JP3090446B1 - Internet use system - Google Patents

Abstract

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an Internet use system for surely controlling the use of a personal computer main body based on whether or not coins have been inserted. A control box (2) and a screen control software (1) for controlling use of a personal computer main body (PC) and operation members (K, M) based on a judgment of coin insertion / non-insertion into a coin timer device (3). To configure the Internet usage system.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an Internet use system which enables Internet devices installed in extra spaces of stores in various fields, such as game centers and NES game shops, to be easily used as if they were game machines. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, for example, in game centers and NES game shops, there have been various game providing systems which allow a coin timer device to freely operate and provide a screen within a specified time. Various Internet use system devices have been proposed by applying this game providing system. For example, various types of coin-timer-controlled personal computer systems have been proposed in which the screen of an Internet homepage of a personal computer can be freely searched within a prescribed time by a coin timer device. At present, this Internet use system device is used by installing an Internet terminal on a rack having a normal flat table structure for personal computer equipment. Conventionally, the use time is managed by manned counter operation without using timer control.

[0003]

However, according to the conventional Internet utilizing system, only the screen control is performed by the coin timer control. Therefore, even if the screen disappears due to the timer limit time, the personal computer device itself does not operate. The function was still operating, and the settings of the personal computer system could be freely changed by operating the keyboard and mouse. Since various operations can be performed even in a state where the screen has disappeared, there is a possibility that the settings of the personal computer system itself may be destroyed by mischief of another person.

When an Internet terminal is installed and used on a rack having a normal flat table structure, there is a high possibility that another person located behind or on the right or left side can look into one's own screen. .

In addition, if the screen disappears, it is difficult to judge whether the personal computer itself is operating or not, and it is difficult for the customer to attend. In addition, maintenance and management of the personal computer during maintenance becomes difficult. .

Further, if all functions of the personal computer itself are stopped, there is a problem that a mechanical failure or the like occurs and causes a failure.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems that existed in the past, and prevents the private information of a personal computer from leaking to the outside by preventing others from looking at a personal screen. It is possible to prevent mischief, such as changing the settings or destroying others by operating with the keyboard or mouse, even when the personal computer screen is disappearing,
In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide an Internet using system which makes it easy to maintain and manage a personal computer at the time of maintenance so that Internet devices can be used safely and casually like a game machine.

[0008]

According to the present invention, a telephone box type interface having a unique table is provided.
-The personal computer installed in the net booth 4
Computer main body PC, keyboard K or mouse M
Control the use of coins into the coin timer device 3
Control box that controls based on the judgment of non-input
2 and screen control software 1
Box 2 supplies power to coin timer device 3
Service tap 2A that supplies power to other devices
To control power supply to the coin timer device 3.
Control based on the judgment of
Keyed by inserting and not inserting coins into the in-timer device 3
Signal between board K and personal computer PC
Screen control software that controls the connection status
1 is for coin insertion / non-insertion to the coin timer device 3.
Control signal from control box 2
Control to show / hide mouse M cursor
It is a state where no coin has been inserted into the coin timer device 3.
Or the timer of the coin timer device 3 has expired
Then, the screen control software 1 displays the coin standby screen
Is displayed, the cursor of the mouse M is hidden, and
Coin timer device while using personal computer
When the timer expires, the coin re-insertion request screen is displayed.
Is displayed to indicate that coins have been inserted
When recognizing , the above-mentioned problem was solved by enabling continuation of use .

In the Internet utilizing system according to the present invention, when no coin is inserted into the coin insertion device 3, the screen control software 1 causes the cursor of the mouse M to be hidden on the Internet screen of the personal computer PC. Then, the mouse M is made inoperable. Further, the control box 2 disconnects the operation signal of the keyboard K to make the keyboard K inoperable.

At this time, the screen control software 1 automatically displays a coin waiting message on the Internet screen. Note that the coin waiting message can be created independently.

When coins are inserted into the coin timer device 3, the connection between the control box 2 and the keyboard K is connected to the coin timer device 3 for a preset time, and the operation signal of the keyboard K is transmitted to the personal computer main body. The keyboard K is made operable so that the keyboard K can be sent to the PC.

The control box 2 detects a coin insertion signal from the coin timer device 3 and notifies the screen control software 1 of the coin insertion state.

When the screen control software 1 receives the coin insertion state, the screen control software 1 displays the cursor of the mouse M on the Internet screen of the personal computer PC to make the mouse M operable.

Thus, the personal computer main body PC can be operated with the keyboard and mouse, and the Internet screen is switched to a homepage or the like made by the user.

After the end of the timer period, the control box 2 detects the timer end signal from the coin timer device 3, disconnects the connection with the keyboard K, and renders the keyboard K inoperable. At the same time, it informs the screen control software 1 that the timer has expired.

When the screen control software 1 receives the timer end state, the screen control software 1 hides the cursor of the mouse M on the Internet screen and makes the mouse M inoperable.

At this time, the screen control software 1 displays a screen for requesting re-insertion of coins on the Internet screen for several seconds.

When the coin is inserted again, the control box 2 connects the connection with the keyboard K, and enables the operation signal to be sent to the personal computer PC to make the keyboard K operable.

The control box 2 notifies the screen control software 1 of the coin insertion state.

When the screen control software 1 receives the coin insertion state, the screen control software 1 displays the cursor of the mouse M on the Internet screen of the personal computer PC to make the mouse M operable.

On the other hand, if the coin is not inserted again, a message for waiting for a coin is displayed by the screen control software 1 after a few seconds.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, an Internet use system according to the present invention includes a screen control software 1 for a personal computer main body PC for an Internet user, a keyboard K and a mouse M connected to the personal computer main body PC. A control box 2 for ON / OFF-controlling the operation state of the operation member according to the judgment of coin insertion / non-insertion, and a coin timer device 3 for activating the control box 2 itself by a timer upon coin insertion.
Consisting of Further, the control box 2 is equipped with a service tap 2A for a power supply, and can connect to a device using another power supply, for example, a cable broadcast receiving device. The service tap 2A shown in FIG. 1 is installed at a position visible from the outside, but is not limited to this, and may be installed at a position not visible from the outside.

As shown in FIG. 1, the personal computer PC itself for using the Internet can be installed in a surplus space of a store in various fields such as a game center or a NES game shop. In addition, personal computer body PC
Is installed in, for example, a telephone booth type internet booth 4 having its own table so that others cannot see personal private information and screens used.

When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 3A provided in the coin timer device 3, the control box 2 mechanically connects the connection with the keyboard K by a coin insertion signal from the coin timer device 3. Then, the operation signal of the keyboard K can be sent to the personal computer main body PC, and the screen control software 1 is notified of the coin insertion state. When receiving the coin insertion state, the screen control software 1 displays a cursor of the mouse M on the Internet screen of the personal computer main body PC. Thereby, the homepage can be freely searched by the input operation of each of the keyboard K and the mouse M. After a predetermined time has passed, the control box 2 disconnects the connection between the keyboard K and the personal computer main body PC until the coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 3A of the coin timer device 3 again. The operation signal is not sent, and the screen control software 1 is notified of the timer end state. Upon receiving the timer end state, the screen control software 1 causes the cursor of the mouse M to disappear on the Internet screen of the personal computer PC. As a result, the homepage cannot be searched by the respective input operations of the keyboard K and the mouse M, so that the use is stopped.

In the state where the Internet is not used,
On the Internet screen of the personal computer main body PC, a coin slot 3 of the coin timer device 3 is provided.
Unless the user inserts a coin into A, a coin waiting message is automatically displayed. Note that even if the timer time of the coin timer device 3 has elapsed while the Internet is being used and the timer ends, a screen for requesting reinsertion of a coin is displayed for a few seconds on the screen. The operation signal of the keyboard K can be sent to the PC, and the cursor of the mouse M is displayed on the Internet screen of the personal computer PC. On the other hand, if the coin is not inserted again, the initial screen of the Internet is displayed after a few seconds and a message of waiting for the coin is displayed, the operation signal of the keyboard K is not transmitted to the personal computer main body PC, and the operation is disabled. is there. Also, the cursor of the mouse M on the Internet screen of the personal computer main body PC remains hidden and the mouse operation is disabled.

Next, an example of use of the present embodiment will be described. For example, as shown in FIG.
When no coin is inserted into the keyboard, the screen control software 1 hides the cursor of the mouse M on the Internet screen of the personal computer PC, and the control box 2 mechanically disconnects the operation signal of the keyboard K from the keyboard.・ Mouse operation is disabled. At this time, a message of coin waiting is automatically displayed on the Internet screen. When a coin is inserted into the coin timer device 3, the control box 2 connects the connection between the control box 2 and the keyboard K for a preset time, and notifies the screen control software 1 of the coin insertion state. When receiving the coin insertion state, the screen control software 1 causes the cursor of the mouse M to appear on the Internet screen of the personal computer main body PC, and sets the keyboard / mouse operable state. In this way, the screen is switched to the homepage of one's own, and the homepage can be searched to obtain the target information.

After the end of the timer period, the control box 2 mechanically cuts off the operation signal of the keyboard K by the timer end signal of the coin timer device 3 and notifies the screen control software 1 of the timer end state. The screen control software 1 receives the timer end signal,
The cursor of the mouse M on the Internet screen is hidden, and the keyboard / mouse operation is disabled. At this time, a screen requesting reinsertion of the coin is displayed on the screen for a few seconds, and when the coin is inserted again, the cursor of the mouse M is displayed on the Internet screen of the personal computer main body PC, and the operation signal of the keyboard K is displayed. The personal computer can be sent to the PC and the keyboard / mouse can be operated. On the other hand, if the coin is not inserted again, the initial screen of the Internet with a coin waiting message displayed a few seconds later,
The operation signal of the keyboard K cannot be sent to the personal computer main body PC, and the operation remains in an inoperable state. Also, at this time, the cursor of the mouse M remains in a non-display state, and the operation is disabled.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and all improvements, modifications and the like within a range that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention. Further, the present embodiment can be used and deployed almost unattended in a store of a different type of business from a game center or NES game shop. For example, it is possible to use the Internet at low cost as a leisure use in public facilities such as hospitals, and to develop a simple time-lending office or the like applied to business software or the like.

The control box 2 is equipped with a service tap 2A for power supply. The control box 2 supplies power to other devices using a power source, for example, a device such as a cable broadcast receiving device, by inserting coins into the coin timer device 3. It is possible to control it without turning it on, and it is possible to listen to cable broadcasting while using the Internet. In addition, connection to various devices is conceivable. For example, by connecting a TV tuner, a capture board, and the like, it is possible to capture a TV image.

[0030]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Effective use of surplus space and promotion of general use of the Internet can be achieved. Also, when coins or time runs out,
Since the screen displays coin standby, it is easy for the next user to use. Further, when the coin or time expires, the use of the keyboard / mouse is stopped, thereby preventing tampering. When the coin or time expires, the screen automatically returns to the initial state, so that there are many advantages such that private information and the screen used are not seen by others.

That is, according to the present invention, the use control of the personal computer main body PC and the operation members (K, M) is controlled.
By providing a control box 2 and a screen control software 1 for controlling the coin timer device 3 based on whether or not a coin has been inserted, the use of the keyboard K / mouse M is automatically stopped when the coin or time runs out. Therefore, the use of the personal computer main body PC can be reliably restricted, and the mischief of the personal information by others can be prevented.

Further, since the operation member is the keyboard K or the mouse M, anyone can use the Internet casually like a game machine.

Further, since the power supply to the coin timer device 3 is supplied by the control box 2, it is possible to reliably supply necessary electric power only at the time of use.

Also, since the control box 2 is provided for controlling the power supply to other devices using the power supply based on the judgment of coin insertion / non-insertion into the coin timer device 3, the coin is inserted. Only when is it possible to reliably supply the required power. This limits the use of various devices when no coin is inserted.

In addition, since the control box 2 for controlling the signal connection state between the keyboard K and the personal computer PC when the coin is inserted into the coin timer device 3 or not inserted is provided, only when the coin is inserted. , A signal is connected between the keyboard K and the personal computer main body PC. Thus, the use of the personal computer main body PC when coins are not inserted is restricted.

Also, since a control signal is received from the control box 2 when a coin is inserted into or not inserted into the coin timer device 3, the screen control software 1 for displaying and hiding the cursor of the mouse M is provided. Only when it is inserted, the cursor of the mouse M is displayed. Thus, the use of the personal computer main body PC when coins are not inserted is restricted.

In addition, when the coin is not inserted into the coin timer device 3 or when the timer of the coin timer device 3 is expired, the screen control software 1 displays the coin standby screen and hides the cursor of the mouse M. The use of the personal computer PC can be reliably restricted.

The personal computer body PC
When detecting that the timer of the coin timer device 3 has expired during use, a coin re-insertion request screen is displayed. When it is recognized that a coin has been inserted within a predetermined time, the use can be continued. When a coin is not inserted while asking whether or not to continue, use of the personal computer main body PC can be reliably restricted.

Further, in a state where no coin is inserted into the coin timer device 3 or in a state where the coin timer expires, the screen control software 1 displays a coin standby screen on the Internet screen. When the time expires, the screen automatically returns to the initial state, so that private information and the screen used are not seen by others.

The personal computer PC
Is installed in the Internet booth 4 with its own table, so you can protect your private information,
You can enjoy the Internet without worrying about the eyes of others.

In addition, since the control box 2 is equipped with the service tap 2A for the power supply, it is possible to connect other devices using the power supply, thereby enabling various uses.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram in the same manner.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating use of the system.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Screen control software 2 ... Control box 3 ... Coin timer device 3A ... Coin slot 4 ... Internet booth 2A ... Service tap PC ... Personal computer main body K ... Keyboard M ... Mouse

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A telephone box type having a unique table
A personal computer installed in the Internet booth of
Computer and keyboard or mouse
Control of coin usage to coin timer device
Control box and control box based on
And control box with screen control software
Supplies power to the coin timer device and other devices
Equipped with a service tap that supplies power to the
Determines whether coins are inserted into the coin timer device or not.
Control based on the interruption
Keyboard and personal computer
It controls the signal connection status with the computer.
And the screen control software
From the control box by coin insertion / not inserted
Shows / hides mouse cursor by receiving control signal
Control to the coin timer device.
No coin is inserted, or the coin timer
When the merchant is out, the screen control software
Display the receiving screen and hide the mouse cursor
Along with using a personal computer,
When the timer of the merchandise device expires,
Request screen is displayed and coins are inserted within a certain interval
An Internet use system characterized in that the use of the system can be continued upon recognizing that .