JP2017055307A - Beacon device, portable terminal device, service providing system, beacon signal transmission method, and beacon signal processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a beacon device capable of providing a plurality of services in accordance with input detection by one input device.SOLUTION: The beacon device includes: an input device for accepting an operation input in a plurality of input modes; a processor for generating a different beacon ID for causing a portable terminal device to execute different operations in accordance with an input mode of the operation input accepted by the input device; and an antenna for transmitting a beacon signal including the beacon ID.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a beacon device, a mobile terminal device, a service providing system, a beacon signal transmission method, and a beacon signal processing method.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a beacon signal transmission / reception system including a beacon device that transmits a beacon signal and a smartphone that can receive the beacon signal transmitted by the beacon device is known (see, for example, Patent Literature). This beacon device includes a beacon signal transmitter and a tilt sensor. When the purchaser picks up the product, the tilt sensor detects the tilt. The beacon device starts transmission of a beacon signal including product information toward the smartphone with the tilt detection as a trigger. The smartphone receives the beacon signal and displays the product information acquired from the beacon signal on the display.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-136044

  In the beacon signal transmission / reception system described in Patent Document 1, the beacon device receives a predetermined service (here) according to input detection (here, the inclination is detected once) by one input device (here, the inclination sensor). Provides display of product information. However, it is difficult for this beacon device to provide a plurality of services in response to input detection by one input device.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a beacon device, a mobile terminal device, a service providing system, a beacon signal transmission method, and a beacon signal that can provide a plurality of services in response to input detection by a single input device. A processing method is provided.

  The beacon device of the present invention has different beacon IDs for causing the mobile terminal device to perform different operations according to an input device that accepts operation inputs in a plurality of input modes and an input mode of operation inputs accepted by the input device. A processor for generating, and an antenna for transmitting a beacon signal including a beacon ID.

  The portable terminal device according to the present invention responds to an antenna that receives a beacon signal including a beacon ID generated according to an input mode of an operation input received by an input device of the beacon device, and a different beacon ID included in the beacon signal. And a processor for executing different processes.

  The service providing system of the present invention is a service providing system including a beacon device and a mobile terminal device, and the beacon device generates different beacon IDs according to a plurality of input modes of operation inputs received by the input device. Then, the beacon signal including the beacon ID is transmitted, and the mobile terminal device receives the beacon signal from the beacon device and executes different operations based on different beacon IDs included in the beacon signal.

  A beacon signal transmission method according to the present invention is a beacon signal transmission method using an input device, and causes a mobile terminal device to perform different operations according to a plurality of input modes of operation inputs accepted by the input device. A different beacon ID is generated and a beacon signal including the beacon ID is transmitted.

  The beacon signal processing method of the present invention is a beacon signal processing method in a mobile terminal device, and receives a beacon signal including a beacon ID generated according to an input mode of an operation input received by an input device of the beacon device. Different processes are executed according to different beacon IDs included in the beacon signal.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of services can be provided in response to input detection by a single input device.

The schematic diagram which shows the structural example of the service provision system in 1st Embodiment. Schematic diagram showing an example of the appearance of a beacon device Block diagram showing a configuration example of a beacon device Schematic diagram showing an example of parameters held by the memory and the BLE chip of the beacon device Block diagram showing a configuration example of a smartphone Block diagram showing an example of server configuration Schematic diagram showing an example of state transition of a beacon device The schematic diagram which shows an example of the transmission mode of the electromagnetic wave in each state of a beacon apparatus, and the display mode of LED (A)-(C) Schematic diagram for explaining use case 1 (A)-(C) Schematic diagram for explaining use case 2

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
[Service providing system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of a service providing system 10 according to the first embodiment. The service providing system 10 includes a beacon device 100, a smartphone 200, and a server 300.

  The beacon device 100 and the smartphone 200 are connected by a wireless line. The beacon device 100 transmits a beacon signal (an example of a control signal) to the smartphone 200 and other devices based on an input to the button 150 (see FIG. 2). In this case, the beacon device 100 generates a different beacon ID according to the input mode to the button 150 and transmits a beacon signal.

  The beacon device 100 and the smartphone 200 perform short-range wireless communication as an example of wireless communication. In short-range wireless communication, for example, communication is performed by BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy).

  The smartphone 200 and the server 300 are connected via a wireless line, and are connected via, for example, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), or a WAN (Wide Area Network).

  When the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal from the beacon device 100, the smartphone 200 performs various processes according to the application executed by the smartphone 200. The smartphone 200 communicates various data with the server 300 and other systems as necessary to obtain data required by the application.

  The beacon device 100 may be portable or installed. In the case of the installation type, it can be installed at any place where it is desired to provide a predetermined service according to the beacon signal. Moreover, you may install along a horizontal direction by installing in a ground or an installation stand, and you may install along a vertical direction by installing in a wall etc. When the beacon device 100 is a portable type, it can be moved to any place where it is desired to provide a predetermined service according to the beacon signal, and a beacon signal for service provision can be transmitted.

[Configuration of beacon device]
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the external appearance of the beacon device 100. The beacon device 100 is provided with a button 150 and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) in a housing. The arrangement position of the button 150 and the arrangement position of the LED 160 are not limited to the positions shown in FIG. Further, the shape of the button 150 and the shape of the LED 160 are not limited to those shown in FIG.

  The button 150 is operated by, for example, a user of the smartphone 200 (user's finger FG or the like). The button 150 is an example of an input device that detects an input when pressed or touched. In addition, instead of the physical button 150, it may be configured by various switches, and a logical button may be configured by a touch panel.

  There are a plurality of input modes of the button 150 by the user. The input mode of the button 150 includes, for example, a single press, a long press, and a double click. The input mode may include the other input methods described above. A single press is a press of the button 150 for less than a predetermined time (for example, less than 2 seconds). The long press is a press of the button 150 for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 2 seconds or longer). A double click is a press of the button 150 that has been repeated twice in a short time.

  The LED 160 displays various information in various display modes. The display mode includes display color, lighting, flashing, extinguishing, flashing pattern, and the like. The display of the LED 160 is confirmed by, for example, a smartphone user.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the beacon device 100. The beacon device 100 includes a BLE module 110, a battery 120, a button 150, and an LED 160. The BLE module 110 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a memory 112, a BLE chip 113, and an antenna 114.

  In FIG. 3, the BLE module is illustrated on the assumption that the beacon device 100 performs BLE communication as wireless communication. Note that the beacon device 100 may perform other wireless communication and include other communication modules.

  The memory 112 includes, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The memory 112 holds, for example, various data, programs (for example, firmware, applications), and parameter setting information. Note that the application includes an operation application for operating the beacon device 100 for normal use and an editing application for managing the beacon device 100 and setting or changing parameters.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of parameters held by the memory 112 and the BLE chip 113. The parameter information stored in the memory 112 includes, for example, UUID (Universal Unique Identifier), Major, Minor, radio wave transmission power, radio wave transmission interval, battery remaining amount, LED display mode, and radio wave transmission time. The parameter held by the BLE chip 113 includes, for example, a device ID.

  The device ID is an ID that uniquely identifies the BLE chip 113. The UUID is an ID that uniquely identifies software. “Major” is an ID used for identifying a wider range (for example, a shopping center). Minor is an ID used for identifying a narrower range (for example, a store in a shopping center).

  The UUID is indicated by 128 bits, for example. Major is indicated by 16 bits, for example. Minor is indicated by 16 bits, for example. An ID obtained by combining three of UUID, Major, and Minor is also referred to as a “beacon ID” in the present embodiment.

  The radio wave transmission power indicates the power at the time of radio wave transmission related to the beacon signal. The radio wave transmission interval is a radio wave transmission interval related to the beacon signal, and is, for example, 100 milliseconds. The battery remaining amount indicates the remaining amount of the battery 120.

  In the LED display mode, a display mode corresponding to each input mode of the button 150 is defined. The LED display mode includes, for example, information on a specific display color corresponding to the input mode of the button and how to turn on or flash. A plurality of LED display modes may be provided assuming a plurality of input modes for the button 150, or one LED display mode may be held regardless of the input mode for the button 150.

  The transmission time of the radio wave indicates a time (for example, 10 seconds) from the start of the transmission of the beacon signal to the end in response to one button input. One button input includes one single press, one double click, and one long press.

  The CPU 111 controls the operation of each unit in the beacon device 100. The CPU 111 implements each function of the beacon device 100 by executing a predetermined program held in the memory 112.

  The CPU 111 generates different beacon IDs according to the input mode to the button 150. For example, according to the input mode to the button 150, a 2-bit value of 13th and 14th bits of Major, which is one of the parameters, is determined. Thereby, in the smart phone 200 which received the beacon signal containing beacon ID, different operation | movement can be performed according to different beacon ID. Note that data in another range of the beacon ID may be changed according to an input mode to the button 150.

  The CPU 111 may refer to the LED display mode parameters held in the memory 112 and set different display modes of the LEDs 160 according to the input mode to the button 150.

  The CPU 111 acquires parameters relating to radio wave transmission held in the memory 112 and sends them to the BLE 113.

  The BLE chip 113 performs communication control related to BLE communication, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID via the antenna 114. In this case, the BLE chip 113 transmits the radio wave related to the beacon signal according to the parameters (radio wave transmission power, radio wave transmission interval, radio wave transmission time) acquired from the CPU 111. The BLE chip 113 includes, for example, an analog circuit for performing processing related to a high-frequency signal (RF signal) related to BLE communication. The antenna 114 may or may not be built in the beacon device 100.

  The battery 120 is, for example, a button battery, and supplies a drive voltage to the BLE module 110 and the LED 160.

[Configuration of smartphone]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the smartphone 200. The smartphone 200 includes, for example, an input device 210, a processor 220, a memory 230, an output device 240, and an antenna 250.

  The input device 210 includes, for example, various keys, a touch panel, and a microphone, and detects input of various data.

  The processor 220 includes, for example, a CPU, and executes various functions (for example, a display function, a voice output function, and a telephone function) by executing a predetermined program (for example, an OS (Operating System) or an application) held in the memory 230. Realize.

  For example, the processor 220 acquires a beacon ID from a beacon signal received by the antenna 250 and performs various processes based on the beacon ID. In this case, the processor 220 performs different processing (operation) for each beacon ID.

  The memory 230 includes, for example, a ROM and a RAM, and holds various data, programs, and setting information. Note that the processor 220 may incorporate the memory 230.

  The output device 240 includes, for example, a display and a speaker, and outputs various data. For example, the output device 240 displays the result processed by the application in accordance with the beacon signal or outputs the sound.

  The antenna 250 communicates various data and various information. For example, the antenna 250 receives a beacon signal from the beacon device 100 and data from the server 300. For example, the antenna 250 transmits data processed by the processor 220 to the server 300.

[Server configuration]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the server 300. The server 300 includes, for example, a processor 310, a memory 320, and an antenna 330.

  The processor 310 includes, for example, a CPU, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The processor 310 executes various programs (for example, an order function, an accounting function, a sightseeing guide function, a settlement function, a telephone function, an attendance processing function, by executing a predetermined program (for example, OS, application) held in the memory 320. (Survey processing function).

  The memory 320 includes, for example, a ROM and a RAM, and holds various data, programs, and setting information. Note that the processor 310 may incorporate the memory 320.

  The antenna 330 communicates various data and various signals. The antenna 330 receives data from the smartphone 200, for example. For example, the antenna 330 transmits the data processed by the processor 310 to the smartphone 200. Furthermore, the antenna 330 may perform data communication for cooperation with other devices, other servers, and other systems.

[Beacon device state transition]
Next, state transition of the beacon device 100 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of state transition of the beacon device 100.

  The CPU 111 sets the operation mode or the edit mode as the operation mode of the beacon device 100 and holds this setting information in the memory 112. As the state of the beacon device 100 in the operation mode, a standby state, a single-press radio wave transmission state, a long-press radio wave transmission state, and a double-click radio wave transmission state are assumed. If pressing of the button 150 is detected during transmission of radio waves, the pressing of the button 150 is prioritized and the measurement of the transmission time of radio waves is reset.

  When the CPU 111 sets the battery 120 at a predetermined position in the non-operating state and turns on the power, the CPU 111 shifts to the standby state. When the beacon device 100 is turned off in the standby state or the battery 120 is removed from the predetermined position, the beacon device 100 makes a transition to the non-operating state.

  When the CPU 111 detects a single press on the button 150 in the standby state, the long-press radio wave transmission state, or the double-click radio wave transmission state, the CPU 111 generates a beacon ID based on the single press and starts transmitting a beacon signal (radio wave). That is, the CPU 111 makes a transition to the single push radio wave transmission state. Further, when the CPU 111 detects a single press on the button 150 in the single-press radio wave transmission state, the CPU 111 newly shifts to the single-press radio wave transmission state.

  When the CPU 111 detects a long press on the button 150 in the standby state, the single-press radio wave transmission state, or the double-click radio wave transmission state, it generates a beacon ID based on the long press and starts transmitting a beacon signal (radio wave). That is, the CPU 111 makes a transition to the long press radio wave transmission state. In addition, when the CPU 111 detects a long press on the button 150 in the long press radio wave transmission state, the CPU 111 newly shifts to the long press radio wave transmission state.

  When the CPU 111 detects a double click on the button 150 in the standby state, single-press radio wave transmission state, or long-press radio wave transmission state, the CPU 111 generates a beacon ID based on the double click and starts transmitting a beacon signal (radio wave). That is, the CPU 111 makes a transition to the double click radio wave transmission state. When the CPU 111 detects a double click on the button 150 in the double click radio wave transmission state, the CPU 111 newly shifts to the double click radio wave transmission state.

  When the CPU 111 detects that the specified number of seconds have elapsed since the transition to each state from the single-press radio wave transmission state, the long-press radio wave transmission state, and the double-click radio wave transmission state, transmission of the beacon signal (radio wave) is stopped. To do. That is, the CPU 111 makes a transition to the standby state. Here, the designated number of seconds corresponds to a radio wave transmission time specified by a parameter.

  In the operation mode, when the CPU 111 detects a command for transition to the edit mode, the CPU 111 shifts the operation mode to the edit mode. The instruction for transition to the edit mode is detected, for example, when a BLE connection request is received from the editing application.

  In the edit mode, when the CPU 111 detects the completion of parameter writing, the CPU 111 changes the operation mode to the operation mode. The completion of parameter writing is detected, for example, when a BLE disconnection request is received from the editing application.

[Radio wave transmission mode and LED display mode]
Next, a radio wave transmission mode and a display mode of the LED 160 in each state of the beacon device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a radio wave transmission mode and a display mode of the LED 160 in each state of the beacon device 100.

  In the non-operating state and the standby state, the CPU 111 does not generate a beacon ID and does not transmit a beacon signal. Further, the CPU 111 does not turn on the LED 160.

  In the edit mode, the CPU 111 does not generate a beacon ID and does not transmit a beacon signal. Further, the CPU 111 lights the LED 160 in red. Thereby, the user can recognize that the operation mode of the beacon device 100 is the edit mode, for example, the parameter is being set, by confirming the display mode of the LED 160.

  In the single-press radio wave transmission state, the CPU 111 generates a beacon ID, for example, by setting the 13th and 14th bits of the Major in the parameter to “00”, and transmits the beacon signal. In addition, the CPU 111 lights the LED 160 in green. Thereby, the user can recognize that the beacon device 100 is transmitting a single-press radio wave by checking the display mode of the LED 160.

  In the long press radio wave transmission state, for example, the CPU 111 generates a beacon ID by setting the 13th and 14th bits of the Major in the parameter to “01”, and transmits the beacon signal. Further, the CPU 111 causes the LED 160 to blink green. Here, the LED 160 blinks so as to repeat 1 second lighting, 1 second lighting, 1 second lighting, and 1 second lighting. Thereby, the user can recognize that the beacon device 100 is transmitting a radio wave for a long time by checking the display mode of the LED 160.

  In the double-click radio wave transmission state, for example, the CPU 111 generates a beacon ID by setting the 13th and 14th bits of the Major in the parameter to “11”, and transmits the beacon signal. Further, the CPU 111 causes the LED 160 to blink green. Here, the LED 160 blinks so as to repeat lighting twice for a short time, turning off for 1 second, turning on twice for a short time, and turning off for 1 second. Thereby, the user can recognize that the beacon device 100 is transmitting double-click radio waves by checking the display mode of the LED 160.

[Use Case]
Next, a use case to which the service providing system 10 is applied will be exemplified.

[Use Case 1]
In use case 1, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used in a food service. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as an order management system in a restaurant. Beacon device 100 is installed in each table arranged in a store, for example. FIGS. 9A to 9C are schematic diagrams for explaining use case 1.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible (for example, a distance from the beacon device 10 is within a range of 10 to 15 m), the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS, and executes the order management application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single press, the smartphone 200 sends an ordering instruction for liquor (for example, beer) to the server 300 (see FIG. 9A). When the beacon ID indicates a double click, the smartphone 200 sends a juice ordering instruction to the server 300 (see FIG. 9B). The server 300 receives an ordering instruction from the smartphone 200 and presents the ordering instruction information to a backyard clerk or the like. When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 sends a transaction instruction to the server 300 (see FIG. 9C). The server 300 operates in cooperation with a cash register in the store and performs accounting processing.

  Thus, the service providing system 10 can utilize the beacon device 100 as an order button and can support order management and the like.

[Use Case 2]
In use case 2, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used for travel work. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as a sightseeing guide system. The beacon device 100 is carried by, for example, a tour conductor or installed near a tour conductor seat of a sightseeing bus. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining use case 2.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible, the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS, and executes the tourist guide application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single push, the smartphone 200 sends a search instruction for information on a temple as a tourist attraction to the server 300. When the beacon ID indicates a double click, the smartphone 200 sends a search instruction for information on a bridge as a tourist attraction to the server 300. When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 sends a search instruction for toilet break guidance information to the server 300. The server 300 receives a search instruction from the smartphone 200, performs search processing, and transmits search result information to the smartphone 200.

  The smartphone 200 receives the search result information from the server 300 and presents it on a display or the like. For example, when the beacon ID is single-pressed, the smartphone 200 displays information about a temple on the display as information on the search result (see FIG. 10A). When the beacon ID is double-clicked, the smartphone 200 displays information on the bridge as a search result on the display (see FIG. 10B). When the beacon ID is long-pressed, the smartphone 200 displays toilet rest guidance information (for example, peripheral toilet location information and toilet break time information) on the display as search result information (see FIG. 10C). .

  In this way, the service providing system 10 can be used for, for example, in-car guidance for sightseeing buses, and can support sightseeing guidance.

[Use Case 3]
In use case 3, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used in EC (Electronic Commerce) business, and as an example, an order for a water tank of a water server is assumed. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as an EC system. The beacon device 100 is attached to, for example, a water server, or installed near the installation location of the water server.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible, the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS, and executes the EC application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single press, the smartphone 200 links to the EC application, performs a shortcut to the payment screen related to the water tank order, and displays the payment screen on the display. The information on the water tank is acquired by the smartphone 200 from the server 300, for example.

  When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 sends a telephone instruction to the server 300 via the EC application. When the server 300 receives the telephone instruction, the server 300 searches for the telephone number of the telephone terminal of the operation center, and performs outgoing call processing. Thereby, the user of the smartphone 200 can make a call with the operator, and can inquire about the product. When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 may call and execute a telephone application from the EC application and send the telephone application to the telephone terminal of the operation center.

  In this way, the service providing system 10 can support a series of purchase procedures by electronic commerce.

[Use Case 4]
In use case 4, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used in attendance management work. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as an attendance management system. The beacon device 100 is installed at a predetermined location in an office, for example.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible, the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS, and executes the attendance management application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single press, the smartphone 200 sends an attendance selection instruction to the server 300. When the beacon ID indicates a double click, the smartphone 200 sends an instruction to select work to the server 300. When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 sends a selection instruction to the server 300 to select a break start or a break end (also simply referred to as a break).

  The server 300 receives a selection instruction from the smartphone 200, sets information on attendance, leaving, or break according to the selection instruction, and performs predetermined attendance management processing.

  Thus, the service providing system 10 can easily support attendance management using the beacon device 100.

[Use Case 5]
In use case 5, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used in questionnaire work. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as a questionnaire management system. The beacon device 100 is, for example, carried by an administrator who manages a questionnaire, or installed at the place where the questionnaire is conducted.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible, the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS and executes a questionnaire management application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single push, the smartphone 200 transmits an instruction to select the answer A and transmits it to the server 300. When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 transmits an instruction to select the answer B and transmits it to the server 300. When the beacon ID indicates a double click, the smartphone 200 transmits a selection instruction indicating “not applicable” and transmits the selection instruction to the server 300.

  The server 300 receives a selection instruction from the smartphone 200, selects an answer in accordance with the selection instruction, and performs aggregation processing and the like.

  As described above, the service providing system 10 can easily support the questionnaire work by using the beacon device 100.

[Use Case 6]
In use case 6, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used in TV (television) shopping. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as a TV shopping management system. The beacon device 100 is attached to, for example, a TV or installed near the installation location of the TV.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible, the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS, and executes the TV shopping management application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single press, the smartphone 200 works in conjunction with the TV shopping management application, performs a shortcut to the payment screen related to ordering of products introduced on the TV, and displays the payment screen on the display. For example, the smartphone 200 acquires product information from the server 300.

  When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 sends a telephone instruction to the server 300 via the TV shopping management application. When the server 300 receives the telephone instruction, the server 300 searches for the telephone number of the telephone terminal of the operation center, and performs outgoing call processing. Thereby, the user of the smartphone 200 can make a call with the operator, and can inquire about the product. When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 may call and execute a telephone application from the TV shopping management application and send the telephone application to the telephone terminal of the operation center.

  Thus, the service providing system 10 can support a series of purchase procedures related to TV shopping.

[Use Case 7]
In use case 7, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used in a care service. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as a care support system. The beacon device 100 is installed in, for example, a bed or the like used by a care recipient or a family member or used by a care recipient.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible, the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS, and executes the care support application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single press, the smartphone 200 sends a telephone instruction to the caregiver who cares for the care recipient to the server 300 via the care support application. When the server 300 receives a telephone instruction to the caregiver, the server 300 searches for the telephone number of the caregiver's telephone terminal and performs a call processing. Thereby, a user of the smartphone 200 (for example, a care recipient or a family member thereof) can make a call with a caregiver and can make an inquiry about care. The caregiver is located, for example, in the residence of the care recipient or in the care house.

  When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 sends a telephone instruction to the family to the server 300 via the care support application. Upon receiving a telephone instruction to the family, the server 300 retrieves the telephone number of the family telephone terminal of the care recipient and performs a call processing. Thereby, the user of the smart phone 200 (for example, a care recipient or a caregiver thereof) can make a call with a family and can make an inquiry about care.

  When the beacon ID indicates a single press or a long press, the smartphone 200 may call and execute a telephone application from the care support application, and send the call to a caregiver or a family member of the care recipient.

  In this way, the service providing system 10 can support a series of care work. Further, the service providing system 10 can call a family when, for example, a caregiver cannot respond.

[Use Case 8]
In use case 8, it is assumed that the service providing system 10 is used in car insurance business. Here, the service providing system 10 operates as an automobile insurance management system. The beacon device 100 is, for example, carried by a user or installed in a vehicle owned by the user.

  When the user presses the button 150 of the beacon device 100, the beacon device 100 detects the press of the button 150, and transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID based on an input mode to the smartphone 200.

  When the smartphone 200 is located in an area where BLE communication is possible, the smartphone 200 receives a beacon signal and acquires a different beacon ID depending on an input mode to the button 150. The smartphone 200 identifies the beacon ID by executing the OS, and executes the car insurance management application corresponding to the beacon ID. The smartphone 200 performs different processing based on the beacon ID.

  For example, when the beacon ID indicates a single push, the smartphone 200 sends a telephone instruction to the operator to the server 300 via the car insurance management application. Upon receiving a telephone instruction to the operator, the server 300 searches for the telephone number of the operator's telephone terminal and performs outgoing call processing. Thereby, the user of the smartphone 200 can talk with the operator, and can inquire about an appropriate response at the time of an accident, for example.

  When the beacon ID indicates a long press, the smartphone 200 sends a telephone instruction to the concierge to the server 300 via the car insurance management application. Upon receiving a telephone instruction to the concierge, the server 300 retrieves the telephone number of the concierge telephone terminal and performs outgoing call processing. Thereby, the user of the smart phone 200 can inquire about information on restaurants in arbitrary areas and information on tourist attractions, for example, at normal times.

  When the beacon ID indicates a single press or a long press, the smartphone 200 may call and execute a telephone application from the car insurance application, and may send the call to a caregiver or a family member of the care recipient.

  In this way, the service providing system 10 can support a series of car insurance operations. In addition, the service providing system 10 can easily provide different services during an accident and during normal times.

[Effects]
As described above, the beacon device 100 generates a different beacon ID and transmits a beacon signal according to an input mode to the button 150, for example, how to press the button 150. Thereby, the smart phone 200 which receives a beacon signal can provide the different function which the smart phone 200 has, ie, a different service, based on different beacon ID.

  In addition, the smartphone 200 can provide a specific service according to an input mode to the button 150 in cooperation with the server 300 as necessary (for example, according to an application executed by the smartphone 200).

  As described above, the beacon device 100 can provide (help to provide) a plurality of services in response to input detection by one input device (for example, the button 150). Also, a plurality of services can be provided (providing assistance) with a simple configuration of one button 150 included in the beacon device 100.

  Further, the beacon device 100 can change the lighting method and the lighting color of the LED 160 according to the input mode to the button 150. Therefore, the user can recognize the state of the beacon device 100 (for example, a single-press radio wave transmission state) and the content of the provided service by confirming the display mode of the LED 160 of the beacon device 100.

  In addition, the beacon device 100 can reduce the power consumption of the beacon device 100 by stopping the transmission of radio waves after a certain period has elapsed since the input to the button 150 was detected.

  The service providing system 10 may be used, for example, for O2O (Online to Offline) measures and behavior history analysis in stores and entertainment facilities. In addition, the service providing system 10 may be used for advertising measures through DMP (Data Management Platform) cooperation. In the service providing system 10, the beacon device 100 may have an authentication function, a sensor, or a buzzer, and may be used for FA (Factory Automation) in a factory or a warehouse.

(Other embodiments)
The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and any configuration can be used as long as the functions shown in the claims or the functions of the configuration of the present embodiment can be achieved. Is also applicable.

  In the above embodiment, the button 150 is exemplified as the input device of the beacon device 100, but other input devices (for example, various sensors) may be used.

  In the said embodiment, although the smart phone 200 was illustrated as a portable terminal device, portable terminal devices other than the smart phone 200 may be provided. For example, the mobile terminal device may be a mobile phone terminal or a PC (Personal Computer).

  In the said embodiment, although the service provision system 10 illustrated having the server 300, the smart phone 200 has the function which the server 300 has, and the server 300 does not need to be provided.

  In the said embodiment, although LED160 was illustrated as a display device, displays other than LED may be provided in the beacon apparatus 100. FIG. For example, for example, a simple display may be provided, and different display information may be displayed according to the input mode to the button 150.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is exemplified that there is one parameter for the radio wave transmission time. However, a plurality of input modes for the button 150 may be assumed and a plurality of parameters may be provided. For example, when the beacon device 100 transmits high priority information to the smartphone 200, the radio wave transmission time may be set as a parameter longer than normal. Thereby, the beacon device 100 can transmit a beacon signal with a longer radio wave transmission time, and can increase the probability of receiving a beacon signal by the smartphone 200.

  In the above embodiment, it is exemplified that there is one parameter for the radio wave transmission power, but a plurality of input modes for the button 150 may be assumed and a plurality of parameters may be provided. For example, when the beacon device 100 transmits high priority information to the smartphone 200, the radio wave transmission power may be set as a parameter larger than normal. Thereby, beacon device 100 can transmit a beacon signal by increasing the transmission power of radio waves, and can increase the probability of receiving a beacon signal by smartphone 200.

  In the above embodiment, it is exemplified that there is one parameter for the transmission interval of radio waves, but a plurality of input modes for the button 150 may be assumed and a plurality of parameters may be provided. For example, when the beacon device 100 transmits high priority information to the smartphone 200, the transmission interval of radio waves may be set as a parameter shorter than normal. Thereby, the beacon apparatus 100 can transmit a beacon signal by shortening the transmission interval of radio waves, and can increase the reception probability of the beacon signal by the smartphone 200.

  As described above, the CPU 111 of the beacon device 100 may change the transmission condition of the radio wave related to the beacon signal according to the input mode of the button 150.

(Overview of one embodiment of the present invention)
The beacon device according to one aspect of the present invention is different for causing a mobile terminal device to perform different operations according to an input device that receives operation inputs according to a plurality of input modes and an input mode of operation inputs received by the input device. A processor that generates a beacon ID and an antenna that transmits a beacon signal including the beacon ID. The mobile terminal device is a smartphone 200, for example.

  Accordingly, the beacon device can support the provision of a plurality of services by the mobile terminal device in response to input detection by one input device.

  The beacon device according to one aspect of the present invention may include a display that displays in different display modes according to the input mode of the operation input received by the input device under the control of the processor. The indicator is, for example, an LED.

  Thereby, the user can recognize the input mode to the input device, and can recognize the operation of the mobile terminal device according to the input mode.

  In the beacon device of one embodiment of the present invention, the antenna may stop the transmission of the beacon signal when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the transmission of the beacon signal under the control of the processor.

  Thereby, for example, when there is no portable terminal device in the vicinity of the beacon device, unnecessary radio wave transmission can be suppressed.

  In the beacon device according to one aspect of the present invention, the input device may be a button.

  Thereby, operation input can be easily performed reflecting the user's intention.

  The portable terminal device according to one aspect of the present invention includes an antenna that receives a beacon signal including a beacon ID generated according to an input mode of an operation input received by an input device of a beacon device, and a different beacon included in the beacon signal. And a processor that executes different processes according to the ID.

  Thereby, the portable terminal device can provide a plurality of services in response to input detection by one input device included in the beacon device.

  A service providing system according to an aspect of the present invention is a service providing system including a beacon device and a mobile terminal device, and the beacon device has a beacon ID according to a plurality of input modes of operation input received by the input device. Is generated, the beacon signal including the beacon ID is transmitted, and the mobile terminal device receives the beacon signal from the beacon device and performs different operations based on the different beacon IDs included in the beacon signal.

  Thereby, the service providing system can provide a plurality of services in response to the input detection by one input device included in the beacon device.

  A beacon signal transmission method according to an aspect of the present invention is a beacon signal transmission method using an input device, and performs different operations on a mobile terminal device according to a plurality of input modes of operation input received by the input device. A different beacon ID for generating the beacon is generated, and a beacon signal including the beacon ID is transmitted.

  Accordingly, the beacon device can support the provision of a plurality of services by the mobile terminal device in response to input detection by one input device.

  A beacon signal processing method according to an aspect of the present invention is a beacon signal processing method in a mobile terminal device, and includes a beacon signal generated according to an input mode of an operation input received by an input device of the beacon device. , And different processing is executed according to different beacon IDs included in the beacon signal.

  Thereby, the portable terminal device can provide a plurality of services in response to input detection by one input device included in the beacon device.

  The present invention is useful for a beacon device, a mobile terminal device, a service providing system, a beacon signal transmission method, a beacon signal processing method, and the like that can provide a plurality of services in response to input detection by one input device.

10 Service Providing System 100 Beacon Device 110 BLE Module 111 CPU
112 Memory 113 BLE chip 114 Antenna 120 Battery 150 Button 160 LED
200 Smartphone 210 Input device 220 Processor 230 Memory 240 Output device 250 Antenna 300 Server 310 Processor 320 Memory 330 Antenna

Claims (8)

An input device that accepts operation inputs in a plurality of input modes;
A processor that generates different beacon IDs for causing the mobile terminal device to perform different operations in accordance with the input mode of the operation input received by the input device;
An antenna for transmitting a beacon signal including the beacon ID;
A beacon device comprising: The beacon device according to claim 1, further comprising:
A beacon device comprising a display that displays in a different display mode according to the input mode of the operation input received by the input device under the control of the processor. The beacon device according to claim 1, further comprising:
The antenna is a beacon device that stops transmission of the beacon signal when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of transmission of the beacon signal under the control of the processor. The beacon device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The beacon device, wherein the input device is a button. An antenna for receiving a beacon signal including a beacon ID generated according to the input mode of the operation input received by the input device of the beacon device;
A processor that executes different processes according to different beacon IDs included in the beacon signal;
A mobile terminal device comprising: A service providing system comprising a beacon device and a mobile terminal device,
The beacon device
Different beacon IDs are generated according to a plurality of input modes of operation input accepted by the input device,
Transmitting a beacon signal including the beacon ID;
The portable terminal device
Receiving the beacon signal from the beacon device;
A service providing system that executes different operations based on the different beacon IDs included in the beacon signal. A beacon signal transmission method using an input device,
Generate different beacon IDs for causing the mobile terminal device to perform different operations according to a plurality of input modes of operation input accepted by the input device,
A beacon signal transmission method for transmitting a beacon signal including the beacon ID. A beacon signal processing method in a mobile terminal device,
Receiving a beacon signal including a beacon ID generated according to the input mode of the operation input received by the input device of the beacon device;
A beacon signal processing method for executing different processes according to different beacon IDs included in the beacon signal.

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