JP6034480B1 - Operation control system and operation control method - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to freely control the operation of a device from a remote location different from the installation location of the device to be controlled. A system for operating an object, an operation control device (100) for controlling the operation of the object in response to a command, a relay device (200) for transmitting a command to the operation control device, A server (300) for transmitting authority information regarding commands to the relay terminal is provided. The server sends authority information to the relay terminal in response to the request from the external device (320), and the operation control device responds to the command according to the content of the command when the command and authority information are sent from the relay terminal. Actuate the object. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for operating various devices using a mobile terminal such as a smartphone.

  With the widespread use of high-functional mobile terminals such as smartphones, a technology for operating various devices using the mobile terminals is desired, and development is being promoted. For example, it is conceivable to control the opening / closing of a key installed at a door of a residence, office, etc., or turning on / off a lighting device with a portable terminal. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2012-207452 (Patent Document 1) discloses a conventional technique for opening and closing a key using a portable terminal.

  By the way, considering the convenience of the administrator or user of the device to be controlled, it is desirable that the device to be controlled can be controlled from a remote location different from the location where the device is installed, for example, when requested by the user. . For example, with regard to key opening and closing, management is possible if the key opening and closing can be controlled in real time by a device on the administrator side at a remote location in response to an operation instruction using a mobile terminal from a user at the device installation location. Convenience for users and users.

JP 2012-207452 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of freely controlling the operation of a device from a remote location different from the installation location of the device to be controlled.

An operation control system according to one aspect of the present invention is a system for operating an object, and (a) an operation control device that controls the operation of the object in response to a command; and (b) the command. A relay terminal that transmits to the operation control device; and (c) a server that transmits authority information regarding the command to the relay terminal, and (d) the server receives the authority information in response to a request from an external device. (E) when the command and the authority information are transmitted from the relay terminal, the operation control device operates the object according to the content of the command. is there.

  An operation control method according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first device that controls an operation of an object according to a command, a second device that transmits the command to the first device, and authority information related to the command. A method of operating the object using a third device that transmits to a second device, wherein: (a) the third device sends the authority information in response to a request from an external device; And (b) when the first device transmits the command and the authority information from the second device, the operation includes operating the object according to the content of the command. It is a control method.

  According to the said structure, it becomes possible to control operation | movement of an apparatus freely from the remote place different from the installation place of the apparatus used as control object.

Drawing 1 is a figure showing the schematic structure of the operation control system of one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the key opening / closing device. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the installation position of the key opening / closing device. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration of the thumb turn opening / closing mechanism of the key opening / closing device. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the relay terminal. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the server when granting authority information to the corresponding relay terminal in response to a request from the mobile terminal. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation image displayed on the mobile terminal. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of authority information. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the relay terminal and the key opening / closing device when unlocking or locking is executed. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal.

  Drawing 1 is a figure showing the schematic structure of the operation control system of one embodiment. The operation control system shown in the figure is a system for opening and closing a key (object) installed at a door of a residence or office by remote control. This operation control system includes a key opening and closing device 100 for unlocking and locking by rotating a thumb turn 400 provided on a door key, a relay terminal (relaying device) 200 for instructing the key opening and closing device 100 to operate, The server 300 includes a server 300 that performs processing such as granting the authority to open and close the key to the relay terminal 200, an information processing device 310 connected to the server 300, and a mobile terminal 320 such as a smartphone that the user has. The key opening / closing device 100 corresponds to the “first device”, the relay terminal 200 corresponds to the “second device”, and the server 300 corresponds to the “third device”.

  The key opening / closing device 100 is installed in association with the thumb turn 400 of the door, and includes a mechanism for rotating the thumb turn 400. Here, the thumb turn 400 has, for example, a plate-shaped knob, and operates the lock built in the door by rotating the knob. For example, a state in which the knob portion of the thumb turn 400 is positioned substantially vertically corresponds to “unlocking”, and a state in which the knob portion is positioned substantially horizontally corresponds to “locking”. The key opening / closing device 100 automatically rotates such thumb turn 400. In addition, as a specific configuration of such a key opening / closing apparatus 100, various known techniques (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-168014) can be used.

  The relay terminal 200 is relatively close to the key opening / closing device 100, specifically, within a range where mutual short-range wireless communication can be performed with the key opening / closing device 100, and the key opening / closing device 100 is installed. The key opening / closing device 100 is installed in a facility to give an operation instruction, and has a function of performing communication via a communication line and a short-range wireless communication function such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The relay terminal 200 is configured by a computer, for example, and is configured by executing a predetermined program in the computer.

  The server 300 is for performing various processes such as providing various kinds of information to the relay terminal 200 or granting authority for key opening and closing. The server 300 is configured by, for example, a computer having high arithmetic processing capability, and is configured by executing a predetermined server program on the computer.

  The information processing apparatus 310 is capable of receiving various information and displaying the contents, and transmitting information input using the operation unit to the outside. As such an information processing apparatus 310, for example, a general personal computer or a portable terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet computer can be used. The information processing apparatus 310 is used to set various information necessary for the operation in the server 300. The information processing apparatus 310 and the server 300 may be directly connected, connected via a local area network or the like, or connected via an external communication network such as the Internet. .

  The portable terminal 320 is possessed by the user and has a function of performing communication via a communication line. As the mobile terminal 320, any terminal having a communication function such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a personal computer (PC), a notebook PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or a home game machine can be used. The portable terminal 320 is connected to the server 300 via the communication network N so as to be able to communicate with each other.

  The communication network N includes a communication network that can perform information communication between the relay terminal 200 and the mobile terminal 320 and the server 300. The communication network N may be any of, for example, the Internet, a LAN, a dedicated line, a telephone line, a corporate network, a mobile communication network, other communication lines, a combination thereof, or is it wired or wireless? It doesn't matter.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the key opening / closing device 100. As illustrated, the key opening / closing device 100 includes a control unit 10, a memory 20, a short-range communication unit 21, and a thumb turn opening / closing mechanism 22.

  The control unit 10 is configured by executing a predetermined operation program in a computer system including a CPU, for example, and includes an authentication processing unit 11 and an opening / closing control unit 12 as functional blocks.

  The authentication processing unit 11 performs processing (authentication processing) for confirming whether the relay terminal 200 has an authority to unlock and lock the key. In this authentication process, for example, information for confirming authority information indicating that the relay terminal 200 is permitted to perform key unlocking or the like is stored in the memory 20 in advance, and the information is used. Done. Specifically, the authentication processing unit 12 requests the relay terminal 200 to transmit the authority information given from the server 300 to the relay terminal 200, and is included in the authority information returned from the relay terminal 200. When the specific information matches the information stored in the memory 20, it is determined that the relay terminal 200 has the authority to unlock / lock.

  The opening / closing control unit 12 gives an operation instruction command to the thumb-turn opening / closing mechanism 22 based on a command (command) instructing unlocking or locking transmitted from the relay terminal 200 that has been authenticated by the authentication processing unit 11. . Further, the opening / closing control unit 12 gives an operation instruction command for “locking” to the thumb turn opening / closing mechanism 22 when a predetermined time has elapsed after giving an operation instruction command for “unlocking” to the thumb turn opening / closing mechanism 22. .

  The memory 20 is a storage unit (for example, a non-volatile memory) connected to the control unit 10 and stores an operation program executed by the control unit 10 and various data. Information necessary for processing in the authentication processing unit 11 is stored in the memory 20.

  The short-range communication unit 21 is connected to the control unit 10 and performs processing related to information communication at a relatively short distance between the control unit 10 and the relay terminal 200. In the present embodiment, the short-range communication unit 21 performs information communication based on a known Bluetooth standard.

  The thumb turn opening / closing mechanism 22 is attached to the thumb turn 400, and the thumb turn 400 is moved to positions corresponding to the states of “locked” and “unlocked” in accordance with an operation instruction command given from the opening / closing controller 12 of the controller 10. Operate.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the installation position of the key opening / closing device. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the structure of the thumb turn opening / closing mechanism of the key opening / closing device. The key opening / closing device 100 can be attached to a thumb turn 400 located inside (room side) of a door (door) 410, for example. The key opening / closing device 100 is detachably attached to the door 410 using, for example, a magnet. The key opening / closing device 100 includes, for example, a thumb turn 400 and a casing 160 that covers the periphery thereof.

  The key opening / closing device 100, as the thumb turn opening / closing mechanism 22, rotates the thumb turn rotating section 170 for rotating the thumb turn 400, the rotation driving mechanism 171 for rotating the thumb turn rotating section 170 by the power of the drive source, and manually rotating the thumb turn rotating section 170. A manual rotation unit 172, a power supply unit 173, and the like are provided in the housing 160.

  The thumb turn rotating unit 170 includes, for example, a substantially cylindrical columnar part 180 and a leg 181 that protrudes rearward (left side in FIG. 3) from the bottom surface of the cylindrical part 180.

  The cylindrical portion 180 has, for example, a large-diameter portion 183 on the rear side and a small-diameter portion 184 on the front side (right side in FIG. 3). A groove 185 into which the convex portion 101 of the rotation driving member is fitted is formed on the front surface of the large diameter portion 183. The groove portion 185 is formed in an arc shape with the rotation axis of the thumb turn rotating portion 170 as the center. The inner angle of the arc of the groove 185 is, for example, about 270 ° (3/2 × π (rad)).

  For example, four leg portions 181 are provided on the same circumference centering on the rotation axis of the cylindrical portion 180, and groove portions having different widths are formed in a cross shape by the four leg portions 181. The thumb turn rotating unit 170 can rotate the thumb turn 400 by holding and rotating the thumb turn 400 between the legs 181.

  The manual rotation unit 172 is formed in a columnar shape or a disk shape, for example, and is fixed to the front side of the columnar portion 180 of the thumb turn rotation unit 170. The manual rotation unit 172 is disposed in the opening 160 b provided in the front surface 160 a of the housing 160 and protrudes to the front side of the housing 160. The thumb turn rotating unit 170 can be manually rotated by the user holding and rotating the portion of the manual rotating unit 172 protruding from the housing 160 by hand. The manual rotating unit 172 may have a knob such as a thumb turn.

  The rotation drive mechanism 171 includes, for example, a motor 190 as a drive source that is driven by remote operation, a rotation drive member 191 that is provided on the same axis as the thumb turn rotation unit 170 and can be locked to the thumb turn rotation unit 170, and power of the motor 190. A transmission mechanism 192 for transmitting to the rotation drive member 191 is provided.

  The rotation drive member 191 is formed in a ring shape, and is fitted into the small diameter portion 184 of the cylindrical portion 180 of the thumb turn rotating portion 170. The rotation drive member 191 has teeth on the outer peripheral surface and constitutes a gear. The rotation drive member 191 includes an arcuate convex portion 101 centered on the rotation axis on the bottom surface side. The inner angle of the arc of the convex portion 101 is formed, for example, at about 180 °. The convex portion 101 is fitted in the arc-shaped groove 185 of the thumb turn rotating portion 170, whereby the rotation driving member 191 can be locked to the thumb turn rotating portion 170 in the rotation direction.

  The transmission mechanism 192 includes a plurality of gears, for example. For example, the transmission mechanism 192 includes a gear 110 attached to the shaft of the motor 190 and a gear 111 that meshes with the gear of the rotation drive member 191. When the motor 190 is driven, the gears 110 and 111 are rotated, and the rotation driving member 191 is rotated.

  The power supply unit 173 includes one or a plurality of batteries. The power supply unit 173 supplies power to the motor 190, the control unit 10, and the like.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of relay terminal 200. As illustrated, the relay terminal 200 includes a control unit 30, a memory 40, a near field communication unit 41, and a communication unit 42.

  The control unit 30 is configured, for example, by executing a predetermined operation program in a computer system including a CPU and the like, and includes an authentication processing unit 31 and a command processing unit 32 as functional blocks.

  The authentication processing unit 31 performs processing for obtaining authentication from the server 300 regarding the operation of the key opening / closing device 100 by the relay terminal 200. Specifically, the authentication processing unit 31 receives authority information transmitted from the server 300 via the communication unit 42 and stores the authority information in the memory 40.

  The command processing unit 32 uses the authority information acquired from the server 300 by the authentication processing unit 31 and stored in the memory 42 to instruct the key opening / closing device 100 to unlock or lock the thumb turn 400 (command ) Is sent.

  The memory 40 is a storage unit (for example, a non-volatile memory) connected to the control unit 30 and stores an operation program executed by the control unit 30 and various data. For example, the memory 40 stores authority information given from the server 300 to the relay terminal 200.

  The short-range communication unit 41 is connected to the control unit 30 and performs processing related to information communication at a relatively short distance between the control unit 30 and the key opening / closing device 100. In the present embodiment, the short-range communication unit 41 performs information communication based on a known Bluetooth standard.

  The communication unit 42 is connected to the control unit 30 and performs processing necessary for the control unit 30 to perform information communication with the server 300 via the network N.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server 300. As illustrated, the server 300 includes a control unit 50, a memory 60, a large-capacity storage unit 61, a communication unit 62, an input unit (not shown), a display unit, and the like.

  The control unit 50 is configured by causing a predetermined operation program to be executed in a computer system including a CPU, for example, and includes a user authentication processing unit 51 and an authority information processing unit 52 as functional blocks.

  In response to a request transmitted from the mobile terminal 320, the user authentication processing unit 51 performs an authentication process that is a process of confirming whether the user of the mobile terminal 320 is a registered user. For example, when the user ID and password transmitted from the mobile terminal 320 match those registered in advance and stored in the large-capacity storage unit 61, the user authentication processing unit 51 determines in advance that the user of the mobile terminal 320 Authenticate that it is a registered user.

  The authority information processing unit 52 sends the key opening / closing device 100 to the relay terminal 200 associated with the key opening / closing device 100 whose opening / closing control is requested by the user's portable terminal 320 authenticated by the user authentication processing unit 51. The authority information about performing the operation of is given. Specifically, the authority information processing unit 52 transmits the authority information to the relay terminal 200 via the communication unit 62. When granting authority information, the authority information processing unit 51 of the present embodiment determines under what conditions the key can be opened and closed for each user. The authority information is given to the relay terminal 200 that only applies.

  The memory 60 is a storage unit (for example, a non-volatile memory) connected to the control unit 50 and stores an operation program executed by the control unit 50 and various data.

  The large-capacity storage unit 61 is a storage device having a large storage capacity, such as a hard disk device, and stores information necessary for the operation of the control unit 50.

  The communication unit 62 is connected to the control unit 50 and performs processing necessary for the control unit 50 to perform information communication with the relay terminal 200 and the mobile terminal 320 via the network N.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the server when granting authority information to the corresponding relay terminal in response to a request from the mobile terminal.

  The user authentication processing unit 51 of the server 300 determines whether or not login for key use is requested from the mobile terminal 320 (step S11). While there is no login request (step S11; NO), the determination in step S11 is repeated. Note that login from the mobile terminal 320 is performed using, for example, a web browser provided in the mobile terminal 320. Alternatively, if the mobile terminal 320 is a smartphone or the like, a dedicated program (so-called application) for key use may be installed in advance and login may be performed using the program.

  When a login request is made (step S11; YES), the user authentication processing unit 51 determines whether the user of the mobile terminal 320 is a user registered in advance based on the information transmitted from the mobile terminal 320. It is determined whether or not (step S12). In the present embodiment, when the user ID and password transmitted from the mobile terminal 320 match those registered in advance and stored in the large-capacity storage unit 61, the mobile terminal 320 is that of the registered user. It is determined that there is.

  When the user is a registered user (step S12; YES), the authority information processing unit 52 extracts a target property that can be given the authority of key opening / closing to the user authenticated by the user authentication processing unit 51, and the contents are extracted. Data for displaying the operation image shown is transmitted to the portable terminal 320 (step S13). Specifically, the authority information processing unit 52 extracts a target property (target facility) permitted for a user whose login is authenticated, and further refers to a permissible condition and is permitted at the current time. To extract.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation image displayed on the mobile terminal. As shown in FIG. 8A, an operation image for selecting a target room (room 101, room 102,...) In the target property (in the example, property A) is transmitted from the server 300, and the mobile terminal 320 Is displayed on the display. When there are a plurality of target facilities, an operation image for designating or selecting a target property is displayed on the portable terminal 320 based on data transmitted from the server 300 prior to the operation image of FIG. The When one target room is selected on the basis of the operation image of FIG. 8A, the operation image transitions to the operation image of FIG. 8B, and either the lock or unlock command can be selected. For example, if the current state is locked, only an “unlock” command can be selected, and an operation image in which the “locked” command is grayed out and cannot be selected is displayed (see FIG. 9B). ). On the other hand, if the current state is unlocked, only the “lock” command can be selected, and the “unlock” command is grayed out so that an operation image cannot be selected.

  As for the current state (unlocking / locking) of the key opening / closing device 100, for example, the content of the command requested when the authority information was most recently given on the server 300 side is stored. Judgment based on. Alternatively, the current state may be notified from the key opening / closing device 100 to the portable terminal 200, and the display image may be controlled in the control unit 10 of the portable terminal 320 based on the current state.

  The authority information processing unit 52 waits until one target room is selected and a command to be executed is selected (step S14; NO), and when the target room and command are selected (step S14; YES). ), The authority information processing unit 52 transmits the authority information corresponding to the target room to the corresponding relay terminal 200 (step S15).

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of authority information. The authority information includes, for example, a key usage ID and a password. The key use ID is key user identification information preset in the key opening / closing device 100. When the password corresponding to the key usage ID is transmitted, the key opening / closing device 100 determines that the relay terminal 200 that transmitted them has the authority to use the key.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S12 that the user is not a registered user (step S12; NO), the authority information processing unit 52 executes a predetermined non-permission process (step S16). The non-permission process is, for example, a process of displaying an image including a message indicating that key use is not permitted on the mobile terminal 320.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the relay terminal and the key opening / closing device when unlocking or locking is executed.

  The command processing unit 32 of the relay terminal 200 transmits the authority information given from the server 300 and information indicating the command (unlocking / locking) to be executed to the key opening / closing device 100 via the short-range communication unit 41 (step). S21).

  The control unit 10 of the key opening / closing device 100 receives the authority information and information indicating the command from the relay terminal 200 via the short-range communication unit 21 (step S22). The authentication processing unit 11 performs an authentication process for confirming that the relay terminal 200 is allowed to use the key based on the received authority information (step S23).

  When the authentication process is completed, the opening / closing control unit 12 of the key opening / closing device 100 gives an operation instruction command to the thumb-turn opening / closing mechanism 22 based on the command (unlocking / locking) transmitted from the relay terminal 200, and the thumb-turn opening / closing mechanism 22. Is operated (step S24).

  Next, the authentication processing unit 11 transmits information indicating the authentication result to the relay terminal 200 via the short-range communication unit 21, and the opening / closing control unit 12 transmits information indicating the operation result via the short-range communication unit 21. It transmits to the relay terminal 200 (step S25).

  The command processing unit 32 of the relay terminal 200 receives each piece of information indicating the authentication result and the operation result from the key opening / closing device 100 via the short-range communication unit 41 (step S26). Thereafter, the command processing unit 32 of the relay terminal 200 transmits each information of the authentication result and the operation result to the server 300 via the short-range communication unit 41 (step S27).

  Note that it is also preferable that the command processing unit 32 of the relay terminal 200 deletes the authority information stored in the memory 40 after the process of transmitting one command is completed. Thereby, unauthorized use of authority information can be prevented.

  According to the embodiment as described above, even when the mobile terminal 320 possessed by the user does not have a short-range communication function, a request is made to the server 300 using a web browser or the like. It is possible to freely control the operation of the device via the relay terminal 200 from the server 300 installed at a remote location different from the installation location of the key opening / closing device 100 as the device.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various other forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. For this reason, the said embodiment is only a mere illustration in all points, and is not interpreted limitedly.

  For example, after the unlock command is executed, when a predetermined time has passed without receiving the lock command from the relay terminal 200, the key opening / closing device 100 automatically sets the thumb turn 400 to “lock” regardless of the presence / absence of the command. It may be operated in the state of "." This is because, even when the operation of the relay terminal 200 is unexpectedly stopped due to a power failure, power disconnection, or the like, the lock command from the relay terminal 200 cannot be received by the key opening / closing device 100 and the thumb turn 400 is in the “locked” state. This is to prevent a situation that cannot be returned from continuing.

In the above-described embodiment, the key opening / closing device 100 is operated from the remote server 300 using the relay terminal 200 by performing an operation instruction (request) using the mobile terminal 320 via the web browser. An operator on the manager side sends an instruction to the server 300 using the information processing device 310 in response to an operation instruction by telephone contact from the user, etc., and gives authority information to the relay terminal 200 to operate the key opening / closing device 100. May be.

When the mobile terminal 320 has a short-range communication function, the key opening / closing device 100 can be directly connected from the mobile terminal 320 if the mobile terminal 320 is capable of short-range communication with the key opening / closing device 100. If the mobile terminal 320 cannot communicate with the key opening / closing device 100 in a short range, the relay terminal 200 is used from the remote server 300 by issuing an operation instruction (request) via the web browser. Then, the key opening / closing device 100 may be operated.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the mobile terminal 320 in the modified embodiment. As illustrated, the mobile terminal 320 includes a control unit 70, a memory 80, a near field communication unit 81, and a communication unit 82.

  The control unit 70 is configured by causing a predetermined operation program to be executed in a computer system including a CPU, for example, and includes a radio wave intensity detection unit 71 and a command processing unit 72 as functional blocks.

  The radio wave intensity detector 71 detects the radio wave intensity of a radio wave signal (beacon signal) transmitted from the key opening / closing device 100 and received by the short-range communication unit 81.

  Based on the radio field intensity detected by the radio field intensity detection unit 71, the command processing unit 72, when the radio field intensity is greater than a preset first threshold, passes the key opening / closing device via the short-range communication unit 72. Processing for transmitting an instruction (command) for instructing 100 to unlock or lock the thumb turn 400 is performed. Note that the command processing unit 72 transmits the authority information acquired in advance and stored in the memory 80 to the key opening / closing device 100 together with the command transmission or prior to the command transmission.

  The memory 80 is a storage unit (for example, a non-volatile memory) connected to the control unit 70 and stores an operation program executed by the control unit 70 and various data. For example, the memory 80 stores authority information previously given from the server 300 to the mobile terminal 320.

  The short-range communication unit 81 is connected to the control unit 70 and performs processing related to information communication at a relatively short distance between the control unit 70 and the key opening / closing device 100. In the present embodiment, the short-range communication unit 81 performs information communication based on a known Bluetooth standard.

  The communication unit 82 is connected to the control unit 70 and performs processing necessary for the control unit 30 to perform information communication with the server 300 via the network N.

When the mobile terminal 320 has the above-described configuration, the mobile terminal 320 receives a beacon signal transmitted from the key opening / closing device 100, and uses the short-range communication function when the radio field intensity is greater than the first threshold. The key opening / closing device 100 is directly operated from the portable terminal 320 by determining that the state is communicable with the key opening / closing device 100 and transmitting a command by short-range communication. On the other hand, when the beacon signal does not reach the portable terminal 320 from the key opening / closing device 100, that is, even when the portable terminal 320 can receive the beacon signal or the key opening / closing device 100 that cannot receive the beacon signal, the radio field intensity is equal to or less than the first threshold value. For the key opening / closing device 100, the mobile terminal 320 transmits a command via the relay terminal 200 to operate the key opening / closing device 100 from the mobile terminal 320.

Thereby, the portable terminal 320 can operate the key opening / closing device 100 directly or via the relay terminal 200 according to the direct situation. In addition, for example, even in a situation where the connection to the relay terminal 200 cannot be made via the web browser due to a malfunction of the network N or the like, the key opening / closing device 100 can be operated directly from the portable terminal 320.

  In the above-described embodiment, the door key (thumb) is illustrated as an object to be operated using the key opening / closing device 100, but the scope of application of the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the present invention is not limited to an object with a physical operation part such as a thumb turn, but also includes an object with only an electric operation part. Specifically, for example, lighting devices can be turned on and off, television devices can be controlled (for example, power on / off switching, etc.), air conditioner power on / off switching, fire prevention / crime prevention system operation control, curtain automatic opening / closing control, etc. Application examples are possible.

For example, when applied to turning on and off the lighting device, a control device capable of physically interfering with the switch for turning on and off the lighting device and switching on and off the switch is installed in the vicinity of the switch, The control device is operated by operating instructions from the portable terminal 320. At this time, if the mobile terminal 320 is capable of short-range communication with the control device, the control device is operated directly from the mobile terminal 320, and the mobile terminal 320 performs short-range communication with the control device. If the situation is not possible, the control device may be operated from the remote server 300 using the relay terminal 200 by performing an operation instruction via the web browser.

10, 30, 50: Control unit 11, 31: Authentication processing unit 12: Open / close control unit 20, 40, 60: Memory 21, 41: Short range communication unit 22: Thumb turn open / close mechanism 32: Command processing unit 42, 62: Communication Unit 51: User authentication processing unit 52: Authority information processing unit 61: Large capacity storage unit 100: Key opening / closing device 200: Relay terminal 300: Server 310: Information processing device 320: Mobile terminal 400: Thumb turn N: Network

Claims (3)

A system for operating an object,
An operation control device for controlling the operation of the object in response to a command transmitted by short-range wireless communication;
A relay terminal that transmits the command to the operation control device by the short-range wireless communication;
A server that transmits authority information about the command to the relay terminal;
Including
The server transmits the authority information to the relay terminal in response to a request from a pre-registered user's mobile terminal ,
The operation control device operates the object according to the content of the command when the command and the authority information are transmitted by the short-range wireless communication from the relay terminal ,
The portable terminal is
The short-range wireless communication is configured to be possible,
When the radio wave intensity of the radio signal received from the operation control device is greater than a preset threshold, the command is directly transmitted to the operation control device by the short-range wireless communication,
When the radio field intensity is less than or equal to the threshold, the command is transmitted to the operation control device via the relay terminal.
Actuation control system. The mobile terminal transmits the request to the server using a web browser.
The operation control system according to claim 1 . A first device that controls the operation of an object in response to a command transmitted by short-range wireless communication; a second device that transmits the command to the first device by short-range wireless communication; and authority information relating to the command Using a third device to transmit to the second device,
Transmitting the authority information to the second device in response to a request from a pre-registered user's mobile terminal , wherein the third device is configured to enable the short-range wireless communication ;
The first device, when the command and the authority information are transmitted by the short-range wireless communication from the second device, operating the object according to the content of the command;
The mobile terminal is
When the radio wave intensity of the radio signal received from the operation control device is greater than a preset threshold, the command is directly transmitted to the operation control device by the short-range wireless communication,
An operation control method comprising: transmitting the command to the operation control device via the relay terminal when the radio field intensity is equal to or less than the threshold value .

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