JP4698050B2 - Computer online rental system and method of use thereof - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an on-line rental system for a personal computer provided on a center side, and more particularly to an on-line rental system for a personal computer that operates on various OSs and a method of using the same.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The speed of technological innovation of personal computers is very fast, and in order to use personal computers in the latest and optimal environment at all times, there is a problem that hardware must be replaced in a short period of time, which is costly.
In addition, maintenance of personal computers can only be performed by a person with a certain level of knowledge, and it is difficult for general users to quickly respond to the occurrence of problems, which can hinder smooth use. there were.
[0003]
In addition, although there are a plurality of OSs used in personal computers, if you want to use different OSs according to the purpose of use, you must prepare a plurality of personal computers, which causes problems such as cost. there were.
In addition, when it is desired to use software that is not frequently used, expensive software must be purchased for a very short usage time, which increases the cost.
Further, in order to be accessible via the external mobile device such as whether RaTsu Shin network of the information in his personal computer, always turn on the personal computer it must be placed as a communicable state There was a problem of cost.
[0004]
An object is to provide a large number of personal computers operating with various OSs and to provide a desired personal computer at a low cost in an always optimal environment in accordance with access from contract users.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The above purpose is to select a plurality of personal computers operating on various OSs on the center side, a hard disk device in which a predetermined area is allocated to the user, and an appropriate personal computer according to the available access from the user. A switching control device for switching and connecting a predetermined area of the hard disk device assigned to the user to the personal computer, and the user connects a user terminal having a display provided on the user side and an input device to the center This is achieved by connecting to a personal computer provided on the side via a public communication line network so that the personal computer can be used via the communication line network.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a personal computer line rental system according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a device provided in the center, 10 is an interface, 11 is a recognition selection device, a personal computer, 13 is a switching control device, 14 is a hard disk device, 2 is a public communication network, 3 is a user terminal, and 30 is an interface , 31 is a CPU, 32 is an input device, 33 is a printer, and 34 is a display.
The personal computers 120, 121... 12n are configured to operate with various OSs. Some personal computers are loaded with OS-A, others with OS-B, others with OS-C, and so on. The
[0007]
A device 1 provided in the center is connected to a user terminal 3 via a public communication network 2.
Note that only one user terminal 3 is shown in the figure, but a plurality of similar terminals are connected to the public communication line network 2.
The device 1 provided in the center includes an interface 10, a recognition selection device 11, a plurality of personal computers 120 to 12n, a switching control device 13, and a hard disk device 14.
[0008]
The interface 10 connects the recognition selection device 11 to the public communication network 2.
The recognition selection device 11 identifies a user who uses this system, selects one to be used from the personal computers 120 to 12n, and connects the required personal computer 120 to the public communication network 2 through the interface 10. To do.
The personal computers 120 to 12n are personal computers having various performances and OSs.
The switching control device 13 inputs user identification information from the recognition / selection device 11 and connects the hard disk area assigned to the user to the selected personal computer 120.
[0009]
The user terminal 3 includes an interface 30, a CPU 31, an input device 32, a printer 33, and a display 34.
The interface 30 connects the CPU 31 to the public communication line network 2.
The CPU 31 controls the operation of the user terminal 3.
The input device 32 is a keyboard, a mouse, a voice input device, a controller, an electronic musical instrument, or the like, and is used for performing input necessary for using the system.
The display 34 displays information necessary for using this system.
The printer 33 can print out information obtained with the use of the system.
[0010]
When using this system, the user operates the input device 32 of the user terminal 3 and calls the device 1 provided in the center via the public communication network 2.
The device 1 that has received an application for use of the system via the public communication network 2 identifies the user by the recognition selection device 11, selects an appropriate personal computer 120 that can be used in accordance with the user's request, The user terminal 3 and the required personal computer 120 are connected.
[0011]
When selecting the personal computer by the recognition selection device 11, in addition to the OS of the user terminal that uses the system, it is particularly excellent for special needs such as the user's needs, such as high calculation speed, image processing or sound processing. The most suitable one that can be used is selected according to demands such as wanting to use. The personal computer selection conditions may be set in advance when the system is contracted for use, or may be selected according to the purpose of use at the time of use.
The switching control device 13 switches and connects the hard disk area previously assigned to the user from the hard disk device 14 to the selected personal computer 120 in accordance with the output from the recognition selecting device 11.
When the user terminal 3 is online connected to the personal computer 120 and the hard disk device 14 via the public communication network 2, image information necessary for use is transmitted from the personal computer 120 and displayed on the display 34 of the user terminal 3. The
[0013]
The user uses the personal computer 120 using the input device 32 according to the display on the display 34.
Along with the use, files created and updated are registered in a predetermined area of the hard disk device 14 in response to a user request, and the registered information can be called up in response to a user request.
If it is desired to print out the created file, the input device 32 may be operated so that the file information is discharged from the printer 33.
These usage conditions are monitored by a billing system (not shown) provided in the device 1 provided in the center, and a required rental usage fee is paid to the user according to the usage time, usage frequency, usage mode, etc. Be charged.
[0014]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, the user terminal includes various data that can be used in a personal computer such as a data memory, an insertion slot for a storage medium, and a device that can be connected to the personal computer. A simple device may be provided.
As the user terminal, a mobile device such as a mobile phone can be used. In this case, the file created by the user can be used whenever necessary.
In addition to the above, the device provided in the center can be provided with a device having a function that can be used as a personal computer.
[0015]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, according to the present invention, a personal computer can be used at low cost in an optimum and latest environment according to a user's request.
In addition, since it is no longer necessary for the user to perform maintenance on the personal computer, the personal computer can be used with peace of mind. And become available.
[0016]
In addition, even if one personal computer is out of order, other personal computers can be backed up, so as long as there is a free personal computer available.
In addition, since there is no need for each user to purchase software, the cost burden per user can be reduced, and various software can be used and selected according to the purpose of use. become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a personal computer line rental system according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Device provided in center 10 Interface 11 Recognition selection device 120 Personal computer 121 Personal computer 12n Personal computer 13 Switching control device 14 Hard disk device 2 Public communication line network 3 User terminal 30 Interface 31 CPU
32 Input device 33 Printer 34 Display

Claims (2)

In a computer online rental system that allows a plurality of users to use a computer provided in the center from each user terminal (3) through a communication network (2),
User terminal (3)
A display (34);
An input device (32);
An interface (30) for exchanging data with the center through the communication network (2);
The device (1) provided in the center is
An interface (10) for exchanging data with each user terminal (3) through the communication network (2);
At least one personal computer (120, 121, 12n) for one OS, each operating on a different OS ;
A large-capacity hard disk device (14) in which the area available to the user is divided and allocated for each user,
The user is identified according to the access from each user, and a personal computer that matches the condition or request is selected and connected to the user terminal (3) based on a preset condition for the user or a request at the time of access. A recognition selection device (11) for switching and a switching control device (13) for switching and connecting the selected personal computer to a predetermined area of the hard disk device (14),
A computer online rental system characterized by In the method of using the computer online rental system according to claim 1,
A user accessing a device (1) provided in the center;
The device (1) provided in the center selects an appropriate personal computer according to the user's access, makes a predetermined area of the hard disk device (14) usable, and sends the requested image information to the user terminal (3). Sending and displaying an image on its display (34);
A user operating the input device (32) of the user terminal (3) to activate the selected personal computer and display the result;
A method of using the computer online rental system described above.

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