JP2019197382A - Method executed by computer to notify location, program causing computer to execute method thereof, and information providing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a system capable of displaying presence status of a user as a map.SOLUTION: A process executed by a system includes a step (S710) of receiving access information from each WiFi access point to a corresponding WiFi access point by an information management server; a step (S720) of storing access information in a database by the information management server; a step (S730) of reading seat data registered in advance by the information management server; a step (S740) of checking whether or not the user is present in his/her seat based on user information and seat information included in the access information by the information management server; a step (S750) of reflecting a result of the checking in map data by the information management server; a step (S760) of detecting reception of a map data request from a portal server by the information management server; and a step (S770) of transmitting the map data to the portal server 120 in response to the request by the information management server.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present disclosure relates to information aggregation and display, and more specifically, to a technique for displaying a seating situation based on access of a mobile communication terminal.

  A technique for facilitating the creation of a floor map in order to show where a person sits on a floor map on an office floor or the like is known. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-170725 (Patent Document 1) discloses a technique that “can facilitate the creation of a floor map for displaying the presence status to the user and facilitate the operation of the seat display system”. (Paragraph 0012).

JP 2011-170725 A

  Even when seats are assigned at work or the like, users often leave their seats at meetings or outings and are absent. Therefore, even when other users try to contact, there is a case where communication cannot be made, and there is a case where communication is wasted. Therefore, there is a need for a technique that reduces waste of communication.

  The present disclosure has been made in view of the above-described background, and an object in one aspect is to provide a technique in which wasteful communication is reduced.

  According to an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for notifying location is provided. This method includes a step of accessing map data for displaying a map representing a correspondence between a base station and a seat arranged in the vicinity of the base station, and a mobile communication terminal connected to the base station from the base station. Indicating information and a step of receiving information including identification data of the user of the mobile communication terminal, a step of determining whether the user is seated in the seat based on the received information, and a determination on the map Displaying the result of the step.

  In one aspect, since the seating status of each user is also notified to other users, wasteful communication can be reduced.

  The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a configuration of a system 100. FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a configuration of functions realized by a system 100. FIG. It is a block diagram showing the hardware constitutions of the computer 300 according to a certain situation. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the data storage in the information management server. It is a figure which represents notionally the one aspect | mode of the data storage in the 3rd party service management server. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the data storage in the information management server. It is a flowchart showing a part of process which the information management server 110 performs according to a certain situation. 3 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one mode of data storage in a hard disk 5 included in a computer functioning as an information management server 110. FIG. 3 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in a hard disk 5 provided in a computer functioning as a portal server 120. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the screen displayed on the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160. FIG. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode where the layout of a some floor is shown by one screen of the monitor. FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of one of the layout diagrams shown in FIG. 11. It is a figure showing an example of the screen on which the message which notifies a seating condition is displayed. It is a figure showing an example of the screen displayed on monitor 8 of user terminal 160-2 which user B uses when user B who was away is seated. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a smartphone 1500. FIG.

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

The system 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an aspect of the configuration of system 100. The system 100 includes a plurality of information processing devices connected to a network 190. In one aspect, system 100 includes information management server 110, portal server 120, third party service management server 130, CO ₂ sensors 140-1 and 140-N (collectively referred to as CO ₂ sensor 140). , 150-M (when generically referred to as radio base station 150) and user terminals 160-1... 160-n (when generically referred to as user terminals 160) And an administrator terminal 170 and a portable communication terminal 180.

  The information management server 110 manages information about people related to an organization (for example, a company, a public office, etc.) that uses the system 100. The related persons include regular employees, contract employees, part-time workers, temporary staff, etc. The information management server 110 is operated or managed by the organization or another management company.

  The portal server 120 provides a portal site that can be used from a terminal used by each staff member. The portal site presents layout information of places where each staff member can exist. In the present embodiment, the place includes a company building, a tenant building, an external facility, a home used as a SOHO (Small Office Home Office), and the like.

  The third party service management server 130 is a service provided by an external company for a fee or free of charge. Such services include calendar information providing services including user schedules, e-mails and other Internet services.

The CO ₂ sensor 140 is disposed at a place where each staff member can exist. The concentration of carbon dioxide detected by the CO ₂ sensor 140 is sent to the portal server 120 and other servers.

  Wireless base station 150 includes a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) access point and the like. The radio base station 150 is arranged in a space where each staff member can exist (for example, an office floor or a ceiling of a conference room). The number of radio base stations 150 to be arranged is determined according to the number of spaces or staff. The number of radio base stations 150 can be changed according to the layout of the floor on which the user terminal 160 is arranged.

  The user terminal 160 is a computer terminal used by each user. The user terminal 160 may be an information processing apparatus having at least a display function and a communication function, such as a desktop, a laptop, and a tablet terminal.

  In one aspect, when a user logs in to the user terminal 160 used by the user and accesses the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the portal site provided by the portal server 120, the screen of the floor to which the user belongs is displayed. The

  The mobile communication terminal 180 is a communication terminal that can be carried by a user, and includes at least a communication function and an arithmetic processing function. In one aspect, the mobile communication terminal 180 is realized as a wearable terminal such as a smartphone, a smart watch, or the like. Details of the configuration of the mobile communication terminal 180 will be described later.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the structure of the system 100 is further demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually showing the configuration of functions realized by the system 100. The system 100 includes a service information acquisition module 210, a user registration module 220, an environment information detection module 230, a user detection module 240, an information aggregation module 250, a drawing data generation module 260, and a user information display module 270. Prepare.

  The service information acquisition module 210 acquires service information. For example, the service information acquisition module 210 accesses the third party service management server 130 and other external services, and provides service information (schedules and other calendar information, e-mails or chat messages, etc.) about each user managed by the external service. Communication information). In one aspect, the service information acquisition module 210 can be realized by a processor of a computer that functions as the portal server 120.

  The user registration module 220 receives user registration of the system 100 and manages information input for user registration. The information includes a user name, a department in the organization, an e-mail address, a mobile phone number, and other items used as account information of the user. In a certain station, the user registration module 220 is realized by the information management server 110. For example, when the user inputs account information of the user at the user terminal 160 or the administrator terminal, the account information is transmitted to the information management server 110. The information management server 110 stores the received account information. Details of the storage will be described later (FIG. 4).

The environmental information detection module 230 detects environmental information in a place where the user can exist (for example, a work area, a conference room, a break room, a toilet, etc.). The environmental information includes, for example, temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, illuminance, atmospheric pressure, and the like. The environmental information detection module 230 is realized by, for example, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a CO ₂ sensor, an illuminance sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, or other environmental sensors.

  The user detection module 240 detects the presence of a user. In one aspect, the user detection module 240 may detect the presence of the user based on a wireless connection made to the WiFi access spot. In another aspect, the user detection module 240 detects that the user is in the vicinity of the terminal device based on detection of a login operation on the user terminal 160 or the administrator terminal 170 or other terminal device.

  The information aggregation module 250 aggregates data stored in each service and each server. For example, the information aggregation module 250 collects information for each user registered in the system 100 and associates the collected information. Information collected includes user account information, schedule information, behavior history information, WiFi usage history, conference room usage history, and the like. The information aggregation module 250 is realized by, for example, a processor that configures the portal server 120.

  The drawing data generation module 260 generates data for displaying a screen on each user terminal. The data includes information to be displayed, a layout in which each information is arranged, and the like. The drawing data generation module 260 is realized by a processor that configures the portal server 120 or the user terminal 160.

  The user information display module 270 displays user information generated by the drawing data generation module 260. The user information display module 270 is realized by the processor of the user terminal 160.

  [Hardware Configuration of Computer 300]

  The configuration of the computer 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of computer 300 according to an aspect. The information management server 110, the portal server 120, the third party service management server 130, the user terminal 160 and the administrator terminal 170 are realized by a computer device having the same configuration as the computer 300.

  The computer 300 includes, as main components, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1 that executes a program having a plurality of instructions, a mouse 2 and a keyboard 3 that receive an instruction input by a user of the computer 300, and execution of the program by the CPU 1. A RAM 4 that volatilely stores generated data or data input via the mouse 2 or the keyboard 3, a hard disk 5 that stores data in a nonvolatile manner, an optical disk drive device 6, a monitor 8, and a communication interface 7. Each component is connected to each other by a bus. A CD-ROM 9 and other optical disks are mounted on the optical disk drive 6. The communication interface 7 includes, but is not limited to, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, and a Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface.

  The processing in the computer 300 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 1. Such software may be stored in the hard disk 5 in advance. The software may be stored in a CD-ROM 9 or other non-volatile computer-readable data recording medium and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the Internet or other networks. Such software is read from the data recording medium by the optical disk drive 6 or other data reading device or downloaded via the communication interface 7 and then temporarily stored in the hard disk 5. The software is read from the hard disk 5 by the CPU 1 and stored in the RAM 4 in the form of an executable program. The CPU 1 executes the program.

  Each component constituting the computer 300 shown in FIG. 3 is a general component. Therefore, it can be said that the most essential part according to the present embodiment is a program stored in the computer 300. Since the operation of each hardware of computer 300 is well known, detailed description will not be repeated.

  The data recording medium is not limited to a CD-ROM, FD (Flexible Disk), and hard disk, but is a magnetic tape, cassette tape, optical disk (MO (Magnetic Optical Disc) / MD (Mini Disc) / DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)). ), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (including memory card), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM (Electronically Programmable Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), semiconductor memory such as flash ROM, etc. It may be a non-volatile data recording medium that carries a fixed program.

  Here, the program may include not only a program that can be directly executed by the CPU 1 but also a program in a source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

  [data structure]

  The data structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of data storage in the information management server 110. The information management server 110 includes a table 410, a table 420, a table 430, and a table 440.

  The table 410 manages user master data. In a certain station, each record of the table 410 includes a user ID 411, a user name 412, an attribute 413, an address 414, an affiliation 415, and a smartphone ID 416.

  User ID 411 identifies a user of system 100. In other words, the user is an employee belonging to a company, an organization, or another organization that uses the service provided by the system 100. In another aspect, the user may include external staff associated with the organization.

  The user name 412 specifies the name of the user ID 411. An attribute 413 represents the attribute of the user. The attributes include attributes for classifying employees, contract employees, temporary staff, and other staff members of the organization.

  The address 414 represents the mail address of the user. The address 414 may be either a mail address for the Internet or a mail address for the intranet. Affiliation 415 represents a department to which the user belongs. The smartphone ID 416 identifies a terminal carried by the user. For example, when a terminal carried by a user connects to a WiFi access point, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) authentication is performed, and at this time, the user ID and password are transmitted to the WiFi access point. The user ID at this time may be used as information for identifying a terminal carried by the user. When the user connects the terminal to the WiFi access point, the location information of the WiFi access point can be recorded as the location information of the user. For example, when a user connects a terminal to a WiFi access point, the user identification information transmitted by LDAP authentication or the like, or information identifying a terminal owned by the user (MAC address or name of the user terminal, The information management server 110 stores the OS of the terminal, the user ID registered in the terminal, and the like) and information for specifying the WiFi access point. Assuming that the administrator manages information for identifying the WiFi access point in advance and the location where the WiFi access point is installed, the history of connection to the WiFi access point by the user connecting the terminal to the WiFi access point Can be managed as information indicating a history of movement of the user.

  The table 420 manages data related to the arrangement of seats on each floor. In one aspect, each record in the table 420 includes a seat ID 421, a seat position 422, a user ID 423, and an attribute 424.

  The seat ID 421 identifies a place assigned in advance for use by each user. The location includes a seat located in the office. In another aspect, the location may include a location that is used by a member other than an organization member, such as a freelance contractor, a private business operator as a SOHO, or a registered user of a rental office.

  The seat position 422 specifies the position of the place. For example, the position may be specified as a two-dimensional coordinate value for each floor. For example, when the user terminal 160 accesses the portal server 120 by a browser or the like, a map of each floor can be displayed by the browser or the like by operating a script (JavaScript (registered trademark) or the like) by the browser. For example, in coordinates (x1, y1, z1), a two-dimensional coordinate value represented by “x1” and “y1” is a two-dimensional coordinate value of a certain floor, and “z1” is a floor identification information. Also good. At this time, an icon corresponding to the seat position is displayed according to the two-dimensional coordinate value of the seat together with an image of the map showing the entire office. Thereby, the office layout can be displayed by a browser or the like. In addition, the position of the seat may be specified by geographical coordinate values, an address defined for each space, or other information that can uniquely specify a location.

  The user ID 423 identifies the user assigned to the seat. An attribute 424 represents the attribute of the user. The attributes include, for example, attributes representing employees, contract employees, and other forms of employment, managers, attributes representing general hierarchies, and the like, but other attributes may also be included.

  The table 430 manages data related to the WiFi access point. In one aspect, each record in the table 430 includes a WiFi ID 431, an installation location 432, and a location name 433. The WiFi ID 431 identifies the WiFi access point installed on each floor. The installation location 432 represents a location where the WiFi access point is located. The place may be expressed as a two-dimensional coordinate value of each floor, like the seat position. The location of the WiFi access point is represented as a latitude / longitude altitude or an address. The place name 433 represents the name of the place where the WiFi access point is installed. For example, the place name 433 is represented by the approximate place of each floor (for example, information indicating the outline of the position of south, west, etc.), the section assigned to each floor, the number of floors of the building, and the like.

  The table 440 manages the location of the conference room. In one aspect, the table 440 includes a conference room ID 441, a place 442, and a place name 443. The conference room ID 441 specifies a conference room. The place 442 specifies a place where the conference room is provided. The place name 443 represents the place.

  The data structure of the third party service management server 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one mode of data storage in the third-party service management server 130. The third party service management server 130 has a table 510 and a table 520.

  The table 510 manages schedule data for each user. In an aspect, the table 510 includes a schedule ID 511, a date 512, a time 513, contents 514, and a location 515. The schedule ID 511 identifies a schedule for each user. The date 512 represents the date on which the user's action is scheduled. Time 513 represents the time when the action is scheduled. Content 514 represents the content of the action. A place 515 represents a place where the action is scheduled.

  Each user can input a new schedule by logging in to the third party service from the user terminal 160 and accessing the schedule input screen. Data input at the user terminal 160 is sent to the third party service management server 130, and a new record is created in the table 510. Note that operations such as new entry, change, or deletion of a schedule can be performed not only by the user terminal 160 but also by an information processing terminal accessible to a third party service. In the table 510, an item for holding information on other users participating in the schedule may be included in the schedule of each user.

  The table 520 manages data of each conference room. In one aspect, the table 520 includes a conference room ID 521, a reservation date 522, a time 523, a reservation user ID 524, and a participating user ID 525. The conference room ID 521 identifies a conference room. The reservation date 522 represents the date on which the conference room is scheduled to be used. Time 523 represents the time when the conference room is scheduled to be used. The reserved user ID 524 identifies a user who has input a reservation for the conference room. The participating user ID 525 identifies a user who participates in a meeting that uses the conference room. Users participating in the reservation may include users who have entered the reservation. Table 520 includes reservation information entered for each conference room. Therefore, the conference room is vacant at the date and time when no reservation information is entered. Thereby, the table 520 can provide the usage status and availability of the conference room.

  Each user can input a new reservation by logging in to the third party service from the user terminal 160 and accessing the conference room reservation input screen. Data input at the user terminal 160 is sent to the third party service management server 130, and a new record is created in the table 520. Note that operations such as new input, change, or deletion of a reservation for a conference room can be performed not only by the user terminal 160 but also by an information processing terminal accessible to a third party service. Further, when the user inputs a schedule, the table 520 may be updated by reserving the conference room by specifying the conference room ID at the place 515. In the table 510, an item for holding information on other users participating in the schedule may be included in the schedule of each user.

  The data structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of data storage in the information management server 110. The information management server 110 includes a table 610 and a table 710.

  The table 610 manages a log of access to the WiFi access point. In one aspect, the table 610 includes a log ID 611, a WiFi ID 612, an access date / time 613, a terminal ID 614, and an accessor 615.

  The log ID 611 identifies each record in the log. WiFi ID 612 identifies the WiFi access point accessed by the terminal. The access date and time 613 represents the time when access was performed. The terminal ID 614 identifies the terminal that performed the access (for example, a notebook computer, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable terminal, etc.). Accessor 615 identifies the user who made the access. The accessor 615 is, for example, a user name registered as a user of the terminal used for accessing the WiFi access point. Note that when a user terminal accesses a WiFi access point, authentication such as LDAP authentication is performed.

The table 620 manages a log of the detected concentration of CO ₂ by the CO ₂ sensor. In an aspect, the table 620 includes a log ID 621, a sensor ID 622, a detection date / time 623, and a detection value 624. The log ID 621 identifies each record in the log. The sensor ID 622 identifies each CO ₂ sensor arranged on the floor. The detection date and time 623 represents the time when the detected value of CO ₂ was recorded.

  [Outline of technical idea]

  In the present embodiment, user authentication is performed based on information received from a mobile communication terminal that accesses a WiFi access point. User authentication is performed using, for example, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) authentication, but other authentication methods may be used.

  (1) According to an aspect, the information management server 110 executes a process for notifying a position. More specifically, the CPU 1 of the information management server 110 accesses map data (for example, the table 420) for displaying a map indicating the correspondence between the WiFi access point and a seat arranged in the vicinity of the WiFi access point. To do. The CPU 1 indicates from the WiFi access point that a mobile communication terminal (for example, a smartphone owned by each user) has connected to the WiFi access point, and identification data (for example, name, employee number) of the user of the mobile communication terminal Information including other user IDs) is received. The CPU 1 determines whether or not the user is seated on the seat based on the received information, and reflects the determination result on the map. When the map data reflecting the determination result is accessed by another user's terminal device, a map reflecting the user's presence status is displayed on the terminal device. Thereby, the user can check the seating status for both the user's seat and the seat in the shared space such as the conference room.

  (2) In a certain aspect, the map associates the WiFi access point with the seat of the user who uses the mobile communication terminal. The CPU 1 displays whether or not the user is seated on his / her seat. Thereby, the seating situation of each user's own seat can be notified.

  (3) In one aspect, the map associates a WiFi access point with a plurality of seats provided in a shared space (for example, a conference room, break room, toilet, employee cafeteria, etc.) that can be used by a plurality of users. ing. The CPU 1 includes receiving information from a WiFi access point provided in the shared space, and the CPU 1 displays on the monitor 8 or other information display device that the user of the mobile communication terminal exists in the shared space. . Accordingly, it is possible to notify other users that the user exists in the conference room or other shared space.

  (4) In one aspect, the CPU 1 determines that the user is seated in his / her seat when the time during which the mobile communication terminal and the WiFi access point are connected exceeds a predetermined time. As a result, when a plurality of connections and blocking are detected, it is determined that the connection is confirmed for a certain period of time or more, so that erroneous determination is reduced.

  (5) In a certain aspect, the map data associates each identification data of a plurality of WiFi access points with a plurality of seats arranged in the vicinity of each WiFi access point. The information includes identification data of a WiFi access point that has been accessed by the mobile communication terminal. The CPU 1 receives information from a WiFi access point of any of a plurality of WiFi access points. The CPU 1 determines that the user is seated in his / her seat when the WiFi access point that has received the access is associated with the user's seat. Thereby, the seating situation of a plurality of users can be determined.

  (6) In a certain situation, CPU1 notifies that the user is sitting to the portable communication terminal which the other user linked | related with a user uses. In the present embodiment, association includes, for example, that a plurality of users share a meeting or other schedule, that a plurality of users are registered as members of the same project, and the like. As a result, when the user returns to his / her seat, this is notified to the other associated users, so that other users who want to contact the user can easily know that the user has returned to their seat. Communication delay can be prevented.

  (7) In an aspect, the CPU 1 receives information from each of a plurality of WiFi access points. The CPU 1 determines whether or not the user is seated on the seat based on information received from the WiFi access point that has been connected for a time longer than a predetermined time with the mobile communication terminal. Thereby, for example, even when the user of the mobile communication terminal is alternately connected to a plurality of WiFi access points while moving, the CPU 1 determines that the user is seated in his / her seat if there is a WiFi access point connected for a long time. Therefore, accuracy can be improved.

  (8) In an aspect, the information further includes acceleration information of the mobile communication terminal. When the acceleration becomes zero, the CPU 1 determines that the user is seated in his / her seat. Since the determination is performed based on the fact that the smartphone is stationary when the user is seated, the detection accuracy can be improved.

  (9) In an aspect, the CPU 1 transmits a signal for unlocking the terminal device used by the user to the terminal device based on the determination result that the user is seated. Since the lock screen is released in response to the seating, the release can be facilitated while ensuring the security, so the convenience of security management can be improved.

  (10) In one aspect, the CPU 1 determines that the user A of the mobile communication terminal has left the seat based on the fact that the communication between the WiFi access point and the mobile communication terminal is interrupted. Notify user B. Since the other user B sharing the schedule is notified that the user A has left his / her seat, communication errors can be prevented.

  [Control structure]

  The control structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by information management server 110 according to a certain aspect.

  In step S710, the information management server 110 receives access information from each WiFi access point to the WiFi access point. The access information includes the identification data of the WiFi access point, the identification data and user information of the mobile communication terminal that has accessed the WiFi access point, the time when access was started, and the time when access was canceled.

  In step S720, the information management server 110 stores the access information in a database configured on the hard disk as in the table 610. In step S730, the information management server 110 reads the seat data registered in advance as the table 420 from the hard disk 5.

  In step S740, information management server 110 confirms whether or not the user is present at his / her seat based on the user information included in the access information and the identification information of the WiFi access point. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 to be described later, information on seats in the vicinity (seat ID 421 in the table 420) is associated with each WiFi access point. A user is associated with each seat (user ID 423 in the table 420). The CPU 1 determines whether or not the user information (user ID) included in the access information matches a user ID associated with one or more seats associated with the WiFi access point. If these user IDs match, the CPU 1 determines that the user is seated. Otherwise, the CPU 1 determines that the user is away and is absent.

  In step S750, information management server 110 reflects the result of confirmation in the map data. In step S760, the information management server 110 detects reception of a map data request from the portal server 120. For example, when the user B of the user terminal 160-2 logs in to the portal site and requests map data, the request is transmitted from the user terminal 160-2 to the portal server 120. Upon receiving the request, the portal server 120 requests the information management server 110 to transmit the latest map data.

  In step S770, the information management server 110 transmits map data to the portal server 120 in response to the request. The portal server 120 transmits map data to the user terminal 160-2. Since the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-2 displays a map based on the received map data, the latest attendance status of another user (for example, the user A) can be confirmed.

  [data structure]

  The data structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one mode of data storage in the hard disk 5 included in the computer functioning as the information management server 110. The hard disk 5 holds a table 800. The table 800 includes a WiFi ID 810, an installation location 820, a location name 830, and user IDs 840, 850, 860, and 870.

  The WiFi ID 810 identifies a WiFi access point installed in each office space or the like. The installation location 820 identifies the location where the WiFi access point is provided. The location may be specified as a two-dimensional coordinate value, for example, similarly to the coordinates arranged on the floor. The place name 830 represents the name of the place where the WiFi access point is provided. User IDs 840, 850, 860, and 870 identify each user assigned a seat in the vicinity of the WiFi access point.

  In one aspect, one or more WiFi access points are arranged on the ceiling or wall surface of a space used by a user company or other organization that owns or uses the information management server 110. In another aspect, the WiFi access point may be provided in an external space such as a rental office, a rental conference room, a small office home office (SOHO), a freelance contractor's home, or the like. For example, a WiFi access point with a WiFi ID of 900 is provided in a condominium X owned by the user ID “0003”. The WiFi access point can be registered or deleted by applying to the administrator of the information management server 110.

  The data structure of the portal server 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in the hard disk 5 provided in the computer functioning as the portal server 120. In one aspect, the hard disk 5 holds a table 900. The table 900 includes a log ID 910, a user ID 920, a user name 930, a connection WiFi ID 940, a last connection time 950, a connection state 960, and a determination result 970.

  The log ID 910 identifies a log. The user ID 920 identifies the user connected to the WiFi access point. The connection WiFi ID 940 identifies the WiFi access point that has accepted connection by the user's terminal. The last connection time 950 represents the time when the terminal was connected. If the connection between the terminal and the WiFi access point is temporarily interrupted, a log ID can be assigned again and recorded as a new connection according to the length of the interrupted time. When the time of temporary interruption is shorter than a preset time, the connection before and after the time of temporary interruption may be recorded as one connection.

  [Screen display mode]

  With reference to FIGS. 10 to 13, a screen display mode in user terminal 160 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a screen displayed on monitor 8 of user terminal 160. In one aspect, the monitor 8 displays a login screen to a portal site that displays a map. When the user inputs the user ID and password and receives authentication, the portal site screen is displayed.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an aspect in which a layout diagram of a plurality of floors is shown on one screen of the monitor 8. As shown in FIG. 11, more specifically, the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-1 displays map images 1110, 1120, 1130. The map image 1110 represents the layout of the 9th floor of a certain company. The map image 1120 represents the layout of the 10th floor of the company. The map image 1130 represents the layout of the 11th floor of the company. Each map image shows an image that schematically represents the layout of each user's seat. As shown in FIG. 11, when the overview of each floor is displayed as the initial screen, the user can also know the overview of the current layout. In another situation, only the map of the floor on which the user to be searched exists may be displayed as the initial screen.

  The map image 1120 displays an icon 1121 that is different from other seat icons in the seat layout. The icon 1121 represents the seat of the user B (Mr. Suzuki) specified as the search target. At this time, if the user B is not in his / her seat (icon 1121), a map of the floor that actually exists can be displayed. The display mode may be either a mode in which a map of each floor representing the own seat and the current location is displayed, or a mode in which only a map of the floor representing the current location is displayed.

  In FIG. 11, the layout of seats for three floors is displayed on one screen, but the number of layouts displayed on one screen is not limited to this. In addition, many floor layout diagrams may be displayed in a reduced state. In the layout diagram shown in FIG. 11, the user A of the user terminal 160-1 performs an operation of selecting one of the floors (placement of a cursor, touching, etc.) and further enlargement (for example, a mouse) Operation, pinch out, etc.), the layout diagram of the selected floor is enlarged and displayed. For example, it is assumed that the portal site is accessed by the user terminal 160-1 with a browser, and a floor map is drawn by executing a script such as JavaScript (registered trademark) with the browser. When executing a script in a browser, a magnification parameter for managing a magnification for displaying a map image is referred to, and a user performs an operation for enlarging the map (for example, pinch out) and an operation for reducing the map (for example, pinch in). ) Is detected, the magnification parameter is changed.

  FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of one of the layout diagrams shown in FIG. In FIG. 12, the schedule of a user (for example, an employee or other staff member) designated by a cursor or the like may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-1 displays the screen 1200 in response to the user A selecting a screen and performing an operation for enlarging the screen. indicate. The screen 1200 is enlarged and displayed to the extent that the users arranged on one floor are identified. The screen 1200 displays an icon (for example, icon 1210) representing the arrangement of each user, an icon (for example, icons 1230 and 1240) representing the arrangement of WiFi access points, and an icon (for example, meeting room icon 1310) representing the arrangement of the conference room. Is displayed.

  The icon 1210 represents the seat of the user B (Mr. Suzuki) input as the search target of the user A. If the last names of a plurality of users are the same, an icon representing each of the plurality of seats may be displayed in the same manner as the icon 1210. In that case, the name may be displayed in addition to the last name. Thereby, the user A can surely know the seat or location of the user B who wants to know.

  When the user A places the cursor near the icon 1210 or touches the icon 1210 when the monitor 8 is a touch panel type, the monitor 8 may display a pop-up screen. The pop-up screen displays user B's schedule. When the monitor 8 displays the pop-up screen, the user of the user terminal 160-1 can easily check the seat and schedule of another user (for example, Mr. Suzuki).

  [Display message]

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which a message notifying the seating situation is displayed. In a certain situation, when user A is logged in to the portal site, the seating status of another user that user A wants to know can be notified. For example, when the user A sends a message to the user B who is away, the user A is notified that the user B has returned to his / her seat. When user A visually recognizes the notification, user A can send a message to user B again.

  In another aspect, the user A may be notified that another user has arrived (or has been seated) in a conference room or other shared space. For example, when user A and user C are scheduled to participate in a meeting in a conference room, in response to user C, one of the prospective participants, arriving in the conference room, notification to that effect is given to user A. May be. Thereby, since the user A can go to a meeting room promptly, the delay of holding of a meeting can be prevented.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-2 used by the user B when the user B who has left the seat is seated. While user B is absent, another user A may send an email, intra-mail, chat message, or other message to user B. In that case, the user terminal 160-2 can display the presence of a message received from another user on the monitor 8 based on the fact that the user B is seated in his / her seat.

  More specifically, in a certain situation, when user A performs an operation of transmitting a message to user B using user terminal 160-1, the message is stored in information management server 110. When the user B is present, when the user B confirms the message using the user terminal 160-2, the message is read, and is treated as an unread message by the user terminal 160-2. Absent. However, when the user B is absent, the message is notified as an unread message until the message is read by the user B, and the presence of the unread message is notified to the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-2.

  Thereafter, when the user B sits on his / her seat, the portable information communication terminal owned by the user B connects to a WiFi access point provided nearby. The WiFi access point transmits information including the identification data and user name of the portable information communication terminal and the identification data of the WiFi access point to the information management server 110. When the information management server 110 determines that the user B has returned to his / her seat, the screen lock of the user terminal 160-2 is released, and an unread message “There is a message from Mr. A” is displayed on the monitor 8.

  When the user B presses the icon 1410 to switch to a screen for confirming the message, the body of the unread message is displayed on the monitor 8.

  [Configuration of mobile communication terminal]

  An example of the mobile communication terminal 180 will be described with reference to FIG. In one aspect, the mobile communication terminal 180 is realized as a smart phone, a so-called smart watch of a wristwatch type, a head mounted device, or other wearable terminal. FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of smartphone 1500.

  The smartphone 1500 includes a CPU 20, an antenna 23, a communication device 24, an input switch 25, a camera 26, a flash memory 27, a RAM 28, a ROM 29, a memory card driving device 30, a microphone 32, and a speaker 33. , An audio signal processing circuit 34, a monitor 35, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 36, a communication interface 37, a vibrator 38, a GPS antenna 39, a GPS module 40, an acceleration sensor 41, and a geomagnetic sensor 42. Prepare. A memory card 31 can be attached to the memory card drive device 30.

  The antenna 23 receives a signal transmitted by the base station or transmits a signal for communicating with another communication device via the base station. The signal received by the antenna 23 is subjected to front-end processing by the communication device 24, and the processed signal is sent to the CPU 20.

  CPU20 performs the process for controlling operation | movement of the smart phone 1500 based on the command given with respect to the smart phone 1500. FIG. When the smartphone 1500 receives the signal, the CPU 20 executes a process defined in advance based on the signal transmitted from the communication device 24 and sends the processed signal to the audio signal processing circuit 34. The audio signal processing circuit 34 performs predetermined signal processing on the signal, and sends the processed signal to the speaker 33. The speaker 33 outputs sound based on the signal.

  The input switch 25 receives an instruction input to the smartphone 1500. The input switch 25 is realized by a touch sensor, a button provided on the housing of the smartphone 1500, or the like. A signal corresponding to the input command is input to the CPU 20.

  The camera 26 includes a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor. In one aspect, the camera 26 may have a plurality of lenses.

  The microphone 32 accepts an utterance to the smartphone 1500 and sends a signal corresponding to the uttered voice to the voice signal processing circuit 34. The audio signal processing circuit 34 executes a predetermined process for a call based on the signal, and sends the processed signal to the CPU 20. The CPU 20 converts the signal into data for transmission, and sends the converted data to the communication device 24. The communication device 24 generates a signal for transmission using the data, and transmits the signal to the antenna 23.

  The flash memory 27 stores data sent from the CPU 20. In addition, the CPU 20 reads data stored in the flash memory 27 and executes a predetermined process using the data.

  The RAM 28 temporarily holds data generated by the CPU 20 based on an operation performed on the input switch 25. The ROM 29 stores a program or data for causing the smartphone 1500 to execute a predetermined operation. The CPU 20 reads the program or data from the ROM 29 and controls the operation of the smartphone 1500.

  The memory card driving device 30 reads data stored in the memory card 31 and sends it to the CPU 20. The memory card drive device 30 writes the data output by the CPU 20 in the storage area of the memory card 31.

  The audio signal processing circuit 34 performs signal processing for a call as described above. In the example illustrated in FIG. 15, the CPU 20 and the audio signal processing circuit 34 are illustrated as separate configurations, but in other aspects, the CPU 20 and the audio signal processing circuit 34 may be configured as an integral unit. Good.

  The monitor 35 is a touch operation type monitor, but the mechanism for receiving the touch operation is not particularly limited. The monitor 35 displays an image defined by the data based on the data acquired from the CPU 20. For example, still images, moving images, maps, etc. stored in the flash memory 27 are displayed.

  The LED 36 emits light based on a signal output from the CPU 20. In one aspect, the communication interface 37 is realized by WiFi, Bluetooth (registered trademark), NFC, or the like. In another aspect, the communication interface 37 accepts attachment of a data communication cable. The communication interface 37 transmits a signal output from the CPU 20. Alternatively, the communication interface 37 transmits data included in a signal received from the outside of the communication terminal 2400 to the CPU 20.

  Vibrator 38 performs an oscillating operation at a predetermined frequency based on a signal output from CPU 20.

  The GPS antenna 39 receives GPS signals transmitted from four or more satellites. Each received GPS signal is input to the GPS module 40. The GPS module 40 performs a positioning process using each GPS signal and a known technique, and acquires position information of the smartphone 1500.

  The acceleration sensor 41 detects acceleration acting on the smartphone 1500. In one aspect, the acceleration sensor 41 is realized as a three-axis acceleration sensor. The detected acceleration is input to the CPU 20. The CPU 20 detects the movement and posture (tilt) of the smartphone 1500 based on this acceleration.

  The geomagnetic sensor 42 detects the direction in which the smartphone 1500 is facing. Information acquired by this detection is input to the CPU 20.

  The basic operation of the smartphone 1500 is well known. Therefore, detailed description will not be repeated.

  [Summary]

  The technical features disclosed above can be summarized as follows.

  (Configuration 1) According to an aspect, there is provided a method executed by a computer (for example, the information management server 110 or the portal server 120) to notify the presence. In this method, map data (for example, table 420) for displaying a map indicating a correspondence between a base station and a seat arranged in the vicinity of the base station (for example, WiFi access point or other wireless base station 150). A mobile communication terminal (for example, a smart phone or other mobile communication terminal 180) connected to the base station, and identification data of the user of the mobile communication terminal ( For example, a step of receiving information including a user ID and an employee number), a step of determining whether the user is seated in the seat based on the received information, and a result of the determination in the map Displaying.

  (Configuration 2) In addition to the above configuration, the map associates the base station with a seat of a user who uses the mobile communication terminal. The step of displaying includes displaying whether or not the user is seated in his / her seat (for example, FIG. 10).

  (Configuration 3) In addition to the above configuration, the map associates the base station with a plurality of seats provided in a shared space that can be used by a plurality of users. The receiving step includes receiving the information from a base station provided in the shared space. The displaying step includes displaying that the user of the portable communication terminal exists in the shared space (for example, FIG. 10).

  (Configuration 4) In addition to the configuration described above, in the determination step, the time when the mobile communication terminal and the base station are connected exceeds a predetermined time. Including determining that it is present.

  (Configuration 5) In addition to the above configuration, the map data associates each identification data of a plurality of base stations with a plurality of seats arranged in the vicinity of each of the base stations (for example, table 420). The information includes identification data of a base station that has received access by the mobile communication terminal. The step of receiving the information includes receiving the information from any one of the plurality of base stations. The step of determining includes determining that the user is seated in his / her seat when the base station that has received the access is associated with the seat of the user.

  (Configuration 6) In addition to the configuration described above, the step of displaying the determination result includes a step of notifying the terminal device used by another user associated with the user that the user is seated.

  (Configuration 7) In addition to the configuration described above, the receiving step includes receiving the information from a plurality of base stations. The determining step determines whether or not the user is seated on the seat based on information received from a base station connected for a longer time than a predetermined time for connection with the mobile communication terminal. Including determining.

  (Configuration 8) In addition to the above configuration, the information further includes acceleration information of the mobile communication terminal. The step of determining includes determining that the user is seated in his / her seat when the acceleration becomes zero.

  (Configuration 9) In addition to the above configuration, a step of transmitting a signal for unlocking the terminal device used by the user to the terminal device based on a determination result that the user is seated Including.

  (Configuration 10) In addition to the configuration described above, the method associates the user of the mobile communication terminal with the user based on the fact that communication between the base station and the mobile communication terminal is interrupted. The method further includes a step of notifying other users who have been notified.

  (Configuration 11) According to another aspect, there is provided a program that causes a computer to execute the method described in any of Configurations 1 to 10 above.

  (Configuration 12) According to another aspect, an information providing apparatus including a memory storing the program according to Configuration 11 and a processor for executing the program is provided.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user's whereabouts are centrally managed as map information by connecting the smartphone held by the user to the WiFi access point. As a result, the user's whereabouts can be easily grasped, and wasteful communication can be reduced.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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Claims (12)

A computer-implemented method for notifying whereabouts,
Accessing map data for displaying a map representing a correspondence between a base station and a seat arranged in the vicinity of the base station;
Indicating from the base station that the mobile communication terminal is connected to the base station, and receiving information including identification data of a user of the mobile communication terminal;
Determining whether the user is seated in the seat based on the received information;
Displaying the result of the determination on the map. The map associates the base station with a seat of a user who uses the mobile communication terminal,
The method according to claim 1, wherein the displaying includes displaying whether or not the user is seated in his / her seat. The map associates the base station with a plurality of seats provided in a shared space that can be used by a plurality of users,
The step of receiving includes receiving the information from a base station provided in the shared space;
The method according to claim 1, wherein the displaying includes displaying that a user of the mobile communication terminal exists in the shared space.   The step of determining includes determining that the user is seated in his / her seat when a time during which the mobile communication terminal and the base station are connected exceeds a predetermined time. The method in any one of 1-3. The map data associates each identification data of a plurality of base stations with a plurality of seats arranged in the vicinity of each of the base stations,
The information includes identification data of a base station that has received access by the mobile communication terminal,
Receiving the information includes receiving the information from any one of the plurality of base stations;
5. The determination according to claim 1, wherein the step of determining includes determining that the user is seated in his / her seat when the accessed base station is associated with the seat of the user. The method described in 1.   The step of displaying the result of the determination includes a step of notifying the terminal device used by another user associated with the user that the user is seated. the method of. The step of receiving includes receiving each of the information from a plurality of base stations;
The determining step determines whether or not the user is seated in the seat based on information received from a base station connected for a longer time than a predetermined time with the mobile communication terminal. The method according to claim 1, comprising determining. The information further includes acceleration information of the mobile communication terminal,
The method according to claim 1, wherein the determining step includes determining that the user is seated at the user's seat when the acceleration becomes zero.   The method according to claim 1, further comprising a step of transmitting a signal for unlocking a terminal device used by the user to the terminal device based on a determination result that the user is seated. The method described in 1.   Further comprising notifying other users associated with the user that the user of the mobile communication terminal has left the seat based on the fact that communication between the base station and the mobile communication terminal is interrupted, The method according to claim 1.   The program which makes a computer perform the method in any one of Claims 1-10. A memory storing the program according to claim 11;
An information providing apparatus comprising: a processor for executing the program.

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