JP4639493B2 - Server device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a server device or the like used in a communication method using an IP address typified by the Internet, and more specifically, a home URL (Uniform Resource Locator: common format) for providing a so-called homepage. The present invention relates to a server device, a server device manufacturing method, and a server device sales method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Recently, an environment in which homepages can be easily provided even at home is being prepared. When providing a homepage in this way, it is necessary to set a registered URL address in a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a PC).
[0003]
The setting from acquisition of such a URL address is performed as follows, for example.
[0004]
First, it is assigned in advance by a URL address assigning organization such as JPNIC. http: //www.xxxx.yyyy.zzzz Get a string of the form
[0005]
Next, the character string is recorded in a storage device inside a computer, server, router, or the like (hereinafter abbreviated as own PC) installed in the home.
[0006]
Next, it requests and obtains an IP address to which the PC is to be assigned, toward a name server in the Internet domain to which the PC is connected.
[0007]
Thereafter, the relationship between the URL address character string to be opened to the public and the IP address is defined.
[0008]
Finally, a procedure for registering the URL address information of the PC in the name server is performed, and the installation of the URL server device is completed.
[0009]
Then, for example, the URL address registered in this way is notified / released to the public as the URL address of its own home page.
[0010]
As another example, there is a method of signing a contract with a so-called Internet provider operator and renting a lower address of a URL address assigned by the operator. In this case as well, it is possible to notify and release the UR address so leased to the public as the URL address of its own home page.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the acquisition and setting of the URL address as described above is an extremely rare operation except for a special contractor, and is, for example, very troublesome for a general user who wants to install a homepage server at home. There is.
[0012]
The present invention has been made based on such circumstances, and there is provided a URL server device, a server device manufacturing method, and a server device sales method that can be installed in a home with simple operations, for example, by omitting troublesome work. It is intended to provide.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve such a problem, the server device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes means for performing communication in accordance with TCP / IP, means for previously storing a character string included in an IP address and a domain name at the time of factory shipment, And a means for transmitting the stored IP address and domain name character string to an Internet provider in response to a predetermined trigger.
[0014]
The server device according to the second aspect of the present invention includes means for storing an IP address in advance at the time of factory shipment, means for transmitting the stored IP address to an Internet connection company in response to a predetermined trigger, Means for requesting a desired URL address in response to a reply from the Internet connection provider in response to the transmission.
[0015]
In the server device according to the third aspect of the present invention, in the server device accommodated in the packaging box at the time of sale, a URL address is described in the packaging box, or a document in which the URL address is described is attached to the packaging box. It is characterized by.
[0016]
A method for manufacturing a server device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes a step of assembling a server device having at least a nonvolatile memory, and a step of storing an IP address in the nonvolatile memory before factory shipment. It is characterized by that.
[0017]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for manufacturing a server device that is sold in a state of being packed in a packing box, a step of assembling the server device, a URL address written in the packing box, or a URL in the packing box The method includes a step of attaching a document in which an address is described, and a step of packing the server device in the packing box.
[0018]
A server device sales method according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that an IP address is stored in a nonvolatile memory of a server device before shipment from a factory, and the server device storing the IP address is sold at a store. And
[0019]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server device sales method in which a URL address is written on the packaging box before shipment from the factory, or a document on which the URL address is written is attached to the packaging box. The server device is put in and packaged, and the packed server device is sold at a store.
[0020]
Here, when the problems of the conventional technology are arranged, the difficulties at the time of newly installing the URL server device are collected into the following four points, and it is the main problem of the present invention to simplify this by so-called one-stop shopping. It is.
Purchase the hardware of the URL server device at the store.
Take it home or transport it to your home and install it.
Obtain an IP address from an Internet provider.
The URL granting organization is requested to define and register the IP-URL relationship. As a result, the acquired IP address can be a URL name with a name that is easy to call.
[0021]
In the present invention, for example, the server device is sold in a state where a character string included in the IP address and the domain name is stored in advance at the time of factory shipment, and in the subsequent setting, for example, the stored IP address and domain are stored in response to a predetermined trigger. Since the name string is transmitted to the Internet connection contractor, these series of operations can be automated, and customers such as customers at home and small businesses abbreviated as SOHO are URLs. Installation of the server device used for the homepage using the address can be easily performed without the troublesome work.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024]
The server device 1 shown in the figure is, for example, a box-sized box and is used as a home server device for opening a homepage. When a large number of PCs are connected and used, a router, a public When it has a connection condition judgment function, it is also called a gateway.
[0025]
Here, reference numeral 2 denotes a CPU, which executes TCP / IP and various communication protocols with firmware and controls the entire server apparatus 1. Reference numeral 3 denotes a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory for storing the BOOT firmware of the CPU 2. Reference numeral 4 denotes a main memory such as a RAM necessary for the CPU 2 to execute the firmware.
[0026]
Reference numeral 5 denotes a modem connected to the public network 101 via the telephone line 100. Reference numeral 6 denotes a power-on switch. Reference numeral 7 denotes a power-on detection which detects that the power-on switch 6 is turned on and notifies the CPU 2 of it. Circuit. Further, 8 is a bus, and 9a and 9b are start buttons. Further, 9c is a lamp as a notification means, and 9d is a display unit. In addition, as a concrete structure of an alerting | reporting means, an LED lamp, an LED character display, an LCD display etc. can be considered.
[0027]
It is assumed that a name server 102 is connected to the public network 101.
[0028]
Next, a process at the time of manufacturing the server apparatus 1 having the above configuration (before factory shipment) will be described based on a flowchart of FIG.
[0029]
On the factory side, a fixed IP address and a URL address set for the Internet connection company and the server device 1 are secured in advance via the Internet or by a document contract (step 201).
[0030]
For example, when a hardware manufacturer makes a contract with an Internet connection company, the fixed IP address is transferred to a certain number of IP addresses, and the hardware manufacturer temporarily secures the use right. Such usage rights are secured through the Internet between the hardware manufacturer and the Internet connection provider, or by a document contract.
[0031]
In addition, when a hardware manufacturer obtains a right to use an IP address within a certain numerical range by, for example, concluding a contract with an Internet connection provider, a URL address (one of which is an alphabetic character string) with a one-to-one correspondence. ) Can be granted at the same time. Under this agreement, hardware manufacturers http://www.xxxx.ne.jp/takeda "Or" http://www.xxxx.ne.jp/hirayama "is given a URL address that is easy for humans to remember.
[0032]
In addition, http: //www.ogawa .com, http://www.yamaguchi.co.jp For addresses that exceed the URL setting right of the Internet service provider as described above, the hardware manufacturer or the hardware distributor can use the address on behalf of the end customer by signing a contract with an organization that has the right, such as JPNIC. Can be secured. In this case, it is possible to provide the customer with a URL address that does not include a specific Internet connection trader name.
[0033]
Next, when the hardware part of the server device 1 is completed (step 202), the server device 1 that assigns a fixed IP address at the time of shipment (step 203) secures the right of use for each server device 1 as described above. One fixed IP address is assigned (step 204). The given fixed IP address is written in the nonvolatile memory 3 in the server device 1.
[0034]
Next, for the server device 1 that assigns a URL address at the time of shipment (step 205), a URL address that is paired with the IP address is assigned to the server device 1 (step 206). The given URL address is written to the non-volatile memory 3 in the server device 1.
Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the IP address or URL address assigned to the server device 1 is imprinted at a predetermined position 11 on the outer side of the housing 10 of the server device 1 and a predetermined position 13 on the outer side of the packing box 12. Or printing (step 207).
[0035]
Thereafter, the product of the server device 1 to which such an IP address or URL address is assigned is shipped.
[0036]
As described above, the server apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has already been given a fixed IP address and a corresponding URL address at the time of factory shipment, and at the time of sale, the fixed IP address and the corresponding URL address are stored in the hardware. Accompanied to reach customers. As a product line-up, if it is shipped as it is, for example, it will be called a “server device with an IP address”, and a customer who purchases after confirming the IP address printed on the packing box 12 etc. needs to make a contract with an Internet connection provider again There is no convenience. In this case, the store attaches a certificate such as an “IP registration certificate” issued by the Internet connection company.
[0037]
Next, the flow from the store purchase of the server device 1 to the setting at home after the factory shipment stage will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
[0038]
A customer who wants to purchase the server device 1 to which the above address is assigned (step 401), first purchases the server device 1 at the store. At this time, the customer confirms the IP address “AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD” stored in advance in the nonvolatile memory 3 with the attached certificate, etc., and the domain “AAA.BBB.CCC” that can be connected with the IP address. .DDD ”is confirmed. Here, “AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD” is a known three-digit decimal number having a value from 0 to 255, each used for an IP address. Also," http://www.xxxx.ne.jp/takeda The server with a URL that can be easily remembered by oneself or a friend is selected and purchased (steps 402 and 403). These pieces of information are printed on the outside of the packaging box 12 as described above, and are displayed so that the customer can see at a glance.
[0039]
Next, the customer returns to the home and installs it somewhere inside the home (step 403). Although the place of installation is not limited, since many cable wirings are concentrated on this device, it is not limited to a living space, and entrance halls, kitchen spaces, the side of the switchboard, etc. are also considered as possible installation locations.
[0040]
Then, a power outlet is inserted and the power switch 6 is turned on (step 404). At that time, an “initial setting start button” by the start button 9a is set as a trigger, and the initial setting program is started and started in response to the trigger (step 405). It is also possible for the power-on detection circuit 7 to detect a DC voltage step-up appearing on the line 14, interrupt the CPU 2 from the line 15, and start the initial setting program.
[0041]
Next, the operation of the server device 1 by such an initial setting program will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0042]
In response to the operation of the initial setting program (step 501), a known dial-up function is activated, and the modem 5 is activated to make a call to a line number that is predetermined at the time of manufacture and stored in the nonvolatile memory 3. As a result (step 502), IP connection is established to the Internet or intranet (step 503). At this time, IP connection may be performed by an unspecified IP address randomly assigned using DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) by a known method, but in this embodiment, IP connection is performed by a fixed IP address. Shall.
[0043]
When it is detected that a known dial-up function (not shown) cannot be completed, the timer is started and waits for, for example, 1 minute, and then the initial setting program is started again, and the startup is tried until it succeeds. . When this fails more than the predetermined number of times, an error report is displayed to the user by a known method using blinking of a power lamp or the like.
[0044]
Next, under such settings, the operation of the “WWW server program” is started by the start button 9b, and the operation corresponding to the incoming WWW command group is executed.
[0045]
As a result, for example, the name server 102 shown in FIG. 1 that has been dial-up connected has a source server whose AAA address is “AAA.BBB.CCC.xxx” and the upper 3 bytes that are common to “AAA.BBB. CCC.DDD "is found, and it is confirmed that the client is a legitimate client belonging to its own domain.
[0046]
Thereafter, the initial setting confirmation program is started (step 504), and the URL address is transmitted to the name server 40 for the purpose of confirmation. The name server 40 replies to the server device 1 with the result of translating the URL address into an IP address, as when receiving other URL addresses. If this result matches the IP address stored in the server device 1, all of the server device 1, dial-up and name server 40 can be verified as normal operations. This is displayed, for example, by the lamp 9c (step 506).
[0047]
With the above operation, the server device 1 completes the setting for operation using the URL address, and thereafter, the public operation of the homepage and the like is continuously performed on the server device 1 installed at the customer's home by a known method. It becomes possible to do.
[0048]
Thereafter, when a packet specifying the URL address of the server device 1, for example, “http://www.abcdef.ghij.ne.jp”, arrives from an unspecified terminal (not shown), an IP corresponding to the URL address. Notify that the address is “AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD”. As a result, even from an unspecified terminal, a third party who knows the URL address can access the customer who purchased the server device 1 with the URL.
[0049]
Thereby, the preparation when a third party refers to the home page is completed.
[0050]
The server device 1 displays this result as “address setting complete” or “URL-ready” on the display unit 9d, etc., and displays / reports to the customer who has purchased that the server device 1 is initially set to a usable state. (Step 406).
[0051]
From this point on, the customer http://www.abcdef.ghij.ne.jp "Is sent to friends and the public by e-mail etc. as their homepage address.
[0052]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user purchases the server apparatus 1 to which the URL address has already been assigned at the store, installs it at home, (1) connects the power supply, and (2) public line. (3) Accessing a specific domain of an Internet provider makes it possible to operate with a URL address owned by itself, and there is an advantage that operation can be started immediately after purchase and installation.
[0053]
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0054]
The hardware configuration of the server device in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.
[0055]
Hereinafter, a process at the time of manufacturing the server apparatus 1 having the above configuration (before factory shipment) will be described based on a flowchart of FIG.
[0056]
On the factory side, a fixed IP address and a URL address set in advance for the Internet connection provider and the server device 1 are secured via the Internet (step 601). Similarly to the above-described embodiment, for example, a hardware manufacturer makes a contract with an Internet connection company, so that the right of use of a certain range of IP addresses is transferred and the hardware manufacturer temporarily uses the fixed IP address. Secure.
[0057]
Next, when the hardware part of the server device 1 is completed (step 602), the server device 1 to which a fixed IP address is assigned at the time of shipment (step 603) secures the right of use for each server device 1 as described above. One fixed IP address is assigned (step 604). The given fixed IP address is written in the nonvolatile memory 3 in the server device 1.
[0058]
Thereafter, for example, the IP address assigned to the server device 1 is stamped or printed on the housing or packing box of the server device 1 (step 605).
[0059]
Thereafter, the server device 1 with such an IP address is shipped.
[0060]
As described above, the server apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has already been given a fixed IP address at the factory shipment stage, and at the time of sale, the fixed IP address is attached to the hardware so as to reach the customer. As a product line-up, if it is shipped as it is, for example, it will be called a “server device with an IP address”, and a customer who confirms and purchases an IP address printed on a packing box or the like needs to make a contract with an Internet connection provider again. Get no convenience. In this case, the store attaches a certificate such as an “IP registration certificate” issued by the Internet connection company.
[0061]
The above is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, but this embodiment is different in that a URL address is not given to the server device 1 in advance. That is, the server device 1 to which only the IP address is assigned is shipped as a product.
[0062]
Next, the flow from the store purchase of the server device 1 to the setting at home after the factory shipment stage will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
[0063]
A customer who wants to purchase the server apparatus 1 (step 701) purchases the server apparatus 1 at the store (step 702). At this time, the customer confirms the IP address “AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD” stored in advance in the nonvolatile memory 3 of the server device 1 with the attached certificate, etc., and the domain “AAA” that can be connected with the IP address. .BBB.CCC.xxx "is confirmed. Here, AAA, BBB, CCC, and DDD are each known three-digit decimal numbers having values from 0 to 255 used for IP addresses.
[0064]
The customer does not confirm the URL address. However, on the exterior of the packaging box, "The upper address of the URL is" http://www.abcdef.ghij.ne.jp It is possible to change only the right side of / in accordance with the customer's wishes. These pieces of information are printed on the outside of the packaging box and displayed so that the customer can see at a glance.
[0065]
Next, the customer returns to the home and installs it somewhere inside the home (step 703). The installation location is not limited, but since many cable wirings are concentrated on this device, the entrance hall, the kitchen space, the side of the switchboard, etc. are considered as the installation location candidates.
[0066]
Then, a power outlet is inserted and the power switch 6 is turned on (step 704). At that time, as in the above-described embodiment, an “IP address / URL address setting operation” or the like by the start button 9a is used as a trigger, and an initial setting program is started and started in response to this trigger (step 705). It is also possible for the power-on detection circuit 7 to detect a DC voltage step-up appearing on the line 14, interrupt the CPU 2 from the line 15, and start the initial setting program.
[0067]
Next, the operation of the server device 1 by such an initial setting program will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0068]
In response to an “IP address / URL address setting operation” by the activation button 9a (step 801), a known dial-up function is activated, and the modem is directed to the line number that is predetermined at the time of manufacture and stored in the nonvolatile memory 3. 5 is activated to make a call (step 802), thereby establishing an IP connection to the Internet or an intranet (step 803). At this time, IP connection may be made by an unspecified IP address randomly assigned using DHCP by a known method, but in this embodiment, IP connection is made by a fixed IP address.
[0069]
When it is detected that a known dial-up function (not shown) cannot be completed, the timer is started and waits for, for example, 1 minute, and then the initial setting program is started again, and the startup is tried until it succeeds. . When this fails more than the predetermined number of times, an error report is displayed to the user by a known method using blinking of a power lamp or the like.
[0070]
Next, under such settings, the operation of the “WWW server program” is started by the start button 9b, and the operation corresponding to the incoming WWW command group is executed.
[0071]
As a result, for example, the name server 102 shown in FIG. 1 that has been dial-up connected has a source server whose AAA address is “AAA.BBB.CCC.xxx” and the upper 3 bytes that are common to “AAA.BBB. CCC.DDD "is found, and it is confirmed that the client is a legitimate client belonging to its own domain.
[0072]
The above points are the same as in the above-described embodiment, but the following points are different.
[0073]
The name server 40 activates, for example, a wizard for the IP address “AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD” that the customer has, and a URL selection program is activated in the server device 1 (step 804). Ask what you want. At this time, it is necessary to notify that “http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp”, which is registered in advance by the hardware manufacturer, is fixed and cannot be changed.
[0074]
In response to this, the customer sends the first request “http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp/tohmas” to the third request “http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp/tohmas3”, and the name server 40 gives a second desired URL without duplication, for example, “http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp/tohmas2” to the customer, registers itself, and informs the customer of this. If the customer accepts this, it will be confirmed.
[0075]
Thereafter, the initial setting confirmation program is started (step 805), and the URL address is transmitted to the name server 40 for the purpose of confirmation. The name server 40 replies to the server device 1 with the result of translating the URL address into an IP address, as when receiving other URL addresses. If this result matches the IP address stored in the server device 1, all of the server device 1, dial-up and name server 40 can be verified as normal operations. This is displayed by the lamp 9c, for example (step 806).
[0076]
After this, the Internet connection company registers the relationship between the IP address and the URL address that has been determined in all name servers owned by the operator, and prepares for access from all over the world. Since this registration takes several hours to several days, the customer is not necessarily operable immediately after installation.
[0077]
Thereafter, when a packet specifying the URL address of the server device 1, for example, “http://www.abcdef.ghij.ne.jp”, arrives from an unspecified terminal (not shown), an IP corresponding to the URL address. Notify that the address is “AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD”. As a result, a third party who knows the URL address can access the customer who purchased the server device 1 from the unspecified terminal using the URL address.
[0078]
With the above settings, preparation is completed when a third party visits the home page. The server device 1 displays this result as “address setting complete” or “URL-ready” on the display unit 9d, etc., and displays / reports to the customer who has purchased that the server device 1 is initially set to a usable state. (Step 706).
[0079]
From this point on, the customer http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp "/ tohmas2" is sent to friends and the public by e-mail etc. as their homepage address.
[0080]
Thus, according to the present embodiment, the URL address is not registered in advance at the time of purchase, and the customer who purchases the server device 1 can purchase only the confirmed IP address incidentally. In addition, when purchasing, there is an advantage that a favorite address can be secured and purchased after confirming and comparing the IP address printed on the exterior of the case or packing box from the store inventory. In addition, this embodiment has an advantage that, in particular, the URL address is not attached, but the procedure of desired address investigation to setting registration can be performed simultaneously in real time.
[0081]
Next, still another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0082]
In the two embodiments described above, the server device is sold as hardware to which a fixed IP address is assigned. However, in the current version 4 method (IPv4) in which the address is 32 bits. It is not possible to secure such a large number of IP addresses. Therefore, using a technique called DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) and assigning an empty IP each time the dial-up is performed is a general dial-up technique for the purpose of operating a normal Internet browser.
[0083]
This DHCP method is not optimal as a URL for representing a personal homepage that may be referred to from all over the world, but it cannot be used until the so-called version 6 method (IPv6) having a 128-bit address. I do not get.
[0084]
The hardware configuration of the server device in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.
[0085]
Hereafter, the process at the time of manufacture (before factory shipment) of the server apparatus 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIG.
[0086]
On the factory side, a fixed IP address and a URL address set in advance for the Internet connection provider and the server device 1 are secured via the Internet (step 901).
[0087]
Next, when the hardware part of the server device 1 is completed (step 902), the IP address and the URL address are simply fixed on the surface of the packing box or the warranty card without fixing the IP address and the URL address at the time of factory shipment. http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp / tohmas5 "is only displayed (step 903), but this URL address is" acquired "in the contract between the Internet connection company and the hardware manufacturer.
[0088]
Next, the flow from the store purchase of the server device 1 to the setting at home after the factory shipment stage will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
[0089]
The customer who purchased it (steps 1001 to 1002) takes it home, installs it, and turns on the power (steps 1003 to 1004).
[0090]
Thereafter, a dial-up connection number designated in advance by the warranty card is dialed to connect to an Internet connection provider (step 1005). In this “dial-up connection number specified in advance by the warranty card”, the fixed IP method is also accepted, but since the server apparatus 1 issues a DHCP request, it is accepted by DHCP.
[0091]
At this time, the URL address registration is “ http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp In order to report to the Internet connection company that it has been registered as “/ tohmas5”, for example, a format different from a normal login name such as “www. In addition, the initial password is given a password that is known only to the purchaser by using known confidential printing in the product warranty. This password is valid only for the first time, and it is switched to a password known only to the person from the next time by a known means.
[0092]
As a result, the server device 1 that has declared the URL address “www. Tohmas5” and logged in with the registered password (step 1006), http://www.abcxyz.ne.jp / tohmas5 "is officially given, and a 32-bit IP address that is temporarily given only during the dial-up connection that is given at the same time is given in the" AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD "format.
[0093]
The relationship between the IP address and the URL address is promptly reported / updated to name servers in the world owned by the Internet connection company, and the IP address is returned in response to URL access from all over the world. As a result, a third party who knows the URL address can access the customer who purchased the server device 1 from the unspecified terminal using the URL address.
[0094]
In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above.
[0095]
For example, the present invention is naturally applicable to a so-called version 6 system (IPv6) having an IP address of 128 bits.
[0096]
In the above-described embodiment, the router device is a “lunch box-sized box”. However, the router device is further reduced in size to, for example, an IC chip size and is effective when incorporated in various home appliances. For example, it has a great effect on routers, gateways, PCs, TVs, refrigerators, and the like.
[0097]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the server device, the server device manufacturing method, and the server device sales method of the present invention, it is possible to omit a troublesome work and install a server device with a URL, for example, in a home by a simple work. It becomes possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart at the time of manufacturing the server device shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the server device and the packaging box shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing sales from installation to installation of the server apparatus shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing initial settings of the server apparatus shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart at the time of manufacturing a server device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the process from sales to installation of a server device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an initial setting of a server device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart at the time of manufacturing a server device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing sales, installation, and setting of a server device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Server device
2 CPU
3 Nonvolatile memory
4 Main memory
5 Modem
6 Power-on switch
7 Power-on detection circuit
8 Bus
9a, 9b Start button
9c lamp
9d display
100 telephone lines
101 public network
102 Name server

Claims (6)

It is connectable to the name server storing the IP address information and the domain name information associated with the IP address via the Internet, and is housed in a packing box at the time of sale to the user. A server device for providing
A fixed IP address is written on at least one of the outer surface of the packing box and the document attached to the packing box,
The information that uniquely corresponds to the server device that stores the content information of the user's own homepage, including the described IP address information, and the domain name associated with the IP address, Means for storing in advance the URL address information corresponding to the information on the homepage at the time of factory shipment;
Means for transmitting the stored URL address information to the name server via the Internet in response to power-on from an initial state or depression of an operation button provided in the server device ;
The name server receives the information of the URL address transmitted from the server device, and the information of the IP address stored by the name server corresponding to the domain name included in the received URL address information. , Means for receiving the server device when transmitted to the server device;
A server apparatus accommodated in a packing box, comprising verification means for verifying a match between the received IP address and the IP address stored in advance . It is connectable to the name server storing the IP address information and the domain name information associated with the IP address via the Internet, and is housed in a packing box at the time of sale to the user. A server device for providing
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) address is written on at least one of the outer surface of the packaging box and the document attached to the packaging box,
Including information on a fixed IP address , which is information uniquely corresponding to the server device storing the content information of the user's own home page , and a domain name associated with the IP address. Means for preliminarily storing the described URL address information corresponding to the location information at the time of factory shipment;
Means for transmitting the stored URL address information to the name server via the Internet in response to power-on from an initial state or depression of an operation button provided in the server device ;
The name server receives the information of the URL address transmitted from the server device, and the information of the IP address stored by the name server corresponding to the domain name included in the received URL address information. , Means for receiving the server device when transmitted to the server device;
A server apparatus accommodated in a packing box, comprising verification means for verifying a match between the received IP address and the IP address stored in advance . In the server apparatus accommodated in the packaging box according to claim 1 or 2 ,
A server device housed in a packaging box further comprising means for notifying that when the received IP address matches the previously stored IP address as a result of verification by the verification means . In the server apparatus accommodated in the packaging box according to claim 3 ,
The notification means is one of an LED lamp, an LED character display, and an LCD display.
Server device housed in a packaging box . A server device having a housing that can be connected to the name server storing the IP address information and the domain name information associated with the IP address via the Internet and provides the user's own home page. There,
A fixed IP address is written on the outer surface of the housing of the server device,
The information that uniquely corresponds to the server device that stores the content information of the user's own homepage, including the described IP address information, and the domain name associated with the IP address, Means for storing in advance the URL address information corresponding to the information on the homepage at the time of factory shipment;
Means for transmitting the stored URL address information to the name server via the Internet in response to power-on from an initial state or depression of an operation button provided in the server device ;
The name server receives the information of the URL address transmitted from the server device, and the information of the IP address stored by the name server corresponding to the domain name included in the received URL address information. , Means for receiving the server device when transmitted to the server device;
A server device comprising verification means for verifying a match between the received IP address and the IP address stored in advance . A server device having a housing that can be connected to the name server storing the IP address information and the domain name information associated with the IP address via the Internet and provides the user's own home page. There,
On the outer surface of the housing of the server device, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) address is described,
Including information on a fixed IP address , which is information uniquely corresponding to the server device storing the content information of the user's own home page , and a domain name associated with the IP address. Means for preliminarily storing the described URL address information corresponding to the location information at the time of factory shipment;
Means for transmitting the stored URL address information to the name server via the Internet in response to power-on from an initial state or depression of an operation button provided in the server device ;
The name server receives the information of the URL address transmitted from the server device, and the information of the IP address stored by the name server corresponding to the domain name included in the received URL address information. , Means for receiving the server device when transmitted to the server device;
A server device comprising verification means for verifying a match between the received IP address and the IP address stored in advance .

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