JP2023055309A - Information code reading system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information code reading system capable of selecting predetermined processing to be executed according to an information code imaged by a mobile terminal without installing a dedicated application program in the mobile terminal.SOLUTION: In an information code reading system 1, a mobile terminal 10 performs processing for connecting to a server 20 using an execution address read from a public area of an information code C imaged by an imaging unit, and displays an execution screen of a web application provided by the connected server on a display unit so as to be input operable. A control unit of the server receives an imaged image of the information code C imaged by the imaging unit of the mobile terminal in a connected state, and performs processing for providing the mobile terminal with the web application for executing service corresponding to a read unique ID read, using a decryption key, from a private area of the information code C imaged in the imaged image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information code reading system in which a server manages a predetermined process for displaying an execution screen on a mobile terminal that has read an information code.

Conventionally, by reading a QR code (registered trademark) in which predetermined information is recorded with a mobile terminal, processing according to the predetermined information, for example, processing to display a specified page of a desired website on the screen. Many IT solutions that utilize information codes such as codes and bar codes are spreading all over the world. For example, in the information providing system disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, when a secret key is received by sending/receiving an email based on the IP address recorded in the public part of the QR code read by the mobile terminal, the secret key is used. Then, the mobile terminal performs access processing to the web page based on the web address read from the non-disclosure portion of the QR code. As a result, even a web page with high security can be accessed simply by performing an operation for reading the QR code with a mobile terminal.

By the way, there is a demand that the user himself/herself would like to select the process to be executed by the portable terminal in accordance with the reading of the information code. In response to such a demand, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-200001 proposes an information providing device that uses an ID tag capable of non-contact communication instead of an information code. In this information providing device, individual identification numbers and customer-provided actions that are associated and managed by the server can be registered and changed according to the operation of the personal computer. By transmitting the individual identification number to the server, the customer-provided action corresponding to this individual identification number is executed on the mobile phone. Thereby, the user operating the personal computer can select the action provided to the customer by reading the ID tag for each ID tag.

Japanese Patent No. 4233259 Japanese Patent No. 5702454

By the way, even if an information code is used instead of the ID tag described above, by transmitting information read from the information code by the mobile terminal to the server, the mobile terminal can perform predetermined processing corresponding to the transmitted information. can be implemented. However, in order to carry out the predetermined processing managed by the server on the mobile terminal that has read the information code corresponding to the predetermined processing, an application program installed on the mobile terminal is used. . In particular, when a special information code having a private part is used to enhance security, it is necessary to install a dedicated application program (dedicated application). As a result, for example, users who find it troublesome to install a dedicated application just to receive one desired service (predetermined processing) find it difficult to use the system.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to execute an application program according to an information code captured by a mobile terminal without installing a dedicated application program on the mobile terminal. It is an object of the present invention to provide a configuration that allows selection of predetermined processing to be performed.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 of the scope of claims includes:
a server (20) that manages predetermined processes corresponding to unique IDs recorded in information codes (C, C1 to C9);
a mobile terminal (10) displaying an execution screen of the predetermined process corresponding to the unique ID of the imaged information code;
An information code reading system (1) comprising
The information code is a partially private code in which address information for connecting to the server is stored in a public area, and the unique ID is encrypted using a decryption key so as to be decryptable and recorded in a private area. generated,
The mobile terminal is
an imaging unit (13);
a terminal-side reading unit (11) that reads the address information from the public area of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
a communication unit (16) that performs processing for connecting to the server using the information read by the terminal-side reading unit;
a display unit (14) on which an execution screen of a web application available via the network (N) provided by the connected server is displayed for input operation;
with
The server is
receiving a captured image of the information code captured by the imaging unit of the connected mobile terminal, and using the decryption key from the private area of the information code captured in the captured image; a web application providing unit (21) that performs processing for providing the web application for executing the predetermined processing corresponding to the unique ID read by the mobile terminal so that it can be used via the network to the mobile terminal; An information code reading system characterized by comprising:
It should be noted that the symbols in parentheses above indicate the corresponding relationship with specific means described in the embodiments to be described later.

According to the first aspect of the invention, the information code imaged by the mobile terminal stores the address information for connecting to the server in the public area, and the unique ID is encrypted using the decryption key so that it can be decrypted. It is generated as a partially private code that is recorded in the area. Then, in the mobile terminal, processing for connecting to the server is performed using the address information read from the public area of the information code imaged by the imaging unit, and the web application provided by the connected server is executed. The screen is displayed on the display so that input operation is possible. Then, the web application providing unit of the server receives the captured image of the information code captured by the imaging unit of the mobile terminal in the connected state, and from the non-public area of the information code captured in the captured image Processing is performed to provide the mobile terminal with a web application for executing predetermined processing corresponding to the unique ID read using the decryption key.

As a result, the mobile terminal can perform two operations: imaging the information code for connecting to the server and imaging the information code for selecting a predetermined process, without performing processing for reading the non-disclosure area of the imaged information code. By imaging the same information code more than once, a web application execution screen for executing a predetermined process corresponding to the unique ID recorded in the information code is displayed for input operation. In other words, the execution screen for the desired predetermined process can be displayed on the mobile terminal only by capturing the image of the information code corresponding to the desired predetermined process from among the plurality of types of information codes twice. Therefore, it is possible to select a predetermined process to be executed according to the information code imaged by the mobile terminal without installing a dedicated application program in the mobile terminal.

In the invention of claim 2, a setting code is prepared as an information code in which address information for registration change for connecting to a server is recorded when registration of a predetermined processing type corresponding to a unique ID is changed. Then, the web application providing unit of the server receives the captured image of the information code captured by the imaging unit of the mobile terminal connected using the address information for changing the registration, and captures the captured image. Processing is performed to provide a mobile terminal with a registration change web application for changing the registration of a predetermined processing type corresponding to a unique ID read from a non-disclosure area of the stored information code using a decryption key. will be

Accordingly, after capturing an image of the setting code on the mobile terminal, the type of predetermined processing is registered. An execution screen of a web application for changing registration is displayed so that input operation is possible. Therefore, without installing a dedicated application program for changing the registration of the type of predetermined processing in the mobile terminal, the type of the predetermined processing can be selected according to the input operation on the execution screen of the web application for changing the registration. Registration can be changed.

It is an explanatory view showing a schematic structure of an information code reading system concerning a 1st embodiment. 2A is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the mobile terminal in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the server in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a sheet on which each information code and setting code are printed; 6 is a flow chart illustrating the flow of service setting. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a registration change operation screen, and FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which settable services are displayed in a selectable manner. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a database for associating the unique ID of each information code with the type of service; FIG. 6(A) shows a state in which no service is associated with the unique ID; FIG. 6(B); shows a state in which services are associated with some of the unique IDs in FIG. 6A, and FIG. 6C shows a state in which the services associated with some of the unique IDs in FIG. state. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a flow when using a service; It is an explanatory view explaining masking tape on which each information code was printed. It is an explanatory view explaining an example using an information code reading system concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is an explanatory view explaining other examples using the information code reading system concerning a 2nd embodiment.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodying an information code reading system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The information code reading system 1 according to this embodiment is configured as a system in which a server 20 manages a predetermined process for displaying an execution screen on the mobile terminal 10 that has read the information code C. FIG. Specifically, a unique ID is recorded in each information code C, and a predetermined process corresponding to each unique ID is managed by the server 20. A web application provided by the server 20 is used to display an execution screen for a predetermined process corresponding to the unique ID of the information code C. FIG.

In this embodiment, a predetermined service that can be provided by a service provider or the like is adopted as the predetermined process. It is possible to receive a service, which is a predetermined process according to the user, using a web application for service provision. A web application is an application program that can be executed via the Internet N as a predetermined network. The function can be used without installing an application program for realizing the desired function. Assuming the use of web applications in this way, it is possible to eliminate the need to install a dedicated application program on the mobile terminal 10 .

In this embodiment, services corresponding to each unique ID include, for example, a "file transfer" service, a "reservation lending" service, a "reception" service, a "questionnaire" service, a "browsing-only bulletin board" service, and a "reading book" service. "Bulletin Board" service, "Telephone" service, "Memo" service, etc. are available. The "file transfer" service is a service that, when the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, transfers a file such as a moving image that has been selected in the execution screen of the web application to the URL that has been selected. In the "reservation rental" service, when the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, it connects to a server that manages the reservation/rental status of the selected device or conference room on the execution screen of the web application, and the management result is displayed. etc. is displayed on the screen. In the "reception" service, when the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, the personal information, etc. for the reception that has been input in the execution screen of the web application is sent to a pre-set server for reception management. Service. The "questionnaire" service is a service in which when the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, the input-operated questionnaire information on the execution screen of the web application is sent to a preset server or the like for collecting questionnaires. The "browsing-only bulletin board" service is a service in which when the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, the contents posted on the preset bulletin board can be browsed in the execution screen of the web application. When the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, the "browsing/writing bulletin board" service allows not only browsing of the contents posted on the preset bulletin board but also writing to the bulletin board on the execution screen of the web application. It is a service that makes it possible. The "telephone" service is a service in which when the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, the mobile terminal 10 calls a preset telephone number on the web application execution screen. In the "memo" service, when the information code C of the corresponding unique ID is imaged, it is associated with the unique ID using a preset URL and managed as a memo in the execution screen of the web application in the cloud or the like. This is a service for viewing, adding, and modifying text data, etc. As a service corresponding to each unique ID, services other than the above-described services can also be adopted according to usage conditions and the like.

The information code C, the mobile terminal 10, and the server 20 in this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
In the information code C, in addition to the unique ID described above, address information (hereinafter simply referred to as execution address ) must be recorded. Each unique ID identifies a service to be provided as described above, and may be confidential information depending on the content of the service.

For this reason, the information code C according to the present embodiment is partially private in which the execution address is stored in the public area and the unique ID is encrypted using a decryption key so as to be decryptable and recorded in the private area. Generated as code. By generating in this way, a general reading device can read only the execution address from any information code C even when each of the plurality of information codes C generated differently for each unique ID is imaged. However, it cannot even recognize that a unique ID is recorded. As a method for generating such a partially undisclosed code, for example, techniques disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-9547, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-299422, etc. can be preferably used.

The mobile terminal 10 is a general smart phone (portable information processing terminal), and as shown in FIG. An imaging unit 13, a touch panel type display unit 14 whose display contents are controlled by the control unit 11, an operation unit 15 for outputting an operation signal to the control unit 11 in response to a touch operation or a key operation on the touch panel, and the Internet N. It includes a communication unit 16 and the like that perform processing for connecting to the server 20 and the like via the network.

In the mobile terminal 10 configured as described above, a process of connecting to the Internet N using a general browser is performed according to the user's touch operation or the like, so that the information of the site desired by the user or the like is displayed on the display unit. 14 is displayed on the screen. Further, when the information code C is imaged by the imaging unit 13, a publicly known decoding process for decoding the information code C is performed by the control unit 11, and an execution code stored in the public area of the information code C is stored. address is read. In this case, the unique ID recorded in the private area cannot be read, and by connecting to the server 20 using the read execution address as described above, the web application provided by the server 20 can be accessed. is displayed on the display unit 14 so that input operation is possible. The display of the web application execution screen and the like will be described later. Note that the control unit 11 that reads the execution address from the open area of the information code C imaged by the imaging unit 13 may correspond to an example of the "terminal-side reading unit".

The server 20 is a computer operated and managed by a service provider or the like that provides services corresponding to each unique ID, and as shown in FIG. 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, and the like. The control unit 21 is composed mainly of a microcomputer, has a CPU, a system bus, an input/output interface, etc., and functions together with the storage unit 22 as an information processing device. The storage unit 22 is composed of a ROM, a RAM, an HDD, and the like, and stores an application program for executing the process of providing the web application to the mobile terminal 10 connected using the execution address, each unique ID, and corresponding A database or the like associated with service information or the like is stored so as to be usable by the control unit 21 . The communication unit 23 is controlled by the control unit 21 and configured to have a function as communication means for communicating with other external devices such as the mobile terminal 10 via the Internet N.

The service provider or the like operates and manages the server 20 for the purpose of selling the information code C in which the address for execution and the unique ID are recorded for profit. After purchasing the information code C, the user performs a registration procedure for associating the information code C (that is, unique ID) with the desired service, as will be described later. After that, the user or the like takes an image of the information code C for which the registration procedure has been completed with the mobile terminal 10 when using the service associated with the information code C. FIG. In the mobile terminal 10, the execution screen for providing the service associated with the imaged information code C is displayed on the display unit 14 using the web application provided by the server 20 as described above. As a result, the user can view the information displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal 10 and receive the service.

A specific flow of setting the service that associates the information code C with the desired service will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
A service provider or the like sells a sheet S on which a plurality of information codes C1 to C9 and one setting code Co are printed as shown in FIG. Each of the information codes C1 to C9 has a sticker-like back surface so that it can be attached to another object when it is peeled off from the backing paper of the sheet S. FIG. No service is associated with the unique IDs of the information codes C1 to C9 on the sheet S at the time of sale. For this reason, the aforementioned setting code Co is separately prepared as an information code for setting that is imaged when changing the registration of the type of service corresponding to the unique ID. This setting code Co includes address information for connecting to the server 20 when changing the registration of the type of service corresponding to the unique ID (hereinafter simply referred to as setting address) and another setting code Co. Identification information for distinguishing is recorded.

A user who wants to use this system purchases the above-described sheet S from a service provider or retail store (S101 in FIG. 4). Then, the user takes an image of the setting code Co printed on the sheet S using the portable terminal 10 (S103 in FIG. 4). In the mobile terminal 10 connected to the server 20 using the setting address read by capturing the setting code Co, the execution screen of the web application for changing the registration from the server 20 is displayed using a general browser. The information code C displayed on the screen of the unit 14 and whose registration is to be changed can be imaged by the imaging unit 13 . In this state, when the user performs an operation of capturing an image of the information code C whose registration is to be changed using the mobile terminal 10 (S105 in FIG. 4), the captured image of the information code C is displayed according to the function of the web application. It is sent to the server 20 . The control unit 21 of the server 20 performs a decoding process for decoding the unique ID recorded in the private area of the information code C using the decoding key. When this decoding process succeeds, a registration change operation screen for changing the registration of the service corresponding to the acquired unique ID is displayed on the display unit 14 . In other words, the registration change operation screen can be displayed on the mobile terminal 10 simply by successively capturing images of the setting code Co and the information code C for registration change on the mobile terminal 10 .

On the registration change operation screen, as shown in FIG. 5A, a service registration change icon P1, a user information change icon P2, a result download icon P3, and a request inquiry icon P4 are displayed in a touch-operable manner. be. By touching the service registration change icon P1 on the registration change operation screen, the settable services are displayed in a selectable manner as shown in FIG. 5B. Note that the user information change icon P2 is an icon that is touch-operated when changing the user information associated with the information code C imaged after the setting code Co. Further, the performance download icon P3 is an icon that is touch-operated when downloading performance data and the like related to the service associated with the information code C imaged after the setting code Co. Further, the request inquiry icon P4 is an icon that is touch-operated when making a request inquiry regarding a service or the like associated with the information code C imaged after the setting code Co.

Then, when a service that can be set is selected according to the user's operation (S107 in FIG. 4), the control unit 21 of the server 20 performs processing for associating the selected service with the unique ID of the information code C. is performed, and the database in the storage unit 22 is updated. As a result, it becomes possible to receive the service using the information code C. After that, the user pastes the information code C in which the service is set and registered to an object or the like related to the service (S109 in FIG. 4).

For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, even if the service is not associated with the unique IDs of the information codes C1 to C9 at the point of sale of the sheet S, the setting code Co and the information code C1 are imaged. After that, the user selects the "file transfer" service on the registration change operation screen, so that "file transfer" is added to the unique ID "121001" corresponding to the information code C1, as shown in FIG. be associated. Similarly, by selecting the "reserved rental" service after imaging the setting code Co and the information code C2, "reserved rental" is associated with the unique ID "121002" corresponding to the information code C2. By selecting the "reception" service after imaging the code Co and the information code C3, "reception" is associated with the unique ID "121003" corresponding to the information code C3 (see FIG. 6B).

Further, by imaging the information code C already associated with a predetermined service after the setting code Co, the service associated with the information code C can be changed. For example, the information code C2 already associated with "reservation lending" is imaged after the setting code Co, and the "questionnaire" service is selected on the registration change operation screen, as illustrated in FIG. , the service associated with the unique ID "121002" corresponding to the information code C2 is changed to "questionnaire".

Next, a specific flow when using the service for receiving the service by taking an image of the registered information code C pasted as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
A user or the like takes an image of an information code C associated with a desired service using the mobile terminal 10 (S201 in FIG. 7). In the mobile terminal 10 connected to the server 20 using the execution address read by imaging the information code C, the execution screen of the web application for providing the service from the server 20 is displayed on the display unit using a general browser. 14 is displayed on the screen, and the information code C is imaged again by the imaging unit 13 .

When the image of the information code C captured again is transmitted to the server 20 according to the function of the web application, the control unit 21 of the server 20 transmits the unique ID recorded in the non-disclosure area of the information code C. A decoding process for decoding is performed using the decoding key. When this decoding process succeeds, the control unit 21 specifies the service associated with the decoded unique ID by referring to the database described above (S203 in FIG. 7). Then, the control unit 21 performs processing for displaying the service providing screen for the specified service on the portable terminal 10 using the function of the web application. In this way, the captured image of the information code C captured by the imaging unit 13 of the mobile terminal 10 in the connected state is received, and the decryption key is extracted from the private area of the information code C captured in the captured image. The control unit 21 performs processing for providing the mobile terminal 10 with a web application for executing a service (predetermined processing) corresponding to the unique ID read using It can correspond to an example of a "web application provider".

As a result, in the mobile terminal 10, the service providing screen for the service associated with the imaged information code C is displayed on the display unit 14 (S205 in FIG. 7). That is, only by imaging the same information code C twice with the mobile terminal 10, the service providing screen for the service associated with the information code C can be displayed on the mobile terminal 10. FIG.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, after pasting the information code C associated with the "browsing-only bulletin board" service on an actual bulletin board or the like, a third party different from the user who pasted the information code C By taking an image of the information code C with the mobile terminal 10, information on the bulletin board associated with the unique ID of the information code C can be browsed on the execution screen of the web application provided by the connected server 20. FIG. Also, a user who wants to associate text data or the like with a page of a notebook in a readable and writable manner pastes the information code C associated with the "memo" service on the page of the notebook, and then uses the portable terminal 10 at a desired timing. By taking an image of the information code C, text data or the like associated with the unique ID of the information code C can be read and written on the execution screen of the web application provided by the connected server 20 .

As described above, in the information code reading system 1 according to the present embodiment, the information code C imaged by the mobile terminal 10 has a unique ID in which the execution address for connecting to the server 20 is stored in the public area. is generated as a partially private code that is encrypted using a decryption key so that it can be decrypted and recorded in a private area. Then, in the portable terminal 10 , processing for connecting to the server 20 is performed using the execution address read from the public area of the information code C imaged by the imaging unit 13 , and provided from the connected server 20 . The execution screen of the web application to be executed is displayed on the display unit 14 so that input operation is possible. Then, the control unit 21 of the server 20 functioning as an application providing unit receives the captured image of the information code C captured by the imaging unit 13 of the connected portable terminal 10, and captures the captured image. A process for providing the mobile terminal 10 with a web application for executing a service (predetermined process) corresponding to the unique ID read from the private area of the information code C using the decryption key is performed.

As a result, the mobile terminal 10 does not perform processing for reading the non-disclosure area of the imaged information code C, but the image of the information code C for server connection and the information for selecting the service (predetermined processing). When the code C is imaged and the same information code C is imaged twice, the execution screen of the web application for executing the service corresponding to the unique ID recorded in the information code C is displayed for input operation. In other words, the execution screen for the desired service can be displayed on the portable terminal 10 only by capturing the image of the information code C corresponding to the desired service out of the plurality of types of information codes C twice. Therefore, it is possible to select a service to be executed according to the information code C imaged by the mobile terminal 10 without installing a dedicated application program on the mobile terminal 10 .

In particular, a setting code Co is prepared as an information code in which a setting address for connecting to the server 20 is recorded when changing the registration of the type of service (predetermined process) corresponding to the unique ID. Then, the control unit 21 of the server 20 receives the captured image of the information code C captured by the imaging unit 13 of the mobile terminal 10 connected using the setting address, and captures the captured image. Processing is performed to provide the mobile terminal 10 with a registration change web application for changing the registration of the type of service corresponding to the unique ID read from the non-public area of the information code C using the decryption key. will be

As a result, after capturing an image of the setting code Co, the mobile terminal 10 captures an image of the information code C for which the type of service is to be registered and changed, thereby registering the type of service corresponding to the information code C imaged for the second time. An execution screen of a web application for changing registration is displayed so that input operation is possible. Therefore, without installing a dedicated application program for registering and changing the service type in the mobile terminal 10, the service type can be registered and changed according to the input operation on the execution screen of the web application for registration change. be able to.

Regarding the change of registration of the type of service using the setting code Co, in order to prohibit the registration change by anyone other than the user who purchased the seat S, user registration is performed in association with the identification information of the setting code Co, and the registration described above is performed. On the login screen displayed before the change operation screen, only a person who has correctly entered the user-registered information may use the registration change operation screen to change the registration of the service type.

Further, when changing the registration of the type of service, in order to increase security regarding the use of the newly registered service, screen processing or the like may be added in which the user who purchased the sheet S sets a password. In this case, on the web application execution screen displayed by the information code C being imaged twice as described above, only those who correctly input the password set as described above are allowed to receive the service. be able to.

Further, each information code C is not limited to being sold using a sheet S as illustrated in FIG. It may be sold using a masking tape that is printed on.

Moreover, you may provide an expiration date in the service provided using the information code C. FIG. In this case, the expiration date is associated with the unique ID in the database of the server 20, and when the information code C of the unique ID whose expiration date has passed is imaged, the expiry of the expiration date is displayed on the screen of the portable terminal 10. You may do so. Furthermore, when the expiration date has expired, a procedure or the like for extending the expiration date by billing for an extension or the like may be displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal 10 .

[Second embodiment]
Next, an information code reading system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The second embodiment is mainly different from the above-described first embodiment in that even when the same information code C is imaged, the type of service is changed according to the type of application being activated. Therefore, the same reference numerals are assigned to substantially the same components as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, one information code C, that is, one unique ID, is associated with a plurality of types of services, and information about the application running on the mobile terminal 10 when the information code C is captured. (hereinafter also referred to as start application information), one service is selected.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the same information code C pasted at various places in the city is imaged when the bus information application is running, when the tourist information application is running, and when the administrative service application is running. The types of services provided by the server 20 are different depending on whether or not the image is captured in a single image. Specifically, for example, when the information code C is imaged while the bus guidance application is running, the execution screen of the web application for bus guidance is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10 from the server 20, and the tourist information is displayed. When the information code C is imaged while the application is running, the execution screen of the tourist information web application from the server 20 is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10, and the information code C is displayed while the administrative service application is running. When the image is captured, the execution screen of the web application for administrative services is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10 from the server 20 .

Further, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the information code C attached to the personal computer is imaged while the usage (rental) management application is running, while the manufacturing trace application is running, and the physical distribution The data screen that serves as a service provided by the server 20 is different between when the image is captured while the trace application is running. Specifically, for example, when the information code C is imaged while the usage (rental) management application is running, the execution screen of the web application related to the use (rental) of the personal computer from the server 20 is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10. When the information code C is imaged while the manufacturing trace application is running, a web application execution screen related to the manufacturing process of the personal computer from the server 20 is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10, and the distribution trace is started. When the information code C is imaged inside, the execution screen of the web application related to the physical distribution process of the personal computer from the server 20 is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10 .

Also, for example, the information code C affixed to the employee ID card is imaged while the attendance management application is running, when the visitor management application is running, and when the task (work) management application is running. The data screens that serve as services provided by the server 20 are different depending on the case. Specifically, for example, when the information code C is imaged while the attendance management application is running, the execution screen of the web application related to the employee's attendance and attendance is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10 from the server 20, and the meeting is performed. When the information code C is imaged while the employee management application is running, a web application execution screen related to the visitor or the like that the employee has met is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10 from the server 20, and the task (work) is performed. When the information code C is imaged while the management application is running, the execution screen of the web application related to the employee's task (work) is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10 from the server 20 .

Also, for example, the information code C pasted at the entrance of a store can be imaged while the visitor management application is running, when the employee attendance management application is running, and when the stamp rally management application is running. The data screen, which is the service provided by the server 20, is different depending on whether or not the image is captured. Specifically, for example, when the above information code C is imaged while the store visitor management application is running, the execution screen of the web application related to the store visitor from the server 20 is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10. When the information code C is imaged while the employee attendance management application is running, a screen for executing a web application related to the employee's attendance at the store from the server 20 is displayed on the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10. When the information code C is imaged while the stamp rally management application is running, the display unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10 displays the execution screen of the web application related to the stamp rally of the entire store or group stores from the server 20 .

Therefore, in the database of the server 20 according to the present embodiment, one unique ID is associated with a plurality of pieces of activated application information, and each piece of activated application information is associated with a dedicated service.

The information code C according to this embodiment stores address information for connecting to the server 20 when providing a service selected using the database, and the unique ID is decrypted using a decryption key. It is generated as a partially private code that can be encrypted and recorded in a private area.

When the information code C is imaged while a predetermined application is running, the portable terminal 10 is connected to the server 20 using the address information recorded in the public area of the information code C. The captured image of the information code C and the activated application information are transmitted to the server 20 in the connected state. When the server 20 successfully reads the unique ID recorded in the non-disclosure area of the information code C from the captured image of the information code C received from the mobile terminal 10 in the connected state, the unique ID and the unique ID received from the mobile terminal 10 A service associated with the activation application information is selected, and the mobile terminal 10 is provided with a web application corresponding to the selected service.

Therefore, even when the same information code C is imaged on the mobile terminal 10, the user can select the execution screen of the web application, that is, the service provided via the server 20, depending on the type of application being activated. You can change the type.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the like, and may be embodied as follows, for example.
(1) The mobile terminal 10 that captures an image of the information code C or the like is not limited to a general smart phone. It may be configured by a typical terminal.

(2) The type of service that can be associated with the information code C by imaging the setting code Co and the information code C, that is, the type of service that can be set and registered on the registration change operation screen is set. It may be changed for each identification information of the code Co for use.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Information code reading system 10... Portable terminal 11... Control part (terminal side reading part)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13... Imaging part 14... Display part 16... Communication part 20... Server 21... Control part (web application provision part)
C, C1 to C9... Information code Co... Setting code N... Internet (network)

Claims (2)

a server that manages a predetermined process corresponding to each unique ID recorded in the information code;
a mobile terminal displaying an execution screen of the predetermined process corresponding to the unique ID of the imaged information code;
An information code reading system comprising
The information code is a partially private code in which address information for connecting to the server is stored in a public area, and the unique ID is encrypted using a decryption key so as to be decryptable and recorded in a private area. generated,
The mobile terminal is
an imaging unit;
a terminal-side reading unit that reads the address information from the public area of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
a communication unit that performs processing for connecting to the server using the information read by the terminal-side reading unit;
a display on which an execution screen of a web application available via a network provided by the connected server is displayed for input operation;
with
The server is
receiving a captured image of the information code captured by the imaging unit of the connected mobile terminal, and using the decryption key from the private area of the information code captured in the captured image; a web application providing unit that performs processing for providing the mobile terminal with the web application for executing the predetermined processing corresponding to the unique ID read by the network so that it can be used via the network. An information code reading system characterized by: A setting code is prepared as an information code for recording address information for changing registration for connecting to the server when changing the registration of the predetermined processing type corresponding to the unique ID,
The web application providing unit receives a captured image of the information code captured by the imaging unit of the mobile terminal connected using the address information for changing registration, and uses the captured image to A registration change web application for changing the registration of the predetermined processing type corresponding to the unique ID read from the non-disclosed area of the imaged information code using the decryption key through the network. 2. The information code reading system according to claim 1, wherein the information code reading system performs processing for providing the information to the mobile terminal so that the information can be used through the mobile terminal.

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