JP2007086852A - Computer system, computer, body terminal and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase the efficiency of the configuration of a computer system in such a way as to avoid wasting an operating part and a display part. <P>SOLUTION: The computer body 104 of a computer 102 controls a display part 105 so that the icons of application software executable by itself and of body terminals 106a-106n connected to a network are displayed, and executes the application software selected by an operating part 103. The operating part 103 selects any of the icons of the body terminals 106a-106n displayed by the display part 105, so that the operating part 103 functions as the operating part for any of the body terminals 106a-106n selected, and so that the display part 105 functions as the display part for any of the body terminals 106a-106n selected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer system in which a main body terminal having a computer main body function and a computer are connected to a network for use, a computer suitable for the computer system, a main body terminal, and a computer program for realizing the computer.

Conventionally, a computer system using a plurality of computers connected to a network has been developed (see Patent Documents 1 to 10).
For example, in the computer systems disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 6, a plurality of client computers that do not have application programs themselves and a single server computer that has application programs are connected to a network, and the client computers are connected to each other. By operating, the server computer is configured to execute various application programs stored in the server computer.

  As described above, a small client computer (thin client) that does not have a hard disk can be used as a client computer to execute the application software stored in the server computer. Therefore, there is an effect that the function of the system is enhanced, the cost of the system is reduced, and the total cost of ownership (TCO) can be reduced.

JP 2000-339064 A JP 2000-339245 A JP 2000-339246 A JP 2001-34551 A JP 2001-92550 A JP 2003-216433 A JP-A-7-281974 JP-A-10-222478 JP-A-11-175468 JP 2001-290783 A

  However, in the conventional computer system, each computer connected to the network is configured to have an operation unit and a display unit. Although the computer main body is used like a server computer, it operates by operating a client computer. Since the operation unit and the display unit are not used during the operation, these configurations may be wasted. Further, since the operation unit and the display unit occupy a certain space, there is a problem that the installation area of the computer system cannot be saved. Further, even if a low-function process is usually sufficient, a high-function process may be required if necessary.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the efficiency of the configuration so that the operation unit and the display unit are not wasted.
Another object of the present invention is to enable space saving.
Another object of the present invention is to enable higher functionality as required.

According to the present invention, a computer having a computer main body having an operation means for performing operation, a display means for performing display, and a first processing means for performing processing, and a second processing means for performing processing, connected to a network. A main body terminal connected to the network and used, and the operation means and the display means are selectively used as the operation means and display means of either the computer main body or the main body terminal. A computer system is provided.
The computer operating means and display means are selectively used as operating means and display means of either the computer main body or main body terminal of the computer.

  In addition, according to the present invention, a computer having a computer main body having an operation means for performing an operation, a display means for performing a display, and a first processing means for performing a process, and a second process for performing the process. And a main body terminal used by connecting to the network, wherein the first processing means displays the application means executable by itself and the main body terminal connected to the network. The control means executes the application software selected by the operation means, and the operation means functions as the operation means of the selected main body terminal by selecting the main body terminal displayed by the display means. The display unit functions as a display unit of the selected main body terminal. Over Tashisutemu is provided.

  The first processing means of the computer main body controls the display means to display the application software executable by itself and the main body terminal connected to the network, and executes the application software selected by the operation means. When the operation means selects the main body terminal displayed by the display means, the operation means functions as an operation means for the selected main body terminal, and the display means functions as a display means for the selected main body terminal.

  Here, the computer main body further has a first storage means, and the first processing means transmits a connection inquiry signal for inquiring to the main body terminal whether or not it is connected to the network and is connected to the network. The connection information representing the main body terminal that has received the response is stored in the first storage means, and the second processing means of the main body terminal connected to the network receives the connection inquiry signal and connects to the network The first processing means refers to the connection information stored in the first storage means, and displays the main body terminal connected to the network. You may comprise so that a display means may be controlled.

  Further, when the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and the display means of the computer main body, when the operation means selects the main body terminal displayed on the display means, the first processing means The connection information stored in the first storage means and the operation information representing the operation contents of the operation means are transmitted to the selected main body terminal, and the display is performed so as to display according to the display information from the selected main body terminal. The main body terminal has a second storage means for storing the connection information, and the second processing means of the selected main body terminal performs processing according to the operation information and the connection Referring to the information, it represents the computer main body, other main body terminals connected to the network, and application software executable by itself, and the processing May be configured to, characterized in that the display information representing the display contents corresponding to transmitted to the computer body.

  In addition, when the operation unit and the display unit function as the operation unit and the display unit of the selected main body terminal, when the operation unit selects the application software displayed on the display unit, the first processing unit is The operation information according to the operation content of the operation means is transmitted to the selected main body terminal, and the display means is controlled to perform display according to the display information from the selected main body terminal, and the selected The second processing means of the main body terminal may be configured to execute the application software according to the operation information and to transmit display information representing display contents according to the processing to the computer main body.

  The main body terminal is plural, and when the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the selected main body terminal, the operation means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means. In this case, the second processing means of the selected main body terminal transmits the connection information stored in its second storage means to the other selected main body terminal, and transmits a processing request to the computer main body. The second processing means of the other selected main body terminal performs processing according to the operation information indicating the operation content of the operating means, and receives from the selected main body terminal and stores it in its second storage means Referring to the connection information, the computer main body, other main body terminals connected to the network, and application software executable by the computer main body and the processing software Display information representing the display content corresponding to the operation information is transmitted to the computer main body, and the first processing means receives the processing request and receives the operation information corresponding to the operation content of the operation means as the other selected main body terminal. And the display means may be controlled to perform display according to display information from the other selected main body terminal.

Further, when the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and the display means of the main body terminal, the first processing means of the computer main body is newly connected to the network or disconnected from the network at a predetermined timing. A main body terminal that detects the main body terminal, notifies the main body terminal that holds the connection information of information indicating the main body terminal that is newly connected to or disconnected from the network, and the main body terminal that holds the connection information Based on the notification, the connection information stored in its second storage means is added to the network terminal newly connected to the network or deleted from the network terminal, You may comprise so that connection information may be updated.
In addition, the main body terminal holding the connection information detects the main body terminal newly connected to the network or disconnected from the network at a predetermined timing, and with respect to the connection information stored in its second storage means The connection information may be updated by adding a new main terminal connected to the network or deleting a main terminal that has left the network.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a computer main body having an operation means for performing an operation, a display means for performing display, and a processing means for performing processing, and is used by being connected to a network, and the processing means can be executed by itself. The display unit is controlled to display application software and a main body terminal connected to the network, the application software selected by the operation unit is executed, and the main unit displayed by the display unit is selected by the operation unit. Thus, a computer is provided in which the operation means functions as an operation means for the selected main body terminal, and the display means functions as a display means for the selected main body terminal.

  The processing means controls the display means so as to display the application software executable by itself and the main body terminal connected to the network, executes the application software selected by the operation means, and selects the main body terminal displayed by the display means. By the selection by the operation means, the operation means functions as an operation means for the selected main body terminal, and the display means functions as a display means for the selected main body terminal.

  Here, the main unit terminal further includes a storage unit, and the processing unit transmits a connection inquiry signal for inquiring to the main unit terminal whether or not it is connected to the network, and receives a reply indicating that it is connected to the network. Is stored in the storage means, and the display means is controlled to display the main body terminal connected to the network with reference to the connection information stored in the storage means. .

  Further, when the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means, the processing means In response to the processing request from the main body terminal, the operation information according to the operation content of the operation means is transmitted to the other selected main body terminal, and the display according to the display information from the other selected main body terminal is displayed. You may comprise so that the said display means may be controlled to perform.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the processing unit includes a processing unit that performs processing and a storage unit that stores connection information representing a device connected to the network, and is used by being connected to a network. Performs processing according to operation information representing the operation contents of the operation means of the computer connected to the network, and refers to the connection information stored in the storage means, the computer main body of the computer, other connected to the network There is provided a main body terminal characterized by transmitting display information representing the main body terminal and application software that can be executed by the main body terminal and display contents corresponding to the processing to the computer main body.

  The processing means performs processing according to the operation information representing the operation content of the operation means of the computer connected to the network, and connects to the computer main body of the computer and the network with reference to the connection information stored in the storage means The display information representing the other main body terminal and application software executable by itself and the display content corresponding to the processing is transmitted to the computer main body.

  Here, when the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and the display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects the application software displayed on the display means, the processing means The application software may be executed according to the information, and display information representing display contents according to the processing may be transmitted to the computer main body.

Further, when the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means, the processing means The connection information stored in the storage means may be transmitted to the other selected main body terminal, and a processing request may be transmitted to the computer main body.
Further, the storage means storing the application program has connection means for detachably connecting, and the processing means is configured to execute the application program stored in the storage means connected to the connection means. May be.

  Further, according to the present invention, the computer includes a computer main body having an operation means for performing an operation, a display means for performing a display, and a processing means for performing a process, and is connected to a network and used. The display means is controlled so as to display executable application software and the main body terminal connected to the network, the application software selected by the operating means is executed, and the main body terminal displayed by the display means is displayed on the operating means. Is selected, the operating means functions as the operating means of the selected main body terminal, and the display means functions as the displaying means of the selected main body terminal.

  The computer includes a computer main body having an operation means for performing operations, a display means for performing display, and a processing means for performing processing by executing a program, and is connected to a network and used, and the processing means is executed by itself. The display unit is controlled to display possible application software and a main body terminal connected to the network, the application unit selected by the operation unit is executed, and the main body terminal displayed by the display unit is displayed by the operation unit. By selecting, the operation means functions as an operation means for the selected main body terminal, and the display means functions as a display means for the selected main body terminal.

  Here, the computer further includes a connection information representing a main body terminal that has transmitted a connection inquiry signal for inquiring of the main body terminal whether or not the processing means is connected to the network and has received a reply indicating that it has connected to the network. May be stored in the storage unit, and the program may be configured to control the display unit to display the main body terminal connected to the network with reference to the connection information stored in the storage unit. .

  In addition, when the operation unit and the display unit function as the operation unit and the display unit of the main body terminal, and the computer selects the other main body terminal displayed on the display unit, the processing is performed. In response to the processing request from the main body terminal, the means transmits operation information corresponding to the operation content of the operation means to the other selected main body terminal, and displays the display information from the other selected main body terminal. You may comprise a program so that it may function so that the said display means may be controlled to perform the display according to.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the computer has processing means for performing processing and is used by being connected to a network. The processing means is an operation representing the operation content of the operating means of the computer connected to the network. Performs processing according to information, and refers to connection information representing devices connected to the network stored in the storage means, and can be executed by the computer main body of the computer, other main body terminals connected to the network, and itself There is provided a program that functions to transmit display information representing the display contents corresponding to the processing and the display information representing the application software.

  The computer has processing means for performing processing by executing a program and is used by being connected to a network, and the processing means is operation information representing operation contents of an operation means of a computer connected to the network. The computer main body of the computer, other main body terminals connected to the network, and itself can be executed by referring to connection information representing devices connected to the network stored in the storage means. Display information indicating application software and display contents corresponding to the processing is transmitted to the computer main body.

  Here, when the operation unit and the display unit function as the operation unit and the display unit of the main body terminal when the operation unit selects the application software displayed on the display unit, the processing unit is further provided. May execute the application software in accordance with the operation information and configure the program to function to transmit display information representing display contents corresponding to the processing to the computer main body.

  In addition, when the operation unit and the display unit function as the operation unit and the display unit of the main body terminal, and the computer selects the other main body terminal displayed on the display unit, the processing is performed. The means may be configured to transmit the connection information stored in the storage means to the other selected main body terminal and to make the computer main body function so as to transmit a processing request.

  Further, the program may be configured to cause the computer to function so as to execute the application program stored in the storage means detachably connected to the connection means.

According to the computer system of the present invention, the configuration can be made more efficient so that the operation means and the display means are not wasted. In addition, space can be saved, and the use of a main body terminal capable of high-speed processing has the effect that higher functionality can be achieved as necessary.
Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a computer and a main body terminal suitable for the computer system.
Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a program capable of configuring the computer system, the computer, and the main body terminal by a computer.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a computer system, a computer, a main body terminal, and a computer program for causing the computer to realize the computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a computer 102 and a plurality of main body terminals 106a to 106n are connected to a network signal transmission path 101, whereby the computer 102 and the plurality of main body terminals 106a to 106n are connected to a network. ing.
The computer 102 has an operation unit 103 as an operation unit having a keyboard and a mouse, an operation unit 103, a computer main body 104, a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and the like, and includes a display unit 105 as a display unit that performs display.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the computer 102, and the same parts as those in FIG.
In FIG. 2, an operation unit 103 and a display unit 105 are connected to the computer main body 104 of the computer 102. The computer main body 104 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 201, a magnetic disk 202, an internal memory 203, and a network interface (I / F) 204 that connects the computer 102 to the network signal transmission path 101.

  The magnetic disk 202 stores software (management tool) for managing the computer 102 and the main body terminals 106a to 106n by connecting them to the network, software such as application software, and newly added software. And data are stored. When the CPU 201 executes the management tool stored in the memory 203 from the magnetic disk 202, the computer 102 and the plurality of main body terminals 106a to 106n are connected to a network to construct a computer system.

As the management tool, there is software for detecting a terminal terminal that is newly connected to the network or a terminal that has left the network by transmitting a broadcast packet for network connection inspection at power-on or at a predetermined timing. included.
Here, the CPU 201 constitutes a first processing means for performing various processes by executing software stored in the magnetic disk 202, and the magnetic disk 202 and the memory 203 constitute a first storage means and a network I / O. F204 constitutes first transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving signals between the computer 102 and the network.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the main body terminal. The main body terminal has a configuration substantially corresponding to a computer main body in which the operation means and the display means are omitted from the computer. Each of the main body terminals 106a to 106n has the same configuration, and FIG. 3 representatively shows the configuration of the main body terminal 106a. The main body terminal is a terminal used by connecting to a network.
In the following description, the constituent elements of the main body terminal 106a are described with the alphabet “a”, the constituent elements of the main body terminal 106b are described with the alphabet “b”, and in particular, all of the main body terminals a to 106n are described. In the case of the target explanation, the explanation is given with alphabets “a to n”.

The main body terminal 106a includes a central processing unit (CPU) 301a, a USB interface (I / F) 302a, an internal memory 303a, and a network interface (I / F) 304a for connecting the main body terminal 106a to the network signal transmission path 101. Yes.
A USB memory 305a is detachably attached to the main body terminal 106a by a USB I / F 302a. The USB memory 305a stores application software and software (basic software) for connecting the main body terminal 106a to the network. For example, as the basic software, when the main body terminal 106a is powered on, it receives a broadcast packet from the computer main body 104, performs a predetermined process such as a process of transmitting its own MAC address to the computer main body 104 and connecting to the network. Software that realizes a function of updating software and connection information is included.

The basic software may be stored in advance in the memories 303a to 303n of the main body terminals 106a to 106n, or may be stored in the USB memories 305a to 305n so that each CPU 301a to 301n can store the basic software. May be stored in the memories 303a to 303n and executed later.
The CPU 301a stores software necessary for execution in the software stored in the USB memory 305a in the memory 303a, and performs processing described later by executing the software stored in the memory 303a.

Here, the CPU 301a constitutes a second processing means for performing various processes by executing software stored in the USB memory 305a. The memory 303a and the USB memory 305a constitute a second storage means, and the network I / O. F304a constitutes second transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving signals between the main body terminal 106a and the network.
The other main body terminals 106b to 106n have the same configuration as the main body terminal 106a and the same configuration as that of the computer main body having no operation means and display means. The application software stored in the USB memories 305a to 305n connected to the main terminals 106a to 106n are configured to be different from each other.

4 and 5 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the computer system according to the present embodiment.
6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the computer system according to the present embodiment, and show the display of the display unit 105. FIG.
Hereinafter, the operation of the computer system according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The operation of the main body terminals 106a to 106n will be described using the main body terminals 106a and 106b as an example, but the other main body terminals perform the same operation.

  In FIG. 4, when the power of the computer 102 is activated and enters the operating state (step S401), the CPU 201 of the computer 102 transmits a network to the main body terminals 106a to 106n via the network I / F 20 and the network signal transmission path 101. A connection inquiry signal for inquiring whether or not the connection is established is transmitted (step S404). By using a broadcast (BC) packet as the connection inquiry signal, the connection inquiry signal is transmitted to all the main terminals 106 a to 106 n connected to the network signal transmission path 101.

  When the power source of the main body terminal 106a is activated and becomes in an operating state (step S402), the CPU 301a of the main body terminal 106a performs a connection process to the network by executing the basic software. When the CPU 301a receives the connection inquiry signal through the network signal transmission path 101 and the network I / F 304a after being connected to the network, the computer 301 (substantially the computer 102 (substantially) through the network signal transmission path 101 and the network I / F 304a. Is the computer main body 104, and hereinafter the same unless otherwise specified), by transmitting its own MAC address, a reply indicating that it is connected to the network is transmitted (step S405).

When the CPU 201 of the computer 102 receives from the main body terminal 106a an answer signal indicating that the main body terminal 106a is connected to the network (a signal indicating the MAC address of the main body terminal 106a), the CPU 201 indicates that the main body terminal 106a is connected to the network. The connection information representing the main body terminal is stored in the memory 203 (step S406).
Next, the CPU 301a establishes a network with the main body terminal 106a, and displays an application software icon stored in the magnetic disk 202 and directly executable by the computer 102 (specifically, the computer main body 104) on the display unit 105. At the same time, an icon of the main body terminal 106 connected to the network (currently, only the main body terminal 106a) is displayed (step S407).

  Similarly, the CPU 301b of the main body terminal 106b performs connection processing to the network when the power of the main body terminal 106b is activated and becomes in an operating state (step S403). When the CPU 301b receives the connection inquiry signal from the computer 102 via the network signal transmission path 101 and the network I / F 304b after connecting to the network, the computer 301 via the network signal transmission path 101 and the network I / F 304b. By transmitting its own MAC address to 102, a reply indicating that it is connected to the network is transmitted (step S408).

  When the CPU 201 of the computer 102 receives from the main body terminal 106b an answer signal indicating that the main body terminal 106b is connected to the network (a signal indicating the MAC address of the main body terminal 106b), the memory 203 indicates that the main body terminal 106b is newly connected to the network. Are additionally registered and stored as connection information representing the main body terminal connected to the network together with the MAC address of the main body terminal 106a (step S409). Thereby, the memory 203 stores connection information indicating that the main body terminals 106a and 106b are connected to the network.

Next, the CPU 201 establishes a network with the main body terminal 106b, displays an icon of application software that can be directly executed by the computer main body 104 itself stored in the magnetic disk 202 on the display unit 105, and has already been connected to the network. The icons of the main body terminal 106 (currently, the main body terminal 106a and the main body terminal 106b) are displayed (step S410).
As described above, when the main body terminals 106a to 106n are sequentially connected to the network, the CPU 201 of the computer 102 stores connection information including information representing all the main body terminals 106a to 106n connected to the network into the memory 203 of the computer 102. To remember.

  Each main body terminal 106a to 106n recognizes that the computer 102 is connected to the network when receiving the broadcast packet. Therefore, the information indicating the computer 102 may not be included in the connection information. In order to make it easy to manage which devices are already connected to the network, the information indicating the computer 102 may be included in the connection information.

  The CPU 201 refers to the connection information to determine the main body terminal connected to the network, and as shown in FIG. 6, the application software (stored in the magnetic disk 202 and directly executable by the computer main body 104 itself, as shown in FIG. APS1a to APS1n) icons 601a to 601n are displayed, and icons 602a to 602n of main body terminals 106a to 106n already connected to the network are displayed (step S410).

  In this state, since the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 function as an operation unit and a display unit of the computer 102, respectively, by operating the operation unit 103 and selecting the application software icons 701a to 701n, the magnetic disk The application software corresponding to the selected icon stored in 202 can be executed by the computer main body 104, and the processing process and results can be displayed on the display unit 105.

  Next, when the user operates the operation unit 103 in the state of FIG. 6 and the operation unit 103 clicks the icon 602a of the main body terminal 106a and selects the main body terminal 106a (step S411), the CPU 201 The connection information stored in the memory 203 is transmitted to the main body terminal 106a (step S412), and mediation processing is started (step S413).

  Here, mediation processing mediates transmission and reception of signals between the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 and the main body terminal when the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 function as the operation unit and display unit of the main body terminal. The process to do. For example, when the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 function as the operation unit and display unit of the main body terminal 106a, the CPU 201 transmits input information input from the operation unit 103 to the main body terminal 106a, and from the main body terminal 106a. It functions to control the display unit 105 to perform display corresponding to the output display information.

  When the CPU 301a of the main body terminal 106a receives the connection information from the computer 102 via the network signal transmission path 101 and the network I / F 304a, the CPU 301a stores the connection information in the memory 303a and then performs display processing (step S414). . That is, in the display process, the CPU 301a refers to the connection information, determines the computer 102 connected to the network and the main body terminals 106b to 106n connected to a network other than the main body terminal 106a itself, and is connected to the network. Display information for displaying the application software (in this case, the computer 102 and the main body terminals 106a to 106n) and the application software stored in the USB memory 305a and directly executable by the main body terminal 106a itself is transmitted to the computer 102 (step S415). .

When receiving the display information, the CPU 201 of the computer 102 controls the display unit 105 to perform a display corresponding to the display information by performing an intermediary process (step S413).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 105 includes icons 701a to 701n of application software APS2a to APS2n stored in the USB memory 305a and directly executable by the main body terminal 106a itself, and the computer 102 ( The computer main body 104 is substantially represented, and the same applies to FIG. 8.) The icons 602 b to 602 n of the main body terminals 106 b to 106 n connected to the network other than the main body terminal 106 a are displayed.

  In the state of FIG. 7, when the user operates the operation unit 103 and the operation unit 103 selects any of the icons 701a to 701n of the application software APS2a to APS2n that can be directly executed by the main body terminal 106a itself, the CPU 201 By performing the mediation process, operation information representing the operation content of the operation unit 103 is transmitted to the CPU 301a (step S416).

  In response to the operation information, the CPU 301a executes the selected application software (step S417). Thereafter, the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 function as an operation unit and a display unit of the main body terminal 106a, respectively, through mediation processing of the computer main body 104 (specifically, the CPU 201). Therefore, the user operates the operation unit 103 while looking at the display unit 105 to perform the same processing as when using one computer having the operation unit 103, the display unit 105, and the main body terminal 106a. It becomes possible to make it.

When the execution process of the application software in the processing step 417 is terminated, the display of FIG. 7 is performed again on the display unit 105 under the mediation process of the computer 102.
In addition, when the user selects the icon 702 of the computer 102 by operating the operation unit 103 in the state of FIG. 7, the CPU 301a uses the network signal transmission path 101 to store the connection information stored in the memory 303a. To the computer 102 to finish the process.

  The CPU 201 of the computer 102 stores the connection information received from the main body terminal 106a in the memory 203 and refers to the connection information in the display unit 105 and is stored in the magnetic disk 202 as shown in FIG. 104 displays icons 601a to 601n of application software (APS1a to APS1n) that can be directly executed by itself, and also displays icons 602a to 602n of main body terminals 106a to 106n connected to the network, so that the initial state at the time of power activation Return to.

On the other hand, when the operation unit 103 selects the main body terminal 103 by clicking the icon of the main body terminal 106b from the state of FIG. 7 (step S418 in FIG. 6), the CPU 301a uses the connection information stored in the memory 303a as the network information. It transmits to the main body terminal 106b via the signal transmission line 101 (step S419). At the same time, the CPU 301a requests the computer 102 through the network signal transmission path 101 so as to perform the mediation process of the main body terminal 106b (step S420).
Thereby, the CPU 201 performs mediation processing so that the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 function as the operation unit and the display unit of the main body terminal 106b, transmits the operation information input from the operation unit 103 to the main body terminal 106b, In addition, the display unit 105 is controlled to perform display corresponding to the display information output from the main body terminal 106b (step S421).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 301b of the main body terminal 106b receives the connection information from the main body terminal 106a via the network signal transmission path 101 and the network I / F 304b, the CPU 301b stores the connection information in the memory 303b and then performs display processing ( Step S422). That is, in the display process, the CPU 301b refers to the connection information, determines the main body terminals 106a and 106c to 106n connected to networks other than the computer 102 and the main body terminal 106b itself connected to the network, and enters the network. Display information for displaying connected software (in this case, the computer 102 and main body terminals 106a, 106c to 106n) and application software stored in the USB memory 305b and directly executable by the main body terminal 106b itself is transmitted to the computer 102. (Step S423).

Upon receiving the display information, the CPU 201 of the computer 102 controls the display unit 105 to perform display corresponding to the display information by performing mediation processing (step S421).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, the display unit 105 includes icons 801a to 801n of application software APS3a to APS3n stored in the USB memory 305b and directly executable by the main body terminal 106b itself, the computer 102 connected to the network, Icons 602b to 602n of main terminals 106a and 106c to 106n already connected to a network other than the main terminal 106b are displayed.

  When the user operates the operation unit 103 in the state of FIG. 8, when the operation unit 103 selects any of the icons 801 a to 801 n of the application software APS3 a to APS3 n that can be directly executed by the main body terminal 106 b itself, the CPU 201 By performing the mediation process, operation information indicating the operation content of the operation unit 103 is transmitted to the CPU 301b (step S424).

  In response to the operation information, the CPU 301b executes the selected application software (step S425). Thereafter, through the mediation process of the computer main body 104, the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 function as the operation unit and the display unit of the main body terminal 106b, respectively. Therefore, the user operates the operation unit 103 while looking at the display unit 105 to perform the same processing as when using one computer having the operation unit 103, the display unit 105, and the main body terminal 106b. It becomes possible to make it.

When the execution process of the application software in the processing step 425 is terminated, the display of FIG. 8 is performed again on the display unit 105 under the mediation process of the computer 102.
In the state of FIG. 8, when the user selects the icon 702 of the computer 102 by operating the operation unit 103 (step S426), the CPU 301b uses the connection information stored in the memory 303b as the network signal transmission path 101. To the computer 102 (step S427), and the process ends.

  The CPU 201 of the computer 102 stores the connection information received from the main body terminal 106b in the memory 203 and refers to the connection information in the display unit 105 and is stored in the magnetic disk 202 as shown in FIG. 104 displays icons 601a to 601n of application software (APS1a to APS1n) that can be directly executed by itself, and also displays icons 602a to 602n of main body terminals 106a to 106n connected to the network, so that the initial state at the time of power activation Return to.

  As described above, the computer system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a computer main body 104 including the operation unit 103 that performs an operation, the display unit 105 that performs a display, and the CPU 201 as a first processing unit that performs a process. And a plurality of main body terminals 106a to 106n that are connected to the network and have CPUs 301a to 301n as second processing means for performing processing. The display unit 105 is characterized in that it is selectively used as the operation means and display means of any one of the computer main body 104 and the main body terminals 106a to 106n.

  The computer system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a computer 102 having an operation unit 103 that performs an operation, a display unit 105 that performs display, and a CPU 201 as a first processing unit that performs processing, and is connected to a network. The CPU 201 includes CPUs 301a to 301n as second processing means for performing processing, and a plurality of main body terminals 106a to 106n used by being connected to the network. The CPU 201 is connected to the application software executable by the CPU 201 and the network. The display unit 105 is controlled to display the main body terminal, the application software selected by the operation unit 103 is executed, and the main unit terminal displayed by the display unit 105 is selected by the operation unit 103. When functioning as an operation means for the selected main terminal Display unit 105 is characterized in that functions as a display unit of the main body terminal said selected.

Therefore, since the operation unit and the display unit included in the computer are used as a set as the operation unit and the display unit of the main body terminal, the configuration can be made more efficient so that the operation unit and the display unit are not wasted. . In addition, space can be saved, and the use of a main body terminal capable of high-speed processing has the effect of enabling higher functionality.
In addition, it is possible to provide a computer and a main body terminal suitable for the computer system.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, among the apparatuses (computer 102, main body terminal 106a-106n) connected to a network, the apparatus which has the usage right of the operation part 103 and the display part 105 holds connection information. It is composed. Therefore, since the location of the latest connection information is clear, the system configuration can be changed such as when a new main unit is connected to the network or an already connected main unit is disconnected from the network while the system is running. When the change occurs, it is only necessary to update the connection information held by the device having the use right to the latest information, so that the connection information can be updated accurately.

In this case, the computer may detect the network connection or disconnection of the new main device, and the update may be transmitted to the device that holds the update information, or the update information may be updated. It may be configured such that a device that owns the network detects a new network connection or disconnection from the network and updates the connection information.
For example, when the operation unit 103 and the display unit 105 function as an operation unit and a display unit of any of the main body terminals, the CPU 201 of the computer main body 104 is newly connected to the network or disconnected from the network at a predetermined timing. The terminal that detects the terminal, notifies the main body terminal that has newly connected to the network or has left the network to the main body terminal that has the connection information, and the main body terminal that has the connection information Based on the notification, the connection information stored in its own memory 303 is subjected to an addition process of a main body terminal newly connected to the network or a deletion process of a main body terminal disconnected from the network. Update the information and update the connection information that represents the devices connected to the network. It may be configured to be.

  Alternatively, the CPU 301 of the main body terminal holding the connection information detects a main body terminal newly connected to the network or disconnected from the network at a predetermined timing, and the connection information stored in its own memory 303 is detected. Update the connection information by adding a new main terminal connected to the network or deleting a main terminal that has left the network, and update the connection information representing the device connected to the network to the latest. You may comprise so that it may become.

Further, by selecting each of the main terminals 106a to 106n so as to have various processing capabilities, various application software stored in the USB memories 305a to 305n connected to the main terminals are selected. Thus, it becomes possible to construct various computers according to the user's request.
Moreover, although the main body terminal was demonstrated in the several example, one may be sufficient.

Further, although an example in which one computer 102 is used as a computer has been described, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of computers are used. In this case, the operation means and display means included in each computer are configured to be selectively used as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal.
The network is not limited to a LAN (Local Area Network), and may be a network using the Internet or the like.
According to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to provide a computer 102 and main body terminals 106a to 106n suitable for the computer system, and a program for causing the computer to realize them.

  Applicable to various computer systems used in an environment where a computer and one or a plurality of main terminals can be connected to a network, such as schools and companies, and computers, main terminals, and programs suitable for the computer system Is possible.

It is a block diagram of the computer system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of a computer concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a block diagram of the main body terminal concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the computer system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the computer system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the computer system which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows the display of a display part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the computer system which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows the display of a display part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the computer system which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows the display of a display part.

Explanation of symbols

101 ··· Signal transmission path for network 102 ··· Computer 103 ··· Operation unit 104 as operation means ··· Computer main body 105 ··· Display units 106a to 106n as display means ··· Body terminal 201 ··· CPU as first processing means
202 ... Magnetic disk 203 constituting first storage means ... Memory 204 constituting first storage means ... Network interface 301a as first transmission / reception means ... CPU as second storage means
302a ... USB interface 303a ... memory 304a constituting second storage means ... network interface 305a as second transmission / reception means ... USB memories 601a to 601n, 602a to 602n constituting second storage means , 701a to 701n, 702, 801a to 801n ... icons

Claims (22)

A computer including a computer main body having an operation means for performing operation, a display means for performing display, and a first processing means for performing processing;
A main body terminal connected to the network and having a second processing means for performing processing,
The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the operation means and the display means are selectively used as an operation means and a display means of either the computer main body or the main body terminal. A computer including a computer main body having an operation means for performing operation, a display means for performing display, and a first processing means for performing processing;
A main body terminal connected to the network and having a second processing means for performing processing,
The first processing means controls the display means to display the application software executable by itself and the main body terminal connected to the network, and executes the application software selected by the operation means,
When the operation means selects the main body terminal displayed by the display means, the operation means functions as an operation means for the selected main body terminal, and the display means functions as a display means for the selected main body terminal. A computer system characterized by the above. The computer main body further includes first storage means,
The first processing means transmits a connection inquiry signal for inquiring of the main body terminal whether or not it is connected to the network, and at the same time, connection information representing the main body terminal that has received a reply that it has connected to the network. Memorize it in the memory means,
The second processing means of the main body terminal connected to the network is configured to receive the connection inquiry signal and send an answer indicating that the main terminal is connected to the network to the computer main body,
The said 1st process means controls the said display means to display the main body terminal connected to the said network with reference to the connection information memorize | stored in the said 1st memory | storage means. Computer system. When the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the computer main body, when the operation means selects the main body terminal displayed on the display means,
The first processing means transmits the connection information stored in the first storage means and the operation information indicating the operation content of the operation means to the selected main body terminal, and according to display information from the selected main body terminal. Controlling the display means to display
The main body terminal has second storage means for storing the connection information, and the second processing means of the selected main body terminal performs processing according to the operation information and refers to the connection information. The computer main body, another main body terminal connected to the network, and application software that can be executed by the computer main body, display information representing display contents corresponding to the processing, and the display information are transmitted to the computer main body. The computer system according to 2 or 3. When the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the selected main body terminal, when the operation means selects the application software displayed on the display means,
The first processing means transmits operation information corresponding to the operation content of the operation means to the selected main body terminal, and causes the display means to perform display according to display information from the selected main body terminal. Control
The second processing means of the selected main body terminal executes the application software according to the operation information, and transmits display information representing display contents according to the processing to the computer main body. The computer system according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The main body terminal is plural, and when the operating means and the display means function as operating means and display means of the selected main body terminal, the operating means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means In
The second processing means of the selected main body terminal transmits the connection information stored in the second storage means of itself to the other selected main body terminal, and transmits a processing request to the computer main body,
The second processing means of the other selected main body terminal performs processing according to the operation information indicating the operation content of the operating means, and receives from the selected main body terminal and stores it in its second storage means Sending the display information representing the display contents according to the process as well as representing the computer main body, other main body terminals connected to the network and application software executable by itself referring to the connection information,
The first processing means receives the processing request, transmits operation information corresponding to the operation content of the operation means to the other selected main body terminal, and displays the display information from the other selected main body terminal. 6. The computer system according to claim 2, wherein the display unit is controlled so as to perform a corresponding display. In the case where the operation means and display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal,
The first processing means of the computer main body detects, at a predetermined timing, a main terminal newly connected to the network or disconnected from the network, and information indicating the main terminal newly connected to the network or disconnected from the network To the main body terminal holding the connection information,
Based on the notification, the main body terminal holding the connection information adds a new main body terminal connected to the network or leaves the network with respect to the connection information stored in the second storage unit of the main body terminal. 7. The computer system according to claim 4, wherein the connection information is updated by deleting a main body terminal.   The main body terminal holding the connection information detects the main body terminal newly connected to the network or disconnected from the network at a predetermined timing, and for the connection information stored in its second storage means, 7. The connection information is updated by adding a main terminal newly connected to the network or deleting a main terminal that has left the network. Computer system. A computer main body having an operation means for performing operation, a display means for performing display, and a processing means for performing processing is used and connected to a network.
The processing means controls the display means to display the application software executable by itself and the main body terminal connected to the network, and executes the application software selected by the operation means,
When the operation means selects the main body terminal displayed by the display means, the operation means functions as an operation means for the selected main body terminal, and the display means functions as a display means for the selected main body terminal. A computer characterized by Furthermore, it has a storage means,
The processing means transmits a connection inquiry signal for inquiring of the main body terminal whether or not it is connected to the network, and stores connection information representing the main body terminal that has received a reply indicating that it is connected to the network in the storage means. 10. The computer according to claim 9, wherein the display unit is controlled to display the main body terminal connected to the network with reference to the connection information stored in the storage unit. When the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means,
The processing means receives a processing request from the main body terminal, transmits operation information according to the operation content of the operating means to the other selected main body terminal, and displays from the other selected main body terminal. The computer according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the display means is controlled to perform display according to information. It comprises processing means for performing processing and storage means for storing connection information representing devices connected to the network, and is used by being connected to the network.
The processing means performs processing according to operation information representing the operation content of the operation means of the computer connected to the network, and refers to the connection information stored in the storage means, and the computer main body of the computer, A main body terminal that transmits display information representing another main body terminal connected to a network and application software executable by itself and representing display contents according to the processing to the computer main body. When the operation means and display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects the application software displayed on the display means,
13. The main body terminal according to claim 12, wherein the processing means executes the application software in accordance with the operation information, and transmits display information representing display contents corresponding to the processing to the computer main body. . When the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means,
14. The main body terminal according to claim 12, wherein the processing means transmits the connection information stored in the storage means to the other selected main body terminal and transmits a processing request to the computer main body.   Furthermore, it has connection means for detachably connecting storage means storing the application program, and the processing means executes the application program stored in the storage means connected to the connection means. The main body terminal according to claim 12. Computer
A computer main body having an operation means for performing operation, a display means for performing display, and a processing means for performing processing is used and connected to a network.
The processing means controls the display means to display the application software executable by itself and the main body terminal connected to the network, and executes the application software selected by the operation means,
When the operation means selects the main body terminal displayed by the display means, the operation means functions as an operation means for the selected main body terminal and the display means functions as a display means for the selected main body terminal. A program characterized by In addition, the computer
The processing means transmits a connection inquiry signal for inquiring of the main body terminal whether or not it is connected to the network, and stores connection information representing the main body terminal that has received a reply indicating that it is connected to the network in the storage means, 17. The program according to claim 16, wherein the program is caused to function so as to control the display unit to display the main body terminal connected to the network with reference to the connection information stored in the storage unit. In addition, the computer
When the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means,
The processing means receives a processing request from the main body terminal, transmits operation information according to the operation content of the operating means to the other selected main body terminal, and displays from the other selected main body terminal. 18. The program according to claim 16, wherein the program is made to function so as to control the display unit so as to perform display according to information. Computer
It has processing means for processing and is connected to a network.
The processing means performs processing according to operation information representing the operation content of the operation means of the computer connected to the network, and refers to connection information representing a device connected to the network stored in the storage means. A computer main body of the computer, another main body terminal connected to the network, and application software executable by itself, and functioning to transmit display information indicating display contents corresponding to the processing to the computer main body A program characterized by In addition, the computer
When the operation means and display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects the application software displayed on the display means,
20. The processing unit is configured to execute the application software in accordance with the operation information and to function to transmit display information representing display contents corresponding to the processing to the computer main body. Main body terminal of description. In addition, the computer
When the operation means and the display means function as the operation means and display means of the main body terminal, when the operation means selects another main body terminal displayed on the display means,
21. The processing unit is configured to transmit the connection information stored in the storage unit to the other selected main body terminal and to function to transmit a processing request to the computer main body. Program. In addition, the computer
The program according to any one of claims 19 to 21, wherein the processing unit functions to execute an application program stored in a storage unit detachably connected to the connection unit.

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