JP2014078771A - Video communication system, mobile communication terminal, video communication terminal, video communication program, mobile communication terminal program, and video communication terminal program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a video communication system, mobile communication terminal, video communication terminal, video communication program, mobile communication terminal program, and video communication terminal program that can easily connect by use of the mobile communication terminal.SOLUTION: In a video communication system 100 according to the invention, if a set top box (STB) 300 cannot communicate with a wireless router 500, either one of a mobile communication terminal 200 and the STB 300 performs control so as to connect the STB 300 and the mobile communication terminal 200, get the STB 300 to obtain connection information from the wireless router 500 via the mobile communication terminal 200, and connect the STB 300 and the wireless router 500.

Description

  The present invention relates to a video communication system, a mobile communication terminal, a video communication terminal, a video communication program, a mobile communication terminal program, and a video communication terminal program.

Many systems have been proposed and developed for communication.
For example, in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent No. 3944118), a server device, a mobile terminal device, and information use that can easily use information stored in a home server in a home from outside via a public network An apparatus is disclosed.
In the invention described in Patent Document 1, the information stored in the home server in the home cannot be easily used from the outside via the public network, and access by unauthorized users from the public network is facilitated. It is described as solving the problem that it cannot be eliminated.

Patent Document 2 (Japanese Patent No. 3636647) discloses an Internet connection that allows a user to easily connect without selecting a user ID and password each time a connection is made by simply selecting a service name to be connected. An apparatus, an Internet connection method, and a recording medium on which an Internet connection program is recorded are disclosed.
In the invention described in Patent Document 2 (Japanese Patent No. 3636647), a user having a plurality of user IDs must remember a combination of a plurality of user IDs and passwords for each corresponding service, which is troublesome. It is described as solving the problem.

In Patent Document 3 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-198235), in a portable terminal having a wireless communication function, a program that is scheduled to be used for wireless communication can be started when the terminal is started, and before the start-up. A portable terminal capable of completing a connection process with a wireless communication device that is wirelessly connected by the program is disclosed.
In the invention described in Patent Document 3 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-198235), if the program to be started up at the time of starting the terminal is a program that uses wireless communication, even if the program is automatically started up at the time of starting up the terminal, It is described that the problem that the wireless communication cannot be executed unless the connection process with the external device is completed is solved.

Furthermore, Patent Document 4 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-154658) discloses a wireless device that communicates image data that simplifies an authentication process for permitting a connection.
In the invention described in Patent Document 4 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-154658), it is desirable to effectively use information already acquired by the digital camera in order to suppress an increase in processing amount in the digital camera. It is described that the problem that the suppression of the decrease in safety is also required is solved.

Patent Document 5 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-338291) discloses an electronic device and an access management program that enable efficient processing such as registration related to access management.
In the invention described in Patent Document 5 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-338291), operations such as registration and setting are complicated and difficult for the user to understand, which takes time and may cause incorrect operations. It is described that it will be resolved.

  Patent Document 6 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-316279) discloses a wireless connection setting program, a recording medium, a computer, and a wireless network that can reliably set a computer so that a wirelessly connected device can be used. Yes.

  In the invention described in Patent Document 6 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-316279), if the setting content set on the device side is forgotten or the setting content is wrong, the personal computer and the device are wirelessly connected again. Since the connection cannot be made, the personal computer cannot recognize the device and cannot set a program necessary for using the device. In particular, it is described that the security setting, which is one of the setting contents, solves the problem that once the setting is completed, there is no way to confirm the password and encryption key, so there is no other way than to re-set the setting from the beginning. .

Japanese Patent No. 3944118 Japanese Patent No. 3636647 JP2011-198235A JP 2011-154658 A JP 2006-338291 A JP 2006-318279 A

  However, due to dramatic progress in mobile communication terminals in recent years, the situation of possessing mobile communication terminals has increased, and it is desired that all processes be performed by the mobile communication terminals.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a video communication system, a mobile communication terminal, a video communication terminal, a video communication program, a mobile communication terminal program, and a video communication terminal program that can be easily connected using a mobile communication terminal. is there.

(1)
A video communication system according to one aspect includes a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet, a mobile communication terminal connected to the wireless connection device, and a video communication terminal attached to a video display device. Either of the communication terminals connects the video communication terminal and the portable communication terminal when the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, and acquires connection information from the wireless connection device to the video communication terminal via the portable communication terminal. And controlling to connect the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device.

  In the video communication system, when either the mobile communication terminal or the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal are connected, and the mobile communication terminal is connected from the wireless connection device. The connection information is acquired by the video communication terminal, and control is performed to connect the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device.

  In this case, even if the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device in the initial state, the video communication terminal can be easily connected to the wireless connection device using the mobile communication terminal.

(2)
The video communication system according to a second aspect of the present invention is the video communication system according to one aspect, wherein the video communication terminal may initialize the connection information using the operation unit of the video display device.

  In this case, the connection information can be initialized using the operation unit of the video display device even when the mobile communication terminal is broken, lost, model change or communication failure.

(3)
The video communication system according to a third aspect of the present invention is the video communication system according to one aspect or according to the second aspect of the present invention, wherein the video communication terminal may have a reset switch for initializing connection information.

  In this case, the connection information can be initialized by operating the reset switch of the video communication terminal even when the mobile communication terminal is broken, lost, model change or communication failure.

(4)
A video communication system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the video communication system according to the second or third aspect of the present invention, wherein the mobile communication terminal can operate the video display device via the video communication terminal. It is preferable.

  In this case, since the mobile communication terminal can operate the video display device via the video communication terminal, it is not necessary to use a remote controller for the video display device.

(5)
A video communication system according to a fifth invention is the video communication system according to the fourth invention, wherein each of the one or more video communication terminals has individual identification information, and each of the one or more mobile communication terminals is individually identified. Depending on the information, one or more video display devices may be operated.

  In this case, since one or a plurality of video communication terminals have individual identification information, one or a plurality of mobile communication terminals can easily operate one or a plurality of video display devices.

(6)
A video communication system according to a sixth invention is the video communication system according to the fourth or fifth invention, wherein the video communication terminal uses the individual identification information as image information, QR code (registered trademark) on the video display device. It may be displayed.

In this case, since the video communication terminal can display the individual identification information as image information on the video display device, the image information can be captured by the camera of the mobile communication terminal and the individual identification information can be recognized.
Therefore, the mobile communication terminal can operate only the video communication terminal having the individual identification information even when there are a plurality of video display devices.

(7)
A video communication system according to a seventh invention is the video communication system according to the fourth invention, wherein the mobile communication terminal records position information of the video communication terminal and communicates with the video communication terminal based on the recorded position information. May be performed.

  In this case, since the mobile communication terminal records the position information of the video communication terminal, the mobile communication terminal can communicate with the video communication terminal based on the position information. As a result, even when there are a plurality of video communication terminals, the video communication terminals can be easily identified and operated.

(8)
A mobile communication terminal according to another aspect is a mobile communication terminal connected to a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet, and the mobile communication terminal communicates with the wireless connection device by a video communication terminal attached to a video display device. When it is not possible, the mobile communication terminal is connected to the video communication terminal, the connection information obtained from the wireless connection device is acquired by the video communication terminal, and control is performed so as to connect the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device.

  When the video communication terminal attached to the video display device cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, the mobile communication terminal connects to the video communication terminal and acquires the connection information obtained from the wireless connection device to the video communication terminal. And the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device are connected.

  In this case, even if the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device in the initial state, the video communication terminal can be easily connected to the wireless connection device using the mobile communication terminal.

(9)
A video communication terminal according to another aspect is a video communication terminal attached to a video display device in a system having a wireless communication device connectable to an external Internet and a mobile communication terminal connected to the external Internet. When the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, the video communication terminal connects to the mobile communication terminal, acquires connection information from the wireless connection device via the mobile communication terminal, and controls to connect to the wireless connection device. To do.

  The video communication terminal connects to the video communication terminal when the video communication terminal attached to the video display device cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, and acquires the connection information obtained from the wireless connection device to the video communication terminal. And the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device are connected.

  In this case, even if the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device in the initial state, the video communication terminal can be easily connected to the wireless connection device using the mobile communication terminal.

(10)
A video communication program according to another aspect is a video communication program used for a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet, a mobile communication terminal connected to the wireless connection device, and a video communication terminal attached to a video display device. The communication program includes: a first process for determining whether or not the video communication terminal can communicate with the wireless connection device; and a second process for connecting the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal when it is determined in the first process that communication is impossible. Processing, third processing for acquiring the connection information of the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device to the video communication terminal via the mobile communication terminal, and the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device based on the connection information acquired by the third processing And a fourth process for connecting the two.

  The video communication program connects the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal by the second process when it is determined that the communication is impossible by the determination of the first process. Then, connection information of the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device is acquired to the video communication terminal via the mobile communication terminal by the third process. Then, the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device are connected by the fourth process based on the connection information acquired by the third process.

  In this case, even if the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device in the initial state, the video communication terminal can be easily connected to the wireless connection device using the mobile communication terminal.

(11)
A portable communication terminal program according to another aspect is a portable communication terminal program used for a portable communication terminal connected to a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet, and the portable communication terminal program is wirelessly connected to a video communication terminal. A fifth process for determining whether or not communication with a device is possible; a sixth process for connecting the mobile communication terminal to the video communication terminal when it is determined that communication is not possible in the fifth process; a video communication terminal and a wireless connection device; A seventh process for acquiring the connection information to the video communication terminal via the portable communication terminal, and an eighth process for connecting the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device based on the connection information acquired by the seventh process. Is included.

  The portable communication terminal program connects the video communication terminal and the portable communication terminal by the sixth process when it is determined that the communication is impossible by the determination of the fifth process. Then, connection information of the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device is acquired by the seventh process to the video communication terminal via the mobile communication terminal. Then, the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device are connected by the eighth process based on the connection information acquired by the seventh process.

  In this case, even if the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device in the initial state, the video communication terminal can be easily connected to the wireless connection device using the mobile communication terminal.

(12)
A video communication terminal program according to another aspect is a video communication terminal program used for a video communication terminal attached to a video display device in a system having a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet and a connected mobile communication terminal. The video communication terminal program includes a ninth process for determining whether or not the video communication terminal can communicate with the wireless connection device, and a video communication terminal and a portable communication terminal when it is determined in the ninth process that communication is impossible. A tenth process for connecting the video communication terminal, an eleventh process for causing the video communication terminal to acquire connection information of the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device, and a video communication based on the connection information obtained by the eleventh process. And a twelfth process for connecting the terminal and the wireless connection device.

  The video communication terminal program connects the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal by the tenth process when it is determined that the communication is impossible by the determination of the ninth process. And the connection information of a video communication terminal and a wireless connection apparatus is acquired to a video communication terminal via a portable communication terminal by the 11th process. Then, the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device are connected by the twelfth process based on the connection information acquired by the eleventh process.

  In this case, even if the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device in the initial state, the video communication terminal can be easily connected to the wireless connection device using the mobile communication terminal.

(A)
One of the mobile communication terminal and the video communication terminal, comprising: a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet; a mobile communication terminal connected to the wireless connection device; and a video communication terminal attached to a video display device. On the other hand, when the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal are connected, connection information is acquired from the mobile communication terminal to the video communication terminal, and the video communication terminal A video communication system that controls to connect a terminal and the wireless connection device.

  In this case, the video communication terminal can connect the wireless connection device and the video communication terminal using the SSID of the mobile communication terminal and the wireless connection device in the initial state.

(B)
A mobile communication terminal connected to a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet, wherein the mobile communication terminal is connected to the mobile communication terminal when the video communication terminal attached to the video display device cannot communicate with the wireless connection device. A mobile communication characterized in that a terminal connects to the video communication terminal, controls the mobile communication terminal to acquire connection information from the mobile communication terminal, and connects the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device. Terminal.

  In this case, the video communication terminal can connect the wireless connection device and the video communication terminal using the SSID of the mobile communication terminal and the wireless connection device in the initial state.

(C)
A video communication terminal attached to a video display device in a system having a wireless communication device connectable to an external Internet and a mobile communication terminal connected to the external Internet, wherein the video communication terminal is wirelessly connected to the video communication terminal. When the video communication terminal cannot communicate with a device, the video communication terminal is connected to the mobile communication terminal, acquires connection information from the mobile communication terminal, and controls to connect to the wireless connection device. Terminal.

  In this case, the video communication terminal can connect the wireless connection device and the video communication terminal using the SSID of the mobile communication terminal and the wireless connection device in the initial state.

  According to the present invention, even when communication with a wireless connection device is not possible, the video communication terminal can be easily connected to the wireless connection device using the mobile communication terminal.

It is a schematic diagram for showing an example of the video communication system concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the 1st portable communication terminal main mode of a video communication system. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the 1st portable communication terminal main mode of a video communication system. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a part of communication in 1st portable communication terminal main mode. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the other example of communication in the 1st portable communication terminal main mode. It is explanatory drawing at the time of operating STB from the mobile communication terminal in the 1st mobile communication terminal main mode. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a second mobile communication terminal main mode different from FIG. 2. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of 1st STB main mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of 1st STB main mode. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a part of communication in 1st STB main mode. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a second STB main mode different from FIG. 8. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating an example at the time of operation. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the other example at the time of operation. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating an example of STB with an initial state return system.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for illustrating an example of a video communication system 100 according to the present embodiment.

(Video communication system 100)
As shown in FIG. 1, the video communication system 100 mainly includes a mobile communication terminal 200, a set top box (hereinafter abbreviated as STB) 300, and a wireless router 500. The STB 300 is connected to the video display device 600. In addition, the video display device 600 includes a controller 610.

  In the video communication system 100 shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 200 and the wireless router 500 are already wirelessly connected. The details will be described later. Hereinafter, each device will be described.

(Mobile communication terminal 200)
The mobile communication terminal 200 includes a first wireless communication unit 210, an information processing unit 220, a connection device search unit 230, a switching unit 240, an access point unit 250, a client unit 260, a second wireless communication unit 270, and a touch panel 280.

  The first wireless communication unit 210 is formed of, for example, 3G (3rd Generation) or LTE (Long Term Evolution) that can be connected to the telephone line or the external Internet directly from the mobile communication terminal 200.

  The information processing unit 220 performs various processes in the mobile communication terminal 200 by operating the touch panel 280 by the user. The connection device search unit 230 searches for devices or devices that can be connected around the mobile communication terminal 200. Switching unit 240 switches between access point unit 250 and client unit 260 described later.

  The access point unit 250 is called a “base unit”, “base station”, “station”, or the like, and performs processing in response to a request from the client unit 260 described later.

  On the other hand, the client unit 260 is referred to as a “slave unit” or the like with respect to the access point unit 250. For example, a master-slave relationship is established with the access point unit 250, and an access point is established from the client unit 260 (slave unit) side. This requests various processing to the unit 250 (including the base unit and an access point unit 350 described later).

  The second wireless communication unit 270 performs communication connection with various connection devices searched by the connection device search unit 230. That is, the access point unit 250 and the client unit 260 are provided so as to be able to communicate with an externally connectable device or device via the second wireless communication unit 270.

(STB300)
Next, the STB 300 includes a processing unit 320, a switching unit 340, an access point unit 350, a client unit 360, a third wireless communication unit 370, a recording unit 380, a HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) unit 390. And a power supply unit 395.

The third wireless communication unit 370 is provided to be able to communicate with the mobile communication terminal 200, the wireless router 500, or the like. The processing unit 320 performs various processes in the STB 300. The processing unit 320 includes an AV engine that decodes high-definition video.
The switching unit 340 switches between an access point unit 350 and a client unit 360 described later.

  The access point unit 350 is called a “base unit”, “base station”, “station”, or the like, and performs processing in response to a request from the client unit 360 described later.

  On the other hand, the client unit 360 is referred to as a “slave unit” or the like with respect to the access point unit 350. For example, a master-slave relationship is established with the access point unit 350, and the access point unit 350 accesses the access point from the client unit 360 (slave unit) side. This requests various processing to the unit 350 (master unit) side.

  The third wireless communication unit 370 performs communication connection with other various connection devices. That is, the access point unit 350 and the client unit 360 are provided to be able to communicate with an externally connectable device or device via the third wireless communication unit 370.

  The recording unit 380 is a recording device capable of recording various data, and is, for example, a small memory card or a solid state drive (SSD).

The HDMI unit 390 can transmit and receive video, audio, and control signals, and is connected to the HDMI input / output unit of the video display device 600.
The power supply unit 395 supplies power to each unit of the STB 300. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the power supply unit 395 is connected to the USB power supply unit of the video display device 600 or to the power supply 900 of a general household outlet.

(Wireless router 500)
The wireless router 500 is a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) router, for example, a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) access point. Wireless router 500 according to the present embodiment is provided so as to be connectable to wireless LAN communication and the external Internet.

Subsequently, an operation mode of the video communication system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, mainly two modes will be described. The two modes are a mobile communication terminal main mode and an STB main mode, and each has a first mode and a second mode.
As a result, four types of modes will be described. It consists of a first mobile communication terminal main mode, a second mobile communication terminal main mode, a first STB main mode, and a second STB main mode.

(First mobile communication terminal main mode)
2 and 3 are flowcharts for explaining an example of the first mobile communication terminal main mode of the video communication system 100, and FIG. 4 explains a part of communication in the first mobile communication terminal main mode. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of communication in the first mobile communication terminal main mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, first, the STB 300 is powered on (step S1). Specifically, when the STB 300 is powered on, the STB 300 is plugged into the HDMI input / output terminal of the video display device 600, and the power supply unit of the STB 300, for example, a power supply unit including a USB connection is connected to the video display device 600. Or connected to the power supply 900.

Next, the STB 300 automatically determines whether there is connection information of the wireless router 500 registered in the recording unit 380 of the STB 300 (step S2).
If it is determined that there is connection information of the registered wireless router 500 (Yes in step S2), the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the connection information of the registered wireless router 500 does not exist (No in step S2), the switching unit 340 automatically switches to the access point unit 350 (step S3). Next, the STB 300 determines whether or not there is a mobile communication terminal 200 that can communicate (step S4).
Here, when it is determined that there is no mobile communication terminal 200 capable of communication (No in step S4), the STB 300 automatically returns to the process of step S2 and repeats the process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a mobile communication terminal 200 capable of communication (Yes in step S4), the switching unit 340 automatically switches to the client unit 360 (step S5).

In the process of step S5, the mobile communication terminal 200 activates a connection setting application. As a result, the mobile communication terminal 200 can search for a connectable device using the connection device search unit 230.
Here, the mobile communication terminal 200 searches for and connects to the STB 300 using a preset SSID (Service Set Identifier) or ANY SSID. At the time of this connection, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives information such as the PIN of the STB 300.

Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 200 connects to the wireless router 500 again from the client unit 260 via the second wireless communication unit 270 (step S <b> 6).
Next, the mobile communication terminal 200 acquires connection information for the STB 300 according to the PIN received from the STB 300, reconnects to the STB 300 as shown in FIG. 4, and transmits the connection information to the STB 300 (step S7). .

  The mobile communication terminal 200 records the connection information transmitted to the STB 300 in the recording unit 380 (step S8), and connects the STB 300 to the wireless router 500 using the connection information (step S9).

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the case where it is determined that connection information of the registered wireless router 500 exists (Yes in step S <b> 2) will be described.
When mobile communication terminal 200 determines that there is registered wireless router 500, switching unit 340 switches to client unit 360 (step S10).
Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the mobile communication terminal 200 connects the STB 300 and the wireless router 500 (step S11). After the process of step S11, the process proceeds to the process of step S12 in the same manner as after the process of step S9.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3, communication between the STB 300 and the wireless router 500 is started, and access to the external Internet is performed via the wireless router 500 (step S12).

Then, switching unit 240 of mobile communication terminal 200 switches to client unit 260 (step S13). Then, the mobile communication terminal 200 and the STB 300 are connected (step S14).
In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, since mobile communication terminal 200 and STB 300 are connected, STB 300 can be controlled or operated by touch panel 280 of mobile communication terminal 200.
For example, video selection or volume adjustment can be performed using the touch panel 280 of the mobile communication terminal 200.

Finally, the mobile communication terminal 200 determines whether or not the STB 300 is turned off (step S15). If it is determined that the STB 300 is not turned off (No in step S15), the mobile communication terminal 200 stands by.
On the other hand, when it determines with STB300 having been turned off (Yes of step S15), the mobile communication terminal 200 complete | finishes a process.

(Second mobile communication terminal main mode)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second mobile communication terminal main mode different from FIG. Only the differences between the second mobile communication terminal main mode shown in FIG. 7 and the first mobile communication terminal main mode shown in FIG. 2 will be described.

  The second mobile communication terminal main mode shown in FIG. 7 is different in processing from step S6 to step S8 of the first mobile communication terminal main mode shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, after the switching unit 340 of the STB 300 automatically switches to the client unit 360 (step S5), the mobile communication terminal 200 sets the SSID of the wireless router 500 to which the mobile communication terminal 200 was connected to the client unit. 260, and gives to STB300 via the 2nd radio | wireless communication part 270 (step S6a).
The STB 300 records the connection information (SSID) in the recording unit 380 (step S8).

  Other processes in the second mobile communication terminal main mode are the same as those in the first mobile communication terminal main mode.

(First STB main mode)
Next, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are flowcharts for explaining an example of the first STB main mode. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining a part of communication in the first STB main mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, first, the STB 300 is powered on (step S21). Specifically, when the STB 300 is powered on, the STB 300 is plugged into the HDMI input / output terminal of the video display device 600, and the power supply unit of the STB 300, for example, a power supply unit including a USB connection is connected to the video display device 600. Or connected to the power supply 900.

Next, the STB 300 automatically determines whether there is connection information of the wireless router 500 registered in the recording unit 380 of the STB 300 (step S22).
If it is determined that there is connection information of the registered wireless router 500 (Yes in step S22), the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the connection information of the registered wireless router 500 does not exist (No in step S22), the switching unit 340 of the STB 300 switches to the client unit 360 (step S23).
Next, the STB 300 determines whether or not there is a mobile communication terminal 200 that can communicate (step S24).
If it is determined that there is no mobile communication terminal 200 that can communicate (No in step S24), the STB 300 returns to the process in step S22 and repeats the process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a communicable mobile communication terminal 200 (Yes in step S24), STB 300 switches switching unit 240 of mobile communication terminal 200 to access point unit 250 as shown in FIG. The STB 300 is connected to the mobile communication terminal 200 (step S25).

  Here, the STB 300 connects to the mobile communication terminal 200 using a preset SSID or ANY SSID. Here, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives information such as the PIN of the STB 300.

  Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 200 connects from the client unit 260 to the wireless router 500 via the second wireless communication unit 270 (step S <b> 26).

  Next, the STB 300 acquires connection information for the STB 300 from the mobile communication terminal 200, and the mobile communication terminal 200 reconnects to the STB 300 and transmits the connection information to the STB 300 (step S27).

  The STB 300 records connection information in the recording unit 380 (step S28), and the STB 300 uses the connection information to connect to the wireless router 500 (step S29).

As illustrated in FIG. 9, the case where it is determined that the connection information of the registered wireless router 500 exists (Yes in step S22) will be described.
When the STB 300 determines that there is a registered wireless router 500, the switching unit 340 switches to the client unit 360 (step S30).
Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the mobile communication terminal 200 connects the STB 300 and the wireless router 500 (step S31). After the process of step S31, the process proceeds to the process of step S32 in the same manner as after the process of step S29.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9, communication between the STB 300 and the wireless router 500 is started, and access to the external Internet is performed via the wireless router 500 (step S32).

  Then, switching unit 240 of portable communication terminal 200 switches to client unit 260 (step S33). Then, the mobile communication terminal 200 and the STB 300 are connected (step S34).

In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, since mobile communication terminal 200 and STB 300 are connected, STB 300 can be controlled or operated by touch panel 280 of mobile communication terminal 200.
For example, video selection or volume adjustment can be performed using the touch panel 280 of the mobile communication terminal 200.

Finally, the STB 300 determines whether or not the power is turned off (step S35). When it is determined that the STB 300 is not turned off (No in step S35), the STB 300 waits.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the power of the STB 300 is turned off (Yes in step S35), the STB 300 ends the process.

(Second STB main mode)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a second STB main mode different from FIG. Only the difference between the second STB main mode shown in FIG. 11 and the first STB main mode shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

  The second STB main mode shown in FIG. 11 is different in processing from step S26 to step S28 of the first STB main mode shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, after switching unit 340 automatically switches to client unit 360, switching unit 240 of portable communication terminal 200 switches to access point unit 250, and STB 300 and portable communication terminal 200 are connected ( In step S25), the mobile communication terminal 200 gives the SSID of the wireless router 500 to which the mobile communication terminal 200 is connected to the STB 300 via the client unit 260 and the second wireless communication unit 270 (step S26a). The STB 300 records the connection information (SSID) in the recording unit 380 (step S28).

Other processes in the second STB main mode are the same as those in the first STB main mode.
As described above, in the second mobile communication terminal main mode and the second STB main mode, the wireless router 500 is automatically connected to the STB 300 using the SSID of the mobile communication terminal 200, and later the STB 300 Connection is made with the SSID.

  As a result, the user does not need to set the SSID, and can easily establish a connection without knowledge. Further, not only the SSID but also the encryption with the highest security (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.) may be used in both the wireless router 500 and the STB 300.

In the present embodiment, the STB 300 and the wireless router 500 are described as being separate devices. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an integrally formed device or device may be used.
Furthermore, in this Embodiment, although demonstrated as the mobile communication terminal 200 being a mobile telephone or a smart phone, it is not limited to this, A tablet terminal, another mobile telephone apparatus, etc. may be sufficient.

(Example during operation)
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example at the time of operation, and FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example at the time of operation.

As illustrated in FIG. 12, there may be a plurality of mobile communication terminals 200 for one STB 300.
In FIG. 12, there are a mobile communication terminal 200a and a mobile communication terminal 200b. For example, consider a case where the parent owns the mobile communication terminal 200a and the child owns the mobile communication terminal 200b.

When it is assumed that the settings shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are performed by the mobile communication terminal 200a, only the mobile communication terminal 200a may be able to operate the STB 300.
Alternatively, the mobile communication terminal 200a may be given specific information of the mobile communication terminals 200a and 200b to the STB 300 to set individual priorities.

  Furthermore, a restriction function such as access restriction may be added to the mobile communication terminal 200b owned by the child. Here, the access restriction restriction function means any other restriction such as an operable time, that is, an operation that can be operated only for a certain time of day, a viewing restriction for minors, an R18 designation restriction, and the like.

  In addition, when the mobile communication terminal 200a has a higher priority than the mobile communication terminal 200b, the mobile communication terminal 200a uses another operation such as a telephone even when the mobile communication terminal 200a operates the STB 300. In such a case, the STB 300 may be operable from the mobile communication terminal 200b by interrupt processing.

  For example, when the parent operates the STB 300 using the mobile communication terminal 200a and then leaves the vicinity of the video display device 600 by telephone, the STB 300 may be operated by the mobile communication terminal 200b owned by the child. Note that when the parent returns to the vicinity of the video display device 600, the interruption process may be terminated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13, there may be a plurality of STBs 300 for one mobile communication terminal 200.
In FIG. 13, there are STB 300a and STB 300b. For example, the STB 300a is attached to a video display device 600a disposed in a living room or the like, and the STB 300b is attached to a video display device 600b different from the video display device 600a described above, such as a bedroom.

  Here, when the external appearances of the video display devices 600a and 600b are different, image information of the external appearance of the video display devices 600a and 600b is recorded in advance in the mobile communication terminal 200, and when actually operated, before the operation of the STBs 300a and 300b. The image information is compared with each other to determine which of the video display devices 600a and 600b is in the vicinity, and either one of the video display devices 600a and 600b can be operated.

  In addition, during operation, the mobile communication terminal 200 displays the unique identification information of the STBs 300a and 300b on the display units of the video display devices 600a and 600b (QR code (registered trademark)), and the mobile communication terminal 200 performs the display (QR code (registered trademark)). It is also possible to operate one of the video display devices 600a and 600b by imaging and recognizing the trademark)).

  Furthermore, the position where the video display devices 600a and 600b are operated on the mobile communication terminal 200, that is, the position where the video display devices 600a and 600b are viewed or operated is recorded in advance by GPS.

  As a result, the mobile communication terminal 200 can determine which of the recorded video display devices 600a and 600b is close to the viewing position or the operated position, and reliably operate one of the STBs 300a and 300b. it can.

  Thus, even when there are a plurality of mobile communication terminals 200, the video display device 600 can be easily operated. Furthermore, even when there are a plurality of video display devices 600, it is possible to easily operate the specific video display device 600 with the mobile communication terminal 200.

(Initial setting return system)
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the STB 300 having an initial state return system.

As shown in FIG. 14, the STB 300 may further include a reset button 399.
For example, when the mobile communication terminal 200 is lost or broken, or when the model of the mobile communication terminal 200 is changed, the connection information such as the SSID recorded in the recording unit 380 is erased by pressing the reset button 399, and the initial Can be reset to state.

  In addition, when the mobile communication terminal 200 is lost or broken, or when the model of the mobile communication terminal 200 is changed, the SSID recorded in the recording unit 380 of the STB 300 using the video display device 600 and the controller 610 to which the STB 300 is connected. The connection information may be erased and reset to the initial state.

  In this case, even if the mobile communication terminal 200 is broken, lost, or communication failure, the connection information can be initialized using the controller 610 of the video display device 600, and the reset button 399 of the STB 300 is operated. Thus, the connection information can be initialized.

As described above, in the video communication system 100 according to the present embodiment, even when communication with the wireless router 500 is not possible, the STB 300 can be easily connected to the wireless router 500 using the mobile communication terminal 200. it can.
Also, since the mobile communication terminal 200 can operate the video display device 600 via the STB 300, it is not necessary to use the controller 610 of the video display device 600.

  In the present invention, the wireless router 500 corresponds to a wireless connection device, the mobile communication terminals 200, 200a, and 200b correspond to mobile communication terminals, the video display devices 600, 600a, and 600b correspond to video display devices, the STB 300, STB 300a and STB 300b correspond to video communication terminals, SSID and the like correspond to connection information, controller 610 corresponds to an operation unit of the video display device, reset button 399 corresponds to a reset switch, and video communication system 100 performs video communication. It corresponds to a system, and a QR code (registered trademark) corresponds to image information.

  Moreover, although one preferable embodiment of this invention is as above-mentioned, this invention is not restrict | limited only to it. It will be understood that various other embodiments may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, in this embodiment, although the effect | action and effect by the structure of this invention are described, these effect | actions and effects are examples and do not limit this invention.

100 Video communication system 200, 200a, 200b Mobile communication terminal 300, 300a, 300b STB
399 Reset button 500 Wireless router 600, 600a, 600b Video display device 610 Controller

Claims (12)

A wireless connection device that can be connected to the external Internet;
A mobile communication terminal connected to the wireless connection device;
A video communication terminal attached to the video display device,
Either one of the mobile communication terminal and the video communication terminal is
When the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal are connected, and connection information is acquired from the wireless connection device via the mobile communication terminal to the video communication terminal. A video communication system that controls to connect the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device. The video communication terminal is:
The video communication system according to claim 1, wherein the connection information can be initialized using an operation unit of the video display device. The video communication terminal is:
The video communication system according to claim 1, further comprising a reset switch for initializing the connection information. The mobile communication terminal is
The video communication system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the video display device can be operated via the video communication terminal. Each of the one or more video communication terminals has individual identification information,
The one or more mobile communication terminals are:
5. The video communication system according to claim 4, wherein one or a plurality of the video display devices are operated according to the individual identification information.   6. The video communication system according to claim 4, wherein the video communication terminal displays individual identification information as image information on the video display device. The mobile communication terminal is
5. The video communication system according to claim 4, wherein position information of the video communication terminal is recorded, and communication with the video communication terminal is performed based on the recorded position information. A mobile communication terminal connected to a wireless connection device that can be connected to the external Internet,
The mobile communication terminal is
When the video communication terminal attached to the video display device cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, the mobile communication terminal connects to the video communication terminal and obtains connection information obtained from the wireless connection device to the video communication terminal. And controlling to connect the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device. In a system having a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet and a mobile communication terminal connected to the external Internet, a video communication terminal attached to a video display device,
The video communication terminal is:
When the video communication terminal cannot communicate with the wireless connection device, the video communication terminal connects to the mobile communication terminal, acquires connection information from the wireless connection device via the mobile communication terminal, and the wireless connection A video communication terminal that is controlled to be connected to a device. A video communication program used for a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet, a mobile communication terminal connected to the wireless connection device, and a video communication terminal attached to a video display device,
The video communication program is
A first process for determining whether the video communication terminal can communicate with the wireless connection device;
A second process of connecting the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal when it is determined that communication is impossible in the first process;
A third process for causing the video communication terminal to acquire connection information of the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device via the mobile communication terminal;
A video communication program comprising: a fourth process for connecting the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device based on the connection information acquired by the third process. A mobile communication terminal program used for a mobile communication terminal connected to a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet,
The mobile communication terminal program is
A fifth process for determining whether the video communication terminal can communicate with the wireless connection device;
A sixth process in which the mobile communication terminal connects to the video communication terminal when it is determined that communication is impossible in the fifth process;
A seventh process for causing the video communication terminal to acquire connection information of the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device via the mobile communication terminal;
A mobile communication terminal program comprising: an eighth process for connecting the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device based on the connection information acquired by the seventh process. In a system having a wireless connection device connectable to an external Internet and a connected mobile communication terminal, a video communication terminal program used for a video communication terminal attached to a video display device,
The video communication terminal program is
A ninth process for determining whether or not the video communication terminal can communicate with the wireless connection device;
A tenth process for connecting the video communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal when it is determined in the ninth process that communication is impossible;
Eleventh processing for causing the video communication terminal to acquire connection information of the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device via the portable communication terminal;
A video communication terminal program comprising: a twelfth process for connecting the video communication terminal and the wireless connection device based on connection information obtained by the eleventh process.

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