves the service execution environment 102, the customer 201 returns the ID card 113 to the reception (processing content No. 25). The customer 201 leaves due to the leaving request from the service execution environment 102 (processing content No. 26). All the contents registered in the returned ID card 113 are deleted.
When there is a request for unloading the object 205 or the modeled object 206, the server 311 of the distributor 301 notifies the information terminal 203 of the environment 202 of the customer 201 and the server 111 of the business entity 101 about the unloading operation, and the distributor 301 Are transported to the environment 202 of the customer 201 (processing contents No. 27, No. 28 and No. 29). After the object 205 and the modeled object 206 have been transported to the environment 202 of the customer 201, the server 111 requests the server 611 installed in the security company 601 to delete the customer's ID and password (processing contents). No. 30).
The equipment maker 501 periodically performs maintenance of the three-dimensional design equipment installed in the service execution environment 102 based on a contract concluded with the business entity 101, and the business entity 101 The maintenance is requested to the maker 501 at any time, and the equipment maker 501 performs the maintenance according to the request (processing contents No. 31 and No. 32).
[0012]
According to the above-described embodiment, the customer can perform advanced three-dimensional design without having to use expensive three-dimensional design equipment and software by eliminating the risk of design information leaking to the outside by security management. Can be.
In addition, since security is managed for each system room, the system room can be exclusively used, so that even when actual object modeling is performed, the danger of leaking design information can be eliminated.
In addition, since the business entity centrally manages the schedules of all service users, it is possible to provide an environment in which three-dimensional design equipment can be exclusively used without leaking design information.
In addition, by executing instructions for a customer who does not have advanced knowledge and operation technology for three-dimensional design equipment such as CAD, RP, and X-ray CT, the customer can get used to handling the equipment.
In addition, by providing a transport unit between the hangar or the three-dimensional design device and the hangar, a heavy object or a real object that becomes a huge volume can be easily transported and stored, and a long-term design can be performed.
In addition, by providing a standard design library that collects data of JIS-compliant parts for CAD modeling, users who do not have or have never used 3D CAD can use CAD modeling. Easy to implement.
In addition, by collecting and installing three-dimensional design equipment and software in one environment, a customer can perform complex modeling combining CAD modeling and real object modeling without capital investment.
Furthermore, the function of the object modeled using the analysis system can be evaluated on a computer, and the feedback in the design such as the shape change of the object modeled based on the evaluation can be immediately implemented.
[0013]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure executed by the server 111 at the time of service use registration according to the present embodiment.
The customer 201 accesses the server 111 of the business entity 101 from the information terminal 203. The server 111 displays a selection screen of the service desired to be used on the information terminal 203 of the customer, and requests selection of the service desired to be used and input of necessary information on the selected service (processing content 801). Based on the input information, the server 111 refers to the billing information data 110 stored in the database 109, estimates the cost of using the service, and displays the result on the information terminal 203 of the customer as an estimation result (processing Content 802).
The customer 201 uses the estimation result as a material for determining whether to use the service. When the use registration is selected by the customer 201, customer information such as the name, contact information, and telephone number of the customer 201, desired use start date, presence or absence of a confidentiality agreement with the business entity 101, design information The user is required to enter information such as whether or not there is an insurance contract for leakage of the product or damage during transport of the actual product (processing contents 803 and 804).
When the confidentiality agreement request is selected, a selection section for the confidentiality agreement and a screen having a space for adding a clause considered necessary other than the above-described contents are displayed on the terminal screen 203 of the customer, and the input is performed. Request (processing content 805). Similarly, when the insurance contract request is selected, a plurality of types of insurance provided by the affiliated insurer 401 are displayed on the terminal screen 203 of the customer, and the customer 201 is requested to make a selection (processing content 806). If at least one or more insurance contracts are selected, the contents of the contract are transmitted to the server 411 of the insurance company 401 via the communication network 117, and an insurance contract is requested (processing contents 807). After the above processing, the server 111 displays the ID and temporary password to be distributed to the customer 201 on the terminal screen 203 of the customer, and requests a change of the password (processing contents 808).
After the password is changed, the server 111 checks the information of each device installed in the service execution environment 102 based on the information such as the desired use start date, the information necessary for using each service, and the order of using the service input by the customer 201. A process for scheduling the entire service use, such as searching for a free time and preventing the use time of the device from being used by another user, is performed (process content 809). In the scheduling process, a plurality of schedules that match the wishes of the customer 201 are created, the processing result is displayed on the terminal screen 203 of the customer, and the customer 201 is requested to select a schedule (processing content 810).
When it is necessary to carry in / out the actual goods based on the schedule selected by the customer 201, the server 111 transmits a notice of the actual goods transportation arrangement to the server 311 of the distributor 301 to determine the schedule. (Process contents 811, 812, 813), the registration processing is completed.
[0014]
According to the processing procedure at the time of the service use registration, the business entity centrally manages the schedule of the three-dimensional design equipment in the service execution environment 102, and the exclusive use of the three-dimensional design equipment to the customer. The use service can be provided, and the risk of leaking the customer's design material to other users can be reduced.
In addition, by using the billing information data, billing according to the usage status of the customer's three-dimensional design equipment and software can be easily performed.
[0015]
FIG. 6 shows an example of a selection screen for a desired use system. On this screen, a display unit 1001 for displaying available systems such as an imaging system, a modeling system, a measurement system, a CAD system, a CAE system, a check box 1002 for selecting a desired system, and a system use order are selected. Is displayed. The customer 201 marks the check box 1002 of the system desired to be used among the displayed systems. Further, the use order of the marked system is selected on the selection unit 1003.
[0016]
FIG. 7 shows an example of a screen for inputting information necessary for using the modeling system among the systems selected by the customer 31 on the screen of FIG. On this screen, an input unit 1004 for inputting an approximate dimension of a modeled object, a selection unit 1005 for selecting a material to be used for modeling, a selection unit 1006 for selecting execution of an instruction, and a selection unit 1007 for selecting arrangement for carrying out articles. Is displayed. The customer 201 inputs an estimate of the final size of the modeled object 206 to be modeled by the modeling system into the input unit 1004, selects a material to be used for modeling in the selection unit 1005, selects the presence or absence of an instruction, and provides a modeling service. The selection as to whether or not to carry out the modeled object 206 formed by the above immediately after use of this system is performed on the selection units 1006 and 1007, respectively.
[0017]
FIG. 8 shows an example of a screen for inputting information necessary for using the CAD system among the systems selected by the customer 31 on the screen of FIG. 6, as in FIG. On this screen, an input unit 1008 for inputting an estimate of the exclusive use desired time of the CAD system, a selection unit 1009 for selecting whether or not to use an instruction, and a selection unit 1010 for selecting whether or not to use a library are displayed. The customer 201 inputs the desired exclusive use time of the CAD system into the input unit 1008, and selects the presence or absence of the instruction and the use of the library on the selection units 1009 and 1010, respectively.
[0018]
FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen displaying an approximate estimation result for a system that the customer 201 desires to use. On this screen, an estimate display section 1011 is displayed which is calculated based on the systems for which the desired use has been selected and the information input about those systems. Based on the desired use system input by the customer 201 and the information necessary for using the system, reference is made to the billing information data 110 stored in the database 109 installed in the service execution environment 102, and according to the assumed use situation. The estimate is approximated.
[0019]
FIG. 10 shows an example of the use registration screen. On this screen, an input unit 1012 for inputting information of the customer 201, an input unit 1013 for inputting a desired start date of service use, a selection unit 1014 for selecting whether an insurance contract is required or not, and a selection for a confidentiality contract are required. A selection unit 1015 is displayed. Prior to the use of the service, customer information such as the name of the customer 201, the name of the organization to which the customer 201 belongs, the contact address, the fixed telephone or mobile phone number, and the e-mail address are input to the input unit 1012. Is input to the input unit 1013. The selection units 1014 and 1015 select whether or not an insurance contract is necessary for design information leakage or damage that may occur when the actual product is transported, and whether or not a confidentiality contract is required with the business entity.
[0020]
FIG. 11 shows an example of the insurance contract screen. On this screen, a display unit 1016 for the insurance contract course, a selection unit 1017 for the insurance contract course, a display unit 1018 for the insurance contents, and a display unit 1019 for the amount of the insurance course are displayed. A plurality of insurance contents and options prepared by the insurer 401 for this service are displayed on the screen of the information terminal 203 of the customer 201 from the server 411 of the insurer 401 affiliated with the business entity 101, and a contract is requested. Require a choice about insurance to do. When the name of the insurance displayed on the display unit 1016 is clicked, the details of the insurance are displayed so that the customer 201 can check the insurance at any time.
[0021]
FIG. 12 shows an example of a screen about a confidentiality agreement that the customer 201 concludes with the business entity 101. On this screen, a contract content display unit 1020, a contract content selection unit 1021, and an additional contract content input unit 1022 are displayed. The basic contract contents are displayed on the display unit 1020, and the customer 201 selects necessary items on the selection unit 1021 for each. It also displays optional contracts and asks you to choose what you need. Further, the user is prompted to fill in the input unit 1022 about contents which are not covered by the basic contract and the optional contract but are considered necessary for using the service.
[0022]
FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen for requesting the customer 201 to register an ID and a password to be distributed. On this screen, an ID display unit 1023, a password input unit 1024, and a password input unit 1025 for confirmation are displayed. The ID to be distributed is newly set based on the customer information data managed by the server 111 and the database 109. In addition, the customer 201 requests input of a password freely set by the customer 201, and the customer 201 inputs the password to the input unit 1024. In order to confirm the correctness of the password input to the input unit 1024, a request is made to input the same password again to the input unit 1025.
[0023]
FIG. 14 shows an example of a screen displaying a schedule in which the customer 201 can use a desired system. On this screen, at least one or more schedule display sections 1026 are displayed. The plurality of schedules displayed on the display unit 1026 are set in the service execution environment 102 based on information such as a desired start date of use, information necessary for using each system, and an order of using the system, which are input in advance by the customer 201. This is a result of executing a process of searching for the idle time of each device and scheduling the entire use of the service. In the scheduling process, a plurality of schedules that match the customer's desire are created, the processing result is displayed on the customer's terminal screen 203, and the customer 201 is requested to select a schedule.
[0024]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure performed by the reception processing terminal 116 and the server 611 installed in the security company 601 during the reception processing.
The customer 201 arrives at the service execution environment 102 in accordance with the schedule selected by himself, and inputs the ID distributed in advance to the reception processing terminal 116 installed in the reception 123 and the registered password (processing content 1101). The reception processing terminal 116 transmits the input ID and password to the server 611 installed in the security company 601 via the communication network 117 (processing content 1102).
Based on the received ID and password and the usage schedule of each system, the server 611 collates the ID and password that should be allowed to enter the service execution environment 102 at the time (processing contents 1103 and 1104). The server 611 returns the collation result to the reception processing terminal 116 via the communication network 117 (processing content 1105).
The reception processing terminal 116 receives and refers to the collation result (processing content 1106), and when the ID and the password match, activates a program for inputting the information of the customer 201 to the ID card 113, and The information, ID, and password of the customer 201 are registered in the ID card 113 via the data transmission cable 115 and the input device 114 connected to the processing terminal 116 (processing contents 1107 to 1108). When the registration of the information is completed, the reception completion is displayed on the screen of the reception processing terminal 116, the ID card 113 is lent to the customer 201, and the ID card 113 is attached (processing content 1109).
If the ID and the password do not match, the reception processing terminal 116 requests the customer 201 to re-enter the ID and the password (processing content 1110). If the ID and the password do not match more than once, the reception processing terminal 116 displays the rejection on the screen and notifies the security company 601 that there is a suspicion of unauthorized intrusion (processing contents 1111).
When the customer 201 temporarily exits the service execution environment 102 as required, the ID card 113 is attached as it is, and upon re-entry, the permission of entry is determined by the attached ID card 113.
[0025]
According to the processing procedure at the time of the reception processing described above, the customer's ID and password, the use schedule of the three-dimensional design equipment, and the like are centrally managed by the business entity, preventing unauthorized intrusion into the service execution environment 102, The risk that the customer's design information leaks to other users can be reduced, and an environment in which the three-dimensional design equipment can be used exclusively can be provided.
[0026]
FIG. 16 shows a time transition of information displayed on the screen of the reception processing terminal 116 during the execution of the reception processing. As the contents of processing performed by the reception processing terminal 116 and the server 611 progress and change, a screen 1112 is displayed while the ID and the password are being collated, and a screen 1113 is displayed when the results of the collation match. Thereafter, a screen 1113 is displayed while the information of the customer 201 is registered in the ID card 113 from the reception processing terminal 116, and a screen 1114 is displayed when all the processes are completed. When all the processes are completed, the customer 201 presses an “OK” button displayed on the screen 1114.
[0027]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure performed by the security device 120, the lock management system 121, and the server 611 installed in the security company 601 when entering each system room 108.
The customer 201 tries to enter a system room to be used according to the schedule selected by the customer 201. The security device 120 installed at the entrance of each system room 108 reads information input into the ID card 113 attached to the customer 201 (processing content 1201). The security device 120 includes a type that reads information in the ID card 113 wirelessly and an ID card reader type that reads information by attaching the ID card 113 to a machine. The security device 120 transmits the ID and the password read from the ID card 113 to the server 611 installed in the security company 601 via the communication network 117 (processing content 1202).
The server 611 collates the received ID and password with the ID and password that should be allowed to enter the system room 108 at that time based on the usage schedule of each system (processing contents 1203 and 1204). The server 611 returns the collation result to the security device 120 via the communication network 117 (processing content 1205).
The security device 120 receives and refers to the collation result, and when the ID and the password match, transmits a signal requesting unlocking to the lock management system 121 installed at the entrance of the system room 108, and locks the lock. The management system 121 unlocks the entrance and permits the customer 201 to enter the room (processing contents 1206 to 1211).
If the ID and the password do not match, the security device 120 reads the information in the ID card 113 again (processing content 1212). If the ID and the password do not match more than once, the security device 120 notifies the security company 601 that there is a suspicion of unauthorized intrusion (processing content 1213).
When the customer 201 leaves the room as needed while using the system and enters the room again, the above procedure is repeated.
[0028]
According to the processing procedure at the time of entering each system room 108, when entering each system room 108, the customer ID and password, the use schedule of the three-dimensional design equipment, and the like are centrally managed by the business entity. Thus, it is possible to prevent unauthorized intrusion into the service execution environment and reduce the risk that the customer's design information is leaked to other users.
[0029]
FIG. 18 shows a case where the security device 120 installed at the entrance of each system room 108, the security device 130 installed in each system, and the lock management system 121 activate the three-dimensional design equipment installed in each system room 108. 5 shows a flowchart of a processing procedure to be performed.
The security device 120 receives a “door closed” signal from the lock management system 121 issued when the customer 201 enters each system room 108 and closes the door, and requests the lock management system 121 to lock. A signal is transmitted (processing content 1301). Upon receiving the lock request signal, the lock management system 121 locks the door and prevents unauthorized entry by another user into the system room 108 used by the customer 201 (processing content 1304). A door locking execution signal is transmitted to the security device 120 (processing content 1305). The confirmed security device 120 transmits a signal for instructing the security device 130 installed in the indoor system to read information in the ID card 113 worn by the customer 201 who has entered the room (processing contents 1306 and 1307). ).
The security device 130 installed in the system receiving the signal reads information input in the ID card 113 attached to the customer 201 (processing content 1308). As a reading method, there is a method of acquiring information in the ID card 113 by wireless transmission from each security device 130, a method of attaching the ID card 113 to an ID card reader, and acquiring information in the ID card 113, and the like. The security device 130 installed in the system transmits the input ID and password to the server 611 installed in the security company 601 via the communication network 117 (processing content 1309).
Based on the received ID and password and the usage schedule of each system, the server 611 collates the ID and password that should be allowed to use the system at that time (processing contents 1310 and 1311). The server 611 returns the collation result to the security device 130 installed in the system via the communication network 117 (processing content 1312).
The security device 130 installed in the system refers to the collation result, and when the ID and the password match, sends a signal to turn on the power to each three-dimensional design device, and starts the three-dimensional design device. (Processing contents 1313 to 1315). When the ID and the password do not match, the security device 130 installed in the system reads the information in the ID card 113 again (processing content 1316). If the ID and the password do not match more than once, the security device 130 installed in the system notifies the security company 601 that there is a suspicion of unauthorized intrusion (processing content 1317).
[0030]
According to the processing procedure to be performed when the three-dimensional design device installed in each system room 108 is started, the customer ID and password, the use schedule of the three-dimensional design device, and the like are used when the three-dimensional design device is started. Is centrally managed by the business entity, preventing unauthorized intrusion into each system room, and reducing the risk of leakage of customer design information to other users.
[0031]
FIG. 19 shows an example of a screen displayed on a terminal screen for controlling a modeling apparatus installed in the system room 108 when the modeling system 105 is used. On this screen, a parameter input unit 1401, a log display unit 1402 for displaying the execution result of the process as needed, and a display unit 1403 for charging information generated with the use of the modeling system are displayed. Information input by the customer 201 at the time of use registration is displayed in the parameter input unit 1401 by default. For the part where the change is desired, the change content is directly input to the corresponding part. When the start button is pressed, modeling of the modeled object 206 starts according to the input data and parameters. The process is displayed on the log display unit 1402 as needed. Also, the billing information for the use of the modeling system 105 is updated on the display unit 1403 at any time with reference to the billing information data 110 stored in the database 109.
[0032]
FIG. 20 shows an example of a user interface screen when using the CAD system. The user interface includes a model display unit 1404 that graphically displays the three-dimensional CAD model, a command button 1405 that is used as a tool for performing the three-dimensional CAD modeling, a library selection button 1406, and display of information on instructions and library use. A selection unit 1407 for accepting selection and a display unit 1408 for billing information are displayed. Items selected by the customer 201 at the time of use registration, such as library use and instruction use, are displayed on the selection unit 1407 by default. These items can be changed as needed. In addition, the CPU time required for using the CAD, the library usage fee, the instruction cost, and the total charge amount are displayed on the display unit 1408. The billing calculation is performed based on the billing information data 110 stored in the database 109 according to the CPU time, the use of the library and the instruction, and the billing display is updated whenever the billing status is changed.
[0033]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for erasing data remaining on each device after use of the three-dimensional design device or the like and a processing procedure for leaving each system room.
When ending use of the three-dimensional design equipment and software, the customer 201 saves or deletes the data that has been finished and used or created on the control terminal connected to the equipment, and moves the actual product to the next system room. Alternatively, storage in the storage 118 is selected, and an end notification is transmitted to the server 111 from the control terminal connected to the device. The server 111 receives the end notification (processing content 1501). When the data storage is selected, the server 111 transmits the data from the local HD to the database 109 and executes processing for storing the data (processing contents 1502, 1503). After the data is saved, or when data erasure is selected, a command for erasing data on the local HD is transmitted to the control terminal connected to the device (processing content 1504). After the control terminal connected to the device erases the data, the server 111 transmits a notification requesting that the customer leave the room to the control terminal (processing content 1505). Further, an exit processing request is issued to the security device 120 (processing content 1506).
Upon receiving the request, the security device 120 transmits an exit confirmation request to the lock management system 121 (processing content 1507).
After receiving the exit confirmation request from the server 111, the lock management system 121 monitors the exit of the customer by paying attention to the opening and closing of the door (processing content 1509). When the customer leaves the room and the door is closed, the lock management system 121 transmits a signal of “door closed” to the security device 120 (processing content 1510).
The security device 120 that has received the “door closed” signal issues a lock request command to the lock management system 121 (processing contents 1511 and 1512).
In accordance with this command, the lock management system 121 locks the door and returns a lock execution signal to the security device 120 (processing contents 1513 and 1514). After confirming the lock, the security device 120 turns off the power of the three-dimensional design device and the control terminal in the system room 108 and replaces the local HD (processing contents 1515 to 1517).
The removed HD performs processing using software that writes meaningless data in the data area of the HD and completely erases data remaining on the HD.
Note that this flowchart shows that the local HD is replaced after the power of the control terminal is turned off. However, if the terminal has a hot swap function, the replacement may be performed while the power is on. Absent.
[0034]
According to the above-described processing procedure after the use of the three-dimensional design equipment, etc., by replacing the HD and erasing the data collectively, the next user will not use the HD used by the customer continuously, Leakage of design information can be easily eliminated.
[0035]
FIG. 22 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment relates to a case in which work by a three-dimensional design device or software is entrusted to an operator hired by a business entity. That is, this embodiment is characterized in that the customer 201 completely entrusts the work to the operator 141 and does not go to the service execution environment 102 by himself, and is different from the first embodiment of the present invention. However, if the customer 201 desires, it may be possible to attend the work performed by the operator 141.
The use registration of the service by the customer 201 is performed by accessing the server 111 installed in the service execution environment 102 from the information terminal 203 of the customer 201 via the communication network 117 as in the first embodiment of the present invention. At the time of use registration, a work consignment to the operator 141 is selected. For actual work, work instructions are separately created and stored in the server 111 in addition to information necessary for using each system. The operator 141 performs a work based on the use information of the system and the work instruction.
[0036]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a use registration procedure according to the second embodiment.
The processing from registration start to ID distribution and password registration request is the same as the registration procedure of FIG. 5 shown in the first embodiment of the present invention.
After registration of the ID and password by the customer 201, a request is made to select whether or not to outsource the work to the operator 141 employed by the business entity 101 (processing content 1601). When the commission of the work is selected, a request is made to select whether or not the customer 31 is present (processing content 1602). When a completely consigned work without attendance by the customer 201 is selected, a selection of a method of notifying the work result to the customer 201 is requested (processing content 1603). When the selection is made by the customer 201, the process proceeds to the scheduling process. If the user does not wish to outsource, or if the outsourced work is selected in the presence of the customer 201, the process immediately proceeds to the scheduling process.
The process from the scheduling process to the end of registration is the same as the registration procedure of FIG. 5 shown in the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0037]
FIG. 24 shows an example of an application screen related to a work consignment contract in the second embodiment. On this screen, a selection unit 1701 for selecting the commissioned work, a selection unit 1702 for selecting the presence of the work, and a selection unit 1703 for selecting the notification method of the work result are displayed. The selection unit 1702 and the selection unit 1703 are in a state where selection is impossible by default. When the customer 201 selects a work consignment request on the selection unit 1701, the selection unit 1702 becomes selectable. At this point, the selection unit 1703 is still in a state where selection is not possible. If the user wishes to attend the work in the selection unit 1702, the selection unit 1703 becomes selectable. In the drawing, as for the notification method of the result work, telephone, mail, and e-mail are assumed, but even if the business entity 101 visits the customer 201 or the customer 201 visits the business entity 101 as a means, it is added. Good.
[0038]
According to the second embodiment, since the customer is unfamiliar with the operation of the three-dimensional design equipment and software, if the customer does not want to use the equipment directly, the design work is performed by an operator who is accustomed to the operation of the equipment. By leaving it, the work can be completed in a relatively short time.
[0039]
FIG. 25 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment is characterized in that the customer 201 does not come to the service execution environment 102, but uses the three-dimensional design equipment and software via the communication network using the information terminal 203 of the customer environment 202.
In the present embodiment, when the customer 201 does not come to the service execution environment 102 and desires to use the three-dimensional design device or software via the communication network 117, the use by the network is selected at the time of service use registration.
[0040]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an access procedure to each system according to the third embodiment.
The server 111 refers to the schedule selected by the customer 201 in advance, and when the usage start time is approaching, performs an inquiry process of the devices (each system) 103 to 107 about the availability (processing content 1801). , 1802).
Upon receiving the inquiry, the devices 103 to 107 return an operation state (processing contents 1803 and 1804).
The server 111 refers to the contents of the replies from the devices 103 to 107 and, if the device is usable, notifies the customer 201 that the devices 103 to 107 are usable by e-mail ( Processing details 1805 to 1807). The customer 201 having received this notification accesses the server 111 from the information terminal 203 via the communication network 117. The server 111 displays an ID and password input screen on the customer information terminal 203, and requests the customer 201 to input the ID and password (processing content 1808). The server 111 transmits the input ID and password to the server 611 of the security company 601 via the communication network 117 (processing 1809).
The server 611 refers to the schedule data of the devices 103 to 107 and the schedule data of the customer 201 registered in advance, searches for an ID and a password that should be permitted to use the devices 103 to 107 at the time, and The ID and the password transmitted from 111 are collated (processing contents 1810 and 1811). The server 611 returns this collation result to the server 111 (processing content 1812). The server 111 refers to the received collation result, and if the ID and the password match, prompts the customer 201 for exclusive access to the devices 103 to 107, and permits the use of the devices (processing content 1813). １８1815). With exclusive access, when the customer 201 is using the device, other users cannot access the devices 103 to 107.
[0041]
According to the third embodiment described above, the customer can use the three-dimensional design device or software via the communication network 117 without leaking the design information to the outside without going to the service execution environment 102.
Here, in the third embodiment, when the work by the business entity is entrusted to the operator hired by the business entity, the customer 201 completely transfers the work to the operator 141 as described in the second embodiment. It can also be commissioned.
[0042]
FIG. 27 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment relates to a settlement method for billing that occurs with the execution of a service. This embodiment is characterized in that the server 2011 of the credit card company 2001 and the server 2012 of the bank 2002 are connected to the communication network 117 in the first embodiment of the present invention.
The billing information generated when the customer 201 receives this service is transferred to the server 2011 of the credit card company 2001 or the server 2012 of the bank 2002, and the cost generated from the customer's credit card or bank account on each server. Withdraw.
According to the fourth embodiment, it is possible to easily settle a charge generated when a customer uses three-dimensional design equipment or software.
[0043]
FIG. 28 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is characterized in that service implementation environments are distributed.
The service execution environments 102 are distributed and arranged at bases nationwide, and the respective environments are interconnected by a high-speed communication network 1901. According to this, the data can be held redundantly by dispersing the bases, and the reliability is improved. Further, when bases such as factories and offices of the group to which the customer 201 belongs are dispersed in various places, the customer 201 can use the service implementation environment at the shortest distance and use the high-speed communication network 1901. As a result, data can be exchanged between the sites at high speed, and the consistency of the design information can be maintained.
Although FIG. 28 shows a case where the base is in a large city, if many of the customers are small and medium-sized enterprises, the base may be in an industrial park where these small and medium-sized enterprises are concentrated. By arranging the service execution environment 102 in an industrial park, it is possible to facilitate the use of the customer 201 and further increase the use frequency of the customer.
[0044]
Note that, in the design support service method of the present invention described above, a part that has been outsourced to a logistics company or a security company has actual goods transport means between the customer 201 and the service execution environment 102, By installing the devices and servers in the service execution environment 102, the business operator 101 can execute all of them.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent design information from leaking to the outside, and to provide a design environment in which expensive three-dimensional design equipment and software can be used safely and easily. Further, it is possible to provide a design environment in which three-dimensional design equipment and software can be used remotely.
Further, in order to prevent the leakage of the design information to the outside, the user can exclusively use the three-dimensional design equipment and software.
In addition, after using the three-dimensional design equipment or software, the created or used design information can be collectively erased, and the design information can be leaked to other users.
In addition, it is possible to provide a design environment that does not require the user to learn knowledge and operation for using advanced three-dimensional design equipment and software.
In addition, it is possible to automatically calculate a fee according to the use of the three-dimensional design equipment, software and its peripheral devices, charge the user, and facilitate the operation of the design environment.
In addition, by transmitting and distributing data used or created by three-dimensional design equipment or software at high speed, a design environment with enhanced reliability can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram for realizing a design support service method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a layout of a service implementation environment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory diagram of the design support service method of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory view of the design support service method continued from FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a use registration procedure of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed when registering the use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of registration of use of the design support service of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure for entering the service execution environment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed on a screen at the time of a process of accepting entry to a service execution environment according to the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure for entering a system room in a service execution environment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure up to activation of each system installed in the service execution environment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed when each system of the present invention is used.
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed when each system of the present invention is used.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure for exiting a system room and a procedure for erasing data according to the present invention.
FIG. 22 is a system configuration diagram in a case where work in the design support service according to the second embodiment of the present invention is entrusted to an operator.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a use registration procedure when a task in the design support service of the present invention is entrusted to an operator.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example displayed at the time of use registration when entrusting work to an operator of the present invention.
FIG. 25 is a system configuration diagram when a system in a service execution environment according to a third embodiment of the present invention is used via a communication network.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a use procedure of each device when a system in a service execution environment of the present invention is used via a communication network.
FIG. 27 is a system configuration diagram in the case where a charge generated in using the design support service according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is settled by a credit card company or a bank.
FIG. 28 is a system configuration diagram in which service implementation environments according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention are distributed to bases in various places, and each service implementation environment is connected by a high-speed network.
[Explanation of symbols]
101 business operator, 102 service implementation environment, 103 imaging system, 104 measurement system, 105 modeling system, 106 CAD system, 107 CAE system, 108 system room, 109 database, 110 billing information Data, 111 server, 112 reception processing program, 113 ID card, 114 input device, 115 data transmission cable, 116 reception processing terminal, 117 communication network, 118 storage, 119 transportation means, 120 Security device, 130: Security device, 121: Lock management system, 122: Doorway, 123: Reception, 124: X-ray CT device, 125: Three-dimensional measuring device, 126: RP device, 127: Presentation room, 128: Conference room 129: loading / unloading entrance, 141: operation 201, customer, 202, customer environment, 203, information terminal, 205, target object, 206, molded product, 301, logistics company, 311, server, 401, insurance company, 411, server, 501, device maker, 511 ... Server, 601 ... Security company, 611 ... Server, 1901 ... High-speed communication network, 2001 ... Credit card company, 2002 ... Bank, 2011 ... Server, 2012 ... Server

Claims (8)

In a design support service method for supporting a user's design work, a plurality of systems each comprising a design device and software for three-dimensionally designing a design object are provided as individual service systems as a service execution environment for performing a design support service. In addition to installing in a room, a database for storing data of each system, and a server for performing operation instructions and monitoring for each system and the database are provided, and information terminal means as a customer environment of the user is installed, Each system and the database are connected to the information terminal means via a communication network, and the service execution environment is lent to a user who has registered for use of the service execution environment. Service implementation using security measures installed in the system itself Design support service method for monitoring illegal invasion and illegal use of each system to the boundary, characterized in that to prevent leakage of the design information held by the user. 2. The design support service method according to claim 1, wherein each of the systems includes at least an imaging system, a measurement system, a modeling system, a CAD system, or a CAE system, and provides a design object for three-dimensional design. 2. The server according to claim 1, wherein the server manages an ID / password registered in advance by a user and a use schedule of each system by the user, and performs a service of exclusively using each system room under the management. A design support service method comprising: 2. The server according to claim 1, wherein the server performs a service of collectively deleting design information left by the user in response to an instruction from a control terminal of the system after the user has finished using the system. And design support service method. In a design support service method for supporting a user's design work, a plurality of systems each comprising a design device and software for three-dimensionally designing a design object are provided as individual service systems as a service execution environment for performing a design support service. In addition to installing in a room, a database for storing data of each system, and a server for performing operation instructions and monitoring for each system and the database are provided, and information terminal means as a customer environment of the user is installed, A user who connects each system and the database to the information input means via a communication network, and registers the use of the service execution environment, uses the information terminal means as the customer environment to store the design object in 3 The operating state of the design device for dimension design is transmitted via the communication network. The system is inquired, and when the design device is operable, the design device is operated via the communication network to design the design object three-dimensionally, and another user is allowed to operate the design device. A design support service method characterized in that the same cannot be used at the same time. 6. The server according to claim 1, wherein when a user who has registered use of the service execution environment instructs an operator who is accustomed to the operation of the system to perform work consignment, the server performs design work in the service execution environment. A service for outsourcing the service to an operator who is accustomed to the operation of the system. 6. The service execution environment according to claim 1, wherein the service implementation environment is used for at least each of the above-described systems, a transporting facility for an actual product which is used or created by design equipment, a storage facility for design materials, an instruction facility, or CAD modeling. The server calculates the cost required for use of each system, the cost required for transporting and storing the actual product and the design material, the instruction cost, and the support design library, and calculates the results of these calculations. A design support service method, wherein the method is stored in a billing processing device and billed according to a user's use situation. 6. The service execution environment according to claim 1 or 5, wherein the service execution environment is distributed to bases nationwide, the service execution environment is connected by a dedicated line or the Internet, data is transferred at high speed, and one data is transferred to each base. A design support service method characterized by dispersing.

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