JP2020201942A - Information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing system that can provide a talk room in which there is no need to convey personal information more than necessary to an opposite party and which is temporarily opened among a specified large number of people.SOLUTION: An information processing system includes a plurality of information processing terminals, specific URL information and installation position information, and a server device to which the information processing terminals can connect via the Internet. The server device is connected from the information processing terminals based on the specific URL information, receives the transmitted installation position information, and permits use of a specific talk room by associating information processing terminals that have sent the installation position information having the same or a predetermined relationship.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing system.

In recent years, in the present age when message applications and SNS have become widespread, it is common to use these services when exchanging photos and messages with a plurality of people (Patent Document 1 and the like).

However, the ID of the message application or SNS is important personal information, and many people hesitate to teach the other party only for exchanging temporary photos and messages.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-13575

An object of the present invention is to provide technical improvements that solve or alleviate at least some of the problems of the prior art described above. Specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing system capable of providing a place where information can be temporarily exchanged among a specific number of people without having to convey more personal information than necessary to the other party.

The present invention is an information processing system including a plurality of information processing terminals, specific URL information and installation position information, and a server device to which the information processing terminals can be connected via the Internet.
The server device is
The information processing terminal connects based on the specific URL information, and the installation position information is transmitted.
The problem is solved by an information processing system that permits the use of a specific talk room by associating the information processing terminals that have transmitted the installation position information having the same or predetermined relationship.

The talk room may be configured to be temporarily opened for a predetermined time.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide technical improvements that solve or alleviate at least a part of the problems of the prior art described above. Specifically, it is possible to provide an information processing system that can provide a place where information can be temporarily exchanged among a specific number of people without having to convey more personal information than necessary to the other party.

It is a system block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the information processing system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image figure which shows an example of the surface of the NFC tag which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows the installation example of the NFC tag which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the screen which displays the specific talk room which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the login screen for logging in to the specific talk room which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the screen for approving the participation request to a specific talk room which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the screen for approving the invitation to the specific talk room which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the screen for requesting participation in a specific talk room which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the screen for inviting participation in a specific talk room which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the information processing terminal which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flow figure which shows an example of the flow of the information processing method which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

An embodiment of the information processing system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 100 of the present invention includes an information processing terminal 200A, an NFC tag 300A, and a server device 400 to which the information processing terminal 200A can be connected via the Internet.

A plurality of information processing terminals can be connected to the server device 400. As an example, FIG. 1 shows an example in which two information processing terminals 200A and 200B are connected, but the number is not limited to this. In the following, it may be described as "information processing terminal 200" except when it is necessary to specify one information processing terminal.

Further, the information processing system 100 of the present invention may include a plurality of NFC tags. Although FIG. 1 shows two NFC tags 300A and NFC tag 300B, the number is not limited to this number. In the following, it may be described as "NFC tag 300" except when it is necessary to specify one NFC tag.

The information processing terminal 200 may be any information processing terminal that can realize the functions and methods described below. The information processing terminal 200 may include, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone (feature phone), a handheld computer device (for example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc.), and a wearable terminal (for example, a glasses-type device, a clock-type device, etc.). However, it is assumed that the user can carry it.

In addition, application programs for providing various services are installed in the information processing terminal 200, and an application can be executed according to a user's instruction.

It is assumed that the NFC tag 300 stores specific URL information and installation position information. The information processing terminal equipped with the NFC reader function can acquire the information stored in the NFC tag 300 by bringing (holding) / touching the NFC tag 300. NFC (Near Field Communication) means short-range wireless communication.

The NFC tag 300 can be included in a sheet-like object that can be attached to the object. Specifically, the NFC tag 300 can be created as an NFC tag seal having a back surface which is a sticking surface and a front surface which is a non-sticking surface.

Then, the object can be a table or chair of a restaurant, a seat of an event venue such as a seminar, sports or a concert, and the like.

FIG. 2 shows the surface 310 of the NFC tag 300 attached to the table of a restaurant. As an example, a description of the service provided by holding / touching the information processing terminal 200 over the NFC tag 300 can be displayed (printed) on the surface 310.

As an example, on the surface 310 shown in FIG. 2, the company name and logo 311 of the operating company that provides the information information system 100 of the present invention, and the restaurant are registered as favorites in the service realized by the information system 100 of the present invention. An explanation and icon 312 indicating that the restaurant can be used, and an explanation and icon 313 indicating that the menu provided by the restaurant can be confirmed can be displayed.

FIG. 3 shows an example of arrangement of NFC tags attached to a table of a restaurant. FIG. 3A shows an example in which six NFC tags 300A to 300F are attached to the positions of the tables corresponding to each seat of the six-seat table T6, and FIG. 3B shows 2 An example is shown in which one NFC tag 300A is attached to the center position of the seating table T2.

The server device 400 may be any server device that can realize the functions and methods described below.

Then, the information processing terminal 200 acquires specific URL information and installation position information by reading the NFC tag 300.

In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the users A to F use the information processing terminals 200A to 200F on the table T6 on the NFC tags A to F attached in front of the seat in which they sit. Hold over. Similarly, in the example shown in FIG. 3B, the user C and the user E attach the information processing terminals 200C and 200E used by the user C to the NFC tag A attached to the front of the seat in which the user sits on the table T2. Hold over.

The specific URL information is information used for connecting to the server device 400. This URL information may be different for each NFC tag 300A to 300F, or may be common to the NFC tags 300A to 300F managed as the same group.

The installation position information is information indicating the position where the NFC tag 300 is installed. This installation position information can be information indicating the position in the store as an example. In this case, the server device 400 shall store data indicating a map of the installation location (seat chart in the store).

The installation position information may be different for each of the NFC tags 300A to 300F, or may be common to the NFC tags 300A to 300F managed as the same group. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3A, the NFC tags 300A to 300F may store common installation position information, or the NFC tags 300A to 300F may store separate installation position information. Good. In the latter case, these separate installation location information are managed as the same group associated with one table.

The information processing terminal 200 acquires the above information by holding or touching the information processing terminal 200 over the NFC tag 300 by the NFC reader function provided in the information processing terminal 200. A known technique can be used for the method of acquiring the information of the NFC tag by the NFC reader function.

Then, the information processing terminal 200 transmits the terminal position information and the installation position information to the server device 400 connected based on the specific URL information.

The server device 400 determines whether or not the installation position of the NFC tag 300 and the information processing terminal 200 are within a predetermined distance based on the terminal position information and the installation position information.

That is, it is determined whether or not the information processing terminal 200 is located at the installation position of the NFC tag 300 (whether or not there is a user). In this case, it is preferable that the predetermined distance is appropriately set in consideration of the accuracy of the position information on the information processing terminal 200 side and the installation location of the NFC tag 300.

For example, in a large restaurant where a wide table is arranged with a wide space and a sports venue where spectators' seats are crowded, it is preferable that the latter is set to have a shorter predetermined distance.

Then, as a result of the determination, when the installation position of the NFC tag 300 and the information processing terminal 200 are within a predetermined distance, the server device 400 uses a specific talk room for the user who uses the information processing terminal 200. Allow.

The specific talk room refers to a service provided by the server device 400 via the Internet and capable of exchanging messages between groups composed of a plurality of users.

Then, the server device 400 is permitted to use the specific talk room by reading another NFC tags 300B to 300F in which another installation position having a predetermined relationship with the installation position of the NFC tag 300A is stored. One or more other users B to F using the information processing terminals 200B to 200F and user A are managed in association with each other (FIG. 3A).

Alternatively, the server device 400 uses the information processing terminal E with another user C who uses the information processing terminal 200C which is permitted to use the specific talk room by reading the same NFC tag 300A as the NFC tag 300A. It is managed in association with another user E (FIG. 3 (b)).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen 210 of a specific talk room displayed on the display screen of the information processing terminal 200A. As shown in FIG. 4, the users A to D associated with the information processing terminals 200A to 200D can send and receive photographs and comments in a specific talk room on the Internet.

In FIG. 4, the users A to D are identifiablely displayed by the icon images 211 to 214 using a face photograph or the like. Further, on the screen 210 shown in FIG. 4, a list of participating users 215, a text input field 216, a photo pasting button 217, a like button 218 for conveying a good evaluation to comments of other users, and a place where the user is located are described above. The favorite button 219 for saving the created favorite is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to these, and various objects can be arranged.

Here, on the screen 210 shown in FIG. 4, information 220 indicating "remaining time" is displayed. That is, the information processing system 100 of the present invention is characterized in that the association between other users is limited to the set expiration date.

The expiration date can be, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 24 hours) from the time when the earliest user is permitted to use the talk room. The count start timing of this expiration date is not limited to this example, and is determined based on the timing when the number of users in the talk room reaches the predetermined number, the timing when the actual time reaches the predetermined time, and the like. May be good.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least a part of the problems of the prior art described above. Specifically, it is possible to provide a talk room that is temporarily opened among a specific number of people without having to convey more personal information than necessary to the other party.

As a result, it becomes possible to share information in a talk room that is temporarily opened without having to tell the other party the ID of a message application or SNS, which is important personal information.

Further, for the user A who uses the information processing terminal 200A whose use of the specific talk room is permitted by the server device 400, the talk room realized by the information processing system 100 of the present invention is provided before entering the talk room. It is possible to perform login processing to services including.

FIG. 5 shows the transition of the screen displayed on the display screen of the information processing terminal 200A, which is permitted to use the specific talk room by the server device 400. It is assumed that the talk room use start button 231 and the like are displayed on the first screen 230 shown in FIG. 5A, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the advertisement display field 290 and the like may be displayed. Good. By providing the advertisement display field 290, it becomes possible to distribute the advertisement fee according to the number of accesses to the restaurant and / or the operating company.

Then, when the use start button 231 is selected by the user A, the display screen transitions to the login screen 240 as shown in FIG. 5 (b). The ID input field 241, the password input field 242, the login button 243, or the SNS login button 244 can be displayed on the login screen 240. The login process can be performed using the ID and password dedicated to the service, or can be performed using the ID and password of the external SNS to be linked. The ID may be a registered e-mail address.

With the above configuration, the users who use the talk room are limited to the users who are registered as users in this service, so that the safety of using the talk room is improved.

When the server device 400 permits the use of a specific talk room, if another user has already started using the specific talk room, the user gives the specific talk room to the other user. You can request approval to use it.

FIG. 6 is an example of the approval screen 250 displayed on the display screen of the information processing terminal of another user when the user requests the talk group to which another user has already joined. As shown in FIG. 6, another user can approve the user's participation in the talk group by selecting the displayed approval button 251. Similarly, other users can refuse to join the user's talk group by selecting the displayed disapproval button 252.

FIG. 7 is an example of the approval screen 260 displayed on the display screen of the user's information processing terminal when the user is invited to join the talk group from a talk group to which another user has already joined. .. As shown in FIG. 7, the user can approve the invitation to the talk group by another user by selecting the displayed approval button 261. Similarly, the user can refuse the invitation of another user to the talk group by selecting the displayed disapproval button 262.

According to the above configuration, mutual approval is required for participation / invitation to the talk group, so that the safety of using the talk group is improved.

When permitting the use of a specific talk room, the server device 400 transmits information about the other user to the user if the other user has already started using the specific talk room, and the server device 400 of the user Depending on the operation, it is possible to request other users to approve the use of a specific talk room.

That is, information about other users can be confirmed before requesting approval from other users.

FIG. 8 is an example of a request screen 270 displayed on the display screen of the user's information processing terminal when the user requests the talk group to which another user has already joined. As shown in FIG. 8, the user confirms the displayed group 271, selects the group to participate in the talk, and selects the talk request button 272 to select another user who has already joined the group 271. The user can request approval to use the talk room.

In the request screen 270 shown in FIG. 8, only one group is displayed, but before the expiration date of this talk room, another group uses another talk room using a common NFC tag. If so, multiple groups are displayed.

With the above configuration, it is possible to request approval after confirming information about other users who join the displayed group, so it is a mistake to request participation in a talk room that is different from the user's intention. Can be prevented.

FIG. 9 is an example of a request screen 280 displayed on the display screen of the user's information processing terminal when the user creates a talk room in which another user has not yet participated. As shown in FIG. 9, the user is selected by checking the displayed other user 281, selecting one or more other users who want to participate in the talk, and selecting the talk request button 282. Invitation to the talk room can be sent to other users.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent another user who is different from the user's intention from using the talk room.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, the user information that can be unilaterally confirmed by the user A and the other users B to D in the specific talk room is limited to the icon images 211 to 214. It shall be.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the SNS login button 244 is selected on the login screen 240, the icon image used in the SNS is also displayed in the talk room. When the login button 243 is selected, the icon image registered in advance is displayed in the talk room. Note that this icon image may be changed after login.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the user and other users from being contacted by another service by searching using each other's personal information after the expiration date of this talk room has expired. ..

As described above, the NFC tag 300 can be included in a sheet-like object that can be attached to the object. As this sheet-like material, a known NFC tag seal may be used.

Further, on the surface of the sheet-like object, a two-dimensional bar code including specific URL information and installation position information stored in the NFC tag 300 can be displayed. As an example, a QR code (registered trademark) can be used as the two-dimensional bar code.

According to the above configuration, a user who uses an information processing terminal that does not have an NFC reader function can also use this service.

The NFC tag 300 can be installed on an installation object associated with the user at a predetermined event venue.

The predetermined event may be, for example, an event such as a seminar, a sport, a concert, a conference, or an event. The user at this time and other users are those who are actually at the venue of the event. As an example, the installation object can be a seat or a flag when the event is a sport, a table when the event is a seminar, a floor when the event is a concert, or the like.

The expiration date at this time can be automatically set based on the holding time of a predetermined event.

Specifically, the expiration date may be automatically set as the same time by inputting the holding time information of the event provided by the organizer, or when the end time of the holding time exceeds the schedule. However, it is preferable that the configuration is automatically extended.

According to the above configuration, the talk room can be opened according to the holding time of the event.

The server device 400 preferably limits the talk that can be displayed in a specific talk room to text and still images.

This is a useful limitation for sporting events involving the right to broadcast videos. By such a restriction, it is possible to prevent the video taken by the user from being posted to the talk room. Alternatively, known image analysis techniques may be used to prevent posting only videos about the event.

The NFC tag can be installed on an installation object associated with the user at a predetermined restaurant.

The predetermined restaurant may be, for example, a restaurant, a tavern, a food stall, or the like. The user and other users at this time are those who are in the restaurant. The installation object may be a table or chair installed in a restaurant.

At this time, the expiration date can be automatically set based on the first time when the server device permits the use of a specific talk room.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5, 8 and 9, it is preferable to provide an advertisement display field 290 on the display screen. Then, the server device 400 can determine the advertisement to be displayed in the advertisement field in the specific talk room based on the information of the user who is using the specific talk room.

The user information can be information such as nationality, gender, age, and place of residence. The user information may further include religious information and allergy information. By considering this information, it is possible to determine the appropriate advertisement to be displayed to the user.

In addition, it is preferable to analyze in advance whether or not inappropriate words or images are included in the posting of text comments or images containing pictograms for a specific talk room so that they cannot be posted. Such analysis can be performed in real time by preparing an NG word database in advance or by using a known image analysis technique.

Here, the hardware configuration of the information processing terminal 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The information processing terminal 200 includes a processor 201, a memory 202, a storage 203, an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 204, and a communication interface (communication I / F) 205. The components are connected to each other via bus B.

The information processing terminal 200 realizes the functions and methods described in the present embodiment by the cooperation of the processor 201, the memory 202, the storage 203, the input / output I / F 204, and the communication I / F 205.

The processor 201 executes a function and / or a method realized by a code or an instruction contained in a program stored in the storage 203. The processor 201 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a microprocessor (microprocessor), a processor core (processor core), a multiprocessor (multiprocessor), an ASIC (Application-). Each implementation includes a specific integrated circuit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), etc., and is implemented by a logic circuit (hardware) or a dedicated circuit formed in an integrated circuit (IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, LSI (Large Scale Integration)), etc. Each process disclosed in the form may be realized. Further, these circuits may be realized by one or a plurality of integrated circuits, and a plurality of processes shown in each embodiment may be realized by one integrated circuit. Further, the LSI may be referred to as a VLSI, a super LSI, an ultra LSI, or the like depending on the degree of integration.

The memory 202 temporarily stores the program loaded from the storage 203 and provides a work area for the processor 201. Various data generated while the processor 201 is executing the program are also temporarily stored in the memory 202. The memory 202 includes, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

The storage 203 stores the program. The storage 203 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), a flash memory, and the like.

The communication I / F 205 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, communication software, and a combination thereof, and transmits and receives various data via the network. The communication may be executed by wire or wirelessly, and any communication protocol may be used as long as mutual communication can be executed. The communication I / F 205 executes communication with another information processing device via a network. The communication I / F 205 transmits various data to another information processing device according to an instruction from the processor 201. Further, the communication I / F 205 receives various data transmitted from other information processing devices and transmits the various data to the processor 201.

The input / output I / F 204 includes an input device for inputting various operations to the information processing terminal 200 and an output device for outputting the processing result processed by the information processing terminal 200. The input / output I / F 204 may be integrated with the input device and the output device, or may be separated into the input device and the output device.

The input device is realized by any one or a combination of all kinds of devices capable of receiving an input from a user and transmitting information related to the input to the processor 201. The input device includes, for example, a hardware key such as a touch panel, a touch display, and a keyboard, a pointing device such as a mouse, and the like.

The output device outputs the processing result processed by the processor 201. The output device includes, for example, a touch panel, a speaker, and the like. Similarly, the server device 400 can be configured with the hardware configuration shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the information processing method of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the processing flow of the information processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The information processing method of the present invention is information in an information processing system including an information processing terminal, an NFC tag in which specific URL information and installation position information are stored, and a server device to which the information processing terminal can be connected via the Internet. In the processing method, one or more computer processors are made to execute the following steps S110 to S140.

In step S110, specific URL information and installation position information are acquired by reading the NFC tag.

In step S120, it is determined whether or not the installation position of the NFC tag and the information processing terminal are within a predetermined distance based on the terminal position information and the installation position information.

In step S130, when the installation position of the NFC tag and the information processing terminal are within a predetermined distance as a result of the determination, the user who uses the information processing terminal is permitted to use the specific talk room.

In step S140, the use of the specific talk room is permitted by reading the same NFC tag as the NFC tag or another NFC tag in which another installation position having a predetermined relationship with the installation position of the NFC tag is stored. One or more other users who use the other information processing terminal and the user are managed in association with each other only during the set expiration date.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least a part of the problems of the prior art described above. Specifically, it is possible to provide a talk room that is temporarily opened among a specific number of people without having to convey more personal information than necessary to the other party.

Finally, an embodiment of the computer program according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The computer program of the present invention realizes an information processing system including an information processing terminal, an NFC tag in which specific URL information and installation position information are stored, and a server device to which the information processing terminal can be connected via the Internet. It is a computer program for the purpose, and is characterized in that one or more computer processors realize the following functions 510 to 540.

The function 510 acquires specific URL information and installation position information by reading the NFC tag.

The function 520 determines whether or not the installation position of the NFC tag and the information processing terminal are within a predetermined distance based on the terminal position information and the installation position information.

As a result of the determination, the function 530 permits the user who uses the information processing terminal to use the specific talk room when the installation position of the NFC tag and the information processing terminal are within a predetermined distance.

The function 540 permits the use of the specific talk room by reading the same NFC tag as the NFC tag or another NFC tag in which another installation position having a predetermined relationship with the installation position of the NFC tag is stored. One or more other users who use the other information processing terminal and the user are managed in association with each other only during the set expiration date.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least a part of the problems of the prior art described above. Specifically, it is possible to provide a talk room that is temporarily opened among a specific number of people without having to convey more personal information than necessary to the other party.

Further, in order to function as the server device or terminal device according to the above-described embodiment, an information processing device such as a computer or a mobile phone can be preferably used. Such an information processing device stores a program describing processing contents that realize each function of the server device or the terminal device according to the embodiment in the storage unit of the information processing device, and the CPU of the information processing device stores the program. This can be achieved by reading and executing.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

Further, the method described in the embodiment includes, for example, a magnetic disk (floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), as a program that can be executed by a computer (computer). It can be stored in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed by a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side also includes a setting program for configuring the software means (including not only the execution program but also the table and the data structure) to be executed by the computer in the computer. A computer that realizes this device reads a program recorded on a recording medium, constructs software means by a setting program in some cases, and executes the above-mentioned processing by controlling the operation by the software means. The recording medium referred to in the present specification is not limited to distribution, and includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in a device connected inside a computer or via a network. The storage unit may function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory.

100 Information processing system 200A Information processing terminal 200B Information processing terminal 300A NFC tag 300B NFC tag 400 Server device

Claims (2)

An information processing system including a plurality of information processing terminals, specific URL information and installation position information, and a server device to which the information processing terminals can be connected via the Internet.
The server device is
The information processing terminal connects based on the specific URL information, and the installation position information is transmitted.
An information processing system that permits the use of a specific talk room by associating the information processing terminals that have transmitted the installation position information having the same or predetermined relationship. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the talk room is configured to be temporarily opened for a predetermined time.

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