JP4392161B2 - Data processing system, data processing apparatus, and control method therefor - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
【Technical field】
The present invention relates to a data processing system, a data processing apparatus and a mobile phone constituting the data processing system, and a control method thereof.
[0002]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A number of peripheral devices can be used for data processing devices such as personal computers, digital still cameras, and digital movie video cameras. However, the peripheral devices that can be used are limited depending on the manufacturer and type of the data processing device. When purchasing a peripheral device, the user often has to confirm in advance whether or not the peripheral device to be purchased can be used for the data processing device owned by the user. However, this confirmation is complicated, and the user may forget the confirmation and go to the store.
[0003]
It has already been considered to manage merchandise from a personal computer and merchandise with a merchandise tag (for example, Patent Document 1). However, management of peripheral devices is not considered.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-249987
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to make it possible to know the peripheral devices that can be used.
[0006]
The present invention relates to a data processing system including a peripheral device and a data processing device capable of communicating with the peripheral device.
[0007]
In response to a transmission command from the first storage device that stores an identification code for determining availability and the data processing device, the peripheral device uses the identification code stored in the first storage device as described above. Transmitting means for transmitting to the data processing device is provided.
[0008]
In response to the second storage device for storing the identification code, the first command means for giving a transmission command to the peripheral device, and the transmission command given from the command means, the data processing device First determination means for determining whether or not the peripheral device is usable for the data processing device based on the identification code transmitted from the transmission means and the identification code stored in the second storage device; and First notifying means for notifying that the peripheral device can be used when the peripheral device is determined to be usable by the data processing device by the first determining means is provided.
[0009]
According to the present invention, the first storage device of the peripheral device stores an identification code for determining whether or not it can be used, and the data processing device also stores the identification code.
[0010]
A transmission command is given from the data processing device to the peripheral device. Then, in the peripheral device, the identification code stored in the storage device is transmitted to the processing device in response to a transmission command from the processing device.
[0011]
In the data processing device, it is determined whether the peripheral device can be used for the processing device based on the identification code transmitted from the peripheral device and the identification code stored in the data processing device. When it is determined that it can be used, the fact that it can be used is notified. The user knows that the peripheral device can be used for the processing device by recognizing the notification of availability. Even if it is not confirmed beforehand by a catalog or the like, it can be confirmed whether or not it can be used by bringing the processing device to a place where it can communicate with the peripheral device.
[0012]
The identification code is, for example, at least one of the model name of the peripheral device and the model name of the data processing device.
[0013]
The notification means of the data processing device is, for example, a display device that displays the availability and the model name.
[0014]
The data processing system may further include a mobile phone that can communicate with the peripheral device. In this case, the transmission means of the peripheral device transmits the identification code stored in the first storage means of the peripheral device to the mobile phone in addition to transmitting the identification code to the data processing device. It will be.
[0015]
The mobile phone includes a reading unit that reads the identification code stored in the second storage device of the data processing device, a second command unit that gives a transmission command to the peripheral device, and a second command unit. Whether the peripheral device can be used for the data processing device based on the identification code transmitted from the transmission means of the peripheral device and the identification code read from the reading device in response to a given transmission command And second notification means for notifying that the peripheral device can be used when the peripheral device is determined to be usable by the data processing device by the second determination device. ing.
[0016]
The identification code stored in the data processing device is read by the mobile phone. Also, a transmission command is given from the mobile phone to the peripheral device, and an identification code stored in the peripheral device is transmitted to the mobile phone. Then, whether or not the peripheral device can be used for the data processing device is determined from the identification code transmitted from the peripheral device and the identification code read from the data processing device. If it is determined that it can be used, the fact that it can be used is notified.
[0017]
Even without the data processing device, it is possible to confirm whether or not the peripheral device can be used for the data processing device by using a mobile phone.
[0018]
[Explanation of Examples]
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention and shows an outline of an accessory management system.
[0019]
Although there are a wide variety of peripheral devices for digital still cameras, not all peripheral devices can be used in all digital still cameras. The peripheral devices that can be used differ depending on the manufacturer of the digital still camera, and the peripheral devices that can be used also differ depending on the model of the digital still camera. In this embodiment, a battery (peripheral device: needless to say, not only a battery but also other accessories) that can be used for the digital still camera (data processing device) F601 is found.
[0020]
A display screen 10 is formed on the digital still camera F601. The digital still camera F601 stores an identification code indicating the manufacturer and model of the camera.
[0021]
A battery 601 and a battery 6800Z are shown. The wireless tag 1 is built in the battery 601 and the wireless tag 2 is built in the battery 6800Z. Each wireless tag 1 and 2 stores an identification code indicating the manufacturer, model name, etc. of the digital still camera that can use each battery 601 or 6800Z.
[0022]
Used for the digital still camera F601 from the identification code stored in the wireless tag 1 of the battery 601, the identification code stored in the wireless tag 2 of the battery 6800Z, and the identification code stored in the digital still camera F601 A possible battery is detected. The name of the usable battery (accessory name) and the model number are displayed on the display screen 10 of the digital still camera F601. More details will become apparent from the following description.
[0023]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the digital still camera F601.
[0024]
The overall operation of the digital still camera F601 is controlled by the control circuit 18.
[0025]
The digital still camera F601 includes a mode setting switch 20 for setting a compatible accessory search mode, an imaging mode, and other modes. The signal output from the mode setting switch 20 is input to the control circuit 18.
[0026]
The control circuit 18 is connected to a wireless tag reader 19 for reading the identification code stored in the wireless tags 1 and 2 built in the batteries 601 and 6800Z. Further, a serial communication interface 21 is connected to the control circuit 18.
[0027]
Further, a memory 16 for storing an identification code and other data is connected to the control circuit 18.
[0028]
When the imaging mode is set by the mode setting switch 20, the imaging device 11 images the subject. A video signal representing a subject image is output from the imaging device 11, and predetermined image processing such as analog / digital conversion, gamma correction, and white balance adjustment is performed in the image processing circuit 13 that is input to the image processing circuit 13. The image data output from the image processing circuit 13 is given to the display device 17 and displayed.
[0029]
When a shutter release button (not shown) is pressed, the image data processed by the image processing circuit 13 as described above is recorded in the memory card 15 by the storage control circuit 14.
[0030]
FIG. 3 is an example of an identification code stored in the wireless tag 1 of the battery 601.
[0031]
The identification code stored in the wireless tag 1 of the battery 601 is the compatible manufacturer (FF), compatible model (F601), accessory name (battery 601), and accessory model number (BAT11) of the digital still camera that can use the battery 601. ).
[0032]
From the identification code stored in the wireless tag 1, it can be seen that the digital still camera that can use the battery 601 is the model F601 of the manufacturer FF.
[0033]
FIG. 4 is an example of an identification code stored in the digital still camera F601.
[0034]
The identification code stored in the digital still camera F601 includes the manufacturer (FF) and model (F601) of the digital still camera F601. These identification codes are stored in the memory 16.
[0035]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure between the battery and the digital still camera F601. FIG. 6 is an example of an image displayed on the display screen 10 of the digital still camera F601.
[0036]
The batteries 601 and 6800Z are displayed in stores such as electronics stores. A digital still camera F601 for confirming whether or not the batteries 601 and 6800Z can be used is brought from the home by the user. However, if there is a camera of the same model as the digital still camera F601 in the store, it may be checked by borrowing from the store.
[0037]
When the conformity search mode is set by the mode setting switch 20 of the digital still camera F601, an identification code transmission command is output from the wireless tag reader 19 (step 41).
[0038]
When the digital still camera F601 is brought close to the battery 601 or 6800Z to be checked for availability and enters the output range of the identification code transmission command, the wireless tag 1 or 2 of the battery 601 or 6800Z within the output range Transmits an identification code to the digital still camera F601 (step 31).
[0039]
When the identification code transmitted from the battery 601 or 6800Z is received by the digital still camera F601 (YES in step 42), the identification code stored in the memory 16 of the digital still camera F601 (see FIG. 4) Is read (step 43). If the manufacturer name and model name included in the identification code read from the memory 16 and the compatible manufacturer name and model name included in the received identification code match, the digital still It is determined that the battery with the camera F601 close as described above can be used (step 44).
[0040]
If it is determined that the battery can be used, as shown in FIG. 6, the accessory name and model number included in the identification code transmitted from the battery are displayed on the display screen 10 of the digital still camera F601 (step 45). ). In addition to the accessory name and model number, the display screen 10 displays that it is in the compatible accessory search mode and can be used.
[0041]
The user can confirm which accessories can be used without checking the catalog by looking at the display on the display screen 10 of the digital still camera F601.
[0042]
7 to 9 show another embodiment.
[0043]
FIG. 7 shows an overview of the accessory management system. In FIG. 7, the same components as those in FIG.
[0044]
In this embodiment, the mobile phone 50 is further used when finding a battery usable for the digital still camera F601. A digital still camera F601 and a mobile phone 50 are connected by a serial cable 5. The identification code stored in the digital still camera F601 is read by the mobile phone 50. A battery that can be used for the digital still camera F601 is found by using the mobile phone 50 by using the read identification code.
[0045]
A display screen 51 for displaying whether or not it can be used for the digital still camera F601 is formed on the front upper portion of the mobile phone 50 as described above. Below the display screen 51, operation keys 52 such as a numeric keypad are formed.
[0046]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone 50.
[0047]
The overall operation of the mobile phone 50 is controlled by the control circuit 55.
[0048]
A wireless tag reader 58 is connected to the control circuit 55. The display device 56 having the display screen 51 and the operation key 52 are also connected to the control circuit 55.
[0049]
The control circuit 55 is connected to a serial communication interface 57 to which the serial cable 5 is connected. Further, a storage circuit 59 for storing an identification code and other data stored in the memory 16 of the digital still camera 10 is connected to the control circuit 55, as will be described later.
[0050]
Further, a radio circuit 54 to which an antenna 53 is connected is connected to the control circuit 55. Audio input from a microphone (not shown) is converted into audio data and applied to the antenna 53 via the radio circuit 54. It is transmitted from the antenna 53 to another mobile phone or the like. Also, the audio data received by the antenna 53 is input to the control circuit 55 via the radio circuit 54 and given to a speaker (not shown). Sound is output from the speaker.
[0051]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure between the cellular phone 50 and the digital still camera 601.
[0052]
The mobile phone 50 and the digital still camera 10 are connected by the serial cable 5 (steps 61 and 71).
[0053]
The camera information reading mode is set by the operation key 52 of the cellular phone 50 (step 62). Then, a camera information reading command is given from the mobile phone 50 to the digital still camera 10 (step 63).
[0054]
When the camera information reading command from the mobile phone 50 is received by the digital still camera F601, the identification code stored in the memory 16 of the digital still camera F601 is read. The read identification code is transmitted from the digital still camera F601 to the mobile phone 50 (step 72).
[0055]
When the identification code transmitted from the digital still camera F601 is received by the cellular phone 50, the received identification code is stored in the storage circuit 59 of the cellular phone (step 64).
[0056]
When the identification code of the digital still camera F601 is stored in the cellular phone 50, the cellular phone 50 is brought close to the battery 601 or 6800Z. As described above, the identification code stored in the wireless tag 1 or 2 of the battery 601 or 6800Z is read by the wireless tag reader 59 of the mobile phone 50. Whether or not the battery 601 or 6800Z can be used for the digital still camera F601 is determined from the read identification code and the identification code stored in the mobile phone 50. If the battery is usable, its manufacturer name, model number, etc. are displayed on the display screen 51 of the mobile phone 50.
[0057]
Even if the digital still camera F601 is not carried, the mobile phone 50 can be used to know the batteries that can be used for the digital still camera F601.
[0058]
In the above-described identification code, the manufacturer name, model number, etc. are used. It is only necessary to store data that can be understood as follows.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 shows an overview of an accessory management system.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a digital still camera.
FIG. 3 is an example of an identification code stored in a battery.
FIG. 4 is an example of an identification code stored in a digital still camera.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a battery and a digital still camera.
FIG. 6 is an example of an image displayed on a display screen of a digital still camera.
FIG. 7 shows another embodiment and shows an outline of an accessory management system.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure between the mobile phone and the digital still camera.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2 Wireless tag
10,51 Display screen
19, 58 Wireless tag reader
50 mobile phone
601 and 6800Z batteries (peripheral devices)
F601 Digital still camera

Claims (3)

In a data processing system including a peripheral device including a wireless tag, a mobile phone capable of wireless communication with the peripheral device via the wireless tag, and a data processing device capable of communicating with the mobile phone,
The wireless tag included in the peripheral device is
A first storage device that stores an identification code for use / non-use determination, and a transmission that transmits the identification code stored in the first storage device to the mobile phone in response to a transmission command from the mobile phone With means,
The above data processing device
A second storage device for storing the identification code;
The above mobile phone
Reading means for reading the identification code stored in the second storage device of the data processing device;
Command means for giving a transmission command to the wireless tag included in the peripheral device;
In response to the transmission command given from the command means, the peripheral device is based on the identification code transmitted from the transmission means of the wireless tag included in the peripheral device and the identification code read from the reading means. Determining means for determining whether or not the data processing device can be used; and notifying means for notifying that the peripheral device can be used when the determination device determines that the peripheral device is usable for the data processing device;
Data processing system with A mobile phone capable of wireless communication with a peripheral device equipped with a wireless tag via the wireless tag,
Reading means for reading the identification code stored in the data processing device;
Command means for giving a transmission command to the wireless tag included in the peripheral device;
In response to the transmission command given from the command means, the peripheral device performs the data processing based on the identification code transmitted from the wireless tag included in the peripheral device and the identification code read from the reading means. Determining means for determining whether or not the device can be used; and notifying means for notifying that the peripheral device can be used when the peripheral device is determined to be usable for the data processing device by the determining means;
Mobile phone equipped with. A mobile phone capable of wireless communication with a peripheral device equipped with a wireless tag via the wireless tag,
Read the identification code stored in the data processor,
A transmission command is given to the wireless tag included in the peripheral device,
In response to a given transmission command, whether or not the peripheral device can be used for the data processing device is determined based on the identification code transmitted from the wireless tag included in the peripheral device and the read identification code. And
Notifying that the peripheral device can be used when the data processing device is determined to be usable.
Mobile phone control method.

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