JP6278058B2 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus. Specifically, the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus connected to a network, an information processing method, and a program for causing a computer to execute the method.

  Currently, functional expansion is being studied in 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), which is developing technical specifications for public wireless communication networks (for example, see Non-Patent Document 1).

  According to this function expansion (called Machine to Machine Equipment), it is possible to flexibly use information indicating that the service can be used. Information indicating that this service is available is MCIM (Machine Communication Identity Module). For example, MCIM can be downloaded from the network, temporarily stopped, or restarted.

  Currently, information corresponding to this MCIM needs to be stored in a physical device called a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. However, by treating MCIM as software, the storage method can be made flexible.

3GPP TR 33.812 V9.2.0 (2010-06)

  By using the above-mentioned function expansion, a different MCIM usage method can be considered.

  For example, it is assumed that MCIM is shared among a plurality of wireless communication devices. It is convenient if data (for example, address book or schedule book) used between a plurality of related wireless communication devices can be easily shared.

  The present technology has been created in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to easily share data used between a plurality of wireless communication devices.

  The present technology has been made to solve the above-described problems, and a first aspect of the present technology is a first in which a connection right for connecting to a predetermined network is set using wireless communication. A receiving unit that receives a transfer operation for transferring the connection right to a second wireless communication device for which the connection right is not set from the wireless communication device; and the first operation when the transfer operation is received. In the transfer request for requesting the management system to transfer the connection right from the wireless communication device to the second wireless communication device, the data in the second wireless communication device and the predetermined data in the first wireless communication device Including a control unit for transmitting the transfer request to the management system, including information for causing the management system to perform synchronization processing, a control method thereof, and a method for controlling the method. Is a program to be executed by the Yuta. Thus, when the transfer operation is accepted, the data in the second wireless communication device and the first wireless communication device are transferred to the transfer request that requests the management system to transfer the connection right from the first wireless communication device to the second wireless communication device. Including the information for causing the management system to synchronize the predetermined data in the wireless communication apparatus, and transmitting the transfer request to the management system.

  In the first aspect, the wireless communication device is the first wireless communication device, and the connection is made by a plurality of wireless communication devices including the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device. A group sharing rights is configured, and the management system is a management system for managing the group, and the control unit manages the transfer request and the predetermined data when the transfer operation is accepted. When the management system receives the transfer request and the predetermined data, the management system transmits setting information for setting the connection right to the second wireless communication device to transmit the second data. The wireless communication device sets the connection right, transmits the predetermined data to the second wireless communication device, and synchronizes the data in the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data. It may perform control to. Thereby, when the transfer operation is accepted, the transfer request and the predetermined data are transmitted to the management system. When the management system receives the transfer request and the predetermined data, the right to connect to the second wireless communication apparatus. Is set to synchronize data in the second wireless communication apparatus with predetermined data.

  In the first aspect, the control unit transmits the transfer request including the predetermined data as information for the synchronization processing to the management system, and the management system includes the predetermined information in the setting information. The data may be transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus. As a result, a transfer request including predetermined data as information for synchronization processing is transmitted to the management system, and the management system has an effect of transmitting the setting data including predetermined data to the second wireless communication apparatus.

  In the first aspect, the management system is an RO (Registration Operator), and the RO holds the predetermined data when the predetermined data is received from the first wireless communication device, The held predetermined data may be transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus. As a result, when the RO receives predetermined data from the first wireless communication device, the RO holds the predetermined data and transmits the stored predetermined data to the second wireless communication device.

  In the first aspect, the RO may notify the second wireless communication apparatus of the fact that the predetermined data is held. Thereby, RO brings about the effect | action of notifying the fact to the 2nd radio | wireless communication apparatus, when predetermined data are hold | maintained.

  In this first aspect, the RO may delete the held predetermined data after transmission to the second wireless communication apparatus. Thereby, RO brings about the effect | action of deleting the predetermined data currently hold | maintained after transmission to a 2nd radio | wireless communication apparatus.

  Further, in this first aspect, the RO deletes the predetermined data when the transmission to the second wireless communication apparatus is not performed for a predetermined time or more after the predetermined data is retained. Data may not be transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus. Accordingly, when the transmission to the second wireless communication apparatus is not performed for a predetermined time or longer after the predetermined data is held, the RO deletes the predetermined data and the second wireless communication apparatus of the predetermined data This has the effect of not sending to.

  In the first aspect, the accepting unit accepts a designation operation for designating the predetermined time, and the control unit receives time information related to the designated predetermined time when the designation operation is accepted. May be transmitted to the RO in association with the predetermined data, and the RO may delete the predetermined data using a predetermined time related to the time information transmitted in association with the predetermined data. Thereby, when a designation operation for designating a predetermined time is accepted, time information relating to the designated predetermined time is transmitted to the RO in association with the predetermined data, and the RO is transmitted in association with the predetermined data. The predetermined data is deleted using the predetermined time related to the time information.

  In the first aspect, a wireless communication device to which the connection right is set among a plurality of wireless communication devices constituting the group can be connected to an SHO (Selected Home Operator) based on the connection right. Of the plurality of wireless communication devices constituting the group, wireless communication devices for which the connection right is not set may be connectable only to the RO. As a result, the wireless communication device for which the connection right is set is connected to the SHO, and the wireless communication device for which the connection right is not set is connected to the RO.

  In this first aspect, the wireless communication device is the second wireless communication device, and the connection is made by a plurality of wireless communication devices including the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device. A group sharing rights is configured, and the management system is a management system for managing the group, and the control unit transmits the transfer request to the management system when the transfer operation is accepted. When the management system receives the transfer request, the management system transmits a transfer confirmation request for requesting permission for the transfer related to the transfer request to the first wireless communication device, and transfers the transfer related to the transfer confirmation request. If the transfer confirmation information and the predetermined data are transmitted from the first wireless communication device, the setting information for setting the connection right is sent to the second wireless communication device. Transmitting to the second wireless communication device to set the connection right, transmitting the predetermined data to the second wireless communication device, and synchronizing the data in the second wireless communication device to the predetermined data Control may be performed. As a result, when the transfer operation is accepted, a transfer request is transmitted to the management system. When the management system receives the transfer request, the transfer confirmation request for requesting permission for the transfer related to the transfer request. Is transmitted to the first wireless communication device, and when the transfer confirmation information and the predetermined data to permit the transfer related to the transfer confirmation request are transmitted from the first wireless communication device, the second wireless communication device The connection right is set, and the data in the second wireless communication apparatus is synchronized with the predetermined data.

  In the first aspect, the first wireless communication apparatus transmits the transfer confirmation information including the predetermined data to the management system, and the management system includes the predetermined data in the setting information. Then, it may be transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus. Accordingly, the first wireless communication device transmits the transfer confirmation information including predetermined data to the management system, and the management system transmits the setting information including predetermined data to the second wireless communication device. Bring.

  In the first aspect, the predetermined data may be content that is a target of the synchronization processing between the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device. This brings about the effect that the content to be subjected to the synchronization process between the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device is set as the predetermined data.

  Further, in the first aspect, the control unit includes the transfer including information for synchronizing the content in the second wireless communication device with the content newly updated in the first wireless communication device. The request may be transmitted. Accordingly, there is an effect that a transfer request including information for synchronizing the content in the second wireless communication apparatus is transmitted to the content newly updated in the first wireless communication apparatus.

  In the first aspect, the accepting unit accepts the transfer operation and a synchronization instruction operation for synchronizing data in the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data. When the transfer operation and the synchronization instruction operation are accepted, the transfer request is transmitted. When only the transfer operation is accepted, the transfer request is not included in the transfer request without including information for performing the synchronization processing. May be transmitted. As a result, when the transfer operation and the synchronization instruction operation are accepted, a transfer request is transmitted. When only the transfer operation is accepted, the transfer request is transmitted without including information for synchronous processing. Bring about an effect.

  In the first aspect, the connection right may be a right to connect to the base station based on contract authentication information for connecting to a base station operated by a communication carrier. Accordingly, the right to connect to the base station based on the contract authentication information for connecting to the base station operated by the communication carrier is brought about as an access right.

  In addition, according to a second aspect of the present technology, the connection right is not set from the first wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right for connecting to a predetermined network is set using wireless communication. A transfer request for requesting the information processing apparatus to transfer the connection right to a wireless communication apparatus, the data in the second wireless communication apparatus and the predetermined data in the first wireless communication apparatus A receiving unit that receives a transfer request including information for causing the processing device to perform synchronization processing; and, when receiving the transfer request, transmits setting information for setting the connection right to the second wireless communication device. The second wireless communication device is set with the right to connect, and the predetermined data is transmitted to the second wireless communication device to synchronize the data in the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data. Is a program for executing an information processing apparatus and control method, and the method thereof and a control unit to the computer. As a result, when the transfer request is received, the second wireless communication apparatus is allowed to set a connection right, and the data in the second wireless communication apparatus is synchronized with the predetermined data.

  In addition, according to a third aspect of the present technology, there is a second aspect in which the connection right is not set from the first wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right for connecting to a predetermined network is set using wireless communication. A receiving unit that receives a transfer operation for transferring the connection right to the wireless communication device, and the connection right from the first wireless communication device to the second wireless communication device when the transfer operation is received. The transfer request for requesting the information processing device to transfer the information includes information for causing the information processing device to synchronously process the data in the second wireless communication device and the predetermined data in the first wireless communication device. And a control unit that transmits the transfer request to the information processing device, and setting information for setting the connection right when the transfer request is received. To transmit the predetermined data to the second wireless communication device and synchronize the data in the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data. A communication system including an information processing apparatus that performs control, a control method thereof, and a program that causes a computer to execute the method. Accordingly, when the wireless communication device accepts the transfer operation, the wireless communication device transmits a transfer request. When the information processing device receives the transfer request, the information processing device causes the second wireless communication device to set a connection right, and the second wireless communication device. This brings about the effect of synchronizing the data at the predetermined data.

  According to the present technology, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that data used between a plurality of wireless communication devices can be easily shared.

It is a figure which simplifies and shows the usage example of the some radio | wireless communication apparatus (device) in 1st Embodiment of this technique. It is a figure which simplifies and shows the example of a transition of the address book registered into each radio | wireless communication apparatus in 1st Embodiment of this technique. It is a block diagram showing an example system configuration of communication system 100 in a 1st embodiment of this art. It is a figure showing typically group management database 220 in a 1st embodiment of this art. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structural example of the 1st radio | wireless communication apparatus 300 in 1st Embodiment of this technique. It is a figure which simplifies and shows the example of transfer of the usage right of MCIM between the some radio | wireless communication apparatuses in 1st Embodiment of this technique. It is a figure which shows the example of a display screen (group list display screen 500) displayed on the display part 370 of the 1st radio | wireless communication apparatus 300 in 1st Embodiment of this technique. It is a figure which shows the example of a display screen (transfer confirmation screen 510) displayed on the display part 370 of the 2nd radio | wireless communication apparatus 130 in 1st Embodiment of this technique. It is a figure which shows the example of a display screen (transfer result notification screens 520 and 530) displayed on the display unit 370 of the wireless communication device according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 3 is a sequence chart illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 3 is a sequence chart illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 3 is a sequence chart illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 3 is a sequence chart illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 3 is a sequence chart illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 3 is a sequence chart illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 3 is a sequence chart illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the second wireless communication apparatus 130 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the second wireless communication apparatus 130 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the wireless communication device according to the first embodiment of the present technology. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in 2nd Embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in 2nd Embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in 2nd Embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in 2nd Embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in 2nd Embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in 2nd Embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in 2nd Embodiment of this technique. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of a communication process performed by the second wireless communication device 130 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of a communication process performed by the second wireless communication device 130 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the wireless communication device according to the second embodiment of the present technology. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in the modification of embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in the modification of embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in the modification of embodiment of this technique. It is a sequence chart which shows the example of a communication process between each apparatus which comprises the communication system 100 in the modification of embodiment of this technique.

Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present technology (hereinafter referred to as embodiments) will be described. The description will be made in the following order.
1. First Embodiment (Data Synchronization Processing Control: Example of performing data synchronization processing by including synchronization data in transmission information related to MCIM (Machine Communication Identity Module) transfer processing)
2. Second Embodiment (Data synchronization processing control: an example of performing data synchronization processing by transmitting synchronization data separately from transmission information related to MCIM transfer processing)
3. Modified example

<1. First Embodiment>
[Usage example of wireless communication device]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of use of a plurality of wireless communication apparatuses (devices) according to the first embodiment of the present technology. Specifically, usage states of three wireless communication devices (first wireless communication device 300, second wireless communication device 130, and third wireless communication device 140) owned by the user 10 are shown.

  FIG. 1A shows a state in which the user 10 uses three wireless communication devices (a first wireless communication device 300, a second wireless communication device 130, and a third wireless communication device 140). FIG. 1B shows a state in which the user 10 is using one wireless communication device (first wireless communication device 300) in his / her hand. In addition, a state in which two wireless communication devices (second wireless communication device 130 and third wireless communication device 140) are placed in a relatively distant place (a distance indicated by an arrow 30) is shown. . For example, the user 10 uses one wireless communication device (first wireless communication device 300) outside the house 20, and two wireless communication devices (second wireless communication device 130 and third wireless communication device 140). Is assumed to be placed in the house 20.

  The first wireless communication device 300 is, for example, a mobile phone device (for example, a smartphone having a call function and a data communication function), and the second wireless communication device 130 is, for example, an electronic book display device having a wireless communication function. It is. The third wireless communication device 140 is, for example, an information processing device (for example, a notebook personal computer) having a wireless communication function. These three wireless communication devices are assumed to have a management function for managing an address book and a schedule book.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, when the user 10 is using the first wireless communication device 300 outside the house 20, a new contact address is added to the address book in the first wireless communication device 300. Registration is expected. An example of updating the address book in this case is shown in FIG.

[Address book update example]
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a transition example of the address book registered in each wireless communication device according to the first embodiment of the present technology.

  In FIG. 2, when an address book having the same contents is registered in each wireless communication device (upper side in FIG. 2), a new contact (enclosed by a thick broken line frame 304) is added to the address book of the first wireless communication device 300. Is assumed to be registered (the lower side of FIG. 2).

  In FIG. 2, the address book transition of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is shown in a frame 301, the address book transition of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is shown in a frame 131, and The transition of the address book of the third wireless communication device 140 is shown in a frame 141.

  Also, within the frame 301, the address book (address book 302) before the new contact is registered in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (before update) and the address book (address after update) (address) Book 303). Similarly, in the frames 131 and 141, the address book (address books 132 and 142) before the new contact is registered (before the update) in the first wireless communication apparatus 300, and the address book after registration. (Address books 133 and 143) are shown. FIG. 2 shows an example in which only a name and a telephone number are registered in the address book for ease of explanation. The name indicates a simplified character (Keisuke, Ryoko, etc.), and the telephone number indicates only a simplified numerical value (000000, 111111, etc.).

  Also, in the address book 303, the newly registered contact information is indicated by a thick broken line frame (frame 304).

  As shown in the frame 304 of the address book 133, when the user 10 newly registers a contact address, the registered contact address of the wireless communication apparatus (first wireless communication apparatus 300) on which the registration operation has been performed. Registered in the address book. Here, it is assumed that a new contact address registered in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is registered in the second wireless communication apparatus 130 and the third wireless communication apparatus 140. For example, it is assumed that the user 10 performs a registration operation for registering a new contact in each of the second wireless communication device 130 and the third wireless communication device 140. However, in this case, it is necessary to perform a registration operation in each wireless communication device, and this registration operation becomes complicated. Therefore, it is conceivable to perform data communication (for example, short-range wireless communication) between the wireless communication devices and perform data synchronization processing for each data in the address book.

  However, as shown in FIG. 1B, such data communication cannot be performed when the wireless communication devices are separated from each other. Therefore, it is conceivable that contract authentication information is held in each wireless communication device and data synchronization processing is performed by data communication via a predetermined network. In this case, since it is necessary for each wireless communication device to hold the contract authentication information, the cost for the contract is required. Therefore, in the first embodiment of the present technology, the contact information newly registered in the first wireless communication device 300 is easily synchronized between the second wireless communication device 130 and the third wireless communication device 140. An example of sharing is shown.

[Configuration example of communication system]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration example of the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology.

  The communication system 100 includes a public line network 110, base stations 121, 122, 206, a first wireless communication device 300, a second wireless communication device 130, and a third wireless communication device 140. The communication system 100 also includes a SHO (Selected Home Operator) 120 and an RO (Registration Operator) 200. As described above, in the first embodiment of the present technology, a network configuration example including the SHO 120 and the RO 200 is illustrated (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

  Here, RO and SHO indicate logical roles, and are assumed to be operated by different operators, but are also assumed to be operated by the same operator. It is also assumed that there are a plurality of ROs and SHOs. In addition, each of RO and SHO may be configured as an integrated information processing apparatus, or may be configured by a plurality of apparatuses. Here, RO and SHO mean relative roles when a wireless communication apparatus having an effective MCIM (Machine Communication Identity Module) is used as a reference. For this reason, there is a possibility that one wireless communication device corresponds to RO, and the other wireless communication device corresponds to SHO.

  For example, the first wireless communication device 300 holds a valid MCIM (MCIM usage right), and neither the second wireless communication device 130 nor the third wireless communication device 140 holds a valid MCIM. Assume a case. In this case, only the first wireless communication apparatus 300 can connect to the SHO 120. On the other hand, the second wireless communication device 130 and the third wireless communication device 140 that do not hold valid MCIM can be connected to the RO 200 based on PCID (Provisional Connectivity Identity).

  Here, MCIM is an example of contract authentication information, and the contract authentication information is information including telephone subscriber (Subscriber) information and authentication key (Authentication) information. MCIM is not limited to a specific communication carrier (for example, a mobile phone carrier) at the time of device purchase. Module)). Further, the case where no valid MCIM is held means, for example, the case where the MCIM itself is not held or the case where only the MCIM invalidated by the MCIM invalidation process is held.

  The PCID is an identifier (for example, terminal identification information 225 on the network shown in FIG. 4) for connecting to the RO, and is given to all wireless communication apparatuses (devices).

  Here, MCIM can be shared by a plurality of wireless communication devices by transferring the right to use MCIM (right to use MCIM) between the plurality of wireless communication devices. In this case, a plurality of wireless communication devices related to this sharing can be set as one group. This group can be managed by the group management database 220.

  The public line network 110 is a public line network such as a telephone network or the Internet. The public line network 110 and the SHO 120 are connected via a gateway (not shown). Similarly, the public line network 110 and the RO 200 are connected via a gateway (not shown).

  The SHO 120 is a communication control device managed by a wireless operator that provides a wireless connection service. The SHO 120 provides an Internet service or the like, and corresponds to, for example, a wireless operator (for example, a mobile phone operator) that provides a wireless connection service. The SHO 120 includes a control unit 125.

  The control unit 125 performs authentication control of the wireless communication apparatus connected via the base stations 121 and 122. For example, the control unit 125 authenticates a wireless communication device that holds valid MCIM (contract authentication information) of the SHO 120 among wireless communication devices connected via the base stations 121 and 122. Then, the SHO 120 connects the authenticated wireless communication device to the public line network 110 via a gateway (not shown).

  The control unit 125 is connected to the RO 200 and exchanges various information with the RO 200. Here, a wireless communication apparatus that does not hold valid MCIM (contract authentication information) can be connected (restricted connection) with the RO 200 via the SHO 120 based on the PCID of the wireless communication apparatus. In addition, when receiving a MCIM transfer request from the wireless communication apparatus, the control unit 125 transmits the transfer request to the RO 200.

  The base stations 121 and 122 are mobile communication base stations that connect the first wireless communication device 300, the second wireless communication device 130, the third wireless communication device 140, and the SHO 120 via wireless lines 126 to 129. (NodeB).

  For example, in the communication system 100, a wireless communication apparatus that holds valid MCIM is connected to the base stations 121 and 122 via the wireless lines 126 to 129 and is connected to the SHO 120 via the base stations 121 and 122. Further, when a wireless communication apparatus that holds valid MCIM is connected to the RO 200, the wireless communication apparatus is connected to the RO 200 via the SHO 120.

  In addition, a wireless communication apparatus that does not hold a valid MCIM can be connected to the RO 200 (limited connection) via the wireless line 207 and the base station 206 based on the PCID of the wireless communication apparatus. Note that a wireless communication device that does not hold a valid MCIM can be connected to any of the base stations 121, 122, and 206 depending on the position in use, and is connected to the RO 200 via these base stations. The

  The RO 200 provides services such as initial connection registration, and includes a communication unit 205, a control unit 210, and a group management database 220. The RO 200 is an example of a management system and an information processing apparatus described in the claims.

  The communication unit 205 transmits and receives various types of information based on the control of the control unit 210. The communication unit 205 is connected to, for example, the SHO 120 and the base station 206, and transmits and receives various types of information to and from each wireless communication device connected via these.

  The control unit 210 performs various types of control related to the wireless communication device connected via the communication unit 205 (or the communication unit 205 and the SHO 120). For example, the control unit 210 acquires information (group information) related to a group configured by a plurality of wireless communication apparatuses sharing MCIM from the group management database 220, and wirelessly transmits the group information via the communication unit 205 and the SHO 120. Supply to communication device.

  Here, the above-described group will be described. This group is a group sharing a network connection right. This network connection right (connection right) is a right to connect to a predetermined network (for example, the public line network 110) using wireless communication, and corresponds to, for example, the right to use MCIM. That is, the network connection right is a right for connecting to a base station based on MCIM (contract authentication information) for connecting to a base station operated by a communication carrier. Further, for example, the presence or absence of a network connection right corresponds to the presence or absence of the right to use MCIM.

  The group management database 220 is a database for managing a group composed of a plurality of wireless communication devices sharing MCIM. The group management database 220 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Here, for example, the communication unit 205 receives an MCIM transfer request from the first wireless communication apparatus 300. For example, the MCIM transfer request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 in which the MCIM use right (connection right) is set to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 in which the MCIM use right is not set. It is required to transfer the right. In addition, in the MCIM transfer request, the data (for example, address book) in the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is synchronized with the predetermined data (for example, address book) in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 during the transfer process. Contains information for For example, when the source of the MCIM transfer request is the transfer source of the MCIM usage right, the information for synchronization is predetermined data at the transfer source. In addition, when the transmission source of the MCIM transfer request is the transfer destination of the MCIM usage right, it is information for requesting predetermined data at the transfer source. Based on this information, the RO 200 acquires predetermined data at the transfer source and transmits it to the transfer destination. The communication unit 205 is an example of a receiving unit described in the claims.

  In addition, when the control unit 210 receives the MCIM transfer request, the control unit 210 transmits setting information for setting the right to use MCIM to the second wireless communication apparatus 130, and transmits the MCIM to the second wireless communication apparatus 130. Set usage rights for. In addition, when the control unit 210 receives the MCIM transfer request, the control unit 210 transmits the predetermined data to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 and synchronizes the data in the second wireless communication apparatus 130 with the predetermined data. I do. Whether or not the right to use MCIM is set for the wireless communication apparatus can be determined based on the contents of the group management database 220 (for example, the valid / invalid information 226 shown in FIG. 4).

  Here, an example of transferring the right to use MCIM (an example of transferring the network connection right) in the communication system 100 will be described. For example, MCIM is held in each wireless communication device. And based on the instruction | indication from the control part 210, the use right of MCIM can be transferred because SHO120 validates / invalidates MCIM currently hold | maintained at each radio | wireless communication apparatus. Note that the activation / invalidation of MCIM held in each wireless communication device can be performed on the RO 200 side. Therefore, the control unit 210 may transfer the right to use MCIM by enabling / disabling MCIM held in each wireless communication device.

  Further, instead of causing each wireless communication device to hold MCIM, the right to use MCIM may be transferred by transferring MCIM itself. For example, it is assumed that the right to use MCIM is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130. For example, an MCIM transfer request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the control unit 210. In this case, based on an instruction from the control unit 210, the MCIM held in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is invalidated (erased) by the SHO 120. Also, transfer information (setting information including MCIM) is transmitted from the SHO 120 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 via the control unit 210. By causing the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to hold the MCIM included in the transfer information, an effective MCIM is set in the second wireless communication apparatus 130.

[Configuration example of group management database]
FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the group management database 220 according to the first embodiment of the present technology.

  FIG. 4 shows a case where the first wireless communication device 300, the second wireless communication device 130, and the third wireless communication device 140 are registered in the group AB.

  In the group management database 220, a group name 221, a group ID 222, a group password 223, a device name 224, terminal identification information 225, valid / invalid information 226, and synchronization data 227 are stored in association with each other in groups. ing. These pieces of information are sequentially updated by the control unit 210 based on, for example, each request (group addition request, group deletion request) from each wireless communication device.

  The group name 221 stores a name assigned to the group. This name is stored, for example, when a group is created.

  The group ID 222 stores an ID assigned to the group. The group password 223 stores a password assigned to the group. Using these IDs and passwords, for example, a group addition request for adding a new wireless communication device to a group is made. In addition, each wireless communication device belonging to a group may store an ID and a password assigned to the group (for example, stored in the memory 340 shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the ID and password may be input to the user every time without being stored in the wireless communication device.

  The device name 224 stores a name assigned to the wireless communication apparatus. This name is stored, for example, when the wireless communication apparatus is additionally registered to the group.

  The terminal identification information 225 stores the terminal identification number of the wireless communication device. This terminal identification information is identification information for identifying a wireless communication device, and stores, for example, a PCID. In FIG. 4, “PCID # 1” of the terminal identification information 225 corresponds to the first wireless communication apparatus 300. Similarly, “PCID # 2” of the terminal identification information 225 corresponds to the second wireless communication apparatus 130, and “PCID # 3” of the terminal identification information 225 corresponds to the third wireless communication apparatus 140.

  The valid / invalid information 226 stores information indicating whether MCIM in the wireless communication apparatus is valid or invalid (or MCIM is not held). In FIG. 4, for ease of explanation, “valid” is indicated for a wireless communication apparatus in which MCIM is valid, and “invalid” is indicated for a radio communication apparatus in which MCIM is invalid.

  The synchronization data 227 temporarily stores data (synchronization data) used for data synchronization processing when data synchronization processing is performed between the wireless communication devices belonging to the group. For example, the synchronization data transmitted from the transfer source of the MCIM usage right is stored in the synchronization data 227, and the synchronization data stored in the synchronization data 227 is transmitted to the transfer destination of the MCIM use right. As described above, the deletion process is sequentially performed by the control unit 210 for the synchronization data transmitted to the transfer destination of the MCIM usage right.

  As described above, the group management database 220 manages a group composed of a plurality of wireless communication apparatuses sharing MCIM. Note that the first embodiment of the present technology will be described assuming that data synchronization processing is performed between wireless communication devices belonging to the same group.

[Configuration example of wireless communication device]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. Note that the internal configurations of the second wireless communication device 130 and the third wireless communication device 140 are the same as those of the first wireless communication device 300, and thus description thereof is omitted here. In FIG. 6 and subsequent figures, when the description is made using the second wireless communication apparatus 130 or the third wireless communication apparatus 140, the description will be made with the names and symbols corresponding to the first wireless communication apparatus 300. .

  The first wireless communication apparatus 300 includes an antenna 311, an antenna sharing unit 312, a modulation unit 321, a demodulation unit 322, a control unit 330, a memory 340, and an MCIM information storage unit 350. The first wireless communication apparatus 300 includes an operation unit 360, a display unit 370, a position information acquisition unit 380, a microphone 391, and a speaker 392. Each unit is connected by a bus 331. The first wireless communication device 300 is realized by, for example, a mobile phone device capable of calling and data communication.

  For example, when reception processing is performed, the radio wave received by the antenna 311 is demodulated by the demodulation unit 322 via the antenna sharing unit 312, and the demodulated reception data is supplied to the control unit 330. When the reception process is a reception process, the demodulated reception data (audio data) is output as audio from the speaker 392 via the control unit 330.

  For example, when transmission processing is performed, transmission data output by the control unit 330 is modulated by the modulation unit 321, and the modulated transmission data is transmitted from the antenna 311 via the antenna sharing unit 312. . When the transmission process is a transmission process, the voice data input from the microphone 391 is modulated by the modulation unit 321 via the control unit 330, and the modulated transmission data (voice data) is the antenna sharing unit 312. Is transmitted from the antenna 311 via.

  The control unit 330 performs various controls based on a control program stored in the memory 340. The control unit 330 is configured by a microprocessor, for example. For example, the control unit 330 is connected to the modulation unit 321 and the demodulation unit 322, and performs transmission / reception of various data performed with the SHO 120 connected via the base stations 121 and 122. For example, the control unit 330 performs a connection process for connecting to the RO 200 via a wireless line by limited connection based on PCID without using MCIM.

  The memory 340 is a memory that stores a control program, transmission data, reception data, and the like for the control unit 330 to perform various controls. The memory 340 is configured by, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory). Further, in the memory 340, terminal identification information (PCID # 1) for specifying the first wireless communication apparatus 300 and a device name of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (for example, the device name 224 shown in FIG. 4). Is stored. This device name is registered by a user operation, for example. The memory 340 stores an ID and a password (for example, a group ID 222 and a group password 223 shown in FIG. 4) assigned to the group AB to which the first wireless communication apparatus 300 belongs. The group ID and password are included in the group addition authentication result corresponding to the group addition request, transmitted from the RO 200, and recorded in the memory 340, for example.

  The memory 340 stores contents related to an address book (for example, the address book 302 shown in FIG. 2) and a schedule book.

  The MCIM information storage unit 350 is a memory that holds MCIM (contract authentication information). As the MCIM information storage unit 350, for example, a UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit) card may be used, or a dedicated memory for keeping the MCIM secure may be used. When a UICC card is used as the MCIM information storage unit 350, an MCIM is not written in a fixed manner, but an MCIM enabling process and an invalidating process are used. That is, the control unit 330 uses what can perform MCIM validation processing and invalidation processing based on the demodulated transfer information received from the antenna 311. In addition, one that can rewrite MCIM is used. The MCIM validation processing and invalidation processing can be performed by validation processing and invalidation processing defined in 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project). Further, the MCIM information storage unit 350 may be provided in the memory 340 by securing a secure area in the memory 340.

  The operation unit 360 is an operation reception unit that receives an operation input operated by the user, and outputs a signal corresponding to the received operation input to the control unit 330. The operation unit 360 includes various keys such as numeric keys and alphabet keys. The operation unit 360 also accepts a relocation operation (MCIM relocation instruction operation) for relocating MCIM usage rights. The operation unit 360 is an example of a reception unit described in the claims.

  The display unit 370 is a display unit that displays various information (such as character information and time information) based on the control of the control unit 330. The display unit 370 displays, for example, each piece of information (for example, display screens shown in FIGS. 7 to 9) for transferring MCIM usage rights. As the display unit 370, for example, a display panel such as an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel can be used. Note that the operation unit 360 and the display unit 370 can be integrally configured using a touch panel on which a user can perform an operation input by touching or approaching the finger with the display surface.

  Here, for example, when the MCIM transfer instruction operation is received by the operation unit 360, the control unit 330 performs control to transmit an MCIM transfer request to the RO 200. The MCIM transfer request is a request to transfer the right to use MCIM from the transfer source to the transfer destination. Further, as described above, the MCIM transfer request includes information for synchronizing data at the transfer destination with predetermined data at the transfer source during the transfer process.

  For example, when the first wireless communication apparatus 300 holds the right to use MCIM, the control unit 330 uses predetermined data stored in the memory 340 (the target of data synchronization processing) as information for synchronization described above. Is sent to the RO 200. The predetermined data is, for example, content (for example, an address book and a schedule book) that is a target of data synchronization processing between the transfer source and the transfer destination of MCIM. That is, the MCIM transfer request includes information for synchronizing the content at the MCIM transfer destination with the content newly updated at the MCIM transfer source.

  Further, the synchronization instruction operation for performing the data synchronization process between the MCIM transfer source and the transfer destination may be an operation different from the MCIM transfer instruction operation. In this case, when the MCIM relocation operation and the synchronization instruction operation are accepted, the control unit 330 transmits the MCIM relocation request and the predetermined data to the RO 200. On the other hand, when only the MCIM transfer operation is accepted, the control unit 330 does not transmit the predetermined data but transmits only the transfer request for transferring the right to use the MCIM.

  For example, when receiving predetermined data (synchronous data) from the first wireless communication apparatus 300, the RO 200 holds the predetermined data in the group management database 220. In addition, the RO 200 transmits predetermined data held in the group management database 220 to the transfer destination of the MCIM. After transmitting the predetermined data to the MCIM transfer destination in this manner, the RO 200 deletes the predetermined data held in the group management database 220. Note that the RO 200 deletes the predetermined data and transmits the predetermined data when the transmission to the MCIM transfer destination is not performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) after the predetermined data is retained. It may not be performed. The predetermined time can be changed by a user operation. That is, in the operation unit 360, the user performs a designation operation for designating a predetermined time together with the MCIM transfer instruction operation. When the designation operation is received in this way, the control unit 330 transmits time information related to the designated predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) to the RO 200 in association with the predetermined data. The RO 200 deletes the predetermined data using a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) related to the time information transmitted in association with the predetermined data.

  Further, for example, when predetermined data (synchronous data) from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is held in the group management database 220, the RO 200 may notify the MCIM transfer destination to that effect. . In this case, a message to that effect is displayed on the display section 370 of the transfer destination.

  In addition, when the first wireless communication apparatus 300 does not hold the right to use MCIM, the control unit 330 does not transmit predetermined data (synchronization data to be subjected to data synchronization processing) stored in the memory 340. In addition, only the MCIM transfer request is transmitted to the RO 200. That is, the MCIM transfer request includes information for synchronizing the data at the transfer destination with the predetermined data at the transfer source (for example, information for requesting the transfer data from the transfer source), but does not include the predetermined data. In this case, when the RO 200 receives the MCIM transfer request from the first wireless communication apparatus 300, the RO 200 transmits a transfer confirmation request for requesting transfer permission related to the transfer request to the transfer source wireless communication apparatus. To do. When the transfer confirmation information and the predetermined data for permitting the transfer related to the transfer confirmation request are transmitted from the transfer source, the RO 200 sets the setting information for setting the right to use the MCIM to the transfer destination. Send and let the transfer destination set the right to use MCIM. Further, the RO 200 performs control to transmit predetermined data to the transfer destination and to synchronize the data at the transfer destination with the predetermined data.

  The position information acquisition unit 380 acquires position information indicating the position where the first wireless communication apparatus 300 exists, and outputs the acquired position information to the control unit 330. The position information acquisition unit 380 can be realized by, for example, a GPS unit that calculates position information based on a GPS signal received by a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal receiving antenna (not shown). The calculated position information includes each data regarding the position such as latitude, longitude, altitude at the time of receiving the GPS signal. Further, a position information acquisition device that acquires position information by another position information acquisition method may be used. For example, a position information acquisition device that derives position information using access point information by a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) existing around and acquires the position information may be used.

[Example of transfer of MCIM usage rights]
FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of transfer of MCIM usage rights between a plurality of wireless communication apparatuses according to the first embodiment of the present technology.

  FIG. 6A shows the use of MCIM from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 when the user 10 operates the first wireless communication apparatus 300 that holds the right to use MCIM. An example of transfer of rights is shown. Here, since the first wireless communication device 300 (transfer source) holds the right to use MCIM in a state before the transfer of the right to use MCIM, the first wireless communication device 300 is connected to the SHO 120. ing. On the other hand, since the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (transfer destination) does not hold the right to use MCIM, the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is connected to the RO 200. In addition, the data synchronization process in the case of performing the transfer process shown in FIG. 6A will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10, 11, 24, and 25. FIG.

  In FIG. 6B, when the user 10 operates the second wireless communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the right to use MCIM, the MCIM is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130. An example of transferring the right to use is shown. Here, in the state before the transfer of the right to use MCIM, the first wireless communication device 300 (transfer source) is connected to the SHO 120 and the second wireless communication device 130 (transfer destination) as in FIG. ) Is connected to RO200. Further, data sharing in the case of performing the transfer process shown in FIG. 6B will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 12, 13, 26, and 27. FIG.

  In FIG. 6C, when the user 10 operates the third wireless communication apparatus 140 that does not hold the right to use MCIM, the MCIM is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130. An example of transferring the right to use is shown. That is, in FIG. 6C, an example in which the right of MCIM is transferred by the user 10 operating a wireless communication device (third wireless communication device 140) other than the transfer source and the transfer destination of the right of use of MCIM. Indicates. Here, in the state before the transfer of the right to use MCIM, the first wireless communication device 300 (transfer source) is connected to the SHO 120 and the second wireless communication device 130 (transfer destination) as in FIG. ) Is connected to RO200. Further, since the third wireless communication device 140 used for the MCIM transfer instruction operation does not hold the right to use MCIM, the third wireless communication device 140 is connected to the RO 200. Further, data sharing in the case of performing the transfer process illustrated in FIG. 6C will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16 and FIGS. 28 to 30.

[Example of group list display screen]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display screen example (group list display screen 500) displayed on the display unit 370 of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 according to the first embodiment of the present technology.

  The group list display screen 500 is a display screen for displaying a list of information (group information) regarding each wireless communication device belonging to the group, and is a display screen for transferring MCIM usage rights. The group list display screen 500 is displayed in response to a selection operation on a display screen (for example, a menu screen) for selecting a function to be executed by the first wireless communication apparatus 300, for example. The group list display screen 500 is displayed based on the contents of the group management database 220 of the RO 200.

  Specifically, the group list display screen 500 includes a transfer destination selection area 501, a data synchronization presence / absence selection area 502, a device name display area 503, a terminal identification information display area 504, and an MCIM valid / invalid information display area. 505 is provided. In addition, the group list display screen 500 is provided with a confirmation button 506 and a return button 507.

  The transfer destination selection area 501 displays a check box for selecting a transfer destination wireless communication device when the right to use MCIM is transferred between the wireless communication devices belonging to the group. For example, when an operation of selecting a transfer destination wireless communication device is performed, a “Re” mark is added to the transfer destination selection area 501 corresponding to the selected wireless communication device.

  In the data synchronization presence / absence selection area 502, a check box for selecting whether or not to perform data synchronization processing between the transfer source and transfer destination of the right to use MCIM is displayed. Note that the data synchronization presence / absence selection region 502 corresponding to the selected wireless communication device can be selected only when the transfer destination wireless communication device is selected in the transfer destination selection region 501. For example, when a selection operation (synchronization instruction operation) for selecting to perform data synchronization processing between the transfer source and transfer destination of the MCIM usage right is performed, data synchronization corresponding to the selected wireless communication device is performed. A “re” mark is attached to the presence / absence selection area 502. That is, in the transfer destination selection area 501 and the data synchronization presence / absence selection area 502, the same wireless communication device is marked with “L”.

  In the device name display area 503, a name (device name) representing each wireless communication device belonging to the group is displayed. For example, the device name (device name 224 shown in FIG. 4) stored in the group management database 220 is displayed.

  In terminal identification information display area 504, terminal identification information representing each wireless communication device belonging to the group is displayed. For example, terminal identification information (terminal identification information 225 shown in FIG. 4) stored in the group management database 220 is displayed.

  MCIM valid / invalid information display area 505 displays MCIM valid / invalid information in each wireless communication device belonging to the group. For example, valid / invalid information (valid / invalid information 226 shown in FIG. 4) stored in the group management database 220 is displayed. That is, by looking at “valid” and “invalid” displayed in the MCIM valid / invalid information display area 505, the user can easily visually grasp the wireless communication device holding the valid MCIM. In addition, information related to a wireless communication apparatus holding an effective MCIM is indicated by being surrounded by a dotted rectangle 508 so that a wireless communication apparatus holding an effective MCIM can be more easily grasped.

  The confirm button 506 is a button that is pressed when confirming the operation after the operation for transferring the right to use MCIM is performed on the group list display screen 500.

  The return button 507 is, for example, a button that is pressed when returning to the display screen displayed immediately before.

  It should be noted that the group list display screen 500 may be provided with a time designation area for performing a designation operation for designating a time (predetermined time) from when synchronization data is held in the group management database 220 of the RO 200 until it is deleted. Good. When time is designated in this time designation area, the control unit 330 transmits time information related to the designated predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) to the RO 200 in association with the synchronization data.

  Further, a target content selection area for selecting content (for example, an address book and a schedule book) to be subjected to data synchronization processing may be provided on the group list display screen 500. In this case, the data synchronization process can be performed only for the content selected in the target content selection area.

[Display example of relocation confirmation screen]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display screen example (transfer confirmation screen 510) displayed on the display unit 370 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 according to the first embodiment of the present technology.

  The transfer confirmation screen 510 is a display screen for allowing the user to confirm the transfer of MCIM usage rights. The transfer confirmation screen 510 is a display screen for displaying information for specifying the transfer source or transfer destination wireless communication device of the MCIM usage right and confirming the MCIM transfer by the user. Specifically, the transfer confirmation screen 510 includes a partner device display field 511, an OK button 512, and an NG button 513.

  The partner device display field 511 displays information regarding the transfer source or transfer destination wireless communication device of the MCIM usage right. For example, a device name and terminal identification information are displayed as information about the transfer source or transfer destination wireless communication device.

  In this example, a device name and terminal identification information are simultaneously displayed as information related to a transfer source or transfer destination wireless communication device, and the user is notified of the wireless communication device. Note that other information (for example, an image (device icon) in which the wireless communication device is made into a graphic) included in the transfer confirmation request (for example, shown in FIG. 10) transmitted from the control unit 210 of the RO 200 is transferred to the transfer confirmation screen 510 You may make it display on. Further, for example, based on registration information (for example, device icon information) held in the second wireless communication apparatus 130, other information (for example, a device icon) regarding the counterpart wireless communication apparatus is changed to the device name and You may make it display with terminal identification information.

  An OK button 512 is a button that is pressed after the user confirms that transfer processing of the right to use the MCIM with the wireless communication apparatus displayed in the counterpart device display field 511 is performed.

  The NG button 513 is a button that is pressed when the user does not approve the transfer of the MCIM usage right with the wireless communication apparatus displayed in the counterpart device display field 511.

  In this example, when the OK button 512 is pressed on the transfer confirmation screen 510, an example is shown in which it is determined that the user has confirmed that the MCIM usage right transfer process is performed. However, for example, in addition to the pressing operation of the OK button 512, it is determined that the user has confirmed that the transfer of the MCIM usage right is performed on the condition that a predetermined password (for example, a group password) is input. You may do it.

[Example of transfer result notification screen]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display screen example (transfer result notification screens 520 and 530) displayed on the display unit 370 of the wireless communication device according to the first embodiment of the present technology. The transfer result notification screens 520 and 530 are display screens displayed on the transfer destination and transfer source wireless communication devices after the MCIM use right transfer processing is performed.

  FIG. 9A shows a transfer result notification screen 520 displayed on the transfer-source wireless communication device (for example, the first wireless communication device 300) after the MCIM use right transfer processing is performed. The transfer result notification screen 520 displays that the transfer of MCIM usage rights has been performed and that the data held in the transfer destination wireless communication device has been synchronized with the transfer source data. A device display area 521 and a confirmation button 522 are displayed.

  In the transfer destination device display area 521, information on the transfer destination wireless communication apparatus to which the right to use MCIM has been transferred is displayed. For example, a device name and terminal identification information are displayed as information on the wireless communication apparatus of the transfer destination.

  The confirmation button 522 is a button that is pressed when transitioning to another display screen (for example, the initial screen) after confirming the contents of the transfer result notification screen 520.

  FIG. 9B shows a transfer result notification screen 530 displayed on the transfer destination wireless communication apparatus (for example, the second wireless communication apparatus 130) after the MCIM use right transfer process is performed. The transfer result notification screen 530 displays that the right to use the MCIM has been transferred and that the data held in the wireless communication apparatus has been synchronized with the transfer source data. The transfer source device display area 531 A confirmation button 532 is displayed.

  The transfer source device display area 531 is an area in which information regarding the transfer source wireless communication device when the right to use MCIM is transferred is displayed. For example, a device name and terminal identification information are displayed as information on the wireless communication apparatus of the transfer source.

  The confirmation button 532 is a button that is pressed when transitioning to another display screen (for example, the initial screen) after confirming the contents of the transfer result notification screen 530.

  7 to 9 show only display screen examples displayed on the first wireless communication device 300 and the second wireless communication device 130, but display screens displayed on other wireless communication devices are also omitted. It shall be the same.

[Example of communication when performing data synchronization processing during transfer processing of MCIM usage rights]
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are sequence charts illustrating communication processing examples between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology.

  10 and 11, when the group AB is configured by the first wireless communication device 300, the second wireless communication device 130, and the third wireless communication device 140, the first wireless communication device 300 is MCIM. It is assumed that the right to use is held. 10 and 11, communication processing examples in the case where the right to use MCIM is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 by operating the first wireless communication apparatus 300. Indicates. 10 and 11, the first wireless communication device 300 is connected to the SHO 120 (601), and the second wireless communication device 130 and the third wireless communication device 140 are connected to the RO 200 (602, 603).

  First, a display screen for performing an operation for transferring the right to use MCIM (MCIM transfer instruction operation) is displayed on the display unit 370 of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (604). For example, the group list display screen 500 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 370 of the first wireless communication apparatus 300.

  Here, the control unit 330 of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 acquires group information from the group management database 220 of the RO 200 periodically or irregularly via the SHO 120, for example, and stores the acquired group information in the memory 340. Can be remembered. Thus, based on the group information stored in the memory 340, the control unit 330 can cause the display unit 370 to display the group list display screen 500 shown in FIG. Further, the control unit 330 may acquire group information from the RO 200 via the SHO 120 every time a user operation for displaying the group list display screen 500 is received. In this case, the control unit 330 can cause the display unit 370 to display the group list display screen 500 based on the acquired group information.

  As described above, when the group list display screen 500 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 370 (604), the check box of the transfer destination (transfer destination selection area 501) to which the right to use MCIM is transferred is displayed in the “Relay destination selection area 501”. "Is added (605). In this example, since the data synchronization processing is performed between the transfer source and the transfer destination of the MCIM usage right, the check box of the data synchronization presence / absence selection area 502 is also marked with “L” (605). .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in order to set the second wireless communication apparatus 130 as a transfer destination, a check mark (transfer destination selection area 501) is marked with “L”. In addition, in order to perform data synchronization processing between the transfer source (first wireless communication device 300) and the transfer destination (second wireless communication device 130), the check box (data synchronization presence / absence selection area 502) is displayed. “Le” mark is added. In this way, after the check mark of the transfer destination (transfer destination selection area 501 and data synchronization presence / absence selection area 502) is marked, the confirm button 506 is pressed (605). As described above, when the MCIM transfer instruction operation is accepted in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (605), the MCIM transfer request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200 (606 to 609). ). In this case, since the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is connected to the SHO 120 (601), the MCIM transfer request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200 via the SHO 120 ( 606 to 609).

  Here, the MCIM transfer request includes transfer source and transfer destination terminal identification information (PCID # 1, PCID # 2) and synchronization data. For example, terminal identification information (for example, terminal identification information 225 shown in FIG. 4) stored in the memory 340 is used as the terminal identification information (PCID # 1) of the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300). it can. Further, as the terminal identification information (PCID # 2) of the transfer destination (second wireless communication apparatus 130), for example, terminal identification information included in the group information (for example, terminal identification information 225 shown in FIG. 4) is used. it can.

  The synchronization data (predetermined data) is data (for example, each data in the address book 303 shown in FIG. 2) used for data synchronization processing. Further, all the data to be subjected to data synchronization processing may be included in the MCIM transfer request as synchronization data, and a part of the data to be subjected to data synchronization processing (for example, difference data) may be included in the synchronization data. May be included in the MCIM transfer request. The difference data is, for example, data (update data) that is a difference from the data used in the immediately preceding data synchronization process. For example, it is assumed that the data used in the immediately preceding data synchronization process is the address book 302 shown in FIG. 2, and the address book 303 is changed to the address book 303 shown in FIG. The difference data in this case is data added by updating (data shown in a frame 304). Note that the group ID and password may be included in the MCIM transfer request and used for the authentication process in the RO 200.

  When the RO200 receives the MCIM transfer request (609), the control unit 210 of the RO200 transmits the MCIM transfer request based on the terminal identification information of the transfer source included in the received MCIM transfer request. Extract the group to which it belongs. That is, terminal identification information that matches the terminal identification information of the transfer source included in the received MCIM transfer request is extracted from the group management database 220, and the group related to the extracted terminal identification information is extracted. For example, when an MCIM transfer request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300, “group AB (shown in FIG. 4)” is extracted as a group to which the first wireless communication apparatus 300 belongs.

  Then, the control unit 210 of the RO 200 causes the group management database 220 to hold the synchronization data included in the received MCIM transfer request in association with the extracted group (610). For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the synchronization data (such as Yudai) included in the received MCIM transfer request is recorded in the synchronization data 227 related to the group AB in the group management database 220 (610).

  Further, the control unit 210 of the RO 200 determines whether or not the wireless communication device specified by the transfer source terminal identification information included in the received MCIM transfer request holds the right to use the MCIM, for example. Use to confirm. In addition, the control unit 210 obtains information (device name, terminal identification information, etc.) regarding the transfer source (first wireless communication device 300) to be displayed on the transfer destination (second wireless communication device 130) from the group management database 220. get.

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 of the RO 200 relates to the acquired transfer source (first wireless communication device 300) to the wireless communication device specified by the transfer destination terminal identification information included in the received MCIM transfer request. A transfer confirmation request including each information is transmitted (611, 612).

  When the second wireless communication apparatus 130 receives the transfer confirmation request (612), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 displays a second transfer confirmation screen for allowing the user to confirm the transfer of the right to use MCIM. Is displayed on the display unit 370 of the wireless communication device 130 (613). For example, the relocation confirmation screen 510 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit 370.

  Here, it is assumed that the OK button 512 is pressed on the transfer confirmation screen 510 shown in FIG. 8 (614). In this way, when the OK button 512 is pressed after confirming the transfer of the MCIM use right (614), transfer confirmation information permitting the transfer of the MCIM use right is transmitted from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to the RO 200. (615, 616). When the NG button 513 is pressed (614), transfer confirmation information that disallows transfer of MCIM usage rights is transmitted from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to the RO 200 (615, 616). . Thus, when the NG button 513 is pressed, the MCIM usage right transfer process is not performed thereafter. In addition, a notification to that effect is displayed on the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300).

  Also, here, an example is shown in which the transfer of the MCIM usage right is permitted by pressing the OK button 512 on the transfer confirmation screen 510. However, for example, after pressing the OK button 512, an input operation such as a password may be requested, and transfer of the right to use MCIM may be permitted when this input is correct.

  Subsequently, when the transfer confirmation information is received (616), the control unit 210 of the RO 200 transmits the MCIM invalidation information for invalidating the MCIM of the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request to the first wireless communication apparatus. 300 is transmitted (617 to 620). The MCIM invalidation information is information for invalidating the MCIM when the wireless communication apparatus holds the right to use the MCIM. Further, the MCIM invalidation information may include a confirmation result notification for notifying the transfer source (transfer request operation source) of the result of the transfer confirmation at the transfer destination.

  When the first wireless communication device 300 receives the MCIM invalidation information (620), the control unit 330 of the first wireless communication device 300 performs the MCIM invalidation processing stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350. (621). Thereby, the MCIM held in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is invalidated, and the first wireless communication apparatus 300 cannot connect to the SHO 120 based on the MCIM. For this reason, the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is connected to the RO 200 through a limited connection based on the PCID (622).

  Thus, when the MCIM invalidation process is performed in the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300) (621), and the connection between the transfer source and the SHO 120 is disconnected, the control unit 210 of the RO 200 detects this disconnection. (623). For example, after the MCIM invalidation process is performed, the control unit 210 can detect the disconnection by transmitting the fact from the transfer source (first wireless communication device 300) to the RO 200 (623). . Further, when the control unit 210 detects that the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300) is connected to the RO 200 (connected state) by the limited connection based on the PCID, the control unit 210 disconnects the disconnection. It can be detected (623).

  As described above, when the control unit 210 detects disconnection of the transfer source and the SHO 120 (623), the control unit 210 updates the contents of the group management database 220 (624). For example, for the valid / invalid information 226 shown in FIG. 4, the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (terminal identification information 225 “PCID # 1”) is changed from “valid” to “invalid”. On the other hand, the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (terminal identification information 225 “PCID # 2”) is changed from “invalid” to “valid”.

  Further, when the control unit 210 of the RO 200 detects disconnection of the transfer source and the SHO 120 (623), the control unit 210 transmits MCIM activation information to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (625, 626). The MCIM activation information is information (setting information) for setting the right to use MCIM in the wireless communication apparatus. Also, the MCIM validation information includes synchronization data (data stored in the synchronization data 227 related to the group AB) held in the group management database 220. Since the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is connected to the RO 200 (602), MCIM activation information is directly transmitted from the RO 200 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (625, 626).

  When the second wireless communication apparatus 130 receives the MCIM activation information (626), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 notifies the fact that the MCIM activation information has been received. A reception notification is transmitted to the RO 200 (627, 628).

  When the activation information reception notification is received by the RO 200 (628), the control unit 210 of the RO 200 groups the synchronization data transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (synchronization data included in the MCIM activation information). Delete from the management database 220 (629).

  When the second wireless communication apparatus 130 receives MCIM activation information (626), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 performs the MCIM activation process stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350. (630). As a result, the right to use MCIM is set in the second wireless communication apparatus 130, so that the second wireless communication apparatus 130 can connect to the SHO 120 based on MCIM. For this reason, the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is connected to the SHO 120 by connection based on MCIM (631).

  In addition, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 performs data synchronization processing for synchronizing the data in the second wireless communication apparatus 130 with the data in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (632). In this data synchronization processing, for example, data synchronization processing is performed in which update data generated by updating in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is synchronized with the second wireless communication apparatus 130.

  For example, it is assumed that all the data to be subjected to data synchronization processing is transmitted as the synchronization data. In this case, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication device 130 receives data (data to be subjected to data synchronization processing) stored in the memory 340 of the second wireless communication device 130 and the received synchronization data. And compare. Then, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 extracts update data (difference data) generated by the update in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 based on the comparison result. For example, contact information newly registered in the address book (for example, contact information in the frame 304 shown in FIG. 2) is extracted as update data. Based on the difference data extracted in this way, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 updates the data (for example, address book) that is the target of the data synchronization process, so that the data synchronization process is performed. (632).

  Further, for example, a case is assumed in which a part of data (for example, only difference data) to be subjected to data synchronization processing is transmitted as the synchronization data. In this case, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 updates (eg, adds) data (for example, an address book) that is a target of data synchronization processing based on the received synchronization data (difference data). Data synchronization processing is performed by registering (632).

  In this example, the MCIM usage right is transferred by enabling / disabling MCIM. However, the MCIM usage right may be transferred by transferring the MCIM itself. Good. In this case, when the MCIM invalidation information is transmitted to the first wireless communication apparatus 300, the MCIM held in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is invalidated (erased). On the other hand, when MCIM activation information (including setting information for setting MCIM) is transmitted to second wireless communication apparatus 130, MCIM information of second wireless communication apparatus 130 is based on the setting information. A valid MCIM is recorded in the storage unit 350. Thereby, the right to use MCIM is set in the second wireless communication apparatus 130.

  10 and 11 show an example in which the MCIM transfer request is made using the first wireless communication apparatus 300 that holds the right to use MCIM, but these requests do not hold the right to use MCIM. You may make it perform from a radio | wireless communication apparatus. Examples of this are shown in FIGS.

  10 and 11 show an example in which the user manually performs the confirmation operation related to the transfer of the MCIM usage right in the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (614). However, for example, when a transfer confirmation request is received (612), the second wireless communication apparatus 130 may automatically transmit transfer confirmation information (615). For example, the MC 200 may automatically perform the MCIM relocation process after confirming the contents of the group management database 220 without transmitting the relocation confirmation request to the second wireless communication apparatus 130. In the case where each process is automatically performed in this way, for example, it is assumed that the user makes a setting to that effect in advance. As described above, by performing each processing automatically, for example, even when the wireless communication device used for the operation and the wireless communication device that is the target of the data synchronization processing are relatively separated from each other, a plurality of MCIM sharing Data can be easily shared between the wireless communication devices.

[Example of communication when making a transfer request from the transfer destination of MCIM usage rights]
12 and 13 are sequence charts illustrating an example of communication processing between the devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. Note that the sequence charts shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 are modifications of FIGS. 10 and 11, and therefore, part of the description of the parts common to FIGS. 10 and 11 is omitted. 12 and 13, an example in which a transfer request is made using the second wireless communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the right to use MCIM will be described.

  Each process (641 to 644) shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to each process (604 to 609) shown in FIG. However, as described above, the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is connected to the RO 200 (602). Therefore, the difference is that information exchange between the second wireless communication apparatus 130 and the RO 200 is performed directly between the RO 200 and the second wireless communication apparatus 130 without using the SHO 150. Another difference is that the MCIM transfer request transmitted from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 does not include synchronization data.

  Each process (645 to 654) illustrated in FIG. 12 corresponds to each process (611 to 616) illustrated in FIG. However, as described above, the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is connected to the SHO 120 (601). For this reason, information is exchanged between the first wireless communication apparatus 300 and the RO 200 via the SHO 150. Further, the transfer confirmation information transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is different in that it includes synchronization data.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, when a transfer request is made using the first wireless communication apparatus 300 that holds the right to use MCIM, the synchronization data is included in the transfer request for MCIM and transmitted to the RO 200. (606 to 609). On the other hand, when a transfer request is made using the second wireless communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the right to use MCIM, the synchronization data is included in the transfer confirmation information and transmitted to the RO 200 (651 to 654). .

  Also, when the RO200 receives the transfer confirmation information (654), the control unit 210 includes the group to which the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request belongs based on the transfer source terminal identification information included in the received transfer confirmation information. To extract. Then, the control unit 210 causes the group management database 220 to hold the synchronization data included in the received transfer confirmation information in association with the extracted group (655).

  Each process (656 to 671) shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to each process (617 to 632) shown in FIG. 10 and FIG.

[Communication example when a transfer request is made from a wireless communication device other than the transfer source and transfer destination of the MCIM usage right]
FIGS. 14 to 16 are sequence charts illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. Note that the sequence charts shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 are modifications of FIGS. 12 and 13, and therefore, a part of the description of the parts common to FIGS. 12 and 13 is omitted. 14 to 16, an example in which the transfer request is performed using the third wireless communication device 140 other than the transfer source and transfer destination of the MCIM usage right will be described.

  Each process (675 to 678) shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to each process (641 to 644) shown in FIG.

  Each process (679 to 684, 685 to 694) shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 corresponds to each process (645 to 654) shown in FIG. However, since the transfer request is made using the third wireless communication device 140 other than the transfer source and transfer destination of the MCIM usage right, the transfer confirmation request and transfer check are performed between both the transfer source and the transfer destination and the RO 200. The difference is that information is exchanged. In this case, the synchronization data is included only in the transfer confirmation information transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (691 to 694).

  Further, when the RO 200 receives the transfer confirmation information (694), the control unit 210 causes the group management database 220 to hold the synchronization data included in the received transfer confirmation information in association with the extracted group (695). Subsequently, the control unit 210 transmits transfer approval information indicating that approval has been obtained from both the transfer source and the transfer destination of the MCIM usage right to the third wireless communication apparatus 140 that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request. (696, 697). When the transfer approval information is received (697), the third wireless communication apparatus 140 may display the fact on the display unit 370.

  If transfer confirmation information that disallows transfer of the MCIM usage right is transmitted from at least one of the transfer source and transfer destination of the MCIM use right, the subsequent transfer processing of the MCIM use right is performed. Is not done. In addition, a notification to that effect is displayed on the operation source (third wireless communication device 140).

  The processes (698 to 713) illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16 correspond to the processes (656 to 671) illustrated in FIG.

  As described above, FIGS. 14 to 16 show an example in which the transfer confirmation request is transmitted to the first wireless communication apparatus 300 after the transfer confirmation request is transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus 130. As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, efficiency can be improved by transmitting a transfer confirmation request first from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the right to use MCIM. For example, it is assumed that a transfer confirmation request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 first. In this case, when the transfer confirmation information permitting the transfer of the MCIM usage right is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 holding the MCIM usage right to the RO 200, the first wireless communication apparatus 300 Invalidation processing is performed for MCIM. After the invalidation processing, for example, when transfer confirmation information that prohibits transfer of MCIM use right is transmitted from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to the RO 200, the transfer source and transfer of the MCIM use right are transferred. It will not be approved by both parties. In this case, the MCIM usage right transfer process cannot be performed. Therefore, for the first wireless communication apparatus 300 that has been subjected to the MCIM invalidation process, the MCIM validation process needs to be performed in order to validate the MCIM. Therefore, efficiency can be improved by transmitting a transfer confirmation request from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 first.

  However, the transfer confirmation request may be transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 after the transfer confirmation request is transmitted to the first wireless communication apparatus 300. Further, the transfer confirmation request may be transmitted to the first wireless communication apparatus 300 and the second wireless communication apparatus 130 at the same time.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present technology, when the MCIM usage right (connection right) is transferred between a plurality of wireless communication apparatuses, data synchronization processing is performed between the transfer source and the transfer destination. be able to. That is, when performing the transfer process of the MCIM usage right, the transmission information (MCIM transfer request, transfer confirmation information) related to the transfer process can be transmitted from the transfer source to the RO including the synchronization data. In addition, the synchronization data can be included in the MCIM activation information related to the transfer process and transmitted from the RO to the transfer destination. For this reason, for example, even when at least one wireless communication device of the transfer source and the transfer destination does not hold the right to use MCIM, the data synchronization process between the transfer source and the transfer destination can be easily performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 1B, even when the first wireless communication device 300 and the second wireless communication device 130 are relatively far apart, for example, when transferring the right to use MCIM, data synchronization is performed. Processing can be performed easily. That is, it is possible to easily share data used between a plurality of wireless communication devices.

  Here, for example, when a user who owns a plurality of wireless communication devices uses data (for example, an address book) that is a target of data synchronization processing, it is used in a wireless communication device that holds valid MCIM. It is assumed that there are many. Therefore, simultaneously with the transfer process of the MCIM usage right (connection right), the data synchronization process is performed between the transfer source and the transfer destination. Thereby, the latest data (for example, address book) can be used in a wireless communication apparatus (that is, a wireless communication apparatus that holds valid MCIM) that is assumed to be used mainly by the user.

  Further, the synchronization data held in the RO 200 can be deleted after a certain time has elapsed (that is, the timing at which MCIM of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is activated). For this reason, it is not necessary to keep the synchronization data in the RO 200 for a long time.

[Operation example of communication system]
Next, the operation of the communication system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present technology will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (transfer source) (example of transfer operation at the transfer source)]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 17 shows an operation example of the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300) when the first wireless communication apparatus 300 holding the right to use MCIM makes a request to transfer the right to use MCIM. Note that FIG. 17 shows only an operation example in the first wireless communication apparatus 300, but the present invention can be similarly applied to other wireless communication apparatuses.

  First, the control unit 330 determines whether or not a group information display instruction operation has been performed (step S901). If the display instruction operation has not been performed, monitoring is continued. When the display instruction operation is performed (step S901), the control unit 330 causes the display unit 370 to display group information (for example, the group list display screen 500 illustrated in FIG. 7) (step S902).

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not the MCIM transfer instruction operation has been performed on the display screen displayed on the display unit 370 (step S903), and when the transfer instruction operation has not been performed. Will continue monitoring. When the transfer instruction operation is performed (step S903), the control unit 330 transmits an MCIM transfer request (including the transfer source and transfer destination terminal identification information and synchronization data) to the RO 200 (step S903). S904). In this case, since the first wireless communication apparatus 300 holds the right to use MCIM, the MCIM transfer request is transmitted to the RO 200 via the SHO 120. Step S903 is an example of a reception procedure described in the claims. Step S904 is an example of a transmission procedure described in the claims.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not MCIM invalidation information has been received (step S905). If MCIM invalidation information has not been received, the control unit 330 continues monitoring. When the MCIM invalidation information is received (step S905), the control unit 330 performs the MCIM invalidation process stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350 (step S906). Thereby, the MCIM held in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is invalidated, and the first wireless communication apparatus 300 cannot connect to the SHO 120 based on the MCIM.

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (relocation destination) (example of relocation operation at relocation source)]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing performed by the second wireless communication device 130 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 18 shows an operation example of the transfer destination (second wireless communication apparatus 130) when the first wireless communication apparatus 300 that holds the MCIM use right makes a transfer request for MCIM use right. FIG. 18 shows only an operation example in the second wireless communication apparatus 130, but the present invention can be similarly applied to other wireless communication apparatuses.

  The control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether or not a transfer confirmation request has been received (step S911). If the transfer confirmation request has not been received, monitoring is continued. When the transfer confirmation request is received (step S911), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 causes the display unit 370 to display a transfer confirmation screen for allowing the user to confirm the transfer of the right to use MCIM. (Step S912). For example, the relocation confirmation screen 510 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit 370.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether or not an MCIM transfer confirmation operation has been performed (step S913). If the transfer confirmation operation has not been performed, monitoring is performed. Continue. When the transfer confirmation operation is performed (step S913), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether or not the transfer confirmation operation is an operation of permitting transfer of the MCIM usage right. Is determined (step S914).

  For example, when the OK button 512 is pressed on the transfer confirmation screen 510 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined that the transfer confirmation operation is an operation for permitting transfer of MCIM usage rights. On the other hand, when the NG button 513 is pressed on the transfer confirmation screen 510 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined that the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that does not permit the transfer of the MCIM usage right.

  When the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that permits the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S914), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 confirms the transfer confirmation that permits the transfer of the MCIM usage right. Information is transmitted to the RO 200 (step S915). In this case, since the second wireless communication apparatus 130 does not hold the right to use MCIM, the transfer confirmation information is directly transmitted to the RO 200.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether or not MCIM activation information has been received (step S916). If the MCIM activation information has not been received, monitoring is performed. To continue. When the MCIM activation information is received (step S916), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 sends an activation information reception notification for notifying that the MCIM activation information has been received to the RO200. (Step S917).

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 performs the MCIM validation process stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350 based on the received MCIM validation information (step S918). As a result, the right to use MCIM is set in the second wireless communication apparatus 130, so that the second wireless communication apparatus 130 can connect to the SHO 120 based on MCIM.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication device 130 performs data synchronization processing for synchronizing the data in the second wireless communication device 130 with the data in the first wireless communication device 300 (step S919). .

  If the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that does not permit the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S914), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 does not transfer the MCIM usage right. Transfer confirmation information to be permitted is transmitted to the RO 200 (step S920). In this case, since the transfer process of the right to use MCIM thereafter is not performed, the operation of the communication process is terminated.

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (transfer source) (example of transfer operation at the transfer destination)]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing performed by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 19 shows an operation example of the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300) when the second wireless communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the MCIM use right makes a request to transfer the MCIM use right. Note that FIG. 19 shows only an operation example in the first wireless communication apparatus 300, but the present invention can be similarly applied to other wireless communication apparatuses.

  The control unit 330 determines whether or not a transfer confirmation request has been received (step S921). If the transfer confirmation request has not been received, monitoring is continued. When the transfer confirmation request is received (step S921), the control unit 330 causes the display unit 370 to display a transfer confirmation screen for allowing the user to confirm the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S922). For example, the relocation confirmation screen 510 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit 370.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not MCIM relocation confirmation operation has been performed (step S923). If the relocation confirmation operation has not been performed, monitoring is continued. When the transfer confirmation operation is performed (step S923), the control unit 330 determines whether or not the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that permits transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S924).

  When the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that permits the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S924), the control unit 330 transmits transfer confirmation information (including synchronization data) that permits the transfer of the MCIM usage right. It transmits to RO200 (step S925). In this case, since the first wireless communication apparatus 300 holds the right to use MCIM, the transfer confirmation information is transmitted to the RO 200 via the SHO 120.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not MCIM invalidation information has been received (step S926). If the MCIM invalidation information has not been received, the control unit 330 continues monitoring. When the MCIM invalidation information is received (step S926), the control unit 330 performs the MCIM invalidation process stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350 (step S927). Thereby, the MCIM held in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is invalidated, and the first wireless communication apparatus 300 cannot connect to the SHO 120 based on the MCIM.

  When the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that does not permit the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S924), the control unit 330 sets the transfer confirmation information that does not permit the transfer of the MCIM usage right to the RO200. (Step S928). In this case, since the transfer process of the right to use MCIM thereafter is not performed, the operation of the communication process is terminated.

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (relocation destination) (example of relocation operation at relocation destination)]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the second wireless communication device 130 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 20 shows an operation example of the transfer destination (second radio communication apparatus 130) when the second radio communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the MCIM use right makes a transfer request for MCIM use right. In FIG. 20, only an operation example in the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is shown, but the present invention can be similarly applied to other wireless communication apparatuses.

  First, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether or not a group information display instruction operation has been performed (step S931). If the display instruction operation has not been performed, monitoring is performed. To continue. When the display instruction operation is performed (step S931), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 displays group information (for example, the group list display screen 500 shown in FIG. 7) on the display unit 370. (Step S932).

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether or not an MCIM transfer instruction operation has been performed on the display screen displayed on the display unit 370 (step S933), and the transfer instruction If no operation is performed, monitoring is continued. When the transfer instruction operation is performed (step S933), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 transmits an MCIM transfer request (including the transfer source and transfer destination terminal identification information) to the RO 200. (Step S934). In this case, since the second wireless communication apparatus 130 does not hold the MCIM usage right, the MCIM transfer request is directly transmitted to the RO 200.

  Subsequently, the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether or not MCIM activation information has been received (step S935). If MCIM activation information has not been received, the second wireless communication apparatus 130 continues monitoring. Do. When the MCIM activation information is received (step S935), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 sends an activation information reception notification for notifying that the MCIM activation information has been received to the RO200. (Step S936).

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 performs the MCIM validation process stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350 based on the received MCIM validation information (step S937). As a result, the right to use MCIM is set in the second wireless communication apparatus 130, so that the second wireless communication apparatus 130 can connect to the SHO 120 based on MCIM.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication device 130 performs data synchronization processing for synchronizing the data in the second wireless communication device 130 with the data in the first wireless communication device 300 (step S938). .

[Operation example of RO (example of transfer operation at transfer source or transfer destination)]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 21 shows an operation example of the RO 200 when a wireless communication device (transfer source or transfer destination) belonging to a group makes a transfer request for MCIM usage rights.

  The control unit 210 determines whether or not an MCIM transfer request has been received (step S941). If the MCIM transfer request has not been received, the control unit 210 continues monitoring. When the MCIM transfer request is received (step S941), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the received MCIM transfer request includes synchronization data (step S942). That is, when a transfer request is received from the transfer source of the MCIM usage right, the transfer request includes synchronization data, but when a transfer request is received from the transfer destination of the MCIM use right, The transfer request does not include synchronization data.

  When the synchronization data is included in the MCIM transfer request (step S942), the control unit 210 stores the synchronization data in the group management database 220 in association with the group to which the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request belongs. (Step S943). If the synchronization data is not included in the MCIM transfer request (step S942), the process proceeds to step S944.

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 transmits a transfer confirmation request to the wireless communication device specified by the terminal identification information of the counterpart (transfer source or transfer destination) included in the received MCIM transfer request (step S944).

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the transfer confirmation information is received (step S945). If the transfer confirmation information is not received, the control unit 210 continues monitoring. When the transfer confirmation information is received (step S945), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the received transfer confirmation information includes synchronization data (step S946). That is, when the transfer confirmation information is received from the transfer destination of the MCIM use right, the transfer confirmation information includes the synchronization data, but when the transfer confirmation information is received from the transfer source of the MCIM use right. The transfer confirmation information does not include synchronization data.

  In this example, it is assumed that it has been determined whether or not the transfer confirmation information permitting transfer of the right to use MCIM has been received (step S945). When transfer confirmation information that disallows transfer of MCIM usage rights is received (step S945), a notification to that effect is transmitted to the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request, and communication processing is performed. End the operation. In this case, the synchronization data held in the group management database 220 is deleted.

  When the synchronization data is included in the transfer confirmation information (step S946), the control unit 210 stores the synchronization data in the group management database 220 in association with the group to which the wireless communication apparatus that transmitted the transfer confirmation information belongs ( Step S947). If the transfer confirmation information does not include synchronization data (step S946), the process proceeds to step S948.

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 transmits MCIM invalidation information for invalidating the MCIM of the transfer source (wireless communication apparatus) to the transfer source (step S948).

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the disconnection of the transfer source and the SHO 120 for which the MCIM invalidation process has been performed is detected (step S949), and when the disconnection is not detected, Continue monitoring. When the disconnection is detected (step S949), the control unit 210 updates the contents of the group management database 220 (step S950). That is, the contents of the group management database 220 are updated so that the contents after the MCIM usage right transfer process are obtained.

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 transmits MCIM activation information (including synchronization data) to the transfer destination (wireless communication apparatus) (step S951).

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 determines whether or not an activation information reception notification has been received (step S952). When the activation information reception notification has not been received, monitoring is continued. When the activation information reception notification is received (step S952), the control unit 210 deletes the synchronization data transmitted to the transfer destination (synchronization data included in the MCIM activation information) from the group management database 220. (Step S953).

[Operation example of wireless communication device (transfer source or transfer destination) (example of transfer operation other than transfer source and transfer destination)]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the wireless communication device according to the first embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 22 illustrates an operation example of the wireless communication device when a transfer operation is performed at a location other than the transfer source and the transfer destination.

  The control unit 330 determines whether or not a transfer confirmation request has been received (step S961). If the transfer confirmation request has not been received, monitoring is continued. When the transfer confirmation request is received (step S961), the control unit 330 causes the display unit 370 to display a transfer confirmation screen for allowing the user to confirm the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S962). For example, the relocation confirmation screen 510 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit 370.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not an MCIM transfer confirmation operation has been performed (step S963). If the transfer confirmation operation has not been performed, the control unit 330 continues monitoring. When the transfer confirmation operation is performed (step S963), the control unit 330 determines whether or not the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that permits transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S964).

  When the transfer confirmation operation is an operation of permitting transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S964), the control unit 330 determines whether or not the own device is the transfer destination of the MCIM usage right ( Step S965). When the own device is the transfer destination of the MCIM use right (step S965), the control unit 330 transmits transfer confirmation information permitting transfer of the MCIM use right to the RO 200 (step S966). In this case, since the wireless communication apparatus does not hold the right to use MCIM, the transfer confirmation information is directly transmitted to the RO 200.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not MCIM activation information has been received (step S967). If the MCIM activation information has not been received, the control unit 330 continues monitoring. When the MCIM activation information is received (step S967), the control unit 330 transmits an activation information reception notification for notifying that the MCIM activation information has been received to the RO 200 (step S968).

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 performs MCIM validation processing stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350 based on the received MCIM validation information (step S969). As a result, the right to use MCIM is set in the transfer destination wireless communication apparatus, and the wireless communication apparatus can connect to the SHO 120 based on MCIM.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 performs data synchronization processing for synchronizing the data in the own device (transfer destination) with the data in the transfer-source wireless communication device (step S970).

  If the own device is not the transfer destination of the MCIM usage right (step S965), the control unit 330 transmits transfer confirmation information (including synchronization data) permitting transfer of the MCIM usage right to the RO 200 ( Step S971). In this case, since the wireless communication apparatus holds the right to use MCIM, the transfer confirmation information is transmitted to the RO 200 via the SHO 120.

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not MCIM invalidation information has been received (step S972). If MCIM invalidation information has not been received, the control unit 330 continues monitoring. When the MCIM invalidation information is received (step S972), the control unit 330 performs the MCIM invalidation process stored in the MCIM information storage unit 350 (step S973). As a result, the MCIM held in the wireless communication device is invalidated, and the wireless communication device cannot connect to the SHO 120 based on the MCIM.

  When the transfer confirmation operation is an operation that does not permit the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S964), the control unit 330 sets the transfer confirmation information that does not permit the transfer of the MCIM usage right to the RO200. (Step S974). In this case, since the transfer process of the right to use MCIM thereafter is not performed, the operation of the communication process is terminated.

[Operation example of RO (example of transfer operation other than transfer source or transfer destination)]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the first embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 23 illustrates an operation example of the RO 200 when a wireless communication device (other than the transfer source or the transfer destination) belonging to the group makes a transfer request for MCIM usage rights.

  The control unit 210 determines whether or not an MCIM transfer request has been received (step S981). If the MCIM transfer request has not been received, the control unit 210 continues monitoring. When the MCIM transfer request is received (step S981), the control unit 210 confirms the transfer to the wireless communication device (transfer source and transfer destination) specified by the terminal identification information included in the received MCIM transfer request. A request is transmitted (step S982).

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the transfer confirmation information has been received (step S983). If the transfer confirmation information has not been received, the control unit 210 continues monitoring. When the transfer confirmation information is received (step S983), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the received transfer confirmation information includes synchronization data (step S984). That is, when the transfer confirmation information is received from the transfer destination of the MCIM use right, the transfer confirmation information includes the synchronization data, but when the transfer confirmation information is received from the transfer source of the MCIM use right. The transfer confirmation information does not include synchronization data.

  When the synchronization data is included in the transfer confirmation information (step S983), the control unit 210 causes the group management database 220 to hold the synchronization data in association with the group to which the wireless communication apparatus that transmitted the transfer confirmation information belongs ( Step S985). If the transfer confirmation information does not include synchronization data (step S984), the process proceeds to step S986.

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the transfer confirmation information has been received from both the transfer source and the transfer destination (step S986). Return to S983. When the transfer confirmation information is received from both the transfer source and the transfer destination (step S986), the control unit 210 transmits the transfer approval information to the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request (step S987). ).

  In this example, it is assumed that it is determined whether or not transfer confirmation information permitting transfer of the right to use the MCIM has been received from both the transfer source and the transfer destination (step S986). When transfer confirmation information that disallows transfer of MCIM usage rights is received from at least one of the transfer source and the transfer destination (step S986), the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request A notification to that effect is transmitted, and the operation of the communication process is terminated. In this case, the synchronization data held in the group management database 220 is deleted.

  Each process (steps S988 to S993) illustrated in FIG. 23 corresponds to each process (steps S948 to S953) illustrated in FIG. For this reason, explanation here is omitted.

<2. Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment of the present technology, MCIM transfer request or transfer confirmation information includes synchronization data of the transfer source and transmits to the RO, and the synchronization data is included in MCIM activation information and transmitted to the transfer destination. An example is shown. However, the synchronization data of the transfer source is not included in the transmission information (MCIM transfer request, transfer confirmation information, MCIM activation information) related to the MCIM transfer process, and the synchronization data is transmitted separately from these. Also good.

  Thus, in the second embodiment of the present technology, an example in which the synchronization data of the transfer source is transmitted separately from the transmission information related to the MCIM transfer processing is shown. Note that the configuration of the communication system according to the second embodiment of the present technology is substantially the same as the example illustrated in FIG. For this reason, a part of description is abbreviate | omitted about the part which is common in 1st Embodiment of this technique.

[Example of communication when performing data synchronization processing during transfer processing of MCIM usage rights]
24 and 25 are sequence charts illustrating communication processing examples between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. Note that the sequence charts shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 are modifications of FIGS. 10 and 11, and therefore, a part of the description of parts common to FIGS. 10 and 11 is omitted. 24 and 25 illustrate an example in which the synchronization data of the transfer source is transmitted separately from the MCIM transfer request without being included in the MCIM transfer request.

  The processes (721 to 726) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 correspond to the processes (604 to 609) shown in FIGS. However, it differs in that the transfer request for MCIM is transmitted without including the synchronization data (723) (606).

  The processes (727 to 740) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 correspond to the processes (611 to 624) shown in FIGS.

  In this example, since the MCIM transfer request is transmitted without including the synchronization data (723), the synchronization data held in the first wireless communication device 300 is separated from the MCIM transfer request. It is necessary to transmit to RO200. Therefore, after the MCIM invalidation process is completed in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 and the first wireless communication apparatus 300 enters the connection state (738) with the RO 200, the control unit of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 330 transmits the synchronization data to the RO 200 (741, 742). In this case, the terminal identification information of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is transmitted to the RO 200 together with the synchronization data.

  When the synchronization data is received by the RO 200 (742), the control unit 210 extracts a group to which the wireless communication device (first wireless communication device 300) that transmitted the synchronization data belongs. That is, terminal identification information that matches the terminal identification information transmitted together with the synchronization data is extracted from the group management database 220, and a group related to the extracted terminal identification information is extracted. Then, the control unit 210 stores the received synchronization data in the group management database 220 in association with the extracted group (743).

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 transmits MCIM activation information to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (744, 745). In addition, the control unit 210 transmits the synchronization data held in the group management database 220 to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (746, 747).

  When the second wireless communication apparatus 130 receives the MCIM activation information (745), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 notifies the fact that the MCIM activation information has been received. A reception notification is transmitted to the RO 200 (748, 749). When the second wireless communication apparatus 130 receives the synchronization data (747), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 sends a synchronization data reception notification to the RO 200 to notify that the synchronization data has been received. Transmit (750, 751).

  When the RO200 receives the synchronization data reception notification (751), the control unit 210 of the RO200 deletes the synchronization data transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 from the group management database 220 (752).

  The processes (753 to 755) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 correspond to the processes (630 to 632) shown in FIGS.

  24 and 25 show an example in which the MCIM transfer request is made using the first wireless communication apparatus 300 that holds the right to use MCIM. However, these requests do not hold the right to use MCIM. You may make it perform from a radio | wireless communication apparatus. Examples of this are shown in FIGS.

[Example of communication when making a transfer request from the transfer destination of MCIM usage rights]
FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 are sequence charts illustrating communication processing examples between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present technology.

  Note that the sequence charts shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 are modifications of FIGS. 12, 13, 24, and 25. A part of the description is omitted. 26 and 27, an example in which the synchronization data of the transfer source is not included in the transfer confirmation information and is transmitted separately will be described.

  Each process (761 to 774) shown in FIG. 26 corresponds to each process (641 to 654) shown in FIG. However, the point (771) in which the transfer confirmation information is transmitted without including the synchronization data is different (651).

  When the RO200 receives the transfer confirmation information (774), the control unit 210 sends transfer approval information indicating that the transfer has been approved to the wireless communication apparatus (second wireless communication apparatus 130) that has transmitted the MCIM transfer request. Transmit (775, 776).

  Each process (777 to 784) shown in FIG. 27 corresponds to each process (656 to 663) shown in FIG.

  In this example, since the transfer confirmation information is transmitted without including the synchronization data (771), the synchronization data held in the first wireless communication device 300 is transferred to the RO 200 separately from the transfer confirmation information. Need to send. Therefore, after the MCIM invalidation process is completed in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 and the first wireless communication apparatus 300 enters the connection state (782) with the RO 200, the control unit of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 330 transmits the synchronization data to the RO 200 (785, 786). In this case, the terminal identification information of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is transmitted to the RO 200 together with the synchronization data.

  Each process (785 to 799) illustrated in FIG. 27 corresponds to each process (741 to 755) illustrated in FIG.

[Communication example when a transfer request is made from a wireless communication device other than the transfer source and transfer destination of the MCIM usage right]
FIG. 28 to FIG. 30 are sequence charts illustrating communication processing examples between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present technology.

  Note that the sequence charts shown in FIGS. 28 to 30 are modifications of FIGS. 14 to 16, 26, and 27, and therefore, portions common to FIGS. 14 to 16, 26, and 27 are not described. A part of the description is omitted. In addition, in FIGS. 28 to 30, an example will be described in which the synchronization data of the transfer source is not included in the transfer confirmation information but is transmitted separately.

  The processes (801 to 820) shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 correspond to the processes (675 to 694) shown in FIGS. However, the point that the transfer confirmation information is transmitted without including the synchronization data (817) is different (691).

  Each process (821 to 830) shown in FIG. 29 corresponds to each process (696 to 705) shown in FIG.

  In this example, since the transfer confirmation information is transmitted without including the synchronization data (817), the synchronization data held in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is transferred to the RO 200 separately from the transfer confirmation information. Need to send. Therefore, after the MCIM invalidation process is completed in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 and the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is connected to the RO 200 (828), the control unit of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 330 transmits the synchronization data to the RO 200 (831, 832). In this case, the terminal identification information of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is transmitted to the RO 200 together with the synchronization data.

  Each process (833 to 845) shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 corresponds to each process (787 to 799) shown in FIG.

[Operation example of communication system]
Next, the operation of the communication system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present technology will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (transfer source) (example of transfer operation at the transfer source)]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing performed by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 31 shows an operation example of the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300) when the first wireless communication apparatus 300 holding the right to use MCIM makes an MCIM use right transfer request. Since FIG. 31 is a modification of FIG. 17, parts common to FIG. 17 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  When an MCIM transfer instruction operation is performed (step S903), the control unit 330 transmits an MCIM transfer request (including terminal identification information of the transfer source and transfer destination) to the RO 200 (step S1001). That is, an MCIM transfer request not including synchronization data is transmitted to the RO 200.

  Further, after the MCIM invalidation process is performed (step S906), the control unit 330 transmits the synchronization data to the RO 200 (step S1002).

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (relocation destination) (example of relocation operation at relocation source)]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing performed by the second wireless communication device 130 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 32 shows an operation example of the transfer destination (second wireless communication apparatus 130) when the first wireless communication apparatus 300 holding the MCIM use right makes a transfer request for MCIM use right. Note that FIG. 32 is a modification of FIG. 18, and therefore, parts common to FIG.

  When the MCIM activation information is received (step S916), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether the synchronization data is received (step S1005), and receives the synchronization data. If not, continue monitoring.

  When the synchronization data is received (step S1005), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 transmits an activation information reception notification to the RO 200 (step S917). Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 transmits a synchronization data reception notification for notifying that the synchronization data has been received to the RO 200 (step S1006).

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (transfer source) (example of transfer operation at the transfer destination)]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the first wireless communication device 300 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 33 illustrates an operation example of the transfer source (first wireless communication apparatus 300) when the second wireless communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the MCIM use right makes a transfer request for MCIM use right. Since FIG. 33 is a modification of FIG. 19, the same reference numerals are given to portions common to FIG. 19, and a part of the description is omitted.

  When the MCIM transfer confirmation operation is an operation that permits the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S924), the control unit 330 transmits transfer confirmation information that permits the transfer of the MCIM usage right to the RO 200 ( Step S1011). That is, the transfer confirmation information not including the synchronization data is transmitted to the RO 200.

  Further, after the MCIM invalidation process is performed (step S927), the control unit 330 transmits the synchronization data to the RO 200 (step S1012).

[Example of operation of wireless communication device (relocation destination) (example of relocation operation at relocation destination)]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing performed by the second wireless communication device 130 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 34 shows an operation example of the transfer destination (second radio communication apparatus 130) when the second radio communication apparatus 130 that does not hold the MCIM use right makes a transfer request for MCIM use right. 34 is a modification of FIG. 20, portions common to FIG. 20 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  When the MCIM activation information is received (step S935), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 determines whether the synchronization data is received (step S1015), and receives the synchronization data. If not, continue monitoring.

  When the synchronization data is received (step S1015), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 transmits an activation information reception notification to the RO 200 (step S936). Subsequently, the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 transmits a synchronization data reception notification for notifying that the synchronization data has been received to the RO 200 (step S1016).

[Operation example of RO (example of transfer operation at transfer source or transfer destination)]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 35 shows an operation example of the RO 200 when a wireless communication device (transfer source or transfer destination) belonging to a group makes a transfer request for MCIM usage rights. 35 is a modified example of FIG. 21, parts common to FIG. 21 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  When the MCIM transfer request is received (step S941), the control unit 210 sets the wireless communication device specified by the terminal identification information of the counterpart (transfer source or transfer destination) included in the received MCIM transfer request. Then, a transfer confirmation request is transmitted (step S944).

  When the transfer confirmation information is received (step S945), the control unit 210 transmits MCIM invalidation information for invalidating the MCIM of the transfer source (wireless communication apparatus) to the transfer source (step S948).

  After the contents of the group management database 220 are updated (step S950), the control unit 210 determines whether or not synchronization data has been received (step S1021). If the synchronization data has not been received, monitoring is performed. Continue.

  When the synchronization data is received (step S1021), the control unit 210 stores the synchronization data in the group management database 220 in association with the group to which the wireless communication apparatus that transmitted the synchronization data belongs (step S1022).

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 transmits MCIM activation information to the transfer destination wireless communication apparatus (step S1023). Subsequently, the control unit 210 transmits the synchronization data held in the group management database 220 to the transfer destination wireless communication device (step S1024).

  When the validation information reception notification is received (step S952), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the synchronization data reception notification is received (step S1025), and when the synchronization data reception notification is not received. Will continue monitoring.

  When the synchronization data reception notification is received (step S1025), the control unit 210 deletes the synchronization data transmitted to the transfer destination wireless communication device from the group management database 220 (step S953).

[Operation example of wireless communication device (transfer source or transfer destination) (example of transfer operation other than transfer source and transfer destination)]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the wireless communication device according to the second embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 36 illustrates an operation example of the wireless communication apparatus when the transfer operation is performed at a location other than the transfer source and the transfer destination. 36 is a modification example of FIG. 22, portions common to FIG. 22 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  When the MCIM transfer confirmation operation is an operation that permits the transfer of the MCIM usage right (step S964), the control unit 330 transmits transfer confirmation information that permits the transfer of the MCIM use right to the RO 200 ( Step S966).

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 determines whether or not the own device is the transfer destination of the right to use MCIM (step S965). When the own device is the transfer destination of the right to use MCIM (step S965), the control unit 330 determines whether MCIM activation information has been received (step S967), and determines MCIM activation information. If not received, monitoring continues. When the MCIM activation information is received (step S967), the control unit 330 determines whether or not the synchronization data is received (step S1031). When the synchronization data is not received, the control unit 330 performs monitoring. Continue. When the synchronization data is received (step S1031), the control unit 330 transmits an activation information reception notification to the RO 200 (step S968).

  Subsequently, the control unit 330 transmits a synchronization data reception notification for notifying that the synchronization data has been received to the RO 200 (step S1032).

  Further, after the MCIM invalidation process is performed (step S973), the control unit 330 transmits the synchronization data to the RO 200 (step S1033).

[Operation example of RO (example of transfer operation other than transfer source or transfer destination)]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of communication processing by the RO 200 according to the second embodiment of the present technology. FIG. 37 illustrates an operation example of the RO 200 when a wireless communication device (other than the transfer source or the transfer destination) belonging to the group makes a transfer request for MCIM usage rights. Since FIG. 37 is a modification of FIG. 23, portions common to FIG. 23 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  After the transfer confirmation request is transmitted to the transfer source and the transfer destination (step S982), the control unit 210 determines whether transfer confirmation information has been received from both the transfer source and the transfer destination (step S986).

  Note that each process (steps S1041 to S1045) illustrated in FIG. 37 corresponds to each process (steps S1022 to S1025) illustrated in FIG. For this reason, explanation here is omitted.

  Note that, in the second embodiment of the present technology, an example in which synchronization data is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200 after the MCIM invalidation process of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is performed. In this case, the synchronization data can be directly transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200. However, the synchronization data may be transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200 before the MCIM invalidation process. In this case, the synchronization data is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200 via the SHO 120.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present technology, when the right to use MCIM is transferred, the synchronization data can be transmitted from the transfer source to the transfer destination separately from the transfer request and the like. For this reason, data synchronization processing can be appropriately performed according to the communication function of the wireless communication device.

<3. Modification>
In the first and second embodiments of the present technology, the example in which the synchronization data is transmitted from the transfer source to the transfer destination in the MCIM usage right transfer process has been described. However, it is assumed that there is also a user who desires to perform data synchronization processing other than at the time of MCIM usage right transfer processing. Therefore, in this modification, an example is shown in which data synchronization processing is performed at times other than MCIM usage right transfer processing.

[Communication example when performing data synchronization processing other than MCIM usage right transfer processing]
FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 are sequence charts illustrating communication processing examples between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the modification of the embodiment of the present technology.

  38 and 39, when the group AB is configured by the first wireless communication device 300, the second wireless communication device 130, and the third wireless communication device 140, the first wireless communication device 300 is MCIM. It is assumed that the right to use is held. 38 and 39, communication processing in the case where data synchronization processing is performed on data between the first wireless communication device 300 and the second wireless communication device 130 by operating the first wireless communication device 300. An example is shown. 38 and 39, the first wireless communication device 300 is connected to the SHO 120 (601), and the second wireless communication device 130 and the third wireless communication device 140 are connected to the RO 200 (602, 603).

  First, a data synchronization setting screen for performing data synchronization processing is displayed on the display unit 370 of the first wireless communication apparatus 300 by a user operation (851). The data synchronization setting screen is, for example, a screen in which the transfer destination selection area 501 is not displayed and the synchronization data transmission source selection area is displayed in the group list display screen 500 shown in FIG. In the synchronous data transmission source selection area, a check box for selecting a transmission source of synchronous data is displayed when data synchronization processing is performed.

  In this way, when the data synchronization setting screen is displayed on the display unit 370 (851), a check box (corresponding to the data synchronization presence / absence selection area 502 shown in FIG. 7) is displayed in the “Resync” checkbox. "Is added (852). In addition, a check mark (synchronous data transmission source selection area) for the transmission source of the synchronous data is marked with “L” (852).

  In this way, after the “re” mark is added to the check box of the other party and the “re” mark is added to the check box of the transmission source of the synchronization data, a confirmation button (corresponding to the confirmation button 506 shown in FIG. 7). Is pressed (852). As described above, when the data synchronization setting operation is accepted in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 (852), a data synchronization request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200 (853 to 856). In this case, since the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is connected to the SHO 120 (601), the data synchronization request is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the RO 200 via the SHO 120 (853). To 856). Here, the data synchronization request includes the terminal identification information (PCID # 1, PCID # 2) of the wireless communication apparatus that is the target of the data synchronization process, and the synchronization data.

  When the RO 200 receives the data synchronization request (856), the control unit 210 extracts a group to which the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the data synchronization request belongs, based on the terminal identification information included in the received data synchronization request. That is, terminal identification information that matches the terminal identification information included in the received data synchronization request is extracted from the group management database 220, and a group related to the extracted terminal identification information is extracted. Then, the control unit 210 causes the group management database 220 to hold the synchronization data included in the received data synchronization request in association with the extracted group (857).

  Subsequently, the control unit 210 notifies the wireless communication device (first wireless communication device 300) specified by the terminal identification information of the transmission source included in the received data synchronization request that the data synchronization request has been received. To transmit the synchronous data reception for this purpose (858 to 861). When the synchronization data reception notification is received (861), the first wireless communication apparatus 300 may display that fact on the display unit 370.

  Further, a data synchronization setting screen for performing data synchronization processing is displayed on the display unit 370 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 by a user operation (862). As described above, when the data synchronization setting screen is displayed on the display unit 370 (862), the check box of the synchronization data transmission source (the first wireless communication apparatus 300) is marked with “Re” ( 863). In addition, a check mark of the synchronization data transmission destination (second wireless communication apparatus 130) is marked with “L” (863).

  In this manner, after the “Re” mark is added to the check boxes for the transmission source and the transmission destination of the synchronization data, the confirmation button (corresponding to the confirmation button 506 shown in FIG. 7) is pressed (863). As described above, when the data synchronization setting operation is accepted in the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (863), a data synchronization request is transmitted from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to the RO 200 (864, 865). In this case, since the second wireless communication apparatus 130 is connected to the RO 200 (602), the data synchronization request is directly transmitted from the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to the RO 200 (864, 865). . Here, the data synchronization request includes the terminal identification information (PCID # 1, PCID # 2) of the wireless communication device to be subjected to the data synchronization processing, but does not include the synchronization data.

  When the RO 200 receives the data synchronization request (865), the control unit 210 extracts a group to which the wireless communication apparatus that has transmitted the data synchronization request belongs, based on the terminal identification information included in the received data synchronization request. That is, terminal identification information that matches the terminal identification information included in the received data synchronization request is extracted from the group management database 220, and a group related to the extracted terminal identification information is extracted. Then, the control unit 210 acquires the synchronization data stored in the group management database 220 in association with the extracted group, and transmits the acquired synchronization data to the wireless communication apparatus that transmitted the data synchronization request. (866, 867).

  When the second wireless communication apparatus 130 receives the synchronization data (867), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 adds the data in the first wireless communication apparatus 300 to the data in the second wireless communication apparatus 130. Data synchronization processing is performed to synchronize (868).

  When the synchronization data is transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 (866), the control unit 210 of the RO 200 deletes the synchronization data transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus 130 from the group management database 220 (869).

  38 and 39 show an example in which the first wireless communication apparatus 300 that holds the right to use MCIM is the transmission source of the synchronization data, the wireless communication apparatus that does not hold the right to use MCIM is synchronized. The present invention can also be applied to a case where data is transmitted.

  38 and 39 show an example in which the synchronization data is deleted from the group management database 220 on condition that the synchronization data is transmitted in response to the synchronization data request from the second wireless communication apparatus 130. However, after the user performs the data synchronization setting operation using the first wireless communication device 300, the data synchronization is performed in the second wireless communication device 130 for some reason (for example, forgetting the operation or sudden work is entered). It is also assumed that no setting operation is performed. In this case, the synchronization data may not be deleted from the group management database 220. For example, when a relatively large number of users use the data synchronization processing shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the amount of data held in the RO 200 (the amount of synchronization data) may become enormous. In this case, it is assumed that the operational cost of the RO 200 increases.

  Therefore, it is conceivable that when the synchronization data is transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus 300, the valid time of the synchronization data can be set. For example, a fixed value (for example, 10 minutes) can be set as the effective time. For example, the user performs the data synchronization setting operation in the second wireless communication device 130 within 10 minutes after the synchronization data is transmitted from the first wireless communication device 300, so that the second wireless communication device 130 becomes Synchronization data can be acquired from the RO 200. However, if the data synchronization setting operation is not performed in the second wireless communication device 130 even after 10 minutes have passed since the synchronization data was transmitted from the first wireless communication device 300, the RO 200 stores the synchronization data. It can be deleted from the group management database 220. That is, when the RO 200 does not receive the data synchronization request from the second wireless communication device 130 even after 10 minutes have elapsed since the synchronization data was received from the first wireless communication device 300, the synchronization data Can be deleted from the group management database 220. By setting the valid time in this way, the operational cost of the RO 200 can be reduced. Note that the valid time may be changed by a user operation.

  38 and 39 show an example in which the user sequentially performs the data synchronization setting operation in the two wireless communication devices to be subjected to the data synchronization processing. However, for example, when the synchronization data from the first wireless communication apparatus 300 is received, the RO 200 may notify the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to that effect. By performing the notification in this way, the user can be prompted to perform the data synchronization setting operation using the second wireless communication apparatus 130. In addition, the user can quickly perform the data synchronization setting operation using the second wireless communication apparatus 130 by receiving the notification. This example is shown in FIG. 40 and FIG.

[Communication example when performing data synchronization processing other than MCIM usage right transfer processing]
40 and 41 are sequence charts illustrating an example of communication processing between devices included in the communication system 100 according to the modification of the embodiment of the present technology. Note that the sequence charts shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are modifications of FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, and therefore a part of the description of the parts common to FIG. 38 and FIG.

  Each process (871 to 881) illustrated in FIG. 40 corresponds to each process (851 to 861) illustrated in FIG.

  Further, the control unit 210 of the RO 200 transmits a synchronization data notification to the wireless communication device (second wireless communication device 130) specified by the terminal identification information of the transmission destination included in the received data synchronization request (882, 883). When the synchronization data notification is received (883), the second wireless communication apparatus 130 causes the display unit 370 of the second wireless communication apparatus 130 to display a data synchronization setting screen for performing data synchronization processing ( 884).

  Each process (884 to 891) shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 corresponds to each process (862 to 869) shown in FIGS.

  As described above, FIG. 38 to FIG. 41 illustrate an example in which a user performs a data synchronization setting operation in two wireless communication devices that are targets of data synchronization processing. However, for example, among the two wireless communication devices to be subjected to data synchronization processing, the user performs a data synchronization setting operation in the wireless communication device that is the transmission source of synchronization data, and the wireless communication device that is the transmission destination of the synchronization data Data synchronization processing may be performed automatically. When data synchronization processing is automatically performed as described above, for example, a setting to that effect is made by a user operation. Thereby, for example, when the transmission destination wireless communication device (second wireless communication device 130) receives the synchronization data notification (883), the control unit 330 of the second wireless communication device 130 makes a data synchronization request. Can be automatically transmitted to the RO 200.

  Thus, in the modification of the embodiment of the present technology, the data synchronization process can be performed without transferring the right to use MCIM (contract authentication information). For this reason, the load on the network side can be reduced.

  In the embodiment of the present technology, the contents related to the address book and the schedule book have been described as examples of data to be subjected to data synchronization processing. However, the embodiment of the present technology can also be applied to a case where data synchronization processing is performed on content other than the address book or schedule book (for example, playlist (music, photos, etc.), ID information). The ID information is, for example, ID information when using a login account such as a blog or an HP (home page) or a service on the Internet. The blog includes, for example, a communication service (a so-called mini-blog (for example, tweet)) that allows a user to post and browse a short sentence.

  In the embodiment of the present technology, the information processing apparatus (SHO 120, RO 200, etc.) configured as a unit has been described as an example. However, the embodiment of the present technology can also be applied to an information processing system in which each unit (for example, the control unit 210 and the group management database 220) included in these information processing devices is configured by a plurality of devices. In the embodiment of the present technology, the group AB configured by three wireless communication devices has been described as an example. However, the present technology is also implemented for a group configured by two or four or more wireless communication devices. The form of can be applied. Further, in the embodiment of the present technology, the case where data synchronization processing is performed between a plurality of wireless communication devices configuring a group has been described as an example. However, the embodiment of the present technology can also be applied to a case where data synchronization processing is performed between a plurality of wireless communication apparatuses that do not constitute a group. In this case, for example, the other party to perform data synchronization processing can be set by a user operation (for example, an input operation of identification information for identifying the other party's wireless communication device).

  Further, the embodiment of the present technology can be applied to a portable wireless communication device (for example, a data communication dedicated terminal device) or a fixed wireless communication device. For example, an embodiment of the present technology is applied to a wireless communication device mounted on a wireless communication device, an elevator, an automobile, or an electronic device (for example, a home appliance, a game machine, or a digital photo frame) for data collection of a vending machine. Can be applied.

  In the embodiment of the present technology, the use right of MCIM is described as an example of the network connection right (connection right). However, the embodiment of the present technology can also be applied to a connection right for connecting to a predetermined network based on other information (for example, USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module)).

  The above-described embodiment shows an example for embodying the present technology, and the matters in the embodiment and the invention-specific matters in the claims have a corresponding relationship. Similarly, the invention specific matter in the claims and the matter in the embodiment of the present technology having the same name as this have a corresponding relationship. However, the present technology is not limited to the embodiment, and can be embodied by making various modifications to the embodiment without departing from the gist thereof.

  Further, the processing procedure described in the above embodiment may be regarded as a method having a series of these procedures, and a program for causing a computer to execute these series of procedures or a recording medium storing the program. You may catch it. As this recording medium, for example, a CD (Compact Disc), an MD (MiniDisc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a memory card, a Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc, or the like can be used.

In addition, this technique can also take the following structures.
(1) The connection right is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right for connecting to a predetermined network using wireless communication is set to the second wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right is not set. A reception unit for accepting a relocation operation for relocating
When the transfer operation is accepted, the data in the second wireless communication device is transferred to the transfer request that requests transfer of the connection right from the first wireless communication device to the second wireless communication device. A wireless communication apparatus comprising: a control unit that transmits the transfer request including information for synchronizing with predetermined data in the first wireless communication apparatus.
(2) The wireless communication device is the first wireless communication device,
A group sharing the connection right is configured by a plurality of wireless communication devices including the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device,
When the transfer operation is accepted, the control unit transmits the transfer request and the predetermined data to a management system that manages the group,
When the management system receives the transfer request and the predetermined data, the management system transmits setting information for setting the connection right to the second wireless communication apparatus, and transmits the setting information to the second wireless communication apparatus. The wireless communication device according to (1), wherein a connection right is set, the predetermined data is transmitted to the second wireless communication device, and control is performed to synchronize data in the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data. .
(3) The control unit transmits the transfer request including the predetermined data as the information for synchronization to the management system,
The wireless communication apparatus according to (2), wherein the management system includes the predetermined data in the setting information and transmits the setting data to the second wireless communication apparatus.
(4) The management system is a RO (Registration Operator),
The RO holds the predetermined data when receiving the predetermined data from the first wireless communication device, and transmits the held predetermined data to the second wireless communication device (2) Or the radio | wireless communication apparatus as described in (3).
(5) The wireless communication device according to (4), wherein when the predetermined data is held, the RO notifies the second wireless communication device to that effect.
(6) The wireless communication device according to (4) or (5), wherein the RO deletes the held predetermined data after transmission to the second wireless communication device.
(7) When the transmission to the second wireless communication apparatus is not performed for a predetermined time or more after the predetermined data is held, the RO deletes the predetermined data and deletes the second data of the predetermined data. The wireless communication device according to any one of (4) to (6), wherein transmission to the wireless communication device is not performed.
(8) The reception unit receives a designation operation for designating the predetermined time,
The control unit, when the designation operation is accepted, transmits time information related to the designated predetermined time to the RO in association with the predetermined data,
The wireless communication device according to (7), wherein the RO deletes the predetermined data using a predetermined time related to time information transmitted in association with the predetermined data.
(9) A wireless communication device for which the connection right is set among a plurality of wireless communication devices constituting the group can be connected to a SHO (Selected Home Operator) based on the connection right,
The wireless communication device according to any one of (2) to (9), wherein a wireless communication device for which the connection right is not set among a plurality of wireless communication devices constituting the group can be connected only to RO.
(10) The wireless communication device is the second wireless communication device,
A group sharing the connection right is configured by a plurality of wireless communication devices including the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device,
When the transfer operation is accepted, the control unit transmits the transfer request to a management system that manages the group,
When the management system receives the transfer request, the management system transmits a transfer confirmation request for requesting transfer permission related to the transfer request to the first wireless communication device, and performs the transfer related to the transfer confirmation request. When the transfer confirmation information indicating permission and the predetermined data are transmitted from the first wireless communication apparatus, setting information for setting the connection right is transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus, and The second wireless communication apparatus sets the connection right, transmits the predetermined data to the second wireless communication apparatus, and performs control to synchronize data in the second wireless communication apparatus with the predetermined data ( The wireless communication device according to 1).
(11) The first wireless communication device transmits the transfer confirmation information including the predetermined data to the management system,
The wireless communication apparatus according to (10), wherein the management system includes the predetermined data in the setting information and transmits the setting data to the second wireless communication apparatus.
(12) The wireless according to any one of (1) to (11), wherein the predetermined data is content that is a target of data synchronization processing between the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device. Communication device.
(13) The control unit transmits the transfer request including information for synchronizing the content in the second wireless communication device to the content newly updated in the first wireless communication device. The wireless communication device according to 12).
(14) The reception unit receives the transfer operation and a synchronization instruction operation for synchronizing data in the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data,
The control unit transmits the transfer request when the transfer operation and the synchronization instruction operation are received, and includes information for synchronizing with the transfer request when only the transfer operation is received. The wireless communication device according to any one of (1) to (13), wherein the transfer request is transmitted without the transmission.
(15) The connection right according to any one of (1) to (14), wherein the connection right is a right to connect to the base station based on contract authentication information for connecting to a base station operated by a communication carrier. Wireless communication device.
(16) The connection right is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right for connecting to a predetermined network using wireless communication is set to the second wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right is not set. A receiving unit that receives a transfer request that includes information for synchronizing data in the second wireless communication device with predetermined data in the first wireless communication device,
When the transfer request is received, setting information for setting the connection right is transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus to cause the second wireless communication apparatus to set the connection right, and the predetermined data is stored. An information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit that performs control to transmit data to the second wireless communication apparatus and synchronize data in the second wireless communication apparatus with the predetermined data.
(17) The connection right is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right for connecting to a predetermined network using wireless communication is set to the second wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right is not set. A receiving unit that receives a transfer operation for transferring a connection, and a transfer that requests transfer of the connection right from the first wireless communication device to the second wireless communication device when the transfer operation is received A wireless communication device comprising: a control unit that transmits the transfer request including information for synchronizing data in the second wireless communication device with predetermined data in the first wireless communication device in the request;
When the transfer request is received, setting information for setting the connection right is transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus to cause the second wireless communication apparatus to set the connection right, and the predetermined data is stored. A communication system comprising: an information processing device that performs control to transmit data to the second wireless communication device and synchronize data in the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data.
(18) The connection right is transferred from the first wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right for connecting to a predetermined network using wireless communication is set to the second wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right is not set. An acceptance procedure for accepting a relocation operation for relocating
When the transfer operation is accepted, the data in the second wireless communication device is transferred to the transfer request that requests transfer of the connection right from the first wireless communication device to the second wireless communication device. A control method for a wireless communication apparatus, comprising: a transmission procedure for transmitting the transfer request including information for synchronizing with predetermined data in the first wireless communication apparatus.

100 communication system 110 public network 120 SHO
121, 122, 206 Base station 125, 210 Control unit 126-129, 207 Radio link 130 Second radio communication device 140 Third radio communication device 200 RO
205 Communication Unit 220 Group Management Database 300 First Wireless Communication Device 311 Antenna 312 Antenna Sharing Unit 321 Modulation Unit 322 Demodulation Unit 330 Control Unit 331 Bus 340 Memory 350 MCIM Information Storage Unit 360 Operation Unit 370 Display Unit 380 Position Information Acquisition Unit 391 Microphone 392 Speaker

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A group management database for managing a group of a plurality of wireless communication devices that share a connection right to connect to a predetermined network using wireless communication;
A setting request for requesting setting of the connection right to a second wireless communication apparatus in which the connection right is not set among the plurality of wireless communication apparatuses and data of the second wireless communication apparatus are transmitted to the first wireless communication apparatus. A communication unit that receives synchronization data for synchronizing with predetermined data of the communication device;
Setting information for acquiring group information about the group from the group management database, transmitting the group information to the first wireless communication device via the communication unit, and setting the connection right based on the received setting request; and An information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit that transmits received synchronization data to the second wireless communication device via the communication unit.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit holds the received synchronization data in the group management database and transmits the held synchronization data to the second wireless communication apparatus.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein when the synchronization data is held, the control unit notifies the second wireless communication apparatus to that effect.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control unit deletes the held synchronization data after transmission to the second wireless communication apparatus.   The control unit deletes the synchronization data when the transmission to the second wireless communication apparatus is not performed for a predetermined time or more after holding the synchronization data, and the second wireless communication of the synchronization data is performed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein transmission to the apparatus is not performed. The connection right is set among the plurality of wireless communication devices in a group management database for managing a group consisting of a plurality of wireless communication devices sharing a connection right for connecting to a predetermined network using wireless communication. A setting request for requesting the second wireless communication device not to set the connection right, and synchronization data for synchronizing the data of the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data of the first wireless communication device; Receiving procedure to receive,
The group information related to the group is acquired from the group management database, transmitted to the first wireless communication apparatus, and the setting information for setting the connection right based on the received setting request and the received synchronization data. An information processing method comprising: a transmission procedure for transmitting to the second wireless communication apparatus. The connection right is set among the plurality of wireless communication devices in a group management database for managing a group consisting of a plurality of wireless communication devices sharing a connection right for connecting to a predetermined network using wireless communication. A setting request for requesting the second wireless communication device not to set the connection right, and synchronization data for synchronizing the data of the second wireless communication device with the predetermined data of the first wireless communication device; Receiving procedure to receive,
The group information related to the group is acquired from the group management database, transmitted to the first wireless communication apparatus, and the setting information for setting the connection right based on the received setting request and the received synchronization data. A program for causing a computer to execute a transmission procedure to be transmitted to the second wireless communication apparatus.

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