JP4536410B2 - CATV operator identification system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a system including an STB for CATV operator identification.

With the recent spread of digital broadcasting and digital television, content services that allow not only television reception but also provision of various information through network connection are provided. In addition, in a system that provides information to users of terminals such as electronic devices via a network, it is necessary to provide optimal information according to user needs as the number of content providers increases and information contents diversify. As a system for providing information corresponding to the user's needs while reducing the burden of the user editing the portal site menu in such a case, for example, access of network resource users An invention of a system that optimizes a portal site based on a log is known (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-345827 A

  However, if multiple cable broadcasters are content providers via one portal site (though it is not limited to one), each cable broadcaster will give each user to each user. On the other hand, it was not easy to provide unique services with a simple mechanism. Therefore, since there is no appeal to users, an effective means for actively joining a cable broadcasting station not subscribed to a content service to a content service via a portal site has not been considered.

  In the present invention, in order to solve this problem, a mechanism capable of subscribing to a content service by a set top box (hereinafter referred to as STB) for cable broadcasting for connecting to the content service, Having identification information to identify, linking the STB and the cable broadcaster to be used, and providing a unique service to each cable broadcaster, to increase the appeal to the user, eventually the cable broadcaster Proposes a mechanism to encourage active subscribers to content services.

  The STB of the present invention holds identification information for identifying itself, and further has a function of inputting cable broadcaster identification information that is information for identifying a cable broadcaster. By transmitting / receiving to / from the content service server, each cable broadcasting station transmits specific screen information having a high advertising effect to the STB for display. As a result, the subscription to the content service is also beneficial for cable broadcasting stations.

  With the mechanism as described above, subscription to a content service of a cable broadcasting station can be effectively promoted. In addition, since the STB can be identified, it is possible to give an incentive to the STB installation company by providing identification information for identifying the STB installation company.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition, the relationship between the following embodiment and a claim is as follows.

Embodiment 1 is not included in the claims of the present invention, but is mainly an information providing system similar to the present invention, in which the wired broadcast station identification information holding unit is not an essential configuration, and the information An information display device, an information providing device, an operation method thereof, and the like constituting the providing system will be described.

  The second embodiment will mainly describe claim 2 and the like.

  The third embodiment will mainly describe claim 3 and the like.

The fourth embodiment will mainly describe claim 1 and the like .

The fifth embodiment will mainly describe claim 4 and the like .

The sixth embodiment will mainly describe claim 5 and the like .

The seventh embodiment will mainly describe claim 6 and the like .

In the eighth embodiment, claim 7 will be mainly described.

The ninth embodiment will mainly describe Claim 8 and the like .

The tenth embodiment will mainly describe claim 9 and the like .

  <Outline of Embodiment 1>

  The present embodiment relates to an information providing system including an apparatus that provides information related to cable broadcasting (hereinafter referred to as an information providing apparatus) and an apparatus that can receive and view cable broadcasting (hereinafter referred to as an information display apparatus). is there. As a feature of the present embodiment, the information display device not only receives cable broadcasting but also has device identification information that is unique identification information for identifying itself, and further identifies a cable broadcasting station. It is a point that can transmit cable broadcasting station identification information which is identification information. The information providing apparatus has information on a specific screen to be displayed when connected from the information display apparatus, and has a function of transmitting information including them to the information display apparatus.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment.

  The information providing system according to the present embodiment includes an “information providing apparatus” (0110) and an “information display apparatus” (0120), and the basic functions are transmitted from the information display apparatus (0120). Necessary information is transmitted from the information providing device (0110) to the information display device (0120) based on the device identification information.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 1>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 2 includes an “information display device” (0200) and an “information providing device” (0210).

  The information display device (0200) includes a “cable broadcasting receiving unit” (0201), a “device identification information holding unit” (0202), a “cable broadcasting station identification information transmitting unit” (0203), and an “information receiving unit”. (0204).

  The “wired broadcast receiver” (0201) is for receiving a cable broadcast from a cable broadcast station.

  The “device identification information holding unit” (0202) holds device identification information that is information for uniquely identifying the information providing device (0210). Here, the method by which the information display device acquires the device identification information is not particularly limited. For example, it may be set at the time of manufacturing, or may be set from the outside after manufacturing.

  The “wired broadcast station identification information transmitting unit” (0203) is a device identification stored in the device identification information holding unit (0202) for the cable broadcast station identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying the cable broadcast station. The information is transmitted to the information providing apparatus (0210) in association with the information. As a result, the information display device and a cable broadcasting station that provides cable broadcasting are associated with the information display device. Moreover, the method by which the information display device acquires cable broadcasting station identification information is not particularly limited. For example, the information may be directly input to the information display device, or may be provided by a communication means from a cable broadcasting station.

  The “information receiving unit” (0204) is for receiving information transmitted from the information providing device (0210). The type of information to be received is not particularly limited, but is information transmitted to the information display device based on the device identification information.

  The information providing device (0210) includes a “specific screen information holding unit” (0211) and an “information transmitting unit” (0212).

  The “specific screen information holding unit” (0211) is information indicating a screen to be displayed when the information display device (0200) connects to the information providing device (0210) in order to receive information from itself. The screen information and the corresponding cable broadcasting station are stored in association with each other. The specific screen information is screen information unique to each cable broadcasting station that has an advertising effect for the cable broadcasting station. For example, the specific screen information is such that a trademark used by the cable broadcasting station is largely displayed on the screen. By displaying such specific screen information on the information display device (0200), a merit for a cable broadcasting station is born.

  The “information transmission unit” (0212) has a function for transmitting information based on the device identification information. Here, the type and content of information to be transmitted are not particularly limited. For example, the specific screen information may be assumed or other information may be assumed.

  <Specific example of Embodiment 1>

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment.

  The information display device (0300) holds the device identification information “ID.001” acquired by some method in the device identification information holding unit (0302), and “ID.001” is a wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit ( 0303). The information display device (0300) acquires cable broadcasting station identification information by some method, and the cable broadcasting station identification information transmission unit (0303) receives the cable broadcasting station identification information from the device identification information holding unit (0302). In association with the passed device identification information “ID.001”, information such as “device ID.001 is A001” is transmitted to the information providing apparatus (0310).

  The information providing apparatus (0310) holds the specific screen information and the cable broadcasting station identification information in association with each other in the specific screen information holding unit (0311). Various methods can be conceived and held in association with each other, and FIG. 3 shows a case where the name of the cable broadcasting station and the path name to the specific screen information are stored in the database. It is not limited to. Based on the specific screen information and the cable broadcasting station identification information transmitted from the cable broadcasting station identification information transmission unit (0303), the device ID. It can be seen that the specific screen information to be transmitted to 001 is “image File1”. Therefore, the information transmission unit (0312) has the device ID. The image File1 can be transmitted to the information display device (0300) that is 001. In this specific example, the information transmission unit (0312) transmits the specific screen information “image File1” based on the device identification information “ID.001”, but the information transmitted based on the device identification information. Is not limited to specific screen information, but may be other information.

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 1>

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the flow of processing in this embodiment.

  The information display device holds device identification information, and transmits the wired broadcast station identification information to the information providing device in association with the device identification information. Since the information providing apparatus holds the specific screen information in association with the cable broadcasting station identification information, necessary information is transmitted to the information display apparatus from the information and the apparatus identification information transmitted from the information display apparatus.

  <Effect of Embodiment 1>

In the information providing system of the present embodiment, not only the function of receiving a cable broadcast but also the information display device transmits device identification information and cable broadcast station identification information for identifying itself to the information providing device. On the other hand, information that links the information display device and the cable broadcasting station is provided, and the information providing device can provide necessary information to the information display device according to the cable broadcasting station. In particular, when the device identification information does not hold information that can identify the cable broadcasting station, the information providing device manages the device identification information and the cable broadcasting station identification information, so that the information display device and the cable broadcasting station are connected. Can be associated. For example, when it is desired to register the first cable broadcasting station identification information in the information providing device, the information display device transmits the cable broadcasting station identification information together with the device identification information, but the device identification information is transmitted after the second time. Only, and the broadcasting station identification information is not transmitted. This is because the wired broadcast station identification information and the device identification information are stored in association with each other in the information providing device, so that the wired broadcast station received by the information display device can be identified only by knowing the device identification information. It is.
<< Embodiment 2 >>

  <Outline of Embodiment 2>

  The present embodiment relates to an information providing system having a function for the information display device to input and operate the cable broadcasting station identification information. The information display device can acquire cable broadcasting station identification information by an input operation from the outside.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 2>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of this embodiment shown in FIG. 5 includes an “information display device” (0500) and an “information providing device” (0510). The information providing device (0510) is the same as that of the first embodiment. is there. The information display device (0500) includes a “wired broadcast receiving unit” (0501), a “device identification information holding unit” (0502), a “wired broadcast station identification information transmitting unit” (0503), The broadcast station identification information input operation unit "(0504) and the" information reception unit "(0505) are the same as those in the first embodiment except for the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit (0504).

  The “cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit” (0504) has a function for acquiring cable broadcasting station identification information, which is information for identifying a cable broadcasting station, by an input operation from the outside.

  <Specific example of Embodiment 2>

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment. Since the information providing apparatus (0610) is the same as that of the first embodiment, it is omitted here. In addition, the characteristic point in the present embodiment is that the information display device (0600) has a cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit (0604), and from here, the information display device (0600) is identified with the cable broadcasting station identification. This point will be described in detail because it has a function of inputting information from the outside.

  In the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation section (0604), for example, when the input “wired broadcasting station A company” is input using the input terminal and the cable broadcasting station is designated, “A001” indicating the cable broadcasting station A company is displayed. And the device identification information “ID.001” held in the device identification information holding unit (0602) are sent to the cable broadcasting station identification information transmitting unit (0603), and the cable broadcasting station identification information is associated with the device identification information. Then, the information “device ID.001 is A001” is transmitted to the information providing apparatus (0610). Here, various methods are conceivable for inputting the cable broadcasting station identification information in the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit (0604), and the method is not limited to a specific means. For example, there is a method of inputting a cable broadcasting station name as a character string from a keyboard as in this example, or a method of selecting one from a pull-down menu of the cable broadcasting station name.

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 2>

  In the processing flow in the second embodiment, the point different from the first embodiment is that the wired broadcast station identification information is obtained by inputting the wired broadcast station identification information from the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit. The processing flow in other parts is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  <Effect of Embodiment 2>

In the information providing system of the present embodiment, the information display device includes the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit, so that a cable broadcasting station can be set as needed when necessary.
<< Embodiment 3 >>

  <Outline of Embodiment 3>

  In the present embodiment, the information providing apparatus provides the information display apparatus with a selection web page for uniquely identifying the cable broadcasting station by selecting the name of the cable broadcasting station. The present invention relates to an information providing system capable of specifying a cable broadcast station by selecting the cable broadcast station.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 3>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  7 includes an “information display device” (0700) and an “information provision device” (0710). The information display device (0700) is the same as that of the second embodiment. is there. The information providing apparatus (0710) includes a “specific screen information holding unit” (0711), an “information transmitting unit” (0712), and a “selected web page unit” (0713). Except for the page portion (0713), the second embodiment is the same as the first or second embodiment.

  The “selected web page portion” (0713) is for holding a selected web page for uniquely identifying a cable broadcasting station by selecting a cable broadcasting station name. The format of the selected web page is not particularly limited, but the content is such that a plurality of cable broadcasting station names are listed, and one of them can be selected. The “information for selecting a cable broadcasting station name” is a concept including information generated as a result of selection such as a click on a web page.

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 3>

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment.

  First, from the information providing device (0810) to the information display device (0800), an information transmission unit (0812) displays a selected web page in which a plurality of cable broadcasting station names are listed based on the device identification information “ID.001”. Send more. The information display device (0800) receives the selected web page at the information receiving unit (0805), and selects “Cable broadcasting station A company” from the selected web page at the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit (0804). Then, “A001”, which is information indicating that “Cable broadcasting station A company” has been selected, is associated with the device identification information “ID.001” held in the device identification information holding unit (0802). .001 and “A001 is selected” is transmitted to the information providing apparatus (0810) in the cable broadcasting station identification information transmitting unit (0803). Here, the form of information transmitted from the selected web page or the cable broadcasting station identification information transmission unit (0803) is not limited to a specific one.

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 3>

  FIG. 9 shows an example of the flow of processing in this embodiment.

  The information providing apparatus holds the selected web page and transmits the selected web page to the information display apparatus. The information display device holds device identification information. Furthermore, a cable broadcasting station is selected from the selection web page transmitted from the information providing apparatus. The selected cable broadcasting station identification information is transmitted to the information providing apparatus in association with the device identification information. Since the information providing apparatus holds the specific screen information in association with the cable broadcasting station identification information, the information providing apparatus transmits necessary information to the information display apparatus based on the device identification information.

  <Effect of Embodiment 3>

In the information providing system of the present embodiment, the information providing apparatus has a function of providing the selected web page to the information display apparatus, and the information display apparatus designates the cable broadcasting station by performing a selection operation from the selected web page. be able to. As a result, input mistakes can be reduced and input processing time can be saved, compared to designating a cable broadcasting station by character input or the like. Further, even if the number of cable broadcasting stations to be selected increases or decreases, the processing for change in the information providing apparatus is easy.
<< Embodiment 4 >>

  <Outline of Embodiment 4>

  The present embodiment relates to an information providing system having a function in which the information providing apparatus associates and holds device identification information associated with cable broadcasting station identification information. With this function, the specific screen information suitable for the information display device can be transmitted from the information providing device.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 4>

  An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of this embodiment shown in FIG. 10 includes an “information display device” (1000) and an “information providing device” (1010), and the information display device (1000) is the same as in the second or third embodiment. It is the same. The information providing apparatus (1010) includes a “cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit” (1011), a “specific screen information holding unit” (1012), an “information transmitting unit” (1013), and a “selected web”. The page section "(1014) is the same as the third embodiment except for the cable broadcasting station identification information holding section (1011).

  The “wired broadcast station identification information holding unit” (1011) associates the wired broadcast station identification information transmitted from the wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit (1003) of the information display device (1000) with the wired broadcast station identification information. The device identification information is held. The method of holding is not particularly limited, but the method of storing and holding in a database or the like seems to be simple.

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 4>

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a specific example of the present embodiment.

  Here, what is characteristic in the present embodiment is the processing after the cable broadcasting station identification information is transmitted from the information display device to the information providing device, and this point will be described in detail.

  First, when the information display device (1100) is connected to the information providing device (1110) for the first time, the wired broadcast station identification information is converted into device identification information from the wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit (1103) of the information display device (1100). In association, for example, information such as “select A001 with device ID.001” is transmitted to the information providing apparatus (1110). Here, “A001” is information indicating the cable broadcasting station A company. Next, in the wired broadcast station identification information holding unit (1111) of the information providing apparatus (1110), information of the device ID “001” and the wired broadcast station “A001” is stored in the database. In this example, information is stored using a database. However, since various database schemas are conceivable, the database is not limited to the schema of this example. After the second time, when the information display device (1100) is connected to the information providing device (1110), only the device ID is transmitted to the information providing device (1110), and the device ID “001” is transmitted. And the cable broadcasting station and the specific screen held in the specific screen information holding unit (1112) by the device ID “001” and the cable broadcasting station “A001” held in the cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit (1111). Since the specific screen information “image File1” to be transmitted to the information display device with the device ID “001” is extracted from the information, “image File1” is transmitted from the information transmission unit (1113).

  <Processing Flow of Embodiment 4>

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the flow of processing in this embodiment. In the first connection (first connection) from the information display device to the information providing device, the cable broadcasting station identification information and the device identification information are transmitted from the information display device. The process up to the storage is the same as in the third embodiment. After the second connection, after the device identification information is transmitted from the information display device, the information providing device holds the wired broadcast station identification information in association with the device identification information, and further, the specific screen information and the wired broadcast station identification information. Are stored in association with each other, the specific screen information is transmitted to the information display device.

  <Effect of Embodiment 4>

In the information providing system of the present embodiment, the information providing apparatus has a function of associating and holding cable broadcasting station identification information and device identification information, thereby transmitting specific screen information suitable for the information display apparatus. Can do.
<< Embodiment 5 >>

  <Outline of Embodiment 5>

  In this embodiment, the information display device holds type identification information that is information indicating that the information display device itself is a type of receiving device that receives cable broadcasting, and further transmits the type identification information to the information providing device. It relates to an information provision system with

  <Configuration of Embodiment 5>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of this embodiment shown in FIG. 13 includes an “information display device” (1300) and an “information providing device” (1310). The information providing device (1310) is the same as that of the fourth embodiment. is there. The information display device (1300) includes a “wired broadcast receiving unit” (1301), a “device identification information holding unit” (1302), a “wired broadcast station identification information transmitting unit” (1303), The broadcasting station identification information input operation unit "(1304)," information receiving unit "(1305)," type identification information holding unit "(1306), and" type identification information transmission unit "(1307) Except for the type identification information holding unit (1306) and the type identification information transmission unit (1307), this embodiment is the same as any one of the second to fourth embodiments.

  The “type identification information holding unit” (1306) is for the information display device (1300) to hold type identification information. The format of the type identification information is not particularly limited. Any device may be used as long as it represents a receiving device that receives cable broadcasting.

  The “type identification information transmission unit” (1307) is for transmitting the type identification information held in the type identification information holding unit (1306) to the information providing apparatus (1310).

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 5>

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment.

  Here, what is characteristic in the present embodiment is that the type identification information is provided from the information display device to the information providing device, and this point will be described in detail.

  First, it is assumed that type identification information “device ID.001 is a receiver for cable broadcasting” is stored in the type identification information holding unit (1406) of the information display device (1400). Next, the information “device ID.001 is a receiver for cable broadcasting” is transmitted to the information providing apparatus (1410) by the type identification information transmitting unit (1407).

  In the information providing apparatus (1410), the device ID. When it is found that the information display device (1400) 001 is a receiver that receives cable broadcasting, a button for selecting a cable broadcasting station is displayed on the information display device (1400). A selection web page for selecting a station is transmitted from the information transmission unit (1413) of the information providing device (1410), and is received and displayed by the information reception unit (1405) of the information display device (1400). When “cable broadcasting station A company” is selected from the selection web page in the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit (1404), information “A001” indicating the cable broadcasting station A company is displayed. In the transmission unit (1403), the information is associated with the device identification information “ID.001” stored in the device identification information holding unit (1402), for example, “select A001 with device ID.001”. To the information providing apparatus (1410). The transmitted wired broadcast station identification information is stored in the wired broadcast station identification information holding unit (1411) of the information providing apparatus (1410), and thereafter, when information is transmitted to the information display apparatus (1400) based on the apparatus identification information. Used for.

  <Processing Flow of Embodiment 5>

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the flow of processing in this embodiment.

  First, since type identification information is held in the information display device, the type identification information is transmitted to the information providing device. Next, the information providing apparatus transmits the selected web page to the information display apparatus. The information display device selects a wired broadcast station from the selected web page, and transmits the wired broadcast station identification information to the information providing device in association with the device identification information. The information providing apparatus holds the received wired broadcast station identification information in association with the device identification information. Thereafter, since the information providing apparatus also holds the specific screen information and the cable broadcasting station identification information in association with each other, information to be transmitted to the information display apparatus is extracted from these information and transmitted to the information display apparatus.

  <Effect of Embodiment 5>

In the information providing system of this embodiment, the information display device has a function of holding type identification information indicating that it is a receiving device for receiving a cable broadcast, and transmitting the type identification information to the information providing device. Thus, specific screen information suitable for the information display device can be transmitted from the information providing device.
<< Embodiment 6 >>

  <Overview of Embodiment 6>

  The present embodiment relates to an information providing system having a function of allowing a user to input password information before inputting information on the cable broadcasting station identification information in the information display device. With this function, it is possible to ensure that the input operation is performed by the person who should perform the input operation without allowing the wired broadcast station identification information to be input easily.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 6>

  An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of this embodiment shown in FIG. 16 includes an “information display device” (1600) and an “information providing device” (1610), and the information providing device (1610) is the same as in the first or second embodiment. It is the same. The information display device (1600) includes a “wired broadcast receiving unit” (1601), a “device identification information holding unit” (1602), a “wired broadcast station identification information transmitting unit” (1603), and a “password”. An “information input unit” (1604), a “password pass / fail determination unit” (1605), a “cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit” (1606), and an “information reception unit” (1607). Here, except for the password information input unit (1604) and the password pass / fail determination unit (1605), it is the same as in the second embodiment.

  The “password information input unit” (1604) is a part that receives a password input to the information display device (1600). Normally, the input password information is considered to be a character string composed of a combination of letters and numbers.

  The “password acceptance / rejection determination unit” (1605) has a function of determining whether or not the password information input by the password information input unit (1604) is correct. Here, only when the password information is correct, the wired broadcast station identification information input by the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit (1606) is transmitted by the wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit (1603).

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 6>

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment. Since the information providing apparatus (1710) is the same as that in the first or second embodiment, it is omitted here. In addition, a characteristic point in the information display apparatus (1700) in the present embodiment is that password information is input. This point will be described in detail.

  The password information input unit (1704) accepts input of password information. The password information is usually considered to be a character string made up of a combination of letters and numbers, but there is no particular limitation here because the length and complexity of the password information may be arbitrarily defined. The password information input in the password information input unit (1704) is passed to the password pass / fail determination unit (1705), and it is determined whether or not it matches the registered password. As a collation method, a method of preliminarily storing the input operator ID and password in a database or the like and inquiring the collation database can be considered. Further, there may be a plurality of persons who permit the input operation, or may be limited to only one person. If the password information is correct, the wired broadcast station identification information input unit (1706) transmits the wired broadcast station identification information input by the wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit (1703). Various processes can be considered for the subsequent processes when the password information is incorrect, and there is no particular limitation here. For example, there may be a case where the input of the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit (1706) does not permit the input of the wired broadcast station identification information, or a case where the transmission from the wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit (1703) is not permitted. Is also possible.

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 6>

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the flow of processing relating to password information, which is a feature of this embodiment. In this embodiment, the function of accepting input of password information is particularly characteristic, and this point will be described in detail.

  First, password information is input in the password information input unit (password information input step S1810).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the password information input in the password information input step (S1810) is correct. Here, the subsequent processing differs depending on whether the password information is correct or not. (Password pass / fail judgment step S1820).

  If the password information is correct, the wired broadcast station identification information and the device identification information are transmitted in association with each other (cable broadcast station identification information transmission step S1830).

  The processing when the password information is not correct is not limited in the present embodiment, and is not specified here. For example, input of wired broadcast station identification information is refused or transmission of wired broadcast station identification information is refused. Processing can be considered.

  <Effect of Embodiment 6>

Since the information providing system of the present embodiment has a function for inputting password information, it is possible to restrict operators for the information display device and to ensure that the information is not inadvertently changed. it can.
<< Embodiment 7 >>

  <Outline of Embodiment 7>

  In the present embodiment, the information display device has a function for acquiring installation operator identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying a person who installs the information display device by the information providing device, and the installation operator The present invention relates to an information providing system having a function for transmitting identification information.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 7>

  An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of this embodiment shown in FIG. 19 includes an “information display device” (1900) and an “information providing device” (1910), and the information providing device (1910) is the same as in the fourth or fifth embodiment. It is the same. Further, the information display device (1900) includes a “cable broadcast receiving unit” (1901), a “device identification information holding unit” (1902), a “cable broadcast station identification information transmitting unit” (1903), and a “type”. “Identification information holding unit” (1904), “Type identification information transmission unit” (1905), “Cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit” (1906), “Information reception unit” (1907), “Installation business” The operator identification information acquisition unit "(1908) and the" installer identification information transmission unit "(1909). Here, except for the installation company identification information acquisition unit (1908) and the installation company identification information transmission unit (1909), it is the same as in the fifth embodiment.

  The “installer identification information acquisition unit” (1908) is for acquiring the installation operator identification information. The format of the installation company identification information is not particularly limited, but is usually information unique to each installation company, and is considered to be a character string composed of a combination of letters, numbers, and the like. In addition, the means for acquiring the installation company identification information is not particularly limited here. For example, when the installation company installs the information display device, a method of inputting and setting by some method from the outside can be considered.

  The “installer identification information transmission unit” (1909) transmits the installation operator identification information acquired by the installation operator identification information acquisition unit (1908) to other devices that require the installation operator identification information. It has a function to transmit.

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 7>

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment. Since the information providing apparatus (2010) is the same as that of the fourth or fifth embodiment, it is omitted here. Moreover, since the characteristic point in the information display apparatus (2000) in this embodiment exists in the point which handles installation provider identification information, this point is explained in full detail.

  First, it is assumed that the installation company identification information “company X” is acquired by the installation company identification information acquisition unit (2008). The installation company identification information “company X” acquired by the installation company identification information acquisition unit (2008) is passed to the installation company identification information transmission unit (2009) and transmitted. The transmission destination is not particularly limited. It is assumed that the installation company identification information is transmitted to an apparatus or device that requires it.

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 7>

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the processing flow relating to the installation company identification information, which is a characteristic point of the seventh embodiment.

  First, installation company identification information is acquired in the installation company identification information acquisition unit (installation company identification information acquisition step S2110).

  Next, the installation company identification information acquired in the installation company identification information acquisition step (S2110) is transmitted. (Installer identification information transmission step S2120).

  <Effect of Embodiment 7>

Since the information providing system of the present embodiment has a function of acquiring the installation company identification information, the installation company installing the information display device can be identified. In addition, since it has a function of transmitting the installation company identification information, the installation company information can be collected and utilized in other apparatuses and devices.
<< Embodiment 8 >>

  <Outline of Embodiment 8>

  In the present embodiment, the information display device has a function of holding the wired broadcast station identification information input from the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit, and a function of changing the held wired broadcast station identification information. This is related to the provision system.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 8>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of this embodiment shown in FIG. 22 includes an “information display device” (2200) and an “information providing device” (2210), and the information providing device (2210) is the same as in the first or second embodiment. It is the same. The information display device (2200) includes a “cable broadcast receiving unit” (2201), a “device identification information holding unit” (2202), a “wired broadcast station identification information transmitting unit” (2203), It includes a “receiving unit” (2204), a “cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit” (2205), a “second cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit” (2206), and a “changing unit” (2207). Here, the second wired broadcasting station identification information holding unit (2206) and the changing unit (2207) are the same as in any one of the second to fourth embodiments.

  The “second cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit” (2206) has a function of holding the cable broadcasting station identification information input from the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit (2205).

  The “change unit” (2207) is for changing the cable broadcasting station identification information held in the second cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit (2206). The means for changing is not particularly limited here. For example, a method in which an input terminal is connected to an information display device and changed can be considered. In addition, as a method of inputting a cable broadcasting station name, a method of inputting a cable broadcasting station name by a character string is conceivable, or a method of inputting by selecting one from a list of cable broadcasting station names Is also possible.

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 8>

  FIG. 23 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment. Since the information providing apparatus (2310) is the same as that in the first or second embodiment, it is omitted here. In addition, a characteristic point of the information display device (2300) in the present embodiment is that the cable broadcasting station identification information can be changed, and this will be described in detail.

  First, when the cable broadcasting station identification information “Cable broadcasting station A company” is input in the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit (2305), the input cable broadcasting station identification information “Cable broadcasting station A company” It is held in the second cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit (2306). Here, when it is desired to change the cable broadcasting station identification information held in the second cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit (2306), when “cable broadcasting station B company” is input in the changing unit (2307), for example, 2. The cable broadcasting station identification information held in the cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit (2306) is changed to “Cable broadcasting station B company”. In the present embodiment, the information display device includes the cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit, and there is also a change unit that is a means for changing this, but this change may be performed by the information providing device. . That is, there may be means for changing the cable broadcasting station identification information held in the information providing apparatus.

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 8>

  What is characteristic in the processing flow of this embodiment is that the wired broadcast station identification information input by the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit is held by the wired broadcast station identification information holding unit. The wired broadcast station identification information held by the wired broadcast station identification information holding unit can be changed by the changing unit, and any other processing flow is the same as in any one of Embodiments 2 to 4. It is the same.

  <Effect of Embodiment 8>

In the information providing system of this embodiment, since it has a function of changing the held wired broadcast station identification information, when the wired broadcast station that provides the wired broadcast to the information display device is changed, for example, Even when the user moves or suspends use and the user is changed by recycling, the cable broadcasting station identification information can be changed and reused.
<< Embodiment 9 >>

  <Outline of Embodiment 9>

  The present embodiment holds a wired broadcast station identification information list that is a list of a plurality of the wired broadcast station identification information in the information display device, and the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit uses the wired broadcast station identification information list. The present invention relates to an information providing system having a function that can be input by selecting one cable broadcasting station identification information from the cable broadcasting station identification information list when the input operation is performed. As a result, input errors due to character input and the like can be reduced, and the input processing time can be shortened.

  <Configuration of Embodiment 9>

  An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The information providing system of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 24 includes an “information display device” (2400) and an “information providing device” (2410), and the information providing device (2410) is the same as in the first or second embodiment. It is the same. The information display device (2400) includes a “wired broadcast receiving unit” (2401), a “device identification information holding unit” (2402), a “wired broadcast station identification information transmitting unit” (2403), It comprises a “receiving unit” (2404), a “wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit” (2405), and a “wired broadcast station identification information list holding unit” (2406). Here, except for the cable broadcasting station identification information list holding unit (2406), it is the same as any one of the second to fourth embodiments.

  The “cable broadcasting station identification information list holding unit” (2406) holds a cable broadcasting station identification information list which is information in which a plurality of the cable broadcasting station identification information is listed. The format of the wired broadcast station identification list is not particularly limited, but only one can be selected from a plurality of wired broadcast station names.

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 9>

  FIG. 25 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment. Since the information providing apparatus (2510) is the same as that in the first or second embodiment, it is omitted here. In addition, a characteristic point of the information display device (2500) in the present embodiment is a method of inputting and operating cable broadcasting station identification information, and this will be described in detail.

  First, the wired broadcast station identification information list in which the names of wired broadcast stations “Cable broadcast station A company, wired broadcast station B company, wired broadcast station C company” are listed is the wired broadcast station identification list holding unit (2506). It is assumed that This wired broadcast station identification information list is passed to the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit (2505). Next, when “cable broadcasting station A company” is selected from the wired broadcasting station identification information list delivered by the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit (2505), information “A001” indicating the cable broadcasting station A company is selected. Is transmitted to the cable broadcasting station identification information transmission unit (2503). Finally, it is associated with the information “ID.001”, which is stored in the device identification information holding unit (2502), and becomes information such as “device ID.001 is A001”. ).

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 9>

  The processing flow in the present embodiment is the same as that in any one of the second to fourth embodiments. However, in the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit, the wired broadcast station identification information list holding unit performs wired broadcast station identification information. The only difference is that the input operation is performed by selecting.

  <Effect of Embodiment 9>

In the information providing system according to the present embodiment, since the cable broadcasting station identification information is selected from the cable broadcasting station identification information list, the cable broadcasting station identification information can be input. It can be simplified, and it can be considered that input mistakes can be reduced and input operation can be saved.
<< Embodiment 10 >>

  <Overview of Embodiment 10>

  The present embodiment relates to a counting device having a function of receiving the installation company identification information transmitted from the installation company identification information transmission unit of the information display device and totaling the received installation company identification information. .

  <Configuration of Embodiment 10>

  An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The totaling device (2600) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 26 includes an “installer identification information receiving unit” (2601) and a “totaling unit” (2602).

  The “installer identification information reception unit” (2601) has a function of receiving the installation operator identification information transmitted from the installation operator identification information transmission unit of the information display device.

  The “aggregation unit” (2602) has a function of aggregating the installation company identification information received by the installation company identification information reception unit (2601). There is no particular limitation on the method and format of aggregation here. For example, a method of sequentially storing in a database is conceivable, but the database schema or the like may be determined according to the purpose of use of the total information.

  <Specific Example of Embodiment 10>

  FIG. 27 shows an example of a specific example of this embodiment.

  First, the installation company identification information receiving unit (2701) receives the installation company identification information “company X”. Next, the received information of “business operator X” is transferred to the totaling unit (2702) and input and updated in the database. In this example, the number of installations is counted for each installation company, but this is only an example, and the tabulation method and database schema are not limited to this.

  <Processing flow of Embodiment 10>

  FIG. 28 shows an example of the processing flow in the tenth embodiment. The method according to this embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, the installation company identification information is received (installation company identification information reception step S2810).

  Next, the installation company identification information received in the installation company identification information reception step (S2810) is aggregated (installation company identification information aggregation step S2820).

  <Effect of Embodiment 10>

  The tabulation device of the present embodiment has a function of receiving and tabulating the installation company identification information transmitted from the information display device, so that the information display device is installed for the installation company using the tabulated results. Incentives to do things can be given.

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0110 Information providing device 0120 Information display device

Claims (9)

An information providing system comprising an information display device capable of receiving cable broadcasting, and an information providing device that provides information to the information display device,
The information display device includes:
An information receiving unit for receiving information transmitted from the information providing device;
A device identification information holding unit for holding device identification information for uniquely identifying itself by the information providing device;
Wired broadcasting station identification information for allowing the information providing apparatus to uniquely identify a cable broadcasting station from which the information display device can receive broadcasts is associated with device identification information held in the device identification information holding unit, and the information A cable broadcasting station identification information transmitting unit for transmitting to the providing device;
Have
The information providing apparatus includes:
Cable broadcasting station identification information holding that holds the cable broadcasting station identification information transmitted from the cable broadcasting station identification information transmission unit of the information display device and device identification information associated with the cable broadcasting station identification information in association with each other And
A specific screen information holding unit for holding specific screen information, which is information of a screen to be displayed when the information display device is connected to receive provision of information, in association with the cable broadcasting station identification information;
When the device identification information is received from the information display device, the wired broadcast station identification information associated based on the received device identification information is extracted from the wired broadcast station identification information holding unit and extracted. the extracts the specific screen information associated with the cable broadcasting station identification information from the previous particular screen information holding section, the specific screen information extracted with respect to the information display device identified by the device identification information received An information transmission unit for transmission;
An information providing system. The information display device includes:
The information providing system according to claim 1, further comprising a wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit for performing an input operation of the wired broadcast station identification information. The information providing apparatus has a selection web page unit for uniquely identifying a cable broadcasting station by selecting a cable broadcasting station name,
The information providing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the wired broadcast station identification information transmitted by the wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit is information for selecting a wired broadcast station name in the selected web page unit. The information display device includes a type identification information holding unit that holds type identification information that is information indicating that the device itself is a type of device that receives cable broadcasting;
A type identification information transmission unit that transmits the type identification information held in the type identification information holding unit to the information providing device;
Have
The information transmission unit of the information supply device, when receiving the type identification information from the type identification information transmitting unit, to claims 1-3 for transmitting specific picture information held in the particular screen information holding section Information providing system described. The information display device includes:
A password information input section for inputting password information;
Password pass / fail judgment unit for judging pass / fail of password information entered in the password information input unit,
Have
When the determination result in the password acceptance / rejection determination unit is that the password is passed, the wired broadcast station identification information input to the wired broadcast station identification information input operation unit is transmitted from the wired broadcast station identification information transmission unit. The information providing system according to claim 2. The information display device includes:
An installation company identification information acquisition unit for acquiring installation company identification information which is information for uniquely identifying a person who installs the information display device by the information providing device;
An installation company identification information transmission unit for transmitting the installation company identification information acquired by the installation company identification information acquisition unit;
The information providing system according to claim 1, comprising: The information display device includes:
A second cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit for holding cable broadcasting station identification information input from the cable broadcasting station identification information input operation unit;
A changing unit for changing the cable broadcasting station identification information held in the second cable broadcasting station identification information holding unit;
The information providing system according to claim 2, further comprising: The information display device includes:
It has a cable broadcasting station identification information list holding unit,
The input operation in the wired broadcast identification information input operation unit is a selection operation for selecting one wired broadcast station identification information from the wired broadcast station identification information list held in the wired broadcast station identification information list holding unit. The information providing system according to any one of claims 2 to 6 . An installation company identification information receiving unit that receives installation company identification information transmitted from an installation company identification information transmission unit of the information display device according to claim 6 ;
A totaling unit for totalizing the installation company identification information received by the installation company identification information receiving unit;
A tally device.