JP2015115813A - Residence information panel system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information panel system including a main server apparatus for providing basic services to a residence information panel and a sub-server apparatus for providing a partial service in a collective residence, which has architecture for establishing a linkage with the server apparatuses.SOLUTION: When a service to be executed is called, a sub-server apparatus 30 acquires a residence number from a residence information panel 10 of the call source. After executing the service, the sub-server apparatus 30 transmits a piece of service result information including the residence number to a main server apparatus 20. The main server apparatus 20 accumulates the service result information transmitted from the sub-server apparatus 30 and permits the residence information panel 10 of the residence number included in the accumulated service result information to access to the service result information.

Description

  The present invention relates to a housing information board system configured to provide a service for extending the function of a housing information board from a server device connected to the housing information board via a network.

  Conventionally, various proposals have been made for such a system. For example, the following Patent Document 1 proposes a collective system that includes a server device that performs management reservation of a common facility, permits locking and unlocking, and the like, and performs a reservation application for the common facility by an operation on the interphone master unit. . Patent Document 2 proposes a collective system that includes a server device that performs reservation management of a shared vehicle and performs reservation of a shared vehicle, a use inquiry, and the like by an operation on an interphone master unit.

JP 2009-030230 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-196782

  By the way, in the system as described above, when the server device that provides services to the housing information panel is configured with a main server device that provides basic services and a secondary server device that provides only some services, Cooperation between these server devices becomes a problem. A particular problem is how to perform notification when it is necessary to notify some information to the housing information board as a result of the service executed by the secondary server device. However, there is currently no specific proposal for a mechanism for solving such a problem. Under such a technical background, the present invention provides a server in which a main server device that provides basic services to a collective housing information panel system and a secondary server device that provides some services are provided. An object is to propose a new configuration for linking devices.

  A collective housing information board system according to the present invention includes a plurality of housing information boards, a main server device that displays an information service screen on the housing information board, and a secondary server device that executes a service called through the information service screen. Each of the housing information panels is assigned a dwell unit number, and when the service is called through the information service screen, the housing information panel of the calling source is connected to the network so that encrypted communication is possible. After acquiring the dwell unit number from the board and executing the service, the service result information including the dwell unit number is transmitted to the main server device, and the main server device is the service result information transmitted from the sub server device. And the service result information is allowed to be viewed on the housing information panel of the residence number included in the stored service result information. And wherein the Rukoto.

  When the main server device receives the service result information transmitted from the sub server device, the main server device may notify the new arrival information to the house information panel of the dwelling unit number included in the service result information. .

  The main server device may permit browsing of the service result information according to the notification date and time information included in the service result information.

  The encrypted communication may use a virtual private network.

  The service executed by the secondary server device may be a reservation service for a shared facility of the set.

  In the present invention, the secondary server device transmits the service result information to the main server device, and the main server device permits browsing of the service result information to the house information board of the dwelling unit number included in the service result information. In other words, the secondary server device can rely on the main server device to distribute the service result information in cooperation with the main server device, so the secondary server device can be developed without depending on the detailed specifications of the housing information panel system, Service provision by the secondary server device is reduced.

(A) is a basic block diagram of the housing information panel system made into an example of embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is an example of a menu screen, an information service screen, and a service execution screen respectively displayed on the housing information board of the system. (A), (b) is an example of a service execution screen and a service executor screen respectively displayed on the housing information board of the system. (A), (b) is an example of the pop-up screen displayed on the housing information board of the said system, and a service executor screen, respectively. It is a front view of the said house information board which shows the example of the state which the notification lamp lighted. (A), (b) is an example of a service execution screen and a service executor screen respectively displayed on the housing information board of the system. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the basic operation | movement of the said system.

Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The housing information board system shown in FIG. 1 is for a condominium. That is, the housing information board 10 is installed in each dwelling unit of the apartment, is assigned a dwelling unit number, and is connected to the common entrance machine 12 and the management room machine 13 via the control device 11 to constitute a collective intercom system. .

  The house information board 10 includes an interphone function that provides a call with the common entrance machine 12 or the door phone 14 and a security function that controls various sensors 15 to perform disaster prevention and crime prevention monitoring. Since these functions are basically the same as those in the prior art, the description is omitted.

  The housing information panel 10 is connected to the server devices 20 and 30 through the network 2 such as the Internet so that a service for extending the function of the housing information panel can be received from the main server device 20 and the sub server device 30. ing. Specifically, each of the housing information panels 10, the main server device 20 that displays an information service screen on the housing information panel 10, and the secondary server device 30 that executes a service called through the information service screen are mutually encrypted. The network 2 is connected so as to enable communication.

  The network 2 is assumed to be the Internet, and in order to prevent unauthorized access and the like, all of the house information panel 10, the main server device 20, and the secondary server device 30 are connected to the network 2 via the VPN (Virtual Private Network) device 3. It is connected. In this way, if a communication using VPN is adopted as the encrypted communication, a very high level of security can be ensured. The gateway device 16 constitutes a LAN that accommodates the house information board 10 and functions as a firewall of the LAN. The encrypted communication is not limited to the one using VPN, and for example, SSL (secure-socket layer) may be used.

  The function expansion of the housing information panel 10 is performed by seamlessly switching and displaying an information service screen provided by the main server device 20 starting from the menu screen of the housing information panel 10, and through the screen, the main server device 20 or the sub server device 20 is displayed. A mechanism that allows a service to be executed. As a result, it is possible to easily add a new function to the house information board 10 only by correction on the main server device 20 side without changing the house information board 10 itself. This means that an optimal service can be provided according to the size of the set, the presence / absence of shared facilities, location conditions, etc. while using the housing information panel of the same specification.

  Each service called from the information service screen may be executed by either the main server device 20 or the secondary server device 30. The present invention is intended to enable smooth coordination between the main server device 20 and the secondary server device 30 especially in the latter case. Specific contents of the cooperation include, for example, a configuration for calling a service provided by the secondary server device 30 from the information service screen, and notification to the housing information panel 10 as a result of the secondary server device 30 executing the service. A notification method of service result information that has become necessary is included.

  The house information board 10 includes a small touch panel 10a. The browsing / operation of the menu screen on that screen, and the mechanism for providing browsing / operation of the information service screen, service execution screen, etc. that are displayed hierarchically from there are not particularly limited, but may be realized by web technology. . Specifically, a browser program is started by operating the “menu” button 10 b of the house information board 10, and a menu screen prepared in advance in the house information board 10 is read first. After that, under the control of the browser program, it is possible to read the information service screen from the main server device 20 or call the service from the secondary server device 30 by operating the link button provided on each screen. It is. In such a case, the main server device 20 and the sub server device 30 are provided with web servers 20a and 30a for providing various screen information to the house information board and executing services. The main server device 20 may be provided with a database 20b for storing service result information, which will be described later. Note that menu screens, information service screens, etc. are presumed to be switched and displayed on the same touch panel, so it is desirable to share the same resolution, display color, design, etc. between the screens. Can give a natural feeling to the user.

  FIG. 2A shows an example of a menu screen first displayed on the house information board. In the upper part of the menu screen W1, “notification”, “alarm”, and “weather forecast” icons A1 are arranged. The lighting state and display contents of these icons A1 are controlled by the main server device. In the center of the screen, there are arranged a mode icon A2 indicating a home or going-out mode (security state) and a “mode switching” key B1 for switching the modes to each other. In the lower part of the screen, a plurality of function keys B2 such as “call / message”, “information”, “record management” and the like are arranged. The function key B2 is slid by touching an arrow key B3 arranged on the left and right, and other function keys hidden beside it appear.

  When the function key B2 is touched, the corresponding function execution screen is switched and displayed, and a predetermined function is executed. For example, on the function execution screen that is switched and displayed by the “call / message” key, it is possible to make a call with the management room or record and play back a message message.

  Among the function keys B2, the “information” key is special, and an information service screen called up by touching this key is provided by the main server device.

  FIG. 2B is an example of such an information service screen. In the upper part of the service information screen W2, route information from the menu screen W1 to this screen and a “return” key B4 are arranged. The “return” key B4 is a link for returning to the menu screen W1. In the center of the screen, a plurality of service selection keys B5 such as “Notification”, “Regional News”, “Weather”, “Tennis Code Reservation Application” are arranged. When the service selection key B5 is touched, a corresponding service execution screen is switched and displayed, and a predetermined service is executed on the screen.

  The service called through the information service screen W2 is executed by either the main server device or the secondary server device. For example, on the service execution screen switched by the “notification” key, as a service, browsing of article information for all residents or a specific resident transmitted by the collective management company is permitted. However, since the article information distribution service is an electronic version of a conventional paper-based bulletin board, it is convenient to provide it from a main server device operated by a collective management company. For example, the management company or the like can automatically distribute the information to the resident of the set only by inputting the circulation board article information such as the garbage collection notice to the main server device.

  On the other hand, on the service execution screen that is switched and displayed by the “regional news” and “weather” keys, as a service, all residents are allowed to view regional news, weekly weather forecasts, and the like. However, since such information is not distributed by the manager of the set but distributed by another information distributor, the service execution screen for viewing the information is from the secondary server device operated by the information distributor. Convenient to provide.

  On the service execution screen switched by the “tennis court reservation application” key, a tennis court reservation application shared by the group is accepted as a service. This service is an example of a service that needs to notify a resident of service result information generated as an execution result thereof. In other words, for tennis court reservations, car sharing reservations, etc., in shared facilities in the set, use of goods or rental reservations, after accepting applications for a predetermined period, if there are many applications on that date, lottery etc. will be executed It is necessary to confirm the reservation and notify the applicant of the result.

  However, in many cases, such facilities and goods are managed by a company other than the set management company. In such a case, these service execution screens and services called from the screens are It is convenient to provide it from a secondary server device operated by another company.

  In this case, a service execution screen switched by the “tennis court reservation application” key may be provided from the secondary server device operated by the other trader. The specific procedure for the reservation application is determined appropriately by another contractor, and the service execution screen is determined accordingly. However, even in such a case, it is desirable that the service execution screen is common in resolution, display color, design, etc. between the menu screens W1 in FIG. It should be noted that it is convenient to provide a link key to the screen for viewing the confirmed reservation information on the service execution screen.

  The secondary server device records the reservation application received from the resident of the set by the service called from the service execution screen as described above, and performs the process of confirming the reservation when the due date is reached. Specifically, if the number of applications is within the prescribed range, all the applications are won, and if the number of applications exceeds the prescribed number, a lottery or the like is performed to determine whether to win or lose. The service result information is a combination of a dwelling unit number and winning / losing information for each application.

  As a method for the secondary server device to acquire the room number from the house information board, it is conceivable to use a script. That is, a JAVA script (registered trademark) or the like for transmitting the house number from the house information board is included in the source of the service execution screen provided by the secondary server device. Then, when the house information board reads the source, the script is executed, so that the room number is transmitted. The secondary server device may generate one service result information for each application, or may generate only one that packs all applications. Moreover, service result information is good also as an article format which combined the dwelling unit number, the title, and the detailed content, for example.

  However, when a service such as that described above is executed in the secondary server device, the procedure by which the resident can view the service result information is related to a security problem. In other words, since the secondary server device may be managed by a person who is not the manager of the set, from a security standpoint, adopting a configuration in which information is directly transmitted from the secondary server device to the housing information panel is a cause of weakening security. Can be. The present invention focuses on this problem, and proposes a mechanism in which the secondary server device transmits service result information to the main server device, and the main server device distributes the service result information to the house information board.

  In other words, when a service is called through the information service screen, the secondary server device acquires the dwelling unit number from the caller's house information board, executes a reservation application reception or lottery service, and then includes the dwelling unit number. The received service result information is transmitted to the main server device. On the other hand, the main server device accumulates the service result information transmitted from the sub server device in a database or the like, and the accumulated service result information is stored in the housing information board of the dwelling unit number included in the service result information. Can be allowed to browse.

  In order to facilitate the transmission of such service result information, the main server device may be provided with an interface for receiving the service result information. Specifically, the format of the service result information is defined so that the main server device can easily extract a necessary part from the received service result information. The format determines, for example, the arrangement order of each information such as the serial number of the service result information, the dwelling unit number of the distribution destination, the title, and the detailed content, and the separator. The secondary server device may include the notification date / time information in the service result information, and the main server device may permit browsing of the service result information according to the notification date / time information included in the service result information. . By doing so, even if the service is executed in the secondary server device ahead of time for maintenance or the like, the service result information can be notified to the occupant in the usual schedule.

  The service for browsing the service result information may be executed by the main server device as one of services called through the information service screen. For example, as described above, the main server device has a mechanism for distributing article information for all residents or for specific residents, so that mechanism may be used or a similar mechanism. May be prepared separately.

In this way, in the present invention, the secondary server device transmits the service result information to the main server device, and the main server device browses the service result information on the housing information panel of the dwelling unit number included in the service result information. To give permission. In other words, the secondary server device can rely on the main server device to distribute the service result information in cooperation with the main server device, so the secondary server device can be developed without depending on the detailed specifications of the housing information panel system, Service provision by the secondary server device is reduced.
There are various service execution procedures for browsing the service result information, and some examples will be described below. First, a configuration in which a service execution screen for browsing service result information is called from a service execution screen provided by a secondary server device will be described.

  FIG. 3A shows a case where a service execution screen displayed by the “tennis court reservation application” key on the information service screen W2 in FIG. 2B is called and the link key provided on the screen is operated. It is an example of the service execution screen called. In the upper part of the service execution screen W5, route information from the menu screen W1 to this screen and a “return” key B4 are arranged. The “return” key B4 is a link for returning to the caller screen. In the center of the screen, a plurality of slots S including a service result information title A3 and a “detail” key B11 are arranged. The “!” Mark A4 on the left side of the title A3 indicates unread. When there are a lot of service result information, the slot S can be scrolled. When the “detail” key B11 is touched, the detailed contents of the corresponding service result information are displayed as a service executor screen.

  FIG. 3B is an example of such a service executor screen. In the upper part of the service executor screen W6, path information from the menu screen W1 to this screen and a “return” key B4 are arranged. The “return” key B4 is a link for returning to the service execution screen W5 of FIG. In the center of the screen, the title A3 and the detailed content A5 of the service result information are displayed in an article format.

  Next, as a modification, a configuration in which a service execution screen for browsing service result information is called from a new arrival information notification pop-up screen will be described. This is realized by a mechanism similar to that the collective management company browses article information for all residents or specific residents by operating the “notification” key. In other words, the main server device accumulates article information and the like to be distributed to the resident of the set, and permits the distribution of the article information to the housing information board of the distribution destination. In addition, it has a function of notifying newly arrived information on a housing information board by a pop-up screen or the like.

  Therefore, by processing the service result information in the same manner as the article information in the main server device, it is possible to notify new arrival information regarding the service result information. That is, when the main server device receives and accumulates the service result information transmitted from the sub server device, the main server device notifies the newly arrived information to the house information board of the dwelling unit number included in the service result information. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the resident from forgetting to confirm the service result information.

  FIG. 4A shows an example of a pop-up screen for such service result information. Information on this screen and a “Confirm” key B12 are arranged at the top of the pop-up screen W7. When the “confirm” key B12 is touched, a service executor screen for browsing service result information is switched and displayed.

  FIG. 4B is an example of such a service executor screen. Information on this screen and a “close” key B13 are arranged at the top of the service executor screen W8. The “close” key B13 is a link for closing this screen and returning to the screen before the pop-up screen W7 of FIG. 4A is displayed. In the center of the screen, the title T of service result information and the detailed content A5 are displayed in an article format.

  On the other hand, if the “confirm” key is not touched within a predetermined time from the start of display of the pop-up screen W5 in FIG. 4 (a), the pop-up screen W5 is automatically turned off and a notification provided on the front of the housing information board The lamp will be lit.

  FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of a house information board in which the notification lamp is turned on. The home information board 10 is provided with a small touch panel 10a, a plurality of operation buttons such as a “menu” button 10b, a speaker sound hole 10c, and a microphone hole 10d. A notification lamp 10e is incorporated in the “menu” button 10b. The notification lamp 10e is automatically turned on when the house information panel 10 is left without any operation for a predetermined time from when the pop-up screen W5 in FIG. When the resident who notices it operates the “menu” button 10b, the menu screen W1 of FIG. 2 (a) is displayed. On this screen, the “notification” icon is lit by the control of the main server device. ing. Illumination of the “notification” icon indicates a new arrival information notification. At that time, the “information” key is touch-operated to switch to the information service screen W2 of FIG. 2B, and if the “notice” key is touched there, a service for browsing article information for residents is executed. A screen is displayed.

  FIG. 6A shows an example of such a service execution screen. The screen configuration of the service execution screen W9 is similar to the service execution screen W5 of FIG. In the upper part of the service execution screen W9, path information from the menu screen W1 to this screen in FIG. 2A and a “return” key B4 are arranged. In the center of the screen, a plurality of slots S including a title A3 of article information for residents and a “detail” key A5 are arranged, and a slot S related to service result information by the secondary server device is also included therein. ing. When the “detail” key B11 of the slot S related to the service result information is touch-operated, the detailed contents of the service result information are displayed on the service executor screen that is switched and displayed.

  FIG. 5B is an example of such a service executor screen. The screen configuration is similar to the service executor screen W6 of FIG. In the upper part of the service executor screen W10, path information from the menu screen W1 to this screen in FIG. 2A and a “return” key B4 are arranged. In the center of the screen, the title A3 and the detailed content A5 of the service result information are displayed in an article format.

Next, the basic operation of the system in this embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart.
The flowchart of FIG. 7 is an example of a series of processing operations that are started by a browsing operation of the menu screen on the house information board, the service is executed on the secondary server device, and the service result information is displayed on the house information board. Are shown in time series.

At time T1, the menu screen is browsed / operated (information key operation) on the house information board, and a screen information (information service screen) request is transmitted to the main server device.
At time T2, the information service screen information is returned from the main server device to the housing information board, the information service screen is browsed / operated (operation of the service selection key) on the housing information board, and the screen information (operation of the sub-main server device) is displayed. (Service execution screen) Request has been sent.
At time T3, the service execution screen is browsed / operated (service key operation) on the house information board, and a service request is transmitted to the secondary server device. In response to the service request, the secondary server device requests a room number from the house information board, and the house information board returns the room number to it.

  The secondary server device executes a service corresponding to the service request, and when the service is completed depends on the content of the service. For example, in the case of a tennis court reservation, it may take about one week from reservation application to reservation confirmation. When the service is completed, the secondary server device automatically transmits service result information to the main server device, and the main server device accumulates the information and notifies the housing information board of new arrival information.

At time T4, a pop-up screen is automatically displayed as a new arrival information notification on the house information board.
At time T5, a menu screen is browsed / operated (information key operation) on the house information board, and a screen information (information service screen) request is transmitted to the main server device.
At time T6, the information service screen information is returned from the main server device, the information service screen is browsed / operated (operation of the service selection key) on the house information board, and the screen information (service execution screen) is displayed on the sub-main server device. A request has been sent.
At time T7, the service execution screen information is returned from the main server device, the information service screen is browsed / operated (operation of the service selection key) on the housing information board, and the screen information (service execution screen) is displayed on the secondary main server device. A request has been sent.
At time T8, service executor screen information including service result information is returned from the main server apparatus, and the service result information is displayed as the service executor screen on the house information board.

  In the above description, the condominium system is used as an embodiment. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to a collective system in which a residential information panel having a common specification is installed in each dwelling unit.

2 Network 10 Housing information panel 20 Primary server device 30 Secondary server device W2 Information service screen

Claims (5)

A plurality of housing information panels, a main server device that displays an information service screen on the housing information panel, and a secondary server device that executes a service called through the information service screen are connected to a network so that encrypted communication is possible. ,
Each of the housing information panels is assigned a dwelling unit number,
When the service is called through the information service screen, the secondary server device obtains the dwell unit number from the house information panel of the call source, and after executing the service, the service result information including the dwell unit number is obtained as the main server To the device,
The main server device accumulates the service result information transmitted from the sub server device, and permits the browsing of the service result information to the house information panel of the dwelling unit number included in the accumulated service result information. This is a collective housing information board system. In claim 1,
When the main server device receives the service result information transmitted from the sub server device, the main server device sends a new arrival information notification to the house information panel of the dwelling unit number included in the service result information. Housing information board system for collectives. In claim 1 or 2,
The main server device is
A collective housing information board system, wherein browsing of the service result information is permitted in accordance with the notification date and time information included in the service result information. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The collective housing information panel system characterized in that the encrypted communication uses a virtual private network. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The service executed by the secondary server device is a reservation service for a shared facility of the collective, wherein the collective housing information panel system is characterized.

Images