JP2021026374A - Hanger situation acquisition system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a hanger situation acquisition system capable of realizing service that allows an electric hanger to be used conveniently only when it is needed.SOLUTION: A hanger situation acquisition system comprises an electric hanger 1, a management server 3, and a wireless communication device 2. The electric hanger 1 can hang clothes, is driven by electricity, and performs at least one function of drying, deodorizing and sterilizing. The management server 3 acquires and manages a function usage situation or a billing amount, which is information on which the function of the electric hanger 1 is used. The wireless communication device 2 transmits the function usage situation of the electric hanger 1 to the management server 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a system for acquiring the usage status of an electric hanger that is driven by electric power and has functions such as drying, deodorizing, and sterilizing.

Conventionally, electric hangers equipped with devices such as fans, dehumidifiers, and ozone generators have been known. Patent Document 1 discloses a clothes hanger which is this kind of electric hanger.

The clothes hanger of Patent Document 1 has a structure in which a battery and a fan driven by a motor are built in the clothes hanger body, and the motor is driven by the electric power from the battery.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-89700

However, clothes hangers such as those in Patent Document 1 are highly functional but more expensive than ordinary hangers, so that there is room for improvement in that general consumers have limited opportunities to purchase and use them. was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a hanger status acquisition system capable of realizing a service in which an electric hanger can be easily used only when necessary.

Means and effects to solve problems

The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above, and next, the means for solving this problem and its effect will be described.

From the viewpoint of the present invention, a hanger status acquisition system having the following configuration is provided. That is, this hanger status acquisition system includes an electric hanger, a management server, and an information transmission unit. The electric hanger is capable of hanging clothes and has a function of performing at least one of drying, deodorizing, and sterilizing by supplying electric power. The management server acquires and manages information regarding the status of the electric hanger. The information transmission unit transmits at least one of the function usage status of the electric hanger and the billing information based on the function usage status of the electric hanger to the management server.

As a result, the management server can centrally manage the status of a plurality of electric hangers. Therefore, for example, it is possible to easily realize billing according to the use of the function.

The hanger status acquisition system can have the following configuration. That is, the information transmission unit is provided on the electric hanger. The information transmission unit transmits the function usage status including at least the function usage time in which the function of the electric hanger is used to the management server.

As a result, for example, it is possible to easily realize billing according to the usage time of the electric hanger, and to appropriately determine the maintenance time of the electric hanger.

The hanger status acquisition system may have the following configuration. That is, the electric hanger includes a wireless transmission / reception unit for transmitting / receiving signals. The wireless communication terminal that functions as the information transmission unit is provided separately from the electric hanger. The wireless communication terminal controls ON / OFF of the function of the electric hanger by wireless communication with the wireless transmission / reception unit. The wireless communication terminal transmits the function usage status of the electric hanger or the billing information to the management server.

As a result, the user of the electric hanger can remotely control the electric hanger through a wireless communication terminal such as a smartphone. It also makes it possible to view and settle usage charges on a wireless communication terminal.

In the hanger status acquisition system, the management server obtains at least one of the function usage status of the electric hanger and the billing information from the information transmission unit together with identification information capable of identifying the electric hanger. It is preferable to acquire it and store it in association with the identification information.

As a result, the management server can appropriately manage the status of the plurality of electric hangers for each electric hanger.

The schematic diagram which shows the structure of the hanger situation acquisition system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the structure of the electric hanger. The schematic diagram which shows the business model which uses the hanger situation acquisition system. The schematic diagram which shows the structure of the hanger situation acquisition system of 2nd Embodiment.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the hanger status acquisition system 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the electric hanger 1.

The hanger status acquisition system 101 shown in FIG. 1 is used, for example, to calculate the maintenance time of the electric hanger 1 and the charge for the function usage according to the status of the electric hanger 1. The hanger status acquisition system 101 is mainly composed of an electric hanger 1, a wireless communication device 2, and a management server 3.

The electric hanger 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a functional hanger that is driven by electric power and performs at least one of drying, deodorizing, and sterilizing functions. The electric hanger 1 is hung in a closet of a hotel or the like, and is used by hotel guests, for example. However, it is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 2, the electric hanger 1 is composed of a hanger main body portion 11 and a hook portion 12.

At least a part of the hanger main body 11 is hollow. An electric device such as a fan, an ozone generator, and a heater (not shown) is built in the hollow portion, which is a hollow portion. An air flow hole 11a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the hollow portion of the hanger main body 11. When the electric device built in the hanger main body 11 is driven by electric power, the generated ozone or the like rides on the air flow generated by the rotation of the fan and passes through the air flow hole 11a to the hanger main body 11 Outflow from. As a result, the electric hanger 1 functions as a drying device, a deodorizing device, or a sterilizing device.

The supply of electric power to the electric device built in the hanger main body 11 is not particularly limited. For example, by providing a power receiving electrode on the hook portion 12 and providing a power feeding electrode connected to an external power source on the hanger rod 10 on which the hook portion 12 is hung, the power receiving electrode and the hanger rod 10 provided on the hook portion 12 can be provided. Power can be supplied by contact feeding via a feeding electrode. Further, it is also possible to supply electric power to an electric device by an electromagnetic induction type or a magnetic field resonance type non-contact power supply or a battery 14 built in the hanger main body 11.

The electric hanger 1 is provided with a function utilization switch 15. The function utilization switch 15 is operated for the user to instruct the user to start / stop the use of the function. When the function utilization switch 15 is turned on, the electric device built in the electric hanger 1 operates to dry, deodorize, sterilize, etc. the clothes hung on the hanger main body 11.

The function utilization switch 15 can be provided at an appropriate position on the hanger main body 11. Further, it is also possible to instruct the start of use of the function of the electric hanger 1 by a remote controller or the like without providing the function use switch 15 on the hanger main body 11.

The electric hanger 1 includes a hanger control unit 16 that controls the operation of internal electrical equipment. The hanger control unit 16 is configured as, for example, a known computer. The hanger control unit 16 measures the operating time of the electric device built in the electric hanger 1 (that is, the function usage time in which the function of the electric hanger 1 is used), so that the function of the electric hanger 1 is used. Get the usage time.

The hanger control unit 16 acquires the function utilization time of the electric hanger 1 by, for example, measuring the time when the function utilization switch 15 is turned on. The hanger control unit 16 transmits the function usage status including the timed function usage time of the electric hanger 1 to the management server 3 via the wireless communication device 2 and the like.

This function usage information includes, for example, the function usage time of the electric hanger 1 and related information such as the date and time when the function is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include temperature recording when the electric hanger 1 functions, vibration conditions, noise conditions, fan rotation speed, and the like. This information is used, for example, for monitoring the electric hanger 1, determining a failure, and the like.

The wireless communication device 2 is configured as, for example, a wireless terminal that performs wireless communication using a wireless LAN. As the wireless LAN, for example, one that employs a short-range wireless communication standard such as Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi is a registered trademark) can be considered. The wireless communication device 2 is provided on, for example, an electric hanger 1. A wireless access point 9 is installed at an appropriate position in a place where the electric hanger 1 is used (for example, a guest room). The wireless communication device 2 includes an antenna (not shown), and can form a wireless communication connection with the wireless access point 9 to perform communication.

The wireless access point 9 is configured as, for example, a wireless router (or wireless modem) that forms a wireless network around itself. When the wireless communication device 2 performs wireless communication adopting a wireless communication standard such as 4G or 5G, the wireless access point 9 may be configured as a base station.

The wireless communication device 2 connects to the Internet 90 via a wireless connection with the wireless access point 9. A management server 3 or the like is connected to the Internet 90. The wireless communication device 2 can communicate with the management server 3 via the wireless access point 9 and the Internet 90.

The wireless communication device 2 may transmit to the management server 3 the time when the function use switch 15 of the electric hanger 1 is turned ON / OFF instead of the function use time timed by the hanger control unit 16. In this case, the management server 3 calculates the function usage time instead of the hanger control unit 16.

As described above, the wireless communication device 2 has identification information (for example, of the electric hanger 1) for identifying the used electric hanger 1 in the function usage status of the electric hanger 1 including the function usage time of the electric hanger 1. An identification number, an identification number of the wireless communication device 2 itself, etc.) are added and transmitted to the management server 3. As a result, the management server 3 can centrally manage the function usage status of the plurality of electric hangers 1.

The management server 3 is installed, for example, at a distributor or a manufacturer of the electric hanger 1. The management server 3 is used to manage the function usage status of each of the plurality of electric hangers 1 used at a plurality of destinations (for example, a hotel). The management server 3 is composed of, for example, a known computer. This computer includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, HDD, and the like. The HDD constitutes a storage unit that stores the function usage status of each electric hanger 1 received from the wireless communication device 2.

The management server 3 calculates the maintenance time of each electric hanger 1, the billing amount related to the function use, and the like based on the function usage status received from each electric hanger 1. The management server 3 is configured to be able to communicate with the usage server 4 provided at the usage destination of the electric hanger 1 via, for example, the Internet 90 or the like.

The management server 3 transmits the calculated maintenance time, billing amount, and the like of the electric hanger 1 to the usage server 4. As a result, it is possible for the user to easily confirm the charge for using the function of the electric hanger 1 and to grasp the maintenance time of the electric hanger 1.

Using the hanger status acquisition system 101 of the present embodiment, for example, a business model as shown in FIG. 3 can be constructed. In this business model, the electric hanger 1 is rented from the rental company to the hotel to be used. Each hotel collects a usage fee for guests who use the function of the electric hanger 1 according to the function usage time. The rental company collects a rental fee from the lending hotel based on the function usage time of each electric hanger 1.

The management server 3 is installed in the rental company of the electric hanger 1. The usage server 4 is installed at the rental destination (that is, the usage destination) of the electric hanger 1. However, each server may be installed in another data center or may be operated by a known cloud service. As described above, the management server 3 receives the function usage status of each electric hanger 1 from the wireless communication device 2 provided in each electric hanger 1 used at each usage destination, and sets the received function usage status. Based on the included function usage time, the charge amount for the function usage of each electric hanger 1 is calculated.

The management server 3 may calculate the billing amount each time the function of the electric hanger 1 is used, or calculate the cumulative amount for the function use of the electric hanger 1 in a predetermined period (for example, one day). Is also good. This predetermined period is set based on the reference time of the destination (for example, hotel check-in and check-out times).

The management server 3 transmits the function usage time such as the function usage time and the function usage date and time when the function of the electric hanger 1 is used at the usage destination, and the calculated billing amount to the usage destination server 4. At the usage destination, the rental fee is paid to the rental company based on the function usage status and the billing amount received from the management server 3, while the usage fee is collected from the guest who uses the electric hanger 1.

In this way, based on the history of using the function of the electric hanger 1, the usage fee is collected from the guest who used the function, and the profit obtained is used by the user (for example, the hotel) and the rental company of the electric hanger 1. It is possible to realize a business model that can be distributed.

It is conceivable that the hotel side will provide the function of the electric hanger 1 to the guest free of charge as an amenity service. In this case, the user simply pays the rental company a charge according to the function use of the electric hanger 1 as a rental fee.

As described above, the hanger status acquisition system 101 of the present embodiment includes an electric hanger 1, a management server 3, and a wireless communication device 2. The electric hanger 1 is capable of hanging clothes, is powered by electric power, and has a function of performing at least one of drying, deodorizing, and sterilizing. The management server 3 acquires and manages the function usage status, which is information on the usage status of the function of the electric hanger 1. The wireless communication device 2 transmits the function usage status of the electric hanger 1 to the management server 3.

As a result, the management server 3 can easily and centrally manage the function usage status of the plurality of electric hangers 1. Therefore, for example, it is possible to easily calculate the maintenance time of the electric hanger 1 and the charge for using the function.

Further, in the hanger status acquisition system 101 of the present embodiment, the wireless communication device 2 is provided on the electric hanger 1. The wireless communication device 2 transmits to the management server 3 the function usage status including at least the function usage time in which the function of the electric hanger 1 is used.

Thereby, for example, it is possible to easily realize the charge according to the usage time of the electric hanger 1 and appropriately determine the maintenance time of the electric hanger 1.

Further, in the hanger status acquisition system 101 of the present embodiment, the management server 3 acquires the function usage status of the electric hanger 1 from the wireless communication terminal 5 together with the identification information capable of identifying the electric hanger 1, and associates the electric hanger 1 with the identification information. Remember.

As a result, the management server can appropriately manage the usage status of the plurality of electric hangers for each electric hanger. Therefore, for example, it is easy to calculate the charge for each guest (for each guest room).

Next, the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the hanger status acquisition system 102 of the second embodiment. In the description of the present embodiment, the same reference numerals may be given to the same or similar members as those in the above-described embodiment, and the description may be omitted.

In the hanger status acquisition system 102 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the electric hanger 1, the wireless communication device (wireless transmission / reception unit) 2a, and the management server 3, the wireless communication terminal (information transmission unit) 5 is used. Further prepare.

The wireless communication device 2a of the present embodiment is built in the electric hanger 1 and is configured as a wireless terminal that performs wireless communication according to a short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth (Bluetooth is a registered trademark).

The wireless communication terminal 5 is composed of, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or the like. The wireless communication terminal 5 is configured as a device capable of performing wireless communication based on short-range wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and wireless communication standards such as 4G and 5G.

That is, the wireless communication terminal 5 can be connected to the Internet 90 via the wireless access point 9 shown in FIG. 4 or the base station (not shown). In this way, the wireless communication terminal 5 can communicate with the management server 3 via the wireless access point 9 (or base station) and the Internet 90.

The wireless communication terminal 5 is, for example, a tablet terminal prepared at the place of use, a guest's smartphone, or the like. An application using a hanger, which will be described later, is installed in the wireless communication terminal 5. As a result, the wireless communication terminal 5 has a hanger control function for controlling ON / OFF of the function of the electric hanger 1, a payment function for paying the cost for using the function of the electric hanger 1 by in-app purchase, and the electric hanger 1. It is possible to demonstrate the information transmission function of transmitting the function usage status and the like to the management server 3.

FIG. 4 shows a simple example of the operation screen of this hanger-using application. However, it is not limited to this. On the operation screen of the application, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a unit price of a charge for using the function of the electric hanger 1, a usage time input field, a usage start button, and the like are displayed. The guest who is the user can start using the electric hanger 1 by inputting the desired usage time in the usage time input field and touching the usage start button.

The wireless communication terminal 5 transmits the usage time and the usage start command input by the user via the operation screen of the hanger use application to the electric hanger 1 by wireless communication. The hanger control unit 16 of the electric hanger 1 operates the built-in electric device for the operating time based on the usage time based on the usage time and the usage start command received from the wireless communication terminal 5 via the wireless communication device 2. Let me.

In addition, the wireless communication terminal 5 calculates the charge amount for using the function of the electric hanger 1 based on the usage time input by the user via the operation screen of the hanger use application, and uses the payment server shown in the figure. Send. The payment server collects a usage fee for using the function of the electric hanger 1, for example, by performing credit card payment or the like based on the information registered by the user.

The management server 3 stores information such as the charge amount (charge information) received from the wireless communication terminal 5 and the function use status including the function use time. This information can be used as information for distributing profits to the hotel or the like where the electric hanger 1 is used.

When the hotel side provides the guest with the function use of the electric hanger 1 as an amenity service free of charge, the wireless communication terminal 5 does not have to have a payment function. In this case, the management server 3 calculates the charge amount for using the function based on the function use time received from the wireless communication terminal 5, and transmits the charge to the user server 4 in order to charge the charge.

As described above, in the hanger status acquisition system 102 of the present embodiment, the electric hanger 1 includes a wireless communication device 2a for transmitting and receiving signals. The wireless communication terminal 5 that functions as the wireless communication terminal 5 is provided separately from the electric hanger 1. The wireless communication terminal 5 controls ON / OFF of the function of the electric hanger 1 by wireless communication with the wireless communication device 2a. The wireless communication terminal 5 transmits the function usage status of the electric hanger 1 to the management server 3.

As a result, the user of the electric hanger 1 can remotely control the electric hanger through the wireless communication terminal 5. In addition, the wireless communication terminal 5 can be used to view and settle the usage fee.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the above configuration can be changed as follows, for example.

The electric hanger 1 or the wireless communication terminal 5 may transmit billing information to the management server 3 in addition to the function usage status of the electric hanger 1. The electric hanger 1 or the wireless communication terminal 5 may transmit the billing information without transmitting the function usage status to the management server 3. In this case, the management server 3 does not manage the function usage status of the electric hanger 1.

The usage time for turning on the function of the electric hanger 1 once may be set in advance. In this case, the hanger control unit 16 automatically turns off the electric device built in the electric hanger 1 when the set usage time elapses after the function of the electric hanger 1 is turned on. The wireless communication device 2 or the wireless communication terminal 5 transmits the number of times (or has been used) of the electric hanger 1 to the management server 3 as the function usage status.

The wireless communication terminal 5 may be configured as a coin-operated controller provided in a room in which the electric hanger 1 is provided. In this case, the wireless communication terminal 5 operates the electric device built in the electric hanger 1 for the usage time based on the number of coins inserted by the user. Then, the wireless communication terminal 5 transmits the usage time based on the number of inserted coins to the management server 3.

There are various cases where the electric hanger 1 is used. In addition to hotels, electricity is used in sports gyms, golf practice areas, ski resorts, swimming facilities, public baths, sauna facilities, event venues, cosplay studios, companies, homes, etc. A hanger 1 can also be used.

1 Electric hanger 2 Wireless communication device (information transmitter)
3 Management server 5 Wireless communication terminal (information transmitter)
101,102 hanger status acquisition system

Claims (4)

An electric hanger that can hang clothes and has the ability to perform at least one of drying, deodorizing, and sterilizing by supplying electricity.
A management server that acquires and manages the function usage status, which is information on the usage status of the function of the electric hanger.
An information transmission unit that transmits at least one of the function usage status of the electric hanger and the billing information based on the function usage status of the electric hanger to the management server.
A hanger status acquisition system characterized by being equipped with. The hanger status acquisition system according to claim 1.
The information transmission unit is provided on the electric hanger.
The information transmission unit is a hanger status acquisition system characterized in that the function usage status including at least the function usage time in which the function of the electric hanger is used is transmitted to the management server. The hanger status acquisition system according to claim 1.
The electric hanger includes a wireless transmitter / receiver for transmitting / receiving signals.
The wireless communication terminal that functions as the information transmission unit is provided separately from the electric hanger.
The wireless communication terminal is
By wireless communication with the wireless transmission / reception unit, ON / OFF of the function of the electric hanger is controlled.
A hanger status acquisition system characterized in that at least one of the function usage status and the billing information of the electric hanger is transmitted to the management server. The hanger status acquisition system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The management server acquires at least one of the function usage status of the electric hanger and the billing information from the information transmission unit together with identification information capable of identifying the electric hanger, and associates the electric hanger with the identification information. A hanger status acquisition system characterized by memorizing.

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