JP2024017545A - Information processing device, information processing system, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program that can share information indicating a location where a usage target registered for use by a user exists. [Solution] In an information processing system 3 in which an information processing device 5, a user terminal 7, a registrant terminal 8, and a schedule information management device are connected to each other via a communication network, the information processing device 5 is an acquisition unit 52 that acquires identification information of the user who uses the service and location information indicating the location of the target of use; and a registration setting unit 58 that sets a specific destination associated with the user based on the usage operation of the target of use. and a transmitting/receiving unit 51 that transmits the acquired identification information and location information to a set specific destination. [Selection diagram] Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program.

Reservation management systems that manage reservations for use of facilities such as conference rooms are increasingly becoming more convenient based on teleworker schedule information, etc., in response to recent trends such as telework.

In response to this trend, there is a known technology in which information about the start or end of a meeting is registered, and notification is sent when the meeting starts or ends (for example, see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-222477

However, the conventional technology has a problem in that it is not possible to share information indicating the location of a usage target registered for use by a user.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes an acquisition means for acquiring identification information of a user who uses a usage object and information indicating a location where the usage object exists, and an acquisition means based on the usage operation of the usage object. a setting means for setting a specific destination associated with the user; and a transmission for transmitting the identification information and information indicating a location where the usage target is located to the specific destination set by the setting section. An information processing device is provided, comprising: means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to share information indicating the location of a usage target registered for use by a user.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of an information processing system. It is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an information processing device and a schedule information management device. It is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a user terminal and a registrant terminal. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an information processing system. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a registrant management table. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a login management table. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a location information management table. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a schedule information management table. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a usage record management table. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a notification destination information management table. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of registrant information registration processing. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of location information registration processing. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of processing at the time of login. This is an example of a screen displayed on a user terminal when logging in. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a process for identifying a usage target. Example of screen display on user terminal during QR code reading process FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of schedule information reference processing. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of notification destination information specifying processing. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of transmission processing to a specific notification destination. This is an example of a screen display of notification contents (when entering a room). This is another example of the screen display of notification contents (when entering the room). It is an example of the whole block diagram of the information processing system in 2nd embodiment. It is an example of the functional configuration of the information processing system in the second embodiment. It is an example of the screen display of the notification content at the time of entering a room in the second embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and if there are any overlapping parts, the description thereof will be omitted.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment will be described using FIGS. 1 to 21.

[Overall configuration of information processing system]
<System configuration example>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of an information processing system. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 3 includes devices including a schedule information management device 9, an information processing device 5, a user terminal 7, and a registrant terminal 8. The information processing device 5, the user terminal 7, and the registrant terminal 8 are each connected to each other via a communication network 100. Here, the communication network 100 is a communication network in which an unspecified number of people communicate, and is constructed using the Internet, an intranet, a LAN (Local Area Network), or the like. Note that the communication network 100 includes not only wired communication but also wireless communication such as 3G (3rd Generation), 4G (4th Generation), 5G (5th Generation), WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), and LTE (Long Term Evolution). A communication network may also be included.

<Information processing device>
The information processing device 5 is realized by an information processing device (computer system) for performing communication that is equipped with a general OS or the like. The information processing device 5 is capable of communicating with the user terminal 7 and the registrant terminal 8 via the communication network 100. In the information processing system 3, the information processing device 5 has a function of managing registrant information related to registrants who are registered to use a predetermined usage target.

Further, the information processing device 5 may function as a system that manages schedule information that manages schedules related to usage targets registered by registrants. Further, the information processing device 5 shares with the schedule information management device 9 the schedule information of the user who uses the usage target and the schedule information of the person associated with the user. Note that the information processing device 5 is a communication device having a communication function such as a commonly used PC (Personal Computer) or a portable notebook PC, and for example, even if it is composed of one server device. Alternatively, it may be composed of a plurality of server devices divided according to predetermined functions. Further, the information processing device 5 may be a communication device or a communication terminal capable of operating software such as browser software.

Furthermore, when transmitting a predetermined notification to the registrant terminal 8, the information processing device 5 may notify (transmit) data (information) by push notification (transmission). In that case, the information processing device 5 realizes the notification function for the registrant terminal 8 by, for example, sending a push notification to the registrant terminal 8 using FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging), which is an example of a push notification server. It is possible to do so.

On the other hand, as a notification method to the registrant terminal 8, the information processing device 5 may use two-way communication with the registrant terminal 8 using a chat application or the like, in addition to the notification method described above.

<User terminal>
The user terminal 7 is realized by one or more information processing devices (computer systems) equipped with a general OS and the like for communication. The user terminal 7 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 5 and the registrant terminal 8 via the communication network 100. In the information processing system 3, the user terminal 7 reads a QR code (registered trademark, hereinafter omitted) etc. prepared for a predetermined usage target by a user who uses the predetermined usage target, and reads a predetermined QR code included in the read QR code. A usage target ID (resource ID) indicating the usage target, user identification information of the user who uses the usage target, and location information indicating the location of the usage target are acquired. Further, the user terminal 7 has a function of transmitting the acquired usage target ID (resource ID), user identification information, location information, etc. to the information processing device 5. However, the information source for indicating a predetermined usage target is not limited to the QR code. Note that the user terminal 7 is a communication terminal having the communication function of a commonly used PC (Personal Computer), a portable notebook PC, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a wearable terminal (sunglasses type, wristwatch type, etc.). It may be. Further, the user terminal 7 may be a communication device or a communication terminal capable of operating software such as browser software.

<Register terminal>
The registrant terminal 8 is realized by one or more information processing devices (computer systems) equipped with a general OS and the like for communication. The registrant terminal 8 can communicate with the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7 via the communication network 100. In the information processing system 3, the registrant terminal 8 has a function of registering a user to use the usage target, and stores user identification information that identifies the user, user name, user contact information, and user information. It accepts input of various information including the department to which the user belongs and the position of the user, and transmits the information to the information processing device 5. Note that the registrant terminal 8 is a communication terminal that has the communication function of a commonly used PC (Personal Computer), portable notebook PC, mobile phone, smartphone, tablet terminal, or wearable terminal (sunglass type, wristwatch type, etc.). It may be. Further, the registrant terminal 8 may be a communication device or a communication terminal capable of operating software such as browser software.

Note that the user's contact information includes information that can uniquely identify the user, such as e-mail, ID, and telephone number. In this case, the user may first perform login authentication to another schedule management server, and then use an access token or the like to access the website. In this way, another schedule management server may manage reservation information for various usage targets including free spaces and conference rooms, and the schedules of users. Note that G Suite (registered trademark), Office365 (registered trademark), and the like are known as other schedule management systems such as schedule management servers, but the system is not limited to these.

●About terminology●
In this embodiment, the usage target is treated as a resource owned, lent, or managed by a certain company, group, organization, or the like. Targets of use as resources include, for example, conference rooms, free spaces with free addresses (hereinafter referred to as "free spaces"), booths, rental offices, seats, rental studios, accommodation facilities such as hotels, and event venues. Examples include place and space. These objects are difficult to move and are also called equipment. In addition, various equipment, various electronic devices, desks, chairs, lockers, company cars, rental cars (sharing cars), parking lots, rental bicycles, bicycle parking lots, remote conference systems, printing services and mechanisms, people (reception groups), etc. It can be used.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a user refers to a person who falls under the following. For example, users include a person who makes a reservation for the object of use, a user who uses the object of use that is reserved, a participant who participates in an event that is carried out (conducted) with the object of use that has been reserved, and guest participants who are invited by the above-mentioned parties. In this embodiment, the term "user" is used for convenience of explanation.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an event refers to various events, entertainments, etc. that are held for the above-mentioned usage targets. For example, events include meetings, meetings, lectures, speeches, lectures, competitions, and the like.

Further, in this embodiment, the usage operation includes an operation of reading a QR code provided in association with a usage target and an operation of reading a card by a card reader. Note that in this embodiment, one-dimensional codes such as barcodes, two-dimensional codes such as QR codes, and three-dimensional codes may be included as items provided in association with usage targets. A usage target ID for identifying a usage target may be embedded in these various codes.

[Hardware configuration]
Next, the hardware configuration of devices or terminals that constitute the information processing system according to the embodiment will be described using FIGS. 2 and 3. Note that components may be added or deleted from the hardware configuration of the device or terminal shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 as necessary.

<Hardware configuration of information processing device and schedule information management device>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device and the schedule information management device. As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing device 5 is constructed by, for example, a computer.
The information processing device 5 includes a CPU 501, ROM 502, RAM 503, EEPROM 504, HD 505, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) controller 506, display 507, short-range communication I/F 508, CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor 509, and image sensor I/F. (Interface) 510, network I/F 511, keyboard 512, pointing device 513, media I/F 515, DVD-RW 516, DVD-RW (Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable) drive 517, external device connection I/F 518, sound input/output I/ F519, a microphone 520, a speaker 521, and a bus line 530.

Among these, the CPU 501 controls the overall operation of the information processing device 5. The ROM 502 stores processing programs used for processing by the CPU 501. RAM 503 is used as a work area for CPU 501. The EEPROM 504 reads or writes various data such as application programs under the control of the CPU 501. The HD 505 stores data such as the various programs mentioned above. The HDD controller 506 controls reading and writing of various data to the HD 505 under the control of the CPU 501. The display 507 is a type of display means such as a liquid crystal or organic EL (Electro Luminescence) that displays various information such as an image of a subject, characters, various icons, a cursor, and a menu. The near field communication I/F 508 is a communication device equipped with a wireless communication interface such as NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth (registered trademark, hereinafter omitted), Wi-Fi (registered trademark, hereinafter omitted), or a communication terminal, etc., and data. This is a communication circuit for communicating. Note that the short-range communication I/F 508 may be equipped with an antenna for short-range communication. The CMOS sensor 509 is a type of built-in imaging means that images a subject and obtains image data or video data under the control of the CPU 501. Note that the image capturing means may be composed of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor or the like instead of a CMOS sensor. The image sensor I/F 510 is a circuit that controls driving of the CMOS sensor 509. The bus line 530 is an address bus, a data bus, etc. for electrically connecting each component such as the CPU 501 shown in FIG. 2.

The network I/F 511 is a communication interface for communicating various data (information) with other devices via the communication network 100. The keyboard 512 is a type of input means that includes a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numbers, various instructions, and the like. The pointing device 513 is a type of input means for selecting and executing various instructions, selecting a processing target, moving a cursor, and the like. The media I/F 515 controls reading or writing (storage) of data to a recording medium 514 such as a flash memory. The DVD-RW drive 517 controls reading and writing of various data on a DVD-RW 516, which is an example of a removable recording medium. Note that the recording medium is not limited to DVD-RW, but may be DVD-R or the like. External device connection I/F 518 is an interface for connecting various external devices. The external device in this case is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The sound input/output I/F 519 is a circuit that processes input/output of sound signals between the microphone 520 and the speaker 521 under the control of the CPU 501. The microphone 520 is a built-in circuit that converts sound into electrical signals, and obtains sounds and sound waves emitted from external speakers, etc., and obtains information using electrical signals. The speaker 521 is a built-in circuit that converts electrical signals into physical vibrations to produce sounds such as music and voice.

The schedule information management device 9 is constructed by, for example, a computer. The schedule information management device 9 includes a CPU 901, ROM 902, RAM 903, EEPROM 904, HD 905, HDD controller 906, display 907, short-range communication I/F 908, CMOS sensor 909, image sensor I/F 910, network I/F 911, keyboard 912, and pointing. It includes a device 913, a media I/F 915, a DVD-RW drive 917, an external device connection I/F 918, a sound input/output I/F 919, a microphone 920, a speaker 921, and a bus line 930. These hardware resources include the CPU 501, ROM 502, RAM 503, EEPROM 504, HD 505, HDD controller 506, display 507, short-range communication I/F 508, CMOS sensor 509, image sensor I/F 510, and network I/F in the information processing device 5. Same as F511, keyboard 512, pointing device 513, media I/F 515, DVD-RW 516, DVD-RW drive 517, external device connection I/F 518, sound input/output I/F 519, microphone 520, speaker 521, and bus line 530. Therefore, the explanation will be omitted. Note that the schedule information management device 9 may be incorporated into the information processing device 5 described above.

<Hardware configuration of user terminals and registrant terminals>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a user terminal and a registrant terminal. As shown in FIG. 3, the user terminal 7 is constructed by, for example, a computer. The user terminal 7 includes a CPU 701, ROM 702, RAM 703, EEPROM 704, display 707, short-range communication I/F 708, CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor 709, image sensor I/F (Interface) 710, network I/F 711, and a touch panel. 712, a pointing device 713, a media I/F 715, an external device connection I/F 718, a sound input/output I/F 719, a microphone 720, a speaker 721, and a bus line 730. These hardware resources include a CPU 501, ROM 502, RAM 503, EEPROM 504, HD 505, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) controller 506, display 507, short-range communication I/F 508, and CMOS (Complementary) in the information processing device 5 shown in FIG. Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor 509, image sensor I/F (Interface) 510, network I/F 511, keyboard 512, pointing device 513, media I/F 515, DVD-RW 516, DVD-RW (Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable) drive 517, Since they are the same as the external device connection I/F 518, the sound input/output I/F 519, the microphone 520, the speaker 521, and the bus line 530, the explanation will be omitted.

The registrant terminal 8 is constructed by, for example, a computer. The registrant terminal 8 includes a CPU 801, ROM 802, RAM 803, EEPROM 804, display 807, short-range communication I/F 808, CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor 809, image sensor I/F (Interface) 810, network I/F 811, and touch panel. 812, a pointing device 813, a media I/F 815, an external device connection I/F 818, a sound input/output I/F 819, a microphone 820, a speaker 821, and a bus line 830. These hardware resources include a CPU 701, ROM 702, RAM 703, EEPROM 704, display 707, short-range communication I/F 708, CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor 709, and image sensor I/F (Interface) 710 in the user terminal 7. , network I/F 711, touch panel 712, pointing device 713, media I/F 715, external device connection I/F 718, sound input/output I/F 719, microphone 720, speaker 721, and bus line 730, so description thereof will be omitted. .

Note that the various programs described above may be files in an installable or executable format and may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium or may be downloaded and distributed via a network. Examples of recording media include CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable), DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), Blu-ray Disc, SD card, USB memory, and the like. Furthermore, the recording medium can be provided domestically or internationally as a program product. For example, the information processing device 5 implements the information processing method according to the present invention by executing the program according to the present invention.

[Functional configuration of information processing system]
Next, the functional configuration of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of an information processing system. Note that FIG. 4 shows terminals or devices shown in FIG. 1 that are related to processing or operations described later. Further, the schedule information management device 9 included in the information processing system 3 may utilize a cloud server that provides a general calendar service. Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted in this embodiment.

<Functional configuration of information processing device>
As shown in FIG. 4, the information processing device 5 includes a transmitting/receiving section 51, an acquiring section 52, a reference section 53, a determining section 55, an authentication section 56, a generating section 57, a registration setting section 58, and a storage reading section 59. have Each of these functional units is configured such that any one of the hardware resources shown in FIG. It is a function or means realized by operating according to an instruction. Further, the information processing device 5 includes a storage unit 5000 constructed from at least one of the ROM 502, EEPROM 504, and HD 505 shown in FIG. Furthermore, the storage unit 5000 includes a communication program (communication application) for communicating with the user terminal 7 and the registrant terminal 8 via the communication network 100, and a program (browser application) for executing processing by a web browser. ) etc. are stored.

<<Functional configuration of information processing device>>
Next, each functional configuration of the information processing device 5 will be explained in detail. The transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 shown in FIG. Various data (or information) is sent and received between the user terminal 7 and the registrant terminal 8 via the terminal. Further, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 transmits identification information of the user who uses the usage target and location information indicating the location where the usage target exists to a specific destination set by the registration setting unit 58, which will be described later. Note that the specific destination in this embodiment is, for example, a destination indicating a user terminal of a person who is scheduled to use the usage target, or a user terminal of a member who is organizationally related to the user. Further, the specific destination is, for example, a destination indicating the user terminal of the user's organizational boss among the members who are organizationally related to the user. Further, the person who is scheduled to use the predetermined usage target is specified based on, for example, schedule information of the person (user) who is scheduled to use the predetermined usage target. In this embodiment, the transmitting/receiving section 51 functions as an example of at least one of a transmitting means and a receiving means.

The acquisition unit 52 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 501 shown in FIG. 2, and acquires various information included in the QR code photographed by the user terminal 7. The acquisition unit 52 also acquires identification information of a user who uses the usage target and location information indicating the location of the usage target. In this embodiment, the acquisition unit 52 functions as an example of an acquisition unit.

The reference unit 53 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 501 shown in FIG. 2, and refers to various data stored in various DBs of the storage unit 4000. Further, various data stored in various DBs of the storage unit 4000 and various data sent to the information processing device 5 via the communication network 100 such as a user terminal are referred to. Further, the reference unit 53 specifies a notification destination as a destination to which identification information for identifying a specific usage target and location information of the usage target are to be notified. In this embodiment, the reference unit 53 functions as an example of a reference means or an example of a specifying means.

The judgment unit 55 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 501 shown in FIG. 2, and performs various judgments in the information processing device 5. In this embodiment, the determining unit 55 functions as an example of determining means.

The authentication unit 56 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 501 shown in FIG. 2, and performs authentication processing of the user terminal 7 based on an authentication request requested from the user terminal 7, for example. In this embodiment, the authentication unit 56 functions as an example of authentication means.

The generation unit 57 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 501 shown in FIG. 2, and generates various messages and screen data for the user terminal 7. In this embodiment, the generation unit 57 functions as an example of generation means.

The registration setting unit 58 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 501 shown in FIG. Register the registrant management table. Further, the registration setting unit 58 registers a location information management table that is the usage target name of the predetermined usage target sent by the registrant terminal 8 and various information related to the usage target name. The registration setting unit 58 also specifies a destination indicating the user terminal of the person who is scheduled to use the usage target, as a specific destination associated with the user, based on the usage operation of the usage target by the user. Set. Further, the registration setting unit 58 sets, as a specific destination, a destination indicating a user terminal of a member who is organizationally related to the user. In this embodiment, the registration setting section 58 functions as an example of a registration means or an example of a setting means.

The storage/readout unit 59 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 501 on at least one of the ROM 502, EEPROM 504, and HD 505 shown in FIG. Various data (or information) are read from the unit 5000. In this embodiment, the memory reading section 59 functions as an example of a memory reading means.

●Register management table●
FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a registrant management table. In the storage unit 5000, a registrant management DB 5001 is constructed, which includes a registrant management table as shown in FIG. As shown in Figure 5, in the registrant management table, each user identification information (login ID) is associated with a user password, user name, user contact information (email address, etc.), user department, and position. are stored and managed. The stored and managed information is registered by the registrant to the registrant management DB 5001 of the information processing device 5 via the registrant terminal 8 (see FIG. 4).

Among these, the user identification information (login ID) is identification information that identifies the user who uses the usage target. The user password is identification information associated with user identification information at the time of logging in when using the information processing system 3, and is set by the user at the time of first startup (login), etc. Note that the password is information or a code of multiple characters (digits) randomly including arbitrary character strings, numbers, and symbols. The user name is the name of the person who uses the usage target, and an example of the user contact information is the email address assigned to the user. Note that the user email address is generally managed with the same content as the user email address managed in the login management DB 5001 (see FIG. 6). The user's department represents the name of the department in the company, organization, etc. to which the user belongs. The position represents the position given in the department to which the person belongs.

●Login management table●
FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a login management table. A login management DB 5002 configured by a login management table as shown in FIG. 6 is constructed in the storage unit 5000. As shown in Figure 6, in the login management table, for each user identification information (login ID), the user password, user name, user contact information (email address, etc.), user department, position, login status, etc. are associated, stored, and managed.

Among these, the login state flag is a state flag that is "0" when the user is not logged in, and becomes "1" when the user is logged in. Note that the login state flag may manage the login state by replacing the above-mentioned "0" and "1". In other words, it may be managed as "1" when the user is not logged in, and as "0" when the user is logged in. For example, in Figure 6, the user name "Rarako Ebina" (hereinafter written as "Rarako Ebina") and the user name "Hanako Magome" (hereinafter written as "Hanako Magome") are the respective users. It shows how each user logs in by entering their user passwords aa0123 and bc4321 from the terminal 7. By logging in, the user becomes able to use the information processing device 5 or the information processing system 3 at the user terminal 7.

The information stored and managed in these login management tables may be utilized as information registered by a registrant to the registrant management DB 5001 of the information processing device 5 via the registrant terminal 8.

●Location information management table●
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a location information management table. A location information management DB 5005 configured by a location information management table as shown in FIG. 7 is constructed in the storage unit 5000. As shown in FIG. 7, in the location information management table, for each usage name (resource name), usage target ID (resource ID), usage target location information, usage target floor name, and usage status flag are associated and managed. ing. The usage target name (resource name) is a specific usage target name (resource name) such as the sixth conference room. The usage target ID (resource ID) is a unique ID assigned to the usage target. Therefore, the usage target can be specified by specifying the usage target ID (resource ID). The usage target floor name specifically represents the location where the usage target exists. The usage target location information is information indicating the location (location) where the usage target exists. For example, the usage target location information (RL00001) includes not only the usage target name (for example, the 6th conference room) and the usage target floor name (B Building 21F), but also the name of the building (for example, Ebina Office) and the usage target floor name (for example, the 6th conference room). Addresses can also be included. Since the information indicates the place (location) where the usage target exists, for example, in the case of using a seat, the information may indicate the location of the seat. Additionally, GPS (Global Positioning System) information and the like can be included as necessary. The user target floor name represents the name of a floor where there is a usage target that the registrant plans to use, or the name of a floor where a participation event that the registrant plans to participate in is held.

This location information management table is registered in advance in the information processing device by the administrator. Details of the registration process will be described later.

In addition, usage status flags are stored and managed in the location management table. The usage state flag is "0" when the user is not using the usage target, but becomes "1" when the user is using the usage target. For example, FIG. 7 shows that the sixth conference room on the 21st floor of Building B was used by some user. When a user uses a usage target by reading a QR code or the like, the location information management table (FIG. 7) sets the usage state flag to "1". The detailed operation will be described later.

●Schedule information management table●
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a schedule information management table. A schedule information management DB 5004 configured by a schedule information management table as shown in FIG. 8 is constructed in the storage unit 5000. As shown in FIG. 8, in the schedule information management table, for each user identification information (login ID), the user name, participating event name, usage target name (resource name), usage target ID (resource ID), usage target The floor name, start period, and end time are associated and managed.

Among these, the participating event name represents the name of the event that the registrant plans to use or participate in. The usage target floor name represents the name of the floor where the usage target that the registrant plans to use exists, or the name of the floor where the participation event that the registrant plans to participate in will be held. The scheduled start date and time and the scheduled end date and time represent the scheduled start and end dates and times of the scheduled participation event.

When the schedule information management table exists in the information processing device 5, it has a function of receiving and managing reservations or usage schedule information for various usage targets inputted to the registrant terminal 8. On the other hand, the information processing device 5 requests the reservation or reservation information from another server that manages schedule information via the communication network 100, so that the reservation or usage information to be used can be obtained from the other servers mentioned above. You can also do this. Alternatively, another server may transmit reservation or usage information of an account (domain) registered in advance to the information processing device 5.

Generally, when setting a meeting schedule, an in-house meeting is scheduled for a common free time of the people scheduled to attend the meeting, based on such user schedule information.

Further, as the target of use, a conference room that is not reserved during the common free time of the scheduled conference participants is reserved and set as the target of use. In this way, the conference schedule will be set.

From the information in the schedule information management table in FIG. 8, which is the conference schedule set in this way, by referring to the schedule information using the usage target as a key, it is possible to know information on conference participants who are scheduled to participate in the same conference. be able to. For example, three people with the user name "Rarako Ebina", "Hanako Magome", and the user name "Kenta Nakamachi" (hereinafter referred to as "Kenta Nakamachi") will hold a meeting in the 6th conference room on the 21st floor of Building B at the same time. Participation in the strategy meeting can be seen from the schedule information management table. From this information, it can be seen that "Rarako Ebina," "Hanako Magome," and "Kenta Nakamachi" are meeting participants who attend the strategy meeting at the same time.

Such schedule information is often stored in an in-house database, but it can also be stored in an external database. In that case, if you update the schedule information from time to time so that it can be shared between the schedule management device, which is an external database, and the internal database, it will be possible to share the schedule information between the schedule management device, which is an external database, and the internal database. It becomes possible to check the schedule without any time lag.

Further, the schedule management device described above may be located within the company. The information processing device 5 may be a different device.

●Usage record management table●
FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a usage record management table.

In the storage unit 5000 of the information processing device 5 in FIG. 4, a usage history management DB 5003 configured by a usage history management table as shown in FIG. 9 is constructed. In the usage record management table, for each user identification information (login ID), user password, user name, user contact information (email address, etc.), user's department, position, participating event name, usage target name ( resource name), usage target ID (resource ID), usage target location information (resource location information), usage target floor name, start period, end time, conference participant (principal) flag, conference participant (other than the participant) flag, The same affiliation (principal) flag, the same division (other than the individual) flag, and the same division (supervisor) flag are stored and managed in association with each other.

Among these, the conference participant (principal) flag, conference participant (other than the user) flag, same affiliation (principal) flag, same affiliation (other than the individual) flag, and same affiliation (supervisor) flag are used when the user The user identification information (login ID) and usage target ID (resource ID) are sent to the information processing device 5, and after the information processing device 5 can identify the location information to be used, the information processing device 5 assigns the user identification information (login ID) and the usage target ID (resource ID) Ru.

In addition, the usage record management table stores and manages the conference participant (principal) flag, conference participant (other than the participant) flag, affiliation (principal) flag, affiliation (other than the participant) flag, and affiliation (supervisor) flag.

In this embodiment, the location information management table and the schedule information management table that have already been registered are referred to, and each item is reflected in the items managed in the usage record management table.

Next, each flag will be explained below using the example of FIG.

First, I will explain the conference participant (principal) flag and the conference participant (other than the participant) flag.

The conference participant (principal) flag will be changed from "0" to "1" as "Rarako Ebina" herself has started using the 6th conference room (the flag is "〇"). , "x", etc.).

Next, a strategy meeting will be held from 10:30 to 12:30 on July 1st in the 6th conference room on the 21st floor of Building B, which is used by Rarako Ebina. By searching using the 6th conference room, which is the target name (resource name) indicated by this "Rarako Ebina", or RS0102, which is the target name (resource name), you can find conference participants who are scheduled to participate in the same conference. It turns out that they are "Rarako Ebina," "Hanako Magome," and "Kenta Nakamachi." As a result, the conference participant (other than the participants) flags for "Hanako Magome" and "Kenta Nakamachi" are changed from "0" to "1".

Next, the affiliation (principal) flag, affiliation (other than the principal) flag, and affiliation (superior) flag will be explained.

The affiliation (principal) flag is changed from "0" to "1" because "Rarako Ebina" herself has started using the sixth meeting room, which is the target of use.

Here, referring to the department to which the user "Rarako Ebina" belongs, it is A Headquarters A Development Department 1G. ``Rikotaro'' and ``Sanai Ichiro'' also belong to A Headquarters A Development Department 1G. Therefore, the affiliation (principal) flag for the user name "Rikotaro" (hereinafter referred to as "Rikotaro") and the user name "Sanai Ichiro" (hereinafter referred to as "Sanai Ichiro") changes from "0" to " 1”.

Furthermore, since "Ichiro Sanai" is the section manager, the affiliation (boss) flag of "Rikotaro" is changed from "0" to "1".

●Notification destination information management table●
FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a destination information management table. A notification destination information management DB 5006 configured by a notification destination information management table as shown in FIG. 9 is constructed in the storage unit 5000. In the notification information management table, user identification information (login ID), user password, user name, user contact information (email address, etc.), user's department, position, name of participating event (meeting name), usage The target name (conference room name, resource name), resource ID, resource (target to be used) location information, target floor name (floor name), start period, and end time are stored and managed in association with each other.

The notification destination information management table is set to the conference participant (principal) flag, conference participant (other than the principal) flag, affiliation (principal) flag, affiliation (other than the principal) flag, or affiliation (supervisor) flag in the usage record management table. This becomes a table that extracts items that have been given a "1".

The notification destination information management table (a) is a table in which "1" is added to the conference participant (principal) flag and the conference participant (other than the principal) flag, and the notification destination information management table (a) is a table that extracts the conference participant (principal) flag and the conference participant (other than the principal) flag with "1" added. This is a notification destination information management table when specifying as a notification destination. The user contact information in this table is the specific notification destination.

The notification destination information management table (b) is a table that extracts items for which "1" is added to the affiliation (principal) flag, affiliation (other than the principal) flag, or affiliation (superior) flag, and is a table that extracts information for which "1" is added to the affiliation (principal) flag, the affiliation (other than the principal) flag, or the affiliation (supervisor) flag. This is a notification destination information management table for specifying a person as a notification destination. The user contact information in this table is the specific notification destination.

As mentioned above, the conference participant (principal) flag, which is the flag of "Rarako Ebina" who participated in the conference, was changed from "0" to "1", and the meeting in the 6th conference room, which is the same target, was changed from "0" to "1". The conference participant (other than themselves) flag for "Hanako Magome" and "Kenta Nakamachi," who are scheduled to participate in the conference, is changed from "0" to "1." This information is stored and managed in the destination information management table as well as the usage history management table.

“Hanako Magome” and “Kenta Nakamachi” to whom this meeting participant (other than the person in question) flag is attached correspond to those who are scheduled to use the 6th meeting room, which is the target of use. Therefore, the information processing device 5 sends the information that "Rarako Ebina" has entered the sixth conference room to "Hanako Magome" and "Kenta Nakamachi" to whom the conference participant (other than herself) flag is attached. ”.

In addition, because the conference participant (person) flag, which is the flag of "Rarako Ebina" who participated in the meeting, was changed from "0" to "1", "Rikotaro" who belongs to the same organization as "Rarako Ebina" ” and “Ichiro Sanai”’s affiliation (principal) flag is changed from “0” to “1”. Furthermore, since "Ichiro Sanai" is a section manager, the affiliation (boss) flag of "Ichiro Sanai" is changed from "0" to "1". These are stored and managed in the destination information management table as well as the usage record management table.

“Rikotaro” and “Sanai Ichiro” to whom the affiliation (other than the individual) flag is attached are members of A Headquarters A Development Department 1G, and correspond to organizationally related members. Therefore, the destinations to which the information processing device 5 sends information indicating that "Rarako Ebina" has entered the sixth conference room are "Rikotaro" and "Sanai" to whom the affiliation (other than the person) flag is attached. Ichiro”.

"Ichiro Sanai", to whom the affiliation (boss) flag is attached, is the section manager of Headquarters A, Development Department 1G, and is the superior of "Rarako Ebina" and "Rikotaro", so he corresponds to the superior in the organization. Therefore, the destination to which the information processing device 5 transmits the information that "Rarako Ebina" has entered the sixth conference room is "Ichiro Sanai" to whom the affiliation (supervisor) flag is attached.

<Functional configuration of user terminal>
Returning to FIG. 4, the user terminal 7 includes a transmitting/receiving section 71, an operation receiving section 72, a photographic acquisition section 73, a display control section 74, an application starting section 76, a registration section 78, and a memory reading section 79. Each of these functional units is configured such that any of the hardware resources shown in FIG. It is a function or means that is realized by operating. Further, the user terminal 7 has a storage unit 7000 constructed from at least one of the ROM 702 and EEPROM 704 shown in FIG. Furthermore, the storage unit 7000 includes a communication program (communication application) for communicating with the information processing device 5 and the registrant terminal 8 via the communication network 100, and a program (browser application) for executing processing by a web browser. ) etc. are stored. Furthermore, the storage unit 7000 stores a usage object reservation program (usage object reservation application) for reserving a usage object.

<<Functional configuration of user terminal>>
Next, each functional configuration of the user terminal 7 will be explained in detail. The transmitting/receiving unit 71 of the user terminal 7 shown in FIG. Various types of data (or information) are sent and received between the information processing device 5 and the registrant terminal 8, respectively. In this embodiment, the transmitting/receiving section 71 functions as an example of at least one of a transmitting means and a receiving means.

The operation reception unit 72 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 701 shown in FIG. 3, and accepts an operation on at least one of the touch panel 712 and the pointing device 713. In this embodiment, the operation reception unit 72 functions as an example of reception means.

The photographic acquisition unit 73 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 701 for the CMOS sensor 709 and the image sensor I/F 710 shown in FIG. By photographing the code or the like, a usage target ID or the like indicating a predetermined usage target included in the QR code is acquired. In this embodiment, the photographing acquisition unit 73 functions as an example of an acquisition means.

The display control unit 74 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 701 on the display 707 shown in FIG. 3, and controls the display of various screens and information (data) on the user terminal 7. In this embodiment, the display control unit 74 functions as an example of display control means.

The application starting unit 76 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 701 shown in FIG. 3, and mainly starts a communication application for communicating with the information processing device 5 via the communication network 100. . Further, the application starting unit 36 operates the communication application on a predetermined work area of the RAM 703. In this embodiment, the application starting section 76 functions as an example of starting means.

The registration unit 78 is realized by the processing of the CPU 701 shown in FIG. The user's name, password, etc. are registered in the storage unit 7000. In this embodiment, the registration unit 78 functions as an example of registration means.

The storage/readout section 79 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 701 on at least one of the ROM 702 and the EEPROM 704 shown in FIG. Read various data (or information) from. In this embodiment, the memory reading section 79 functions as an example of a memory reading means.

<Functional configuration of registrant terminal>
As shown in FIG. 4, the registrant terminal 8 includes a transmitting/receiving section 81, an operation receiving section 82, a display control section 84, an application starting section 86, a registration section 88, and a storage/reading section 89. Each of these functional units is activated by any one of the hardware resources shown in FIG. It is a function or means that is realized by operating. Furthermore, the registrant terminal 8 has a storage unit 8000 constructed from at least one of the ROM 802 and the EEPROM 804 shown in FIG. Furthermore, the storage unit 8000 includes a communication program (communication application) for communicating with the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7 via the communication network 100, and a program (browser application) for executing processing by a web browser. ) etc. are stored.

<<Functional configuration of registrant terminal>>
Next, each functional configuration of the registrant terminal 8 will be explained in detail. The transmitter/receiver unit 81 of the registrant terminal 8 shown in FIG. Various types of data (or information) are transmitted and received between the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7 via the respective terminals. In this embodiment, the transmitting/receiving section 81 functions as an example of at least one of a transmitting means and a receiving means.

The operation reception unit 82 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 801 shown in FIG. 3, and accepts an operation on at least one of the touch panel 812 and the pointing device 813. In this embodiment, the operation reception unit 82 functions as an example of reception means.

The display control unit 84 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 801 on the display 807 shown in FIG. 3, and controls the display of various screens and information (data) on the registrant terminal 8. In this embodiment, the display control unit 84 functions as an example of display control means.

The application starting unit 86 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 801 shown in FIG. 3, and mainly starts a communication application for communicating with the information processing device 5 via the communication network 100. . Further, the application starting unit 86 operates the communication application on a predetermined work area of the RAM 803 . In this embodiment, the application starting section 86 functions as an example of starting means.

The registration unit 88 is realized by the processing of the CPU 801 shown in FIG. Register your job title, etc. Further, the registration unit 88 registers a usage target name (resource name), a usage target ID (resource ID), a usage target floor name, and the like. In this embodiment, the registration unit 88 functions as an example of registration means.

The storage/readout unit 89 is mainly realized by the processing of the CPU 801 on at least one of the ROM 802 and the EEPROM 804 shown in FIG. Read various data (or information) from. In this embodiment, the memory reading unit 89 functions as an example of memory reading means.

[Processing or operation of embodiment]
Next, each process or operation in the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described using FIGS. 11 to 21.

<Registration processing on registrant terminal>
FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of registrant information registration processing.

As shown in FIG. 11, the operation reception unit 82 of the registrant terminal 8 receives an input of registrant information from a person who uses the usage target on the display 807 (step S31). The registrant information accepted at this time includes, for example, user identification information for identifying the registrant, user name, user contact information (email address, etc.), user's department, and position information.

Next, the storage/reading unit 89 stores the received registrant information in a predetermined area of the storage unit 8000 (step S32).

In a state where registrant information is input and stored, or after these processes, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 transmits a registrant information acquisition request to the registrant terminal 8 (step S35 ). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 81 of the registrant terminal 8 receives the registrant information acquisition request transmitted by the information processing device 5. At this time, the registrant information acquisition request includes current time information indicating the current time. However, the current time information managed by the registrant terminal 8 may be used as the current time information, and the registrant terminal 8 may execute the subsequent processing based on the reception of the registrant information acquisition request. .

Next, the storage/readout unit 89 of the registrant terminal 8 reads out the registrant information stored in step S32 from a predetermined area of the storage unit 8000 (step S36).

Next, the transmitting/receiving unit 81 transmits a registrant information acquisition response to the information processing device 5 (step S37). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 receives the registrant information acquisition response transmitted by the registrant terminal 8. At this time, the registrant information acquisition response includes the read registrant information.

Next, the registration setting unit 58 of the information processing device 5 registers the received registrant information in the corresponding item managed in the registrant management DB 5001 (see FIG. 4) (step S38).

The registration process of registrant information shown in FIG. 11 is repeatedly executed by the number of registrant terminals. In other words, the processes from steps S35 to S38 are executed as a loop process.

Note that in another embodiment, the information processing device 5 may acquire information on registrants managed by another management server connected via the communication network 100 at regular intervals.

In the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, when the processes of steps S35 and S37 described above are executed, another apparatus or the like may exist between the information processing apparatus 5 and the registrant terminal 8. In other words, each piece of information (data) transmitted and received between the information processing device 5 and the registrant terminal 8 may be configured such that it is once transmitted and received via another device. The above-described configuration is applicable even if other processing steps exist between the information processing device 5 and the registrant terminal 8.

<Location information registration process>
FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of location information registration processing.

As shown in FIG. 12, the operation reception unit 82 of the registrant terminal 8 receives an input of location information of the person using the usage target on the display 807 (step S41). The location information for registration processing that is accepted at this time is, for example, information on the usage target name (resource name), usage target ID (resource ID), usage target location information, and usage target floor name for identifying the location. . Further, the information is not necessarily limited to these types of information, and information related to a location indicating a place where a usage target exists is subject to the location information registration process.

Next, the storage/reading unit 89 stores the received location information in a predetermined area of the storage unit 8000 (step S42).

While inputting and storing location information is being performed, or after these processes, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 transmits a location information acquisition request to the registrant terminal 8 (step S45). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 81 of the registrant terminal 8 receives the location information acquisition request transmitted by the information processing device 5. At this time, the location information acquisition request includes current time information. However, the current time information managed by the registrant terminal 8 may be used as the current time information, and the registrant terminal 8 may execute the subsequent processing based on the reception of the registrant information acquisition request. .

Next, the storage/readout unit 89 of the registrant terminal 8 reads out the location information stored in step S42 from a predetermined area of the storage unit 8000 (step S46).

Next, the transmitting/receiving unit 81 transmits a location information acquisition response to the information processing device 5 (step S47). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 receives the location information acquisition response transmitted by the registrant terminal 8. At this time, the location information acquisition response includes the read location information.

Next, the registration setting unit 58 of the information processing device 5 registers the received location information in the location information management DB 5005 (see FIG. 4) (step S48).

The location information registration process shown in FIG. 12 is repeatedly executed for the number of locations. In other words, the processes from steps S45 to S48 are executed as a loop process.

Note that in another embodiment, the information processing device 5 may acquire location information managed by another management server connected via the communication network 100 at regular intervals.

In the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, when the processes of steps S45 and S47 described above are executed, another apparatus or the like may exist between the information processing apparatus 5 and the registrant terminal 8. In other words, each piece of information (data) transmitted and received between the information processing device 5 and the registrant terminal 8 may be configured such that it is once transmitted and received via another device. The above-described configuration is applicable even if other processing steps exist between the information processing device 5 and the registrant terminal 8.

<Processing at login>
After performing the above-described registration process and location information registration process at the registrant terminal, the user logs into the information processing device 5 or the information processing system 3.

FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing at the time of login.

First, a user using the user terminal 7 performs an operation to start a communication application and a web application running on the user terminal 7. As a result, the operation accepting unit 72 of the user terminal 7 accepts the user's operation to start the communication application and the web application (step S11).

Next, the application starting unit 76 starts a communication application and a web application for communicating with the information processing device 5 that are installed in the storage unit 7000 in advance (step S12). Note that in steps S11 and S12, a mechanism may be adopted in which only the communication application is started to establish a communication session with the information processing device 5 without starting the Web application.

Next, the user performs authentication processing (sign-in) to the management device 4. At this time, in order to perform the authentication process, the display control unit 74 displays an authentication screen (sign-in screen) as shown in FIG. 14 on the display 707 (step S21).

Next, the operation reception unit 72 receives input of authentication information from the user (step S22).

●Screen display example●
FIG. 14 is an example of a screen display at the time of authentication on a user terminal. In FIG. 14, the display control unit 74 causes the display 707 of the user terminal 7 to display an authentication screen 7101. At this time, the user ID (login input field 7102 and password input field 7103, and login button 7501) are displayed on the authentication screen 7101. After accepting the input of user identification information (login ID) and user password, operations on the login button 7501 (pressing, tapping, etc.) are accepted.

Returning to FIG. 13, the transmitting/receiving unit 71 transmits a request for authentication processing to the information processing device 5 (step S23). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 receives the request for authentication processing transmitted by the user terminal 7. At this time, the request for authentication processing includes user identification information (login ID) and password for identifying the user (registrant).

The authentication unit 56 of the information processing device 5 that has received the authentication request searches the login management DB 5002 (see FIG. 4) using the received user identification information and password as a search key, thereby searching for the received user identification information. Search to see if the corresponding password is registered.
As a result of the search, if the password corresponding to the user identification information is registered, the authentication unit 56 performs login authentication processing for the user (step S24). Here, it is assumed that the login authentication process for the information processing device 5 by the user has been successful.

When the login authentication process by the user is successful, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 transmits a response to the authentication process to the user terminal 7 (step S25). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 71 of the user terminal 7 receives the authentication processing response transmitted by the information processing device 5.

The registration unit 78 of the user terminal 7 that has received the response to the authentication process stores the user identification information and password as a set in a predetermined area of the storage unit 7000 in order to simplify the next login process. and register it (step S26). Note that the process of step S26 may be omitted.

After the login authentication process described above is successful, the information processing device 5 identifies the user by referring to the registrant management DB 5001 (step S27).

Thereafter, the storage/read unit 59 of the information processing device 5 stores the user identification information, user name, user contact information (email address, etc.) in the usage history management table (FIG. 8) in the usage history management DB 5003 of the storage unit 5000. ), the department to which the user belongs, and the position are stored (step S28).

The storage/reader unit 59 of the information processing device 5 may refer to a registrant management table managed in the registrant management DB 5001 and record the login status of a specific user. For example, if "Rarako Ebina", "Hanako Magome", etc. are in a logged-in state, the login state flag in FIG. 6 is stored as "1".

In the information processing device according to the present embodiment, for example, when the processes of steps S23 and S25 described above are executed, another device or the like may exist between the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7. That is, each piece of information (data) transmitted and received between the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7 may be configured such that it is once transmitted and received via another device. The configuration described above is applicable even if other processing steps exist between the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7.

<Processing to identify the target of use>
After the user performs the above-mentioned login process, the user specifies the target of use.

FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a process for identifying a usage target.

First, a user using the user terminal 7 performs an operation to start a communication application and a web application running on the user terminal 7. As a result, the operation accepting unit 72 of the user terminal 7 accepts the user's operation to start the communication application and the web application (step S51).

Next, the application starting unit 76 starts a communication application and a web application for communicating with the information processing device 5, which are installed in the storage unit 7000 in advance (step S52). Note that in steps S11 and S12, a mechanism may be adopted in which only the communication application is started to establish a communication session with the information processing device 5 without starting the Web application.

Next, the user uses the user terminal 7 to take a photo of the QR code provided on the object to be used (step S53). Thereby, the photographing acquisition unit 73 of the user terminal 7 acquires a usage target ID (resource ID) indicating a usage target included (embedded) in the photographed QR code (step S54).

●Screen display example●
FIG. 16 is an example of a screen display at the time of starting to use the usage target on the user terminal. In FIG. 15, the display control unit 74 causes the display 707 of the user terminal 7 to display a QR code photographing screen 7111. At this time, a rectangular frame 7112 that accommodates the QR code and a shooting button 7511 are displayed on the QR code shooting screen 7111. Thereby, the user using the user terminal 7 can go to the target of use that he or she wants to start using and take a picture of the QR code attached to the target of use.

Returning to FIG. 15 again, after the QR code is photographed by the user who uses the predetermined usage target, the transmitting/receiving unit 71 transmits a usage request for the usage target to the information processing device 5 (step S55). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 receives the usage request transmitted by the user terminal 7. At this time, the usage start request includes user identification information (login ID) and usage target ID (resource ID).

The reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 that has received the usage request for the usage target searches the location information management DB 5005 using the user identification information (login ID) and the usage target ID (resource ID) received in step S55 as search keys. By doing so, the location information related to the corresponding usage target is referred to (step S56).

When the usage target can be confirmed by reference, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 transmits a response to the user terminal 7 indicating that the usage target can be used. Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 71 of the user terminal 7 receives the response sent by the information processing device 5 to enable use of the usage target (step S57).

After receiving the response indicating availability, the registration unit 78 of the user terminal 7 displays on the screen of the user terminal 7 that the usage of the usage target has started. Further, in order to simplify the next login process, the user identification information and password are stored and registered as a set in a predetermined area of the storage unit 7000 (step S58).

Next, the information processing device 5 specifies the usage target referred to in step S56 (step S59).

Thereafter, the storage/reader unit 59 of the information processing device 5 stores (records) the usage record (step S60). Specifically, the storage reading unit 59 sets the usage state (various flags) associated with the specified usage target managed in the usage history management DB 5003 (see FIG. 9) to a usage state (for example, "1"). management. For example, if the sixth conference room is in use, the storage/reader 59 manages the use flag as "1".

When storing the fact that a usage target is used in this way in the usage history management DB 5003, the usage target name (resource name, resource ID), usage target location information, usage target in the usage history management table shown in FIG. The floor name is recorded.

In the information processing device according to the present embodiment, for example, when the processes of steps S23 and S25 described above are executed, another device or the like may exist between the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7. That is, each piece of information (data) transmitted and received between the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7 may be configured such that it is once transmitted and received via another device. The configuration described above is applicable even if other processing steps exist between the information processing device 5 and the user terminal 7.

<Schedule information reference processing>
After performing the process of identifying the usage target described above, the information processing device refers to the schedule information.

FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of schedule information reference processing.

In FIG. 17, the portions surrounded by broken lines in FIGS. 13 and 15 are the user and knowledge target identification processes, respectively, and are omitted since they have been described above.

After identifying the user and target of use, refer to the schedule information. (Step S61). Specifically, the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 refers to the schedule information management table (see FIG. 8) in the schedule information management DB 5004 of the storage unit 5000 via the storage/read unit 59.

As mentioned above, in the schedule information management DB 5004, user identification information (login ID), user name, participating event name, usage target name (resource name), usage target ID (resource ID), usage target floor name, start period , the end time is managed (see FIG. 8). Further, this schedule information management DB 5004 manages a plurality of schedule information registered as users in the information processing device 5. Thereby, the reference unit 53 can extract valid information by searching the schedule information management DB 5004 using, for example, the specific information transmitted by the user terminal 7 as a search key.

For example, a case will be described in which the user is "Rarako Ebina" in step S27 and the usage target is the sixth conference room in step S59.

Those who will be using the 6th conference room at the same time as "Rarako Ebina" are "Hanako Magome" and "Kenta Nakamachi." Therefore, as described above, "1" is input to the conference participant (principal) flag of "Rarako Ebina" in the usage record management table (see FIG. 9). Furthermore, "1" is input to the conference participant (other than the person) flags for "Hanako Magome" and "Kenta Nakamachi."

Thereby, the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 can refer to the meeting in which "Rarako Ebina" is participating as "Hanako Magome" and "Kenta Nakamachi" also participating.

For example, a case where the user is identified as "Rarako Ebina" in step S27 will be described.

``Rikotaro'' and ``Sanai Ichiro'' belong to the same department as ``A Headquarters A Development Department 1G'' to which ``Rarako Ebina'' belongs. Therefore, "1" is input to the affiliation (principal) flag of "Rarako Ebina" in the usage record management table (see FIG. 9). Further, "1" is input to the same affiliation (other than the individuals) flag for "Rikotaro" and "Sanai Ichiro". As a result, the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 can refer to the fact that the members belonging to the same organization as "Rarako Ebina" are "Rikotaro" and "Ichiro Sanai."

Furthermore, when job title is used as a search key, it can be seen that "Sanai Ichiro", the section manager of A Headquarters A Development Department 1G, is the boss of "Ebina Rarako". Therefore, "1" is input to the affiliation (supervisor) flag of "Ichiro Sanai" in the usage record management table (see FIG. 9).

As a result, the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 can refer to the fact that the members belonging to the same organization as "Rarako Ebina" are "Rikotaro" and "Ichiro Sanai" and that "Ichiro Sanai" is her boss.

Next, the storage/read unit 59 of the information processing device 5 stores (records) the usage record (step S62). Specifically, the memory reading unit 59 stores the start time, end time, conference participant (principal) flag, and conference participant (principal) flag in the usage history management table (see FIG. 8) in the usage history management DB 5003 of the storage unit 5000. Stores the (other than the principal) flag, the affiliation (person) flag, the affiliation (other than the principal) flag, and the affiliation (supervisor) flag.

<Processing to identify notification destination information>
After performing the above-described processing, the information processing device 5 performs processing for specifying notification destination information.

FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a process for specifying notification destination information.

In FIG. 18, the portions surrounded by broken lines in FIG. 13 are user identification processes, which have been described above, and will therefore be omitted.

After the user identification process, the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 refers to the usage record management table (step S71). Specifically, the reference unit 53 refers to the usage history management table (see FIG. 9) in the usage history management DB 5003 of the storage unit 5000 via the storage/readout unit 59. Note that in this step, the data to be referred to differs depending on the purpose. For example, if you want to notify a conference participant who participated in the same conference as the user, the reference unit 53 may refer to the conference participant (principal) flag and the conference participant (other than the user) flag. . Furthermore, when notifying conference participants other than the user himself/herself, the reference unit 53 may refer to the conference participant (other than the user himself/herself) flag.

Further, if a person belonging to the same organization as the user is desired to be the notification destination, the reference unit 53 refers to the organization (principal) flag, the organization (other than the user) flag, and the organization (supervisor) flag. If the notification destination is a person who belongs to the same organization other than the user, the reference unit 53 may refer to the affiliation (other than the user) flag. Furthermore, if you want to make your boss the notification destination, you can refer to the affiliation (supervisor) flag.

Next, the generation unit 57 generates (creates) a notification destination information table (step S72). Specifically, in the notification information DB 5006 (see FIG. 10), for each user identification information, the user name, user contact information (email address, etc.), user's department, position, participating event name, and usage target are stored. name (resource name), usage target ID (resource ID), usage target location information, usage target floor name, start period, and end time are stored and managed in association with each other. This notification destination information DB 5006 includes the conference participant (principal) flag, conference participant (other than the principal) flag, affiliation (principal) flag, affiliation (other than the principal) flag, or affiliation of the usage record management DB 5003 (see FIG. 9). (Boss) This is a table that extracts items with "1" assigned to the flag.

The notification destination information table (a) managed in the notification destination information management DB 5006 is set to the conference participant (principal) flag and conference participant (other than the principal) flag in the usage history management table managed in the usage history management DB 5003. This is a table from which items assigned "1" are extracted. In step S72, the generation unit 57 uses the usage history management table managed in the usage history management DB to generate (create) a notification destination information management table for specifying the same conference participant as the user as the notification destination. )do.

In addition, the notification destination information table (b) managed in the notification destination information management DB 5006 includes the affiliation (principal) flag, affiliation (other than the principal) flag, or affiliation (non-principal) flag in the usage record management table managed in the usage record management DB 5003. This is a table that extracts items with "1" assigned to the (supervisor) flag. In step S72, the generation unit 57 uses the usage history management table managed in the usage history management DB to generate (create) a notification destination information management table for specifying the same conference participant as the user as the notification destination. )do.

<Sending process to a specific notification destination>
After performing the process of specifying the notification destination information described above, the information processing device 5 performs a transmission process to the specific notification destination.

FIG. 19 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a transmission process to a specific notification destination.

In FIG. 19, the portions surrounded by broken lines in FIGS. 13 and 15 have been described above and will therefore be omitted. Furthermore, steps S61, S62, S71, and S72 have also been described above, so their description will be omitted.

Next, the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 refers to the notification destination information management table (see FIG. 10) in the notification destination information management DB 5006 of the storage unit 5000 via the storage/reading unit 59 (step S81).

Next, the reference unit 53 specifies the notification destination (step S82). Specifically, when notifying the same conference participant as the user, the reference unit 53 refers to the notification destination information management table (FIG. 10(a)) and sets the user contact information in the table to the notification destination. Specify as. Further, when it is desired to notify a person belonging to the same organization as the user, the reference unit 53 refers to the notification destination information management table (FIG. 10(b)) and specifies the user contact information in the table as the notification destination ( Step S82).

Next, the generation unit 57 generates (selects) a message to be sent to a specific notification destination (step S83). In step S83, the generation unit 57 selects an optimal message for transmission from a plurality of messages for transmission prepared in advance in the information processing device 5, based on the usage status of the usage target, the status of the notification destination, etc. You may also do so. An example of the message selected here will be explained in detail with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

Next, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 transmits the selected message to a specific notification destination other than the user (step S84). Thereby, the transmitting/receiving unit 71 of the user terminal 7 receives the message screen transmitted by the information processing device 5. Specifically, the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 transmits message screen information indicating the selected message screen to the user terminal 7 of the specific notification destination.

Next, the display control unit 74 of the user terminal 7 other than the user using the usage target displays the message screen information received in step S84 on the display 707 (step S85). Note that the message screen is not created on the information processing device 5 side, but a predetermined code related to the message screen is sent from the information processing device 5 to the user terminal 7, and the message screen is created and displayed on the user terminal 7 side. It's okay.

FIG. 20 is an example of a screen display of notification contents on a user terminal (when entering a room). In FIG. 20, the display control unit 74 causes the display 707 of the user terminal 7 to display a screen 8111 that displays notification contents. FIG. 20 is an example of a notification screen when "Rarako Ebina" enters the sixth conference room. The notification also includes information on the user name "Rarako Ebina" and the name of the user (resource name) of the 6th conference room.

Further, the destination of the notification is "Hanako Magome" who is a participant in the same meeting. After the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 refers to the notification destination stored in the location information management DB 5005, the generation unit 57 of the information processing device 5 generates the address of the conference participant other than the acquired user. Screen information embedded with location information is generated, and the transmitting/receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 transmits it to the user terminal 7 via the communication network 100.

FIG. 21 is another example of the screen display of notification contents on the user terminal (when entering the room).

The difference from FIG. 20 is that a usage target name (resource name) is added to the conference participant (scheduled participant). In this case, the reference unit 53 of the information processing device 5 can obtain location information of conference participants other than the user by referring to the location information management table stored in the location information management DB 5005 (step S56). The generating unit 57 of the information processing device 5 generates screen information in which the acquired location information of conference participants other than the user is embedded, and the transmitting and receiving unit 51 of the information processing device 5 transmits the screen information to the user terminal via the communication network 100. Send to 7.

It is also possible to perform broadcast transmission to all conference participants.

[Main effects of the first embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the information processing device 5 acquires the identification information of the user who uses the usage target and the location information indicating the location of the usage target (S55), and performs the usage operation of the usage target. Based on this, a specific destination associated with the user is set (S82), and the acquired identification information and location information are transmitted to the set specific destination (S84). This has the effect that information indicating the location of the usage target registered for use by the user can be shared.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described using FIGS. 22 to 24.

[Overall configuration of the information processing system that is the second embodiment]
<Example of system configuration in second embodiment>
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of an information processing system according to the second embodiment.

The difference from FIG. 1, which is a system configuration diagram of the first embodiment, is that the user can access the remote space 6, which is an example of a rental booth, by operating the unlock key of a card reader or the like. The point is that the user performs usage operations on the usage target. In other words, the role of this unlock key is similar to that of the above-mentioned QR code. In other words, when a certain user uses the remote space 6 that is the object of use, the object to be used is the unlock key. However, it is not limited to the unlock key, but may also be a QR code or other means of recognizing the object of use.

Another difference is that the location of the remote space 6 is remote from the information processing device 5. This also includes a case where the remote space 6 is connected to the information processing device 5 via a public network and then via a private network such as an in-house LAN to participate in a remote conference. However, it is now easy to build highly secure networks such as VPN (Virtual Private Network), which allows secure connections by building a private network within a public network, so it is difficult to participate in a company meeting from a remote space6. There are few network technology problems.

For example, the login process and the process of specifying the usage target after connecting to the in-house LAN to which the information processing device 5 is connected are the same as those described above, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 23 is an example of the functional configuration of the information processing system in the second embodiment.

<Example of functional configuration of system in second embodiment>
FIG. 23 describes the functional configuration of the information processing system in the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the usage target (resource) is installed remotely from the information processing device 5, and is connected to the user terminal 7 to indicate that the location information is acquired by the user terminal 7. It was clearly stated as such. Of course, the usage target (resource) also exists in the first embodiment, and is installed in the usage target (conference room, etc.) that is in-house equipment. The usage target (resource) is a target for reading a QR code or other code that specifies the usage target using the user terminal 7.

FIG. 24 is an example of a screen display of notification contents when entering a room in the second embodiment.

The difference from FIG. 21 is that even when participating in a conference from a remote location such as the remote space 6, the location information of the conference participant's location is displayed on the screen.

Specifically, it is displayed that Hanako Magome is participating in the meeting from a satellite office in Ginza. As mentioned above, even when participating in a conference remotely, location information indicating the location of the user can be obtained via a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or the like.

[Main effects of the second embodiment]
As explained above, according to this embodiment, even when a user uses an object such as a rental booth in an external facility such as a company to which the user belongs, information indicating the location of the object can be shared. It has the effect of being able to.

[Supplementary information on the embodiment]
Each function of the embodiments described above can be realized by one or more processing circuits. Here, the "processing circuit" in this specification includes a device programmed to execute each function by software, such as a processor implemented by an electronic circuit. These devices include, for example, a processor, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) designed to execute each of the functions described above, a DSP (digital signal processor), an FPGA (field programmable gate array), and an SOC (System on a chips), GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), and conventional circuit modules.

Further, the information on the reservable usage target obtained by the above-described embodiment may be obtained from another database or the like by the learning effect of machine learning using artificial intelligence (AI). Here, machine learning is a technology that allows computers to acquire human-like learning abilities, and allows computers to autonomously create algorithms necessary for judgments such as data identification from pre-loaded learning data. This refers to a technology that applies new data to make predictions. The learning method for machine learning may be supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, reinforcement learning, or deep learning. Furthermore, the learning method for machine learning may be any of these learning methods. A combination of learning methods may be used, and any learning method for machine learning may be used.

Although an information processing system, an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program according to an embodiment of the present invention have been described so far, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be applied to other embodiments. Changes such as additions, changes, and deletions can be made within the range that can be conceived by those skilled in the art, and any aspect is included within the scope of the present invention as long as the functions and effects of the present invention are achieved.
●Summary

The information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a user who uses a usage target and location information indicating the location of the usage target, and based on a usage operation of the usage target, The apparatus includes a setting means for setting a specific destination associated with the user, and a transmitting means for transmitting the identification information and the location information to the specific destination set by the setting means.

This makes it possible to send location information indicating the fact that a user has used a usage object and the location of the used usage object to a specific destination based on the user's usage operations. You can easily know the location where the information will be used and where it will be used.

In the information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the specific destination is a user terminal of a person who is scheduled to use the usage target.

As a result, location information indicating the fact that the user used the usage target and the location of the used usage target can be sent to a specific destination based on the user's usage operation.
A person who is planning to use the target can easily know the user's information and the location of the target to be used.

A person who is scheduled to use the information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention is specified based on schedule information.

As a result, location information indicating the fact that the user used the usage target and the location of the used usage target can be sent to a specific destination based on the user's usage operation.
A person who is scheduled to use the target can easily know the user information determined by the schedule information and the location of the target to be used.

The information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a user terminal of a member whose specific destination is organizationally related to the user.

As a result, location information indicating the fact that the user used the usage target and the location of the used usage target can be sent to a specific destination based on the user's usage operation.
Members who are organizationally related to the user can easily know the user's information and the location of the object to be used.

In the information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the specific destination is the user terminal of the user's organizational boss.

As a result, location information indicating the fact that the user used the usage target and the location of the used usage target can be sent to a specific destination based on the user's usage operation.
The user's boss can easily know the user's information and the location of the user.

In the information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the target usage operation is a two-dimensional code reading operation.

As a result, location information indicating the fact that the user used the usage target and the location of the used usage target can be sent to a specific destination based on the user's action of reading a two-dimensional code. User information and the location of the user can be easily found.

In the information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the usage operation to be used is a reading operation by a card reader.

As a result, location information indicating the fact that the user used the usage target and the location of the used usage target can be sent to a specific destination based on the user's action of reading the card reader. It is possible to easily know the user's information and the location of the user.

The information processing device 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits the identification information and the location information to the specific destination set by the setting means at a timing when the user starts using the usage target. It's time.

This makes it possible to send location information indicating the fact that a user has used a usage target and the location of the used usage target to a specific destination at the timing when the user starts using the usage target based on the user's usage operation. Therefore, it is possible to easily know the user's information and the location of the user at a specific destination.

The information processing system 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal that acquires identification information of a user who uses a usage target and location information indicating the location of the usage target.

As a result, even if the location information indicating the location of the target of use is located outside the information processing device,
Since the fact that the user used the usage target and the location information of the used usage target can be sent to a specific destination based on the user's usage operation,
It is possible to easily know the user's information and the location of the user at a specific destination.

The information processing system 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention shares the schedule information between the information processing device and a schedule information management device that manages schedule information of users.

As a result, even if the user's schedule information is located outside the information processing device, the fact that the user used the usage target and the location information of the used usage target are sent to a specific destination based on the user's usage operation. Therefore, it is possible to easily know the user's information and the location of the user at a specific destination.

3 Information processing system 5 Information processing device 6 Remote space 7 User terminal 8 Registrant terminal 9 Schedule information management device 41 Transmission/reception unit (an example of a transmission means, an example of a reception means)
51 Transmitting/receiving unit (an example of a transmitting means, an example of a receiving means)
52 Acquisition unit (an example of acquisition means)
53 Reference part (an example of reference means)
55 Judgment unit (an example of judgment means)
56 Authentication department (an example of authentication means)
57 Generation unit (an example of generation means)
58 Registration setting section (an example of a registration means, an example of a setting means)
59 Memory reading unit (an example of memory reading means)
71 Transmitting/receiving unit (an example of a transmitting means, an example of a receiving means)
72 Scanning reception unit (an example of scanning reception means)
73 Imaging acquisition unit (an example of an imaging means, an example of an acquisition means)
74 Display control unit (an example of display control means)
76 Application launcher (an example of a launcher)
78 Registration Department (an example of registration means)
79 Memory reading unit (an example of memory reading means)
81 Transmitting/receiving unit (an example of a transmitting means, an example of a receiving means)
82 Reception Department (an example of reception means)
84 Display control unit (an example of display control means)
86 Application launcher (an example of a launcher)
88 Registration Department (an example of registration means)
89 Memory readout unit (an example of memory readout stage)
91 Transmitting/receiving unit (an example of a transmitting means, an example of a receiving means)
5000 Storage unit (an example of storage means)
5001 Registrant information management DB (an example of information management means)
5002 Login information management DB (an example of information management means)
5003 Usage record management DB (an example of information management means)
5004 Schedule information management DB (an example of information management means)
5005 Location information management DB (an example of information management means)
5006 Notification destination information management DB (an example of information management means)
7000 Storage unit (an example of storage means)
8000 Storage unit (an example of storage means)
8111 Usage status notification screen (an example of display means)

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-222477

Claims (12)

an acquisition means for acquiring identification information of a user who uses the usage target and information indicating a location where the usage target exists;
a setting means for setting a specific destination associated with the user based on the usage operation of the usage target;
transmitting means for transmitting the identification information and information indicating the location where the usage target exists to the specific destination set by the setting means;
An information processing device characterized by: The setting means sets, as the specific destination, a destination indicating a user terminal of a person who is scheduled to use the usage target;
The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The person who is scheduled to use the device is identified based on schedule information of the person who is scheduled to use the device.
The information processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The setting means sets, as the specific destination, a destination indicating a user terminal of a member organizationally related to the user;
The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the member organizationally related to the user includes an address indicating the user terminal of the user's organizational boss;
The information processing device according to claim 4, characterized by: The usage operation of the usage target is a two-dimensional code reading operation;
The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The usage operation of the usage target is a reading operation by a card reader;
The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the user starts using the usage target, the sending means transmits the identification information and information indicating the location where the usage target exists to the specific destination set by the setting means. ,
The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
a user terminal that acquires identification information of a user who uses the usage target and information indicating a location where the usage target exists, which indicates the location of the usage target;
An information processing system characterized by: The information processing system according to claim 9,
The information processing device includes:
sharing the schedule information between a schedule information management device that manages schedule information of the user and the information processing device;
An information processing system characterized by: An information processing method executed by an information processing device, the method comprising:
an acquisition step of acquiring identification information of a user who uses the usage target and information indicating a location where the usage target exists, which indicates the location of the usage target;
a setting step of setting a specific person associated with the user based on the usage operation of the usage target;
a transmitting step of transmitting the identification information and information indicating the location where the usage target exists to a specific person set by the setting means;
to carry out,
An information processing method characterized by: A program that causes a computer to execute the information processing method according to claim 11.

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