JP2005309597A - Method and device for constructing database for management of information recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To construct a database for management of an information recording medium for easily executing the management of an information recording medium such as a book regardless of the presence/absence of any radio tag. <P>SOLUTION: The method for constructing the database for management of an information recording medium comprises a step to receive the identification information of an information recording medium with no radio tag attached thereto from an input means, and to transmit the issue request of a radio tagd with the identification information attached thereto to a center server equipped with a database in which the detail information of the information recording medium is recorded in a management device, a step to acquire the record code and detail information of the radio tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the management device, and to transmit the record code and detail information of the radio tag to the management device, and to issue the radio tag with the record code recorded thereon in the center server and a step to store the record code and detail information of the radio tag received from the center server in the database for management for every identification information in the management device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a management database construction method and apparatus used for managing information recording media such as CD-ROMs that record books, music and video (or images), and information recording media using the constructed management database. In particular, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for easily searching an information recording medium having a table of contents and an index corresponding to a search keyword.

Recently, there has been an increase in system development for managing various articles using wireless tags.
Wireless tags (sometimes referred to as electronic tags, IC tags, etc.) are of the card format, or a label format (US Pat. No. 5,583,819) in which an antenna and an IC chip are embedded in a label such as a barcode. There are things. This system using a wireless tag is composed of a responder called a wireless tag attached to an article such as a book and an interrogator connected to the host side. Between these responder and the interrogator, magnetism and induction It is characterized by non-contact communication via a transmission medium such as an electromagnetic field and a microwave (radio wave).
Information transmission methods using a wireless tag include an electromagnetic coupling method, a microwave method, and an optical communication method. Among these systems, the electromagnetic coupling system and the microwave system can use the energy of the transmission signal from the interrogator as the driving power for the responder. Therefore, unlike the case where a battery is used as a drive source, there is an advantage that there is no fear that the response capability is deteriorated due to the attenuation of the battery and the usage limit is not reached.
Recently, Hitachi, Ltd. has developed a 0.4 mm size ultra-small wireless tag called “Muchip” and is being used for various product management.
Therefore, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, an article management system has been proposed in which a contactless wireless tag is attached (or embedded) to a book and the storage location of the book is managed.
JP 2003-72919 A

In the system proposed in Patent Document 1, an administrator manually inputs information such as the title (title), author, and publisher of a book to be stored in a storage device of a personal computer in association with a wireless tag ID. ing.
According to this system, by inputting a title or author name as a search keyword, it is possible to easily know where a book corresponding to the search keyword is stored.
By the way, if you are a researcher or a writer, you want to know which articles and descriptions corresponding to any keyword are listed in which of many books you have stored, and also on which page There are many.
However, since the system proposed in Patent Document 1 described above stores only limited information such as title, author name, and field as tag information to be stored in the storage device, information that can be input as a search keyword Is limited, and the information up to the title and page cannot be known.

Therefore, it is conceivable to store more detailed information such as a table of contents and an index, but there is a problem that the input operation becomes complicated and cannot be put into practical use.
In this case, as disclosed in Patent Document 2 below, it is conceivable to obtain a recording medium such as a CD-ROM in which information on the table of contents and index is recorded and store it in a storage device.
JP 2000-148784 A

However, there is an operation in which a researcher himself orders a CD-ROM that records the table of contents information corresponding to the books stored in the publisher, and stores the recorded contents of the CD-ROM in the storage device after the order is received. I need it. This is a necessary work for each of the books that are stored, so it is a very heavy burden for researchers and writers who have a large number of books, and is not practical.
If the table of contents information and index information of the book can be stored in the wireless tag itself, the above can be solved. However, since the storage capacity of the wireless tag itself is about 128 bits, it is limited to store only code information such as a book issue number and publisher number, and a large amount of data such as table of contents information and index information is stored. I can't do it.
Moreover, in the future, it is expected that books with wireless tags attached in advance for sales management in bookstores and the like will become widespread.
Researchers and authors need to manage the collection in an environment where books with wireless tags and books without wireless tags coexist when managing collections with a personal computer. An extremely heavy burden.

  An object of the present invention is to construct a database for managing information recording media that can easily manage information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations regardless of the presence or absence of a wireless tag. To provide a method, an apparatus, and a program.

In order to achieve the above object, a method according to the present invention includes a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization with wireless tags attached to the information recording media. Is a method of building
In the management device owned by an individual or organization, the identification information of the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is not attached is received from the input means, and the issuance request of the wireless tag attached with the identification information is recorded in the detailed information of the information recording medium A first step of transmitting to a center server provided with a database; and a record code and detailed information of an RFID tag of an information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the management device in the center server from the database A second step of transmitting the wireless tag recording code and detailed information to the wireless tag issuance request source management device and issuing the wireless tag recording the recording code; The management database stores the record code and detailed information of the received wireless tag for each identification information. Stored in, characterized in that it comprises a third step of associating an information recording medium attached to the sent wireless tag from the center server.
In addition, a method of constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
A database in which identification information of an information recording medium to which a wireless tag is not attached is received from an input unit in a management apparatus owned by an individual or organization, and a request for issuing a wireless tag including the identification information is recorded in detail information of the information recording medium A first step of transmitting to a center server comprising: a wireless tag recording code and detailed information of an information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the management device in the center server from the database; The wireless tag recording code and detailed information are transmitted to the wireless tag issuance request source management apparatus, and the wireless tag recording the recording code is issued from the center server. The recorded code and detailed information of the RFID tag that has been recorded are stored in the management database according to identification information. And a third step of associating with the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag sent from the center server, and whether the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag is newly stored in the storage shelf. Monitoring is performed by a reading unit, and when an information recording medium to which a wireless tag is attached is newly stored, it is determined whether detailed information corresponding to the recording code of the wireless tag is already stored in the management database. If not stored, a fourth step of transmitting a detailed information transmission request attached with a recording code of the wireless tag to the center server, and an information recording corresponding to the recording code received from the management device in the center server A fifth step of obtaining identification information and detailed information of the medium from the database and transmitting the medium to the requesting management apparatus; A sixth step of storing identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium received from the center server in the management apparatus in association with the recording code in the management database according to identification information, and sending from the center server The management database for managing the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached and the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached in advance is constructed.

Further, the storage position of each information recording medium attached with the wireless tag is detected by the wireless tag reading means, and the detected storage position information is recorded in the management database in association with the identification information of each information recording medium. The method further comprises 7 steps.
The wireless communication system further includes an eighth step of charging a predetermined issue fee from the center server to the management apparatus in response to the wireless tag issue request.
Further, the detailed information is information of a table of contents and an index of the book.

In addition, a method of constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An arbitrary search keyword is received from the input means in a management device owned by an individual or organization, and it is determined whether detailed information including the search keyword is stored in the management database. If not, the search keyword is attached. A first step of transmitting a detailed information acquisition request to the center server; and detailed information including the search keyword and identification information corresponding to the detailed information from a database storing identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium in the center server. A second step of searching and transmitting the detailed information and the identification information received from the center server in the detailed information request source management device in the management database according to the identification information; These steps are provided.
An apparatus according to the present invention is a management apparatus for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations by wireless tags attached to each information recording medium. ,
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server having a database in which detailed information of the information recording medium is recorded. As a result of searching the database by the center server, the first means for transmitting, the management code for each identification information and the recording code of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server And a second means for associating with the information recording medium to which the wireless tag issued from the center server is attached.
And a management device for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization with a wireless tag attached to each information recording medium,
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server having a database in which detailed information of the information recording medium is recorded. As a result of searching the database by the center server, the first means for transmitting, the record code of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server and the detailed information for each management information Second means for storing in the database and associating with the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag sent from the center server, and whether or not the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag is newly stored in the storage shelf When an information recording medium that is monitored by a wireless tag reader and attached with a wireless tag is newly stored Determines whether the detailed information corresponding to the recording code of the wireless tag is already stored in the management database. If not, the detailed information transmission request with the wireless tag recording code attached is sent to the center server. Identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium corresponding to the recording code received from the center server as a result of searching the database by the center server and the third means for transmitting the identification information in association with the recording code And a fourth means for storing in the management database.

And a management apparatus for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization with a wireless tag attached to each information recording medium,
An arbitrary search keyword is received from the input means, and it is determined whether detailed information including the search keyword is stored in the management database. If not, a detailed information acquisition request attached with the search keyword is sent to the information recording medium. A first means for transmitting to the center server having a database storing the identification information and the detailed information; and as a result of searching the database by the center server, the detailed information including the search keyword from the center server and the detailed information A second means for receiving corresponding identification information; and a third means for storing detailed information and identification information received from the center server in the management database for each identification information.
Means for detecting the storage position of each information recording medium attached with the wireless tag by the wireless tag reading means, and recording the detected storage position information in association with the identification information of each information recording medium in the management database. Is further provided.
Further, the detailed information is information of a table of contents and an index of the book.

The server device according to the present invention receives a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with identification information of an information recording medium to which a wireless tag is not attached from a management device owned by an individual or an organization. A first means for acquiring a recording code and detailed information of a wireless tag of a corresponding information recording medium from a database, and transmitting the recording code and detailed information of the wireless tag to a management apparatus of a wireless tag issue request source; and the recording code And a second means for issuing a wireless tag having recorded therein.
In addition, a request for issuing a wireless tag to which identification information of an information recording medium not attached with a wireless tag is attached is received from a management device owned by an individual or organization, and an information recording medium corresponding to the received identification information is received. A first means for acquiring a recording code and detailed information of a wireless tag from a database, and transmitting the recording code and detailed information of the wireless tag to a management device that has issued the wireless tag, and a wireless tag having the recording code recorded thereon Second information to be issued, and a detailed information transmission request attached with a wireless tag recording code of an information recording medium to which a wireless tag is attached are received from the management device, and detailed information and identification information corresponding to the recording code Is obtained from the database, and is transmitted to the request source management device.
In addition, an arbitrary search keyword is received from a management device owned by an individual or an organization, detailed information including the received search keyword and identification information corresponding to the detailed information are acquired from a database, and transmitted to the management device. 1 means.

The wireless tag issuing device may further comprise means for charging a predetermined issuing fee to the requesting management apparatus in response to the wireless tag issuing request.
The information recording medium further includes means for charging a predetermined information providing service fee to the search request source management apparatus that transmitted the identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium.
In addition, when detailed information including a search keyword received from the management device is not stored in the database, the information processing apparatus further includes means for recording the search keyword in a search history information database.

The program according to the present invention includes a computer for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations by wireless tags attached to each information recording medium.
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server provided with a database recording the detailed information of the information recording medium As a result of searching the database by the center server, the first means for transmitting, the management code for each identification information and the recording code of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server It is stored in a database for use and functions as a second means for associating with an information recording medium attached with a wireless tag issued from the center server.
In addition, a computer for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations with wireless tags attached to the respective information recording media,
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server having a database in which detailed information of the information recording medium is recorded. As a result of searching the database by the center server, the first means for transmitting, the record code of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server and the detailed information for each management information Second means for storing in the database and associating with the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag sent from the center server, and whether or not the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag is newly stored in the storage shelf When an information recording medium that is monitored by a wireless tag reader and attached with a wireless tag is newly stored Determines whether the detailed information corresponding to the recording code of the wireless tag is already stored in the management database. If not, the detailed information transmission request with the wireless tag recording code attached is sent to the center server. Identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium corresponding to the recording code received from the center server as a result of searching the database by the center server and the third means for transmitting the identification information in association with the recording code Separately, it functions as a fourth means for storing in the management database.
In addition, a computer for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations with wireless tags attached to the respective information recording media,
An arbitrary search keyword is received from the input means, and it is determined whether detailed information including the search keyword is stored in the management database. If not, a detailed information acquisition request attached with the search keyword is sent to the information recording medium. A first means for transmitting to the center server having a database storing the identification information and the detailed information, and as a result of searching the database by the center server, the detailed information including the search keyword from the center server and the detailed information The second means for receiving the corresponding identification information and the third means for storing the detailed information and the identification information received from the center server in the management database according to the identification information.
Further, the storage position of each information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is detected by the wireless tag reading means, and the information on the detected storage position is recorded in the management database in association with the identification information of each information recording medium. It is further characterized by functioning as means 4.

According to the present invention, a database for managing information recording media that can easily manage information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations regardless of the presence or absence of a wireless tag is provided. Easy to build.
This makes it possible for researchers and writers to easily find out which media (book, music CD, DVD) contains a record containing an arbitrary keyword and the corresponding page. Can contribute to improving the efficiency.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Servers 10, 20, 30 and personal computers (PCs) used by a publishing information service center 1, a library 2, a bookstore 3, and an individual user 4 are connected to the Internet. 5 is connected.
The server 1 placed in the publishing information service center 1 includes information such as titles, author names, etc. on information recording media such as books, music CDs, and digital video discs (DVDs) issued by many publishers. It has a database in which detailed information including an index is stored, and when there is a request for acquiring detailed information such as a table of contents from the library 2, the bookstore 3, or an individual user 4, the detailed information is searched from the database. It has a function to reply to the requester.
When there is a wireless tag issue request from the library 2, the bookstore 3, or the individual user 4, for example, the wireless tag issuing device 17 issues the wireless tag 6 in which the recording code corresponding to the book name is recorded, and the request source Send by mail or other means.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the wireless tag 6 includes an issuance number code 601, a title code 602, an author name code 603, an issuer name code 604, and an issue date code 605 of an information recording medium such as a book. Recorded by combination.
The wireless tag issuing device 17 may be installed for each publisher, issued by the publisher that issued the information recording medium, and sent to the requesting source.
When the server 1 placed in the publishing information service center 1 transmits detailed information on an information recording medium such as a book to the library 2, the bookstore 3, and the individual user 4, it charges a predetermined information providing service fee.
Similarly, when the wireless tag 17 is sent, a predetermined fee is charged.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the server 1 in the publishing information service center 1, and includes a book information database 11, a music information database 12, an image information database 13, a search keyword history information DB 14, a user information DB 15, and billing information. DB 16, wireless tag issuing device 17, and input device 18 are provided. In the memory 10M, a management program 100, a wireless tag issue program 107, and an information registration program 108 are stored.
The management program 100 includes a book information search processing unit 101, a music information search processing unit 102, an image information search processing unit 103, a search keyword management processing unit 104, a user management processing unit 105, and a billing processing unit 106.
When the book information search processing unit 101, the music information search processing unit 102, and the image information search processing unit 103 receive, for example, a book, music, image issue number code or wireless tag recording code from the PC 40 of the individual user 4, As corresponding identification information, the title of the book, the title of the music CD, the title of the DVD, etc. are searched from the book information DB 11, the music information DB 12, and the image information DB 13 and returned to the PC 40 of the individual user 4. When the book information search processing unit 101 receives a request for transmission of detailed information such as the table of contents and index of the book, the book information search processing unit 101 searches the book information DB 11 for detailed information including the table of contents and index of the corresponding book, Reply to Similarly, when the music information search processing unit 102 and the image information search processing unit 103 receive a request for transmission of detailed information about a music CD or DVD, the detailed information about the music CD or DVD is obtained from the music information DB 12 or the image information DB 13. Search and reply to the requester.

For example, when an arbitrary keyword for searching for a book is received from the PC 40 of the individual user 4, the search keyword management processing unit 104 determines whether or not a book having a recorded content including the keyword has been searched. Record in DB14.
The administrator of the publishing information service center 1 uses a list of keywords recorded in the search keyword history information DB 14 to determine what recording contents (books, music CDs, DVDs) each user (library, bookstore, individual) has. You can find out if you want it, and you can use it as a reference for your publication plan.
The user management processing unit 105 records the search keyword of each user (library, bookstore, individual), the charge amount for the information providing service, and the like in the user information DB 15 for each user.
The billing processing unit 106 records an information provision fee such as detailed information on a book or the like or a wireless tag issuance fee in the billing information DB 16 for each user.
In response to a request for issuing a wireless tag to be pasted on a medium (book, music CD, DVD) from each user (library, bookstore, individual), the wireless tag issuing program 107 reads the wireless tag 6 in which a corresponding recording code is recorded. Issued from the wireless tag issuing device 17.
The information registration program 108 stores the identification information and detailed information of the medium (book, music CD, DVD) input from the input device 18 in each database 11, 12, 13.
Information recorded in each information DB 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 will be described later.
Here, the identification information is unique information for specifying the information recording medium. For example, in the case of a book, 1 of the elements such as a title, an issue number, an issuer name (publisher name), and an issue date Information composed of one or two or more elements.
When searching for the storage position of a book whose title is known, it is not necessary to input all the above elements, but only the title is input. When books with the same title are published by different publishers or authors, the title and publisher or the title and author name are entered.
In the present invention, a combination of one or more elements among the above elements is referred to as identification information of an information recording medium.
The detailed information is information indicating typical or characteristic words, matters, and contents of the description contents or recorded contents of the information recording medium. For books, for example, it indicates a table of contents, an index, a keyword list, and the like. In the present embodiment, an address (URL) of a Web site that discloses related information for each book is also included.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the server 20 of the library 2 and includes a book information database 21, a music information database 22, an image information database 23, a search terminal 24, a wireless tag reader 25, and a management terminal 26. ing. In the memory 20M, a management program 200, a lending / return management program 205, and an information registration program 206 are stored.
The management program 200 includes a book information search processing unit 201, a music information search processing unit 202, an image information search processing unit 203, and a bookshelf management processing unit 204.
The book information search processing unit 201, the music information search processing unit 202, and the image information search processing unit 203, when a user or administrator of the library 2 inputs an arbitrary keyword from the search terminal 24, includes a title or details including the keyword. A book having information, a music CD, and a DVD are searched from the book information DB 21, music information DB 22, and image information DB 23 and output to the screen of the search terminal 24.
Further, when the administrator inputs the record code of the wireless tag from the search terminal 24 using the reader attached to the search terminal 24, the detailed information of the corresponding medium is already stored in the book information DB 21, music information DB 22, and image information DB 23. If it is not stored, the corresponding detailed information is requested and acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 in response to a request from the administrator, and the book information DB 21, music information DB 22, image It is additionally stored in the information DB 23.
Further, when the administrator inputs the title of the medium as identification information from the search terminal 24, it searches whether the detailed information of the corresponding medium is already stored in the book information DB 21, music information DB 22, and image information DB 23, and stores them. If not, the corresponding detailed information is requested and acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 in response to a request from the administrator, and additionally stored in the book information DB 21, music information DB 22, and image information DB 23.
With the functions of the book information search processing unit 201, music information search processing unit 202, and image information search processing unit 203, a medium (book, music CD, DVD) in which only the title is registered, or a wireless tag is pasted. Even if the medium is not yet registered, the detailed information can be acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 and additionally stored in the DBs 21 to 23. That is, it becomes possible to construct the database in which the DBs 21 to 23 in which only the titles are registered or the DBs 21 to 23 in which no titles are registered to the detailed search information such as the table of contents is very easily constructed.

The book shelf management processing unit 204 causes the wireless tag reader 25 to read the recording code of the wireless tag attached to each book stored in the book shelf at a predetermined time interval, and the medium (book) to which the wireless tag is attached. , Music CD, DVD) is detected, and the information of the detected storage position is stored in each DB 21, 22, 23 in association with the identification information of each medium to which the wireless tag is attached.
With the function of the bookcase management processing unit 204, the medium (book, music CD, DVD) to which the wireless tag is attached can be searched up to the storage position and presented to the library user. .
The lending / returning program 205 records this in the DB 21, 22, 23 when a medium (book, music CD, DVD) is rented to a library user or when the medium is returned. Since a known technique can be applied to the lending / return management, a detailed description is omitted.
The information registration program 206 stores the identification information of the medium (book, music CD, DVD) input from the management terminal 26 in each database 11, 12, 13. This is used when a title or an issue number code is input as identification information for a medium (book, music CD, DVD) to which a wireless tag is not attached.
Information recorded in each information DB 21, 22, 23 will be described later.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the server 30 of the bookstore 3, and includes a book information database 31, a music information database 32, an image information database 33, a search terminal 34, a wireless tag reader 35, and a POS terminal 36. ing. In the memory 30M, a management program 300, a sales management program 305, and an information registration program 306 are stored.
The management program 300 includes a book information search processing unit 301, a music information search processing unit 302, an image information search processing unit 303, and a bookshelf management processing unit 304.
The book information search processing unit 301, music information search processing unit 302, and image information search processing unit 303, when a user or administrator of the bookstore 3 inputs an arbitrary keyword from the search terminal 34, includes a title or details including the keyword. A book having information, a music CD, and a DVD are searched from the book information DB 31, the music information DB 32, and the image information DB 33 and output to the screen of the search terminal 34.
Further, when the administrator inputs the record code of the wireless tag from the search terminal 34 using the reader attached to the search terminal 34, the detailed information of the corresponding medium is already stored in the book information DB 31, music information DB 32, and image information DB 33. If it is not stored, the corresponding detailed information is requested and acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 in response to a request from the administrator, and the book information DB 31, music information DB 32, image It is additionally stored in the information DB 33.
Further, when the administrator inputs the title of the medium as identification information from the search terminal 34, it is searched whether the detailed information of the corresponding medium is already stored in the book information DB 31, the music information DB 32, and the image information DB 33, and stored. If not, the corresponding detailed information is requested and acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 in response to a request from the administrator, and additionally stored in the book information DB 31, music information DB 32, and image information DB 33.
With the functions of the book information search processing unit 301, music information search processing unit 302, and image information search processing unit 303, a medium (book, music CD, DVD) in which only the title is registered, or a wireless tag is pasted. Even if the medium is not yet registered, the detailed information can be acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 and additionally stored in the DBs 31 to 33. In other words, it is possible to construct the database 31-33 in which only the title is registered or the database 31-33 in which the title is not registered as a search range to the detailed information such as the table of contents.

The bookshelf management processing unit 204 causes the wireless tag reader 35 to read the recording code of the wireless tag attached to each book stored in the bookcase at predetermined time intervals, and the medium (book) to which the wireless tag is attached , Music CD, DVD) is detected, and the information of the detected storage position is stored in each DB 31, 32, 33 in association with the identification information of each medium to which the wireless tag is attached.
With the function of the bookcase management processing unit 304, the medium (book, music CD, DVD) to which the wireless tag is attached can be searched up to the storage position and presented to the user of the bookstore 3. Yes.
The sales management program 305 stores the medium (book, music CD, DVD) corresponding to the recording code of the wireless tag read by the POS terminal 36 when the medium (book, music CD, DVD) is sold to the user of the bookstore 3. Update inventory count. Since a well-known technique can be applied to this sales management, detailed description is omitted.
The information registration program 306 stores the identification information of the medium (book, music CD, DVD) input from the search terminal 34 in each database 11, 12, 13. This is used when a title or an issue number code is input as identification information for a medium (book, music CD, DVD) to which a wireless tag is not attached.
The information recorded in each of the information DBs 31, 32, and 33 is the same as that of the library 2 and will not be described in detail.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the PC 40 of the individual user 4, which includes a book information database 41, a music information database 42, an image information database 43, an input device 44, a wireless tag reading device 45, and a display 46. Yes. Further, a management program 400 and an information registration program 405 are stored in the memory 40M.
The management program 400 includes a book information search processing unit 401, a music information search processing unit 402, an image information search processing unit 403, and a bookshelf management processing unit 404.
When the individual user 4 inputs an arbitrary keyword from the input device 44, the book information search processing unit 401, the music information search processing unit 402, and the image information search processing unit 403 are books having titles or detailed information including the keyword, Music CDs and DVDs are searched from the book information DB 41, music information DB 42, and image information DB 43 and output to the screen of the display 46.
Further, when the individual user 4 inputs the recording code of the wireless tag from the input device 44 by the reader attached to the input device 44, the detailed information of the corresponding medium is already stored in the book information DB 41, the music information DB 42, and the image information DB 43. If it is stored, if it is not stored, the corresponding detailed information is requested and acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 in response to a request from the individual user 4, and the book information DB 41 and music information DB 42 are obtained. The image information DB 43 is additionally stored.

Further, when the individual user 4 inputs the title of the medium as identification information from the input device 44, it is searched whether the detailed information of the corresponding medium is already stored in the book information DB 41, the music information DB 42, and the image information DB 43, If it is not stored, the corresponding detailed information is requested and acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 in response to a request from the individual user 4, and is additionally stored in the book information DB 41, music information DB 42, and image information DB 43. .
With the functions of the book information search processing unit 401, the music information search processing unit 402, and the image information search processing unit 403, a medium (book, music CD, DVD) in which only the title is registered, or a wireless tag is pasted. Even if the title is not yet registered, the detailed information can be acquired from the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 and additionally stored in each of the DBs 41 to 43. In other words, it is possible to construct the database 41-43, in which only the title is registered, or the DB 41-43, in which the title is not registered, as a search range up to the detailed information such as the table of contents.

The bookshelf management processing unit 404 causes the wireless tag reader 45 to read the recording code of the wireless tag attached to each book stored in the bookshelf of the individual user 4, and the wireless tag is attached. Is stored in each DB 41, 42, 43 in association with the identification information of each medium to which the wireless tag is attached. Let
With the function of the bookshelf management processing unit 404, the medium (book, music CD, DVD) to which the wireless tag is attached can be searched up to the storage position and presented to the individual user 4.
The information registration program 406 stores the identification information of the medium (book, music CD, DVD) input from the input device 44 in each database 41, 42, 43. This is used when a title or an issue number code is input as identification information for a medium (book, music CD, DVD) to which a wireless tag is not attached.
Information recorded in each information DB 41, 42, 43 will be described later.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of a wireless tag reader. A plurality of tag sensors 72 are provided in a width direction in a storage shelf 71 such as a book, and the wireless tag 6 is attached to the storage shelf 71. When an information recording medium such as a book is stored, the recording code recorded on the wireless tag 6 is read by the tag sensor 72. Each tag sensor 72 is sequentially driven by the scanning unit 73 shown in FIG. 7B to read the recording code of the wireless tag 6. The scanning unit 73 is controlled by the bookshelf management processing unit 204 (304, 404) to drive each tag sensor 72 at a predetermined time interval, and the RFID tag information (recording code) of the information recording medium with the RFID tag stored in the bookcase 71 is stored. ).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of stored information in the book information DB 11 of the publishing information service center 1. The wireless tag recording code 1101 of the information recording medium such as a book, and the identification information of the information recording medium corresponding to the recording code 1101 1102, detailed information 1106, and billing information 1107 are stored.
The recording code 1101 includes an issue number code, a title code, an author name code, an issuer name code, an issue date code, and the like of the information recording medium, and is recorded with an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 1102 corresponds to each code of the recording code 1101, and information in which an issue number code, a title code, and the like are associated with expressions understandable by the user is recorded.
For example, information of “Bo-chan” is recorded for the title code = 20015, and “Natsume Soseki” is recorded for the author name code = 31234.
The detailed information 1106 includes information such as an index (or keyword) 1104 and a table of contents 1103 included in the book specified by the identification information 1102, and a URL 1105 of a Web site where related books can be browsed.
The billing information 1107 is composed of information providing service fee and wireless tag issue fee information when the recording code 1101, identification information 1102 and detailed information 1106 are transmitted to an individual user or the like.
These recording code 1101, identification information 1102, detailed information 1106, and billing information 1107 are recorded for each book identification information.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the music information DB 12 of the publishing information service center 1, and the recording code 1201 of the wireless tag of the information recording medium such as a music CD, and the identification of the information recording medium corresponding to the recording code 1201 Information 1202, detailed information 1207, and billing information 1208 are stored.
The recording code 1201 includes an issuance number code, a title code, a singer name / band code, an issuing company name code, an issuance date code, and the like of the information recording medium, and is recorded with an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 1202 corresponds to each code of the recording code 1201, and information in which an issue number code, a title code, and the like are associated with an expression understandable by the user is recorded.
For example, information of “XX song” is recorded for the title code = 30015, and “Nihon Taro” is recorded for the singer name / music band code = 51234.
The detailed information 1207 includes information such as a song name 1203, a song / composer name 1204, a score 1205, and a URL 1206 of a Web site where related information can be browsed included in the music CD specified by the identification information 1202.
The billing information 1208 is composed of information providing service fee and wireless tag issue fee information when the recording code 1201, identification information 1202, and detailed information 1207 are transmitted to an individual user or the like.
These recording code 1201, identification information 1202, detailed information 1207, and billing information 1208 are recorded for each music CD identification information.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the image information DB 13 of the publishing information service center 1, and corresponds to the recording code 1301 and recording code 1301 of the wireless tag of the information recording medium on which an image or video such as a DVD is recorded. Information recording medium identification information 1302, detailed information 1307, and billing information 1308 are stored.
The recording code 1301 includes an issue number code, a title code, a director / photographer code, an issuer name code, an issue date code, and the like of the information recording medium, and is recorded with an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 1302 corresponds to each code of the recording code 1301, and information in which an issue number code, a title code, and the like are associated with expressions understandable by the user is recorded.
For example, “Japanese history” is recorded for the title code = 40015, and “Jiro Yokohama” is recorded for the director / photographer code = 81234.
The detailed information 1307 includes information such as an image name 1303, a director / photographer name 1304, an outline 1305, and a URL 1306 of a Web site where related information can be browsed included in an information recording medium such as a DVD specified by the identification information 1302. Has been.
The billing information 1308 is composed of information providing service fee and wireless tag issue fee information when the recording code 1301, identification information 1302, and detailed information 1307 are transmitted to an individual user or the like.
These recording code 1301, identification information 1302, detailed information 1307, and billing information 1308 are recorded according to identification information of an information recording medium such as a DVD.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of recorded information in the search keyword history information DB 14 of the publishing information service center 1. When an individual user or the like searches for a corresponding book or the like using an arbitrary keyword, A keyword 1402, a hit situation 1403, a user ID 1404, a field 1405, and the like are recorded.
When the search is successful (when hit), the issuer name of the hit information recording medium is recorded in the hit status 1403. If no hit is found, “none” information is recorded.
By referring to the keyword history, the administrator of the publishing information service center 1 can grasp what kind of keyword the user is seeking for a book or the like. Further, it is possible to make use of it for creating a plan for issuing an information recording medium including a keyword for a keyword that has not been hit.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of recorded information in the user information DB 15 of the publishing information service center 1. When an individual user or the like searches for a corresponding book using an arbitrary keyword, a search time 1502 for each user ID 1501, Keywords 1503, hit status 1504, field 1505, charge amount 1506, and the like are recorded.
When the search is successful (when hit), the issuer name of the hit information recording medium is recorded in the hit status 1504. If no hit is found, “none” information is recorded.
The user ID is given to each user by a user registration operation to the publication information service center 1. This user registration procedure is omitted because a known technique can be used.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the book information DB 21 in the library 2. The wireless tag recording code 2110 of the information recording medium such as a book, the book identification information 2100 and the detailed information 2120 corresponding to the recording code 2110 are shown. Is to be memorized.
The recording code 2110 includes a book issue number code, title code, author name code, issuer name code, issue date code, and the like, and is recorded as an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 2100 corresponds to each code of the recording code 2110. Similar to the book information DB 11 of FIG. 8, the identification information 2100 is information 2101 corresponding to an issue number code, a title code, etc. associated with an expression understandable by the user. 2105 is recorded.
In the identification information 2100 of the library 2, management number 2106, bookshelf number 2107, and current state 2108 for identifying whether or not it is lent are recorded as information specific to the library.
The detailed information 2120 includes a table of contents 2122 and an index (or keyword) 2123 included in the book specified by the identification information 2100, a URL 2124 of a Web site where a related book can be browsed, and a wireless tag as information unique to the library. The current book shelf position 2125 of the book with the wireless tag detected by the reading device 25 is stored. The detailed information 2120 is associated with the identification information 2100 by the issue number 2121.
These recording code 2110, identification information 2100, and detailed information 2120 are recorded for each book identification information.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the music information DB 22 in the library 2. The wireless tag recording code 2210 of the information recording medium such as a music CD, the music CD identification information 2200 corresponding to the recording code 2210, and the details Information 2220 is stored.
The recording code 2210 is composed of an issue number code, a title code, a singer name / organization name code, an issuer name code, an issue date code, and the like of the music CD, and is recorded as an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 2100 corresponds to each code of the recording code 2210. Similar to the music information DB 12 of FIG. 9, the identification information 2100 is information 2201 that associates the issue number code, the title code, and the like with expressions that can be understood by the user. 2205 is recorded.
In the identification information 2200 of the library 2, a management number 2206, a bookshelf number 2207, and a current state 2208 for identifying whether or not it is being lent are recorded as information unique to the library.
The detailed information 2220 includes information specific to the library in addition to information such as a song title 2222, a song / composer name 2223, a score 2224, and a URL 2225 of a Web site where related information can be browsed included in the music CD specified by the identification information 2200. The current bookcase position 2226 of the music CD with the wireless tag detected by the wireless tag reader 25 is stored as information. The detailed information 2220 is associated with the identification information 2200 by the issue number 2221.
These recording code 2210, identification information 2200, and detailed information 2220 are recorded for each music CD identification information.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the image information DB 23 in the library 2. The wireless tag recording code 2310 of the information recording medium such as a DVD, the DVD identification information 2300 and the detailed information 2320 corresponding to the recording code 2310 are shown. Is to be memorized.
The recording code 2310 includes a DVD issue number code, a title code, a director / photographer name code, an issuer name code, an issue date code, and the like, and is recorded with an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 2300 corresponds to each code of the recording code 2310. Similar to the image information DB 13 in FIG. 10, the identification information 2300 is information 2301 that associates an issue number code, a title code, and the like with expressions understandable by the user. 2305 is recorded.
In the identification information 2300 of the library 2, management number 2306, bookshelf number 2307, and current state 2308 for identifying whether or not it is being lent are recorded as information specific to the library.
The detailed information 2320 includes information such as an image name / movie name 2322, a director / photographer name 2323, an outline 2324, and a URL 2325 of a website where related information can be browsed included in the DVD specified by the identification information 2300. The current book shelf position 2326 of the DVD with the wireless tag detected by the wireless tag reader 25 is stored as information unique to the library. The detailed information 2320 is associated with the identification information 2300 by the issue number 2321.
These recording code 2310, identification information 2300, and detailed information 2320 are recorded for each DVD identification information.
The book information DB, music information DB, and image information DB in the bookstore 3 are also recorded with the same information as the book information DB, music information DB, and image information DB of the library 2. However, in the case of the bookstore 3, the management number 2106 and the information 2108 indicating whether or not it is lent out are not recorded.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in the book information DB 41 for the individual user 4. The wireless tag recording code 4110 of the information recording medium such as a book, the book identification information 4100 corresponding to the recording code 4110, and detailed information 4120 is stored.
The recording code 4110 includes a book issue number code, title code, author name code, issuer name code, issue date code, and the like, and is recorded as an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 4100 corresponds to each code of the recording code 4110. Similar to the book information DB 11 of FIG. 8, the identification information 4100 is information 4101 associated with an expression that the user can understand such as an issue number code and a title code. 4105 is recorded.
The detailed information 2120 is detected by the wireless tag reader 45 in addition to information such as a table of contents 4122 and an index (or keyword) 4123 included in the book specified by the identification information 4100, and a URL 4124 of a website where the related books can be browsed. The current bookcase position 4125 of the book with the wireless tag is stored. The detailed information 4120 is associated with the identification information 4100 by the issue number 4121.
These recording code 4110, identification information 4100, and detailed information 4120 are recorded for each book identification information.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the music information DB 42 for the individual user 4. The wireless tag recording code 4210 of the information recording medium such as a music CD, the music CD identification information 4200 corresponding to the recording code 4210, and Detailed information 4220 is stored.
The recording code 4210 includes a music CD issue number code, a title code, a singer name / orches name code, an issuer name code, an issue date code, and the like, and is recorded with an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 4100 corresponds to each code of the recording code 4210. Similar to the music information DB 12 of FIG. 9, the identification information 4100 is information 4201 that associates the issue number code, the title code, and the like with expressions that can be understood by the user. 4205 is recorded.
The detailed information 4220 includes information such as a song title 4222, a song / composer name 4223, a score 4224, and a URL 4225 of a Web site where related information can be browsed included in the music CD specified by the identification information 4200. The current bookcase position 4226 of the music CD with the wireless tag detected by the device 45 is stored. The detailed information 4220 is associated with the identification information 4200 by the issue number 4221.
These recording code 4210, identification information 4200, and detailed information 4220 are recorded for each music CD identification information.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the image information DB 43 in the individual user 4. The wireless tag recording code 4310 of the information recording medium such as a DVD, the DVD identification information 4300 corresponding to the recording code 4310, and the detailed information 4320 is stored.
The recording code 4310 includes a DVD issue number code, a title code, a director / photographer name code, an issuer name code, an issue date code, and the like, and is recorded with an alphanumeric code.
The identification information 4300 corresponds to each code of the recording code 4310. Similar to the image information DB 13 of FIG. 10, the identification information 4300 is information 4301 to which an issue number code, a title code, etc. are associated with expressions understandable by the user. 4305 is recorded.
The detailed information 4320 includes information such as an image name / movie name 4322, a director / photographer name 4323, an outline 4324, and a URL 4325 of a website where related information can be browsed included in the DVD specified by the identification information 4300. The current bookcase position 4326 of the DVD with the wireless tag detected by the wireless tag reader 45 is stored. The detailed information 4320 is associated with the identification information 4300 by the issue number 4321.
These recording code 4310, identification information 4300, and detailed information 4320 are recorded for each DVD identification information.

In the above configuration, a procedure for constructing a database for the personal user 4 to manage an information recording medium such as a book stored in the PC 40 and a procedure for searching for an information recording medium having an index corresponding to an arbitrary keyword. Will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, a case where the information recording medium is a book will be described as a representative.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure when an individual user purchases a book with a wireless tag and tries to construct a database including detailed information such as a table of contents of the book.
First, the management program 400 of the PC 40 is activated. Then, the book with the wireless tag is stored in the book shelf 71 to which the tag sensor 72 is attached.
Then, the wireless tag reading device 45 reads the recording code of the wireless tag of the book. The read recording code is transferred to the management program 400.
The management program 400 stores all the recording codes of the wireless tags attached to many books currently stored in the bookshelf 71, but when a recording code different from the previous reading scan is input. Is recognized as containing a new book (step 1901).
Then, the book information DB 41 is searched with the recording code of the wireless tag of the book, and it is determined whether the recording code and the detailed information 4120 such as the table of contents or the identification information 4100 are already registered books (step) 1902).
If it is a registered book, the bookshelf position 4125 is recorded in the detailed information 4120 of the book information DB 41 (step 1908), and the process ends.
However, if the book is not registered, a detailed information transmission request with a wireless tag recording code attached is transmitted to the publication information service center 1 (step 1903).
On the other hand, the management program 100 of the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 searches the book database 11 with the received record code of the wireless tag, and identifies the book identification information 1102 and detailed information corresponding to the record code of the wireless tag. 1106 is acquired (step 1904) and transmitted to the PC 40 of the individual user 4 who is the request source (step 1905).

The bookshelf management processing unit 404 of the PC 40 of the individual user 4 that has received the identification information 1102 and the detailed information 1106 stores the identification information 4100 and the detailed information 4120 in the book information DB 41 in association with the recording code 4110 read from the wireless tag ( Step 1906). Also, the storage location information 4125 detected by the wireless tag reader 45 is recorded (step 1907).
Thereby, the book information DB 41 in which the identification information 4100 such as the title and the like and the detailed information 4120 such as the table of contents are registered is constructed by a simple operation of simply storing the newly purchased book with the wireless tag in the book shelf 71. It becomes possible.
The server 10 of the publishing information service center performs a billing process for the information providing service fee such as detailed information (step 1908) and ends the process.

In FIG. 20, an arbitrary keyword is input from the input device 44, a book having a table of contents and an index corresponding to the keyword is searched, detailed information and the like are acquired from the server 10 in the search process, and the book information DB 41 is stored. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure in the case of updating.
The individual user 4 starts the management program 400 and displays a book search screen 2401 as shown in FIG. 24A on the display 46 (step 2001).
Then, an arbitrary keyword is input in the keyword input field of the book search screen 2401, “book / magazine / article” is designated as a search target, and the search button 2402 is operated.
In the management program 400, the book information search processing unit 401 inputs a keyword input when “book / magazine / article” is designated as a search target.
The book information search processing unit 401 accepts the input keyword (step 2002) and searches whether detailed information including the keyword is registered in the book information DB 41 (step 2003).
When the detailed information including the keyword is registered in the book information DB 41, the title (identification information) of the book having the detailed information is displayed on the book search result screen 2403 as shown in FIG. 24B (step 2005). ).
When the detail display button 2404 is operated on the book search result screen 2403, a book search result table of contents and index screen 2501 as shown in FIG. 25 are displayed.
Thereby, it is possible to know the information of the index including the title, table of contents, and page number of the book having detailed information corresponding to the search keyword. In addition, since the title of the book and the storage position of the book shelf 71 are displayed on the book search result screen 2403 in FIG. 24B, it is possible to easily take out the corresponding book from the storage position.

On the other hand, if the detailed information including the keyword is not registered in the book information DB 41, the book information search processing unit 401 transmits information including the input keyword and user ID to the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1. (Step 2006).
The book information search processing unit 101 in the server 10 of the publishing information service center 1 searches the book information DB 11 based on the received keyword, and determines whether there is a book having a table of contents or index including the keyword (steps 2007 and 2008). .
If there is a book having a table of contents or index including keywords, the identification information is returned to the PC 40 of the individual user 4 (step 2010).
The book information search processing unit 401 in the personal user's PC 40 searches whether a book having identification information corresponding to the received identification information is registered in the book information DB 41 (step 2011). When identification information corresponding to the identification information received from the server 10 is registered as a result of the search, a list of titles in the identification information is displayed on the search result screen 2403 as shown in FIG. (Steps 2012 and 2013). In this case, the storage position information is not displayed.
On the other hand, the book information search processing unit 101 of the server 10 performs a book search proxy service fee billing process (step 2009) and records it in the user information DB 15. Further, the keyword used for the search, the user ID, and the like are recorded in the search keyword history information DB 14.

In the search result screen 2403 of FIG. 24B, when a detail display button 2404 is operated after a book of any title is selected in the displayed title list of books, a book information search processing unit 401 determines that a detailed information acquisition request has been input (step 2014), and transmits a detailed information transmission request corresponding to the keyword transmitted in step 2006 to the server 10 (step 2015).
The server 10 searches the book information DB 11 for detailed information corresponding to the keyword received in step 2006, and returns detailed information including the table of contents and index to the PC 40 (step 2017).
The book information search processing unit 401 of the PC 40 additionally records the received detailed information in the book information DB 41 (step 2018). In this case, the identification information received in step 2010 is additionally recorded.
Thereafter, the received detailed information is displayed on a screen 2501 as shown in FIG. 25 (step 2019). The book search proxy service fee is charged (step 2020) and recorded in the user information DB 15.
Through the above processing, while searching for a book using an arbitrary keyword, the identification information and detailed information of the corresponding book can be additionally recorded in the book information DB 41, and the book information DB 41 can be updated.

Next, the book information search processing unit 401 of the PC 40 displays a wireless tag purchase screen for purchasing a wireless tag corresponding to the detailed information received in step 2017 on the display 46 (step 2021). FIG. 26 shows an example of the wireless tag purchase screen 2601.
Therefore, if the purchase operation of the wireless tag is performed by inputting the address, name, email address, payment type (credit payment, cash transfer, etc.) on the wireless tag purchase screen 2601 and operating the send button 2602, A wireless tag purchase request is transmitted to the server 10 (steps 2022 and 2023).
The server 10 searches the book information DB 11 for a wireless tag recording code corresponding to the detailed information transmitted in step 2017, and transfers it to the wireless tag issuing device 17 by the wireless tag issuing program 107.
The wireless tag issuing device 17 issues a wireless tag in which the designated recording code is recorded (step 2024). The issued wireless tag is sent to the individual user 4 by the administrator of the publication information service center (step 2025). The server 10 performs a billing process related to the wireless tag issuance fee (step 2026), and records it in the user information DB 15. Further, all the billing amounts such as the detailed information providing service fee are summed (step 2027), the user ID is added to the billing information DB 16 and recorded, and then transmitted to the PC 40 (step 2028).
When the individual user 4 receives the wireless tag from the publishing information service center 1, the individual user 4 attaches the wireless tag to the book without the wireless tag in which the detailed information received in step 2017 is recorded, and stores it in the book shelf 71. .
When stored in the bookcase 71, the storage position is additionally recorded by the processing of step 1907 in FIG.
As described above, even if the book does not have a wireless tag attached thereto, the wireless tag is purchased and attached, and detailed information, a storage position, etc. are recorded in the book information DB 41, and subsequent book searches can be easily performed. Is possible.
When the wireless tag purchase operation is not performed, the PC 40 transmits “no tag purchase request” to the server 40. The server 40 totals the amount of billing in the process so far (step 2027) and transmits it to the PC 40 (step 2028).

On the other hand, in step 2012, the identification information of the book in which detailed information for an arbitrary keyword is recorded is presented from the server 10, but as a result of searching the book information DB 41 of the individual user 4, there is no corresponding book. In this case, the book information search processing unit 401 of the PC 40 displays a purchase screen for the book (step 2030).
If the purchase operation of the book is performed on the book purchase screen (step 2031), the book information search processing unit 401 transmits a purchase request to the server 10 (step 2035).
The book information search processing unit 101 of the server 10 performs a book inventory search (step 2036), and if there is a stock, the corresponding book with a wireless tag is sent to the individual user 4 (step 2037).
If the individual user 4 did not purchase the book, “no purchase request” is transmitted to the server 10 (step 2032).
The book information search processing unit 101 of the server 10 totals the billing amount of the information provided to the PC 40 up to step 2031 (step 2033), and transmits it to the PC 40 (step 2034).
As described above, when the individual user 4 does not own a book in which detailed information including an arbitrary keyword is recorded, the purchase procedure can be immediately performed and the corresponding book can be obtained.

In bookstores and libraries, it is possible to search whether books containing arbitrary keywords are stored in the same procedure. However, in the case of a bookstore or a library, the procedure for purchasing a wireless tag and a request for transmitting detailed information are performed by an administrator or a store clerk because charging processing is involved.
Note that the search keyword management processing unit 104 of the server 10 collects keywords that have not been hit from the history information recorded in the search keyword history information DB 14 at predetermined time intervals, and a list 2700 as shown in FIG. Is created and presented to the administrator of the publishing information service center 1 or publishers participating in the operation of the center 1.
Thereby, each publisher can easily determine what kind of book should be published in the future.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a procedure for purchasing a wireless tag in the library 2.
In the library 2, when a wireless tag is purchased for a book without a wireless tag attached, and detailed information such as a table of contents is acquired from the server 10 and recorded in the book information DB 21, the management program 200 is started. 28 displays the RFID tag purchase screen 2801 as shown in FIG. 28 on the screen of the search terminal 24 (step 2301).
Therefore, on the wireless tag purchase screen 2801, the title or issue number code of the book to be purchased for the wireless tag is input to the book identification information input field 2802, and the purchaser's address, name, email address, payment type (credit (Settlement, cash transfer, etc.) are input to the purchaser information input field 2803 (step 2302), and the send button 2804 is operated.
Then, the book information search processing unit 201 transmits to the server 10 a wireless tag purchase request in which the title or issue number code list and purchaser information of the book that is the target of purchase of the input wireless tag are combined. (Step 2303).
The server 10 searches the book information DB 11 for a record code of the wireless tag corresponding to the received book title or issue number code list, and transfers it to the wireless tag issuing device 17 by the wireless tag issuing program 107.

The wireless tag issuing device 17 issues a wireless tag in which the designated recording code is recorded (step 2304). The issued wireless tag is sent to the library 2 by the administrator of the publication information service center (step 2305). Further, the server 10 searches the book information DB 11 for detailed information such as a recording code, identification information, table of contents, and index corresponding to the issued wireless tag, and transmits it to the server 20 of the library 2 (steps 2306 and 2307). Then, the total processing of the fee for issuing the wireless tag and the fee for providing the detailed information is performed (step 2309) and transmitted to the server 20 of the library 2 (step 2310). The total charge amount is recorded in the user information DB 15 with the user ID or user name added.
The server 20 of the library 2 records detailed information such as the received recording code, identification information, table of contents, and index in the book information DB 21.
When the administrator of the library 2 receives the wireless tag sent from the publishing information service center 1, the administrator attaches the wireless tag to the book without the wireless tag in which the detailed information received in step 2307 is recorded. Store it in the bookcase.
When stored in the bookcase, the storage position is additionally recorded by the same processing as the processing of FIG.
As described above, even if the book is not attached with a wireless tag, the wireless tag is purchased and attached, and detailed information, storage location, and the like are recorded in the book information DB 21 to facilitate subsequent book searches. Is possible.
If a unique management number or the like has already been registered in a library or bookstore, the information is automatically transferred, thereby eliminating the need to input the unique management number again.

By the way, the procedure for purchasing the wireless tag in FIG. That is, if a book without a wireless tag exists and a wireless tag for the book is required, the wireless tag to be attached to the book without the wireless tag is purchased by the same procedure as that shown in FIG. Identification information is acquired and recorded in the book information DB. When the wireless tag is purchased by the procedure of FIG. 23, the individual user 4 can acquire the wireless tag without going through a book search using an arbitrary keyword.
In the library 2, when the issue numbers 2101 to 2105 constituting the identification information 2100 and 3100 in the book information DB 21 have already been registered, they are received from the server 40 with the approval of the administrator. Overwrite with identification information.

As is clear from the above, in the above embodiment, even in an environment where an information recording medium with a wireless tag and an information recording medium without a wireless tag coexist, wireless communication is not performed for an information recording medium without a wireless tag. A tag can be purchased and pasted, and detailed information such as a table of contents can be acquired from a server and recorded in a database, so that a database for managing an information recording medium can be easily constructed.
In addition, even in the case of an information recording medium with a wireless tag, when detailed information such as a table of contents is required, it is acquired from a server and additionally recorded in a database, and a database for searching an information recording medium with an arbitrary keyword Can be easily constructed.
Furthermore, when a new information recording medium with a wireless tag is purchased, detailed information such as a table of contents can be obtained from the server and recorded in the database simply by storing it in the bookshelf. It is possible to easily construct a database in the case where a medium is searched for an information recording medium with an arbitrary keyword and a storage position of a book shelf is searched.
Then, it is possible to easily search for a title name having a recording content corresponding to an arbitrary search keyword and its corresponding recording position from information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization.
This makes it possible for researchers and writers to easily find out which media (book, music CD, DVD) contains a record containing an arbitrary keyword and the corresponding page. Can contribute to improving the efficiency.

The identification information of the information recording medium described above includes the author name, issuer name, and date of issue date, but it may be only the issue number or title information.
Further, the detailed information is not limited to the configuration described above, and can be appropriately selected according to the recording content of the information recording medium.
In addition, the RFID tag is issued by the publishing information service center, but a radio tag issuing device is provided for each user such as a bookstore, a library, and an individual user. The information recording medium may be attached to the information recording medium.

It is a system configuration figure showing an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the recording information of the wireless tag affixed on an information recording medium. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server of a publication information service center. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server of a library center. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server of a bookstore. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the personal computer of an individual user. It is a schematic block diagram of a wireless tag reader. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of book information DB in a publishing information service center. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of music information DB in a publishing information service center. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of image information DB in a publishing information service center. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of search keyword history information DB in a publication information service center. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of user information DB in a publishing information service center. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of book information DB in a library. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of music information DB in a library. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of image information DB in a library. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of book information DB in an individual user. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of music information DB in an individual user. It is a figure which shows the example of the memory content of image information DB in an individual user. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which updates the recording content of book information DB by accommodating the book with a wireless tag in a bookshelf. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which searches the book corresponding to arbitrary keywords, and updates the recording content of book information DB according to a search result. It is a flowchart which shows a wireless tag purchase procedure. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure in the case of purchasing a book with a table of contents including a keyword and an index. It is a flowchart which shows the radio | wireless tag purchase procedure in a library. It is a figure which shows the example of the book search screen by an arbitrary keyword, and a search result screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the book search result table of contents by arbitrary keywords, and an index screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a radio | wireless tag purchase screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the keyword list which was not hit as a result of the book search by a keyword. It is a figure which shows the example of the radio | wireless tag purchase screen in a library.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Publication information service center 2 Library 3 Bookstore 4 Individual user 6 Wireless tag 10 Publication information service center server 11 Publication information service center book information database 14 Search keyword history information database 17 Wireless tag issuing device 40 Personal user personal computer 41 Individual User book information database 45 RFID tag reader 72 Tag sensor 400 management program 1101 RFID tag recording code 1102 Identification information 1106 Detailed information 1107 Billing information

Claims (21)

A method of constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
In the management apparatus owned by an individual or organization, the identification information of the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is not attached is received from the input means, and the issuance request of the wireless tag attached with the identification information is recorded in the detailed information of the information recording medium A first step of transmitting to a center server comprising a database;
The record code and detailed information of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the management device in the center server are acquired from the database, and the wireless tag recording code and detailed information are obtained from the wireless tag issue request source. And a second step of issuing a wireless tag in which the recording code is recorded,
In the management device, a record code and detailed information of the wireless tag received from the center server are stored in the management database according to identification information, and are associated with an information recording medium attached with the wireless tag sent from the center server. Steps,
An information recording medium management database construction method comprising: A method of constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
A database in which identification information of an information recording medium to which a wireless tag is not attached is received from an input unit in a management apparatus owned by an individual or organization, and a request for issuing a wireless tag including the identification information is recorded in detail information of the information recording medium A first step of transmitting to a center server comprising:
The record code and detailed information of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the management device in the center server are acquired from the database, and the wireless tag recording code and detailed information are obtained from the wireless tag issue request source. And a second step of issuing a wireless tag in which the recording code is recorded,
In the management device, a record code and detailed information of the wireless tag received from the center server are stored in the management database according to identification information, and are associated with an information recording medium attached with the wireless tag sent from the center server. Steps,
Whether or not the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is newly stored in the storage shelf is monitored by the wireless tag reading means, and when the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is newly stored It is determined whether the detailed information corresponding to the recording code of the wireless tag is already stored in the management database, and if not stored, the detailed information transmission request attached with the recording code of the wireless tag is transmitted to the center server. A fourth step;
A fifth step of acquiring identification information and detailed information of an information recording medium corresponding to the recording code received from the management device in the center server from the database and transmitting the information to the requesting management device;
A sixth step of storing the identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium received from the center server in the management device in the management database in association with the recording code according to the identification information;
An information recording medium for managing an information recording medium, comprising: an information recording medium attached with a wireless tag sent from the center server; and a database for managing the information recording medium with the wireless tag attached in advance. How to build a database.   A storage position of each information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is detected by a wireless tag reading means, and the detected storage position information is recorded in the management database in association with identification information of each information recording medium. 3. The information recording medium management database construction method according to claim 1, further comprising a step.   4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising an eighth step of charging a predetermined issuance fee from the center server to the management device in response to the issuance request for the wireless tag. 5. A method for constructing an information recording medium management database.   5. The information recording medium management database construction method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the detailed information is information on a table of contents and an index of a book. A method of constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An arbitrary search keyword is received from the input means in a management device owned by an individual or organization, and it is determined whether detailed information including the search keyword is stored in the management database. If not, the search keyword is attached. A first step of transmitting a detailed information acquisition request to the center server;
A second server for searching for detailed information including the search keyword and identification information corresponding to the detailed information from the database storing the identification information and the detailed information of the information recording medium in the center server, and transmitting the information to the managing apparatus that requested the detailed information; Steps,
And a third step of storing the detailed information and the identification information received from the center server in the management database by the identification information in the management database as a detailed information request source. Method. A management device for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or organization by wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server having a database in which detailed information of the information recording medium is recorded. A first means for transmitting;
As a result of searching the database by the center server, the recording code and detailed information of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server are stored in the management database for each identification information, A second means for associating with an information recording medium attached with a wireless tag issued by a server;
A management apparatus used for constructing a database for management of an information recording medium. A management device for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or organization by wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server having a database in which detailed information of the information recording medium is recorded. A first means for transmitting;
As a result of searching the database by the center server, the record code and detailed information of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server are stored in the management database for each identification information, and the center server A second means for associating with the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag sent from
Whether or not the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is newly stored in the storage shelf is monitored by the wireless tag reading means, and when the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is newly stored It is determined whether the detailed information corresponding to the recording code of the wireless tag is already stored in the management database, and if not stored, the detailed information transmission request attached with the recording code of the wireless tag is transmitted to the center server. A third means;
As a result of searching the database by the center server, the identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium corresponding to the recording code received from the center server are stored in the management database according to the identification information in association with the recording code. A management apparatus used to construct a database for management of an information recording medium, comprising: a fourth means. A management apparatus for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by an individual or an organization with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An arbitrary search keyword is received from the input means, and it is determined whether or not detailed information including the search keyword is stored in the management database. First means for transmitting to a center server comprising a database storing the identification information and detailed information;
Second means for receiving detailed information including the search keyword and identification information corresponding to the detailed information from the center server as a result of searching the database by the center server;
And a third means for storing the detailed information and identification information received from the center server in the management database for each identification information.   Means for detecting a storage position of each information recording medium attached with a wireless tag by means of a wireless tag reading means, and recording the detected storage position information in association with identification information of each information recording medium in the management database; The management apparatus used for construction | assembly of the management database of the information recording medium as described in any one of Claims 7-9 characterized by the above-mentioned.   11. The management apparatus used for construction of a database for management of an information recording medium according to claim 7, wherein the detailed information is information on a table of contents and an index of a book. A wireless tag issuance request attached with identification information of an information recording medium not attached with a wireless tag is received from a management device owned by an individual or organization, and the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the received identification information is recorded. A first means for acquiring a code and detailed information from the database, and transmitting the recording code and detailed information of the wireless tag to the management device of the wireless tag issue request source;
And a second means for issuing a wireless tag in which the recording code is recorded. A wireless tag of an information recording medium corresponding to the received identification information is received from a management device owned by an individual or organization, receiving a request for issuing a wireless tag to which identification information of an information recording medium without a wireless tag attached is attached A first means for acquiring the recording code and the detailed information of the wireless tag from the database, and transmitting the recording code and the detailed information of the wireless tag to the management device of the wireless tag issue request source;
A second means for issuing a wireless tag recording the recording code;
Receives a detailed information transmission request attached with a wireless tag recording code of an information recording medium to which a wireless tag is attached from the management device, acquires detailed information and identification information corresponding to the recording code from the database, And a third means for transmitting to the management apparatus. A server apparatus for managing an information recording medium.   A first search keyword is received from a management device owned by an individual or an organization, detailed information including the received search keyword and identification information corresponding to the detailed information are acquired from a database, and transmitted to the management device. A server device for managing an information recording medium, comprising: means.   13. The server apparatus for managing an information recording medium according to claim 12, further comprising means for charging a predetermined issue fee to a request source management apparatus in response to the wireless tag issue request.   16. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 15, further comprising means for charging a predetermined information providing service fee to the management apparatus of the search request source that transmitted the identification information and the detailed information of the information recording medium. A server device for managing the information recording medium described in 1.   15. The information according to claim 14, further comprising means for recording the search keyword in a search history information database when detailed information including the search keyword received from the management device is not stored in the database. Server device for recording medium management. A computer for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server having a database in which detailed information of the information recording medium is recorded. A first means for transmitting;
As a result of searching the database by the center server, the recording code and detailed information of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server are stored in the management database for each identification information, and the center A program that functions as a second means for associating with an information recording medium attached with a wireless tag issued by a server. A computer for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An identification information of an information recording medium to which no wireless tag is attached is received from an input means, and a request for issuing a wireless tag attached with the identification information is sent to a center server having a database in which detailed information of the information recording medium is recorded. A first means for transmitting;
As a result of searching the database by the center server, the record code and detailed information of the wireless tag of the information recording medium corresponding to the identification information received from the center server are stored in the management database for each identification information, and the center server A second means for associating with the information recording medium attached with the wireless tag sent from
Whether or not the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is newly stored in the storage shelf is monitored by the wireless tag reading means, and when the information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is newly stored It is determined whether the detailed information corresponding to the recording code of the wireless tag is already stored in the management database, and if not stored, the detailed information transmission request attached with the recording code of the wireless tag is transmitted to the center server. A third means;
As a result of searching the database by the center server, the identification information and detailed information of the information recording medium corresponding to the recording code received from the center server are stored in the management database according to the identification information in association with the recording code. A program that functions as a fourth means. A computer for constructing a management database for managing information recording media such as books and music CDs stored by individuals or organizations with wireless tags attached to the information recording media,
An arbitrary search keyword is received from the input means, and it is determined whether or not detailed information including the search keyword is stored in the management database. First means for transmitting to a center server comprising a database storing the identification information and detailed information;
Second means for receiving detailed information including the search keyword and identification information corresponding to the detailed information from the center server as a result of searching the database by the center server;
A program for functioning as third means for storing detailed information and identification information received from the center server in the management database according to identification information.   A storage position of each information recording medium to which the wireless tag is attached is detected by a wireless tag reading means, and the detected storage position information is recorded in the management database in association with identification information of each information recording medium. The program according to any one of claims 18 to 20, further causing the program to function as a means.

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