JP6964842B2 - Location information service system, mobile information terminal, location information service method and terminal program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a location information service system, a location information service method using an electronic tag, a mobile information terminal, and a terminal program, in which information desired by a user jumps into a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone.

Conventionally, there is known a check-in service that can obtain information on a nearby commercial facility by using a location information service provided by a business operator. The information obtained from this check-in service includes not only store information but also discounts such as coupons and special items. This location information service is provided by a business operator identifying the location of a user who owns a mobile information terminal by using a network environment such as GPS (Global Positioning System) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). ing.

Further, for example, in Patent Document 1, a mobile information terminal on which a wireless tag chip possessed by a user is mounted and a reader / writer mounted on an automatic ticket gate and connected to a server are used to carry the information when entering or exiting the automatic ticket gate. An information providing system that can send information around the station to an information terminal is disclosed. Specifically, when a user passes through a ticket gate of a station, information that the user thinks is necessary in the city, such as a map of the area around the station, a department store, or a coupon, is transmitted to a mobile information terminal and displayed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-242686

However, in the above-mentioned conventional check-in service, when the location information is acquired using GPS, it is difficult to capture the GPS radio wave in the underground mall or the building, and therefore the necessary information is available when the user needs it. There was a problem that it could not be obtained. Further, when a network environment such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) is used, there is also a problem that system construction and maintenance costs increase.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a location information service system in which desired information jumps into a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone owned by a user without depending on GPS or a network environment. It is an object of the present invention to provide a location information service method using an electronic tag, a mobile information terminal, and a terminal program.

(1) The location information service system according to the first aspect of the present invention is a location information service system under a cloud environment, and the location information is registered in advance in the cloud and a uniquely assigned location ID number is assigned. An electronic tag transmitting device that transmits a radio wave including the radio wave and the radio wave transmitted from the electronic tag transmitting device are received, an inquiry based on the received position ID number is made to the cloud, and the location ID number is used in the cloud. A mobile information terminal that acquires the converted location information from the cloud is provided, and the location ID number is a shipping ID number that is uniquely assigned in units of the electronic tag transmitting device, and the electronic tag transmitting device is installed. It is characterized by including a facility ID number assigned in units of facilities, and an internal management ID number associated with the shipping ID number and assigned in units of installation locations in the facility for each facility ID number. ..

(2) The location information service system of the present invention is the location information service system according to (1), and when an accident occurs in the installed electronic tag transmitting device, the electronic tag transmitting device in which the accident occurs. However, another electronic tag transmitting device to which a different shipping ID number is assigned may be exchanged with the other electronic tag transmitting device to which the same facility ID number and the internal management ID number are assigned.

(3) The location information service system of the present invention is the location information service system according to (1) or (2), in which the electronic tag transmitting device has the address of the facility where the installation location is located, and the installation. It may be managed in association with the latitude / longitude and the number of floors of the place.

(4) The location information service system of the present invention is the location information service system according to any one of (1) to (3), and a plurality of the electronic tag transmitting devices are provided inside the facility. The location information service system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the location information service system is characterized by the above.

(5) The mobile information terminal according to the second aspect of the present invention is a mobile information terminal connected to a location information service system in a cloud environment, receives radio waves transmitted from an electronic tag transmitting device, and is described above. A control unit that makes an inquiry based on the received position ID number to the cloud and acquires the position information converted from the position ID number in the cloud from the cloud, and the position ID number is the electron. A shipping ID number uniquely assigned in units of a tag transmitting device, a facility ID number assigned in units of a facility in which the electronic tag transmitting device is installed, and a facility ID number associated with the shipping ID number. It is characterized by including an internal management ID number assigned to each installation location in the facility as a unit.

(6) The location information service method using the electronic tag transmitting device according to the third aspect of the present invention is a location information service method in a cloud environment including an electronic tag transmitting device and a mobile information terminal. A step in which the electronic tag transmitting device transmits radio waves including a position ID number in which location information is registered in advance in the cloud and a uniquely assigned position ID number is transmitted, and the mobile information terminal is transmitted from the electronic tag transmitting device. It has a step of receiving the radio wave, making an inquiry based on the received position ID number to the cloud, and acquiring the position information converted from the position ID number in the cloud from the cloud. The location ID number is associated with the shipping ID number uniquely assigned in units of the electronic tag transmitting device, the facility ID number assigned in units of the facility where the electronic tag transmitting device is installed, and the shipping ID number. In addition, each facility ID number includes an internal management ID number assigned in units of installation locations in the facility.

(7) The terminal program according to the fourth aspect of the present invention includes a process of receiving a radio wave transmitted from an electronic tag transmitter to a computer of a mobile information terminal connected to a location information service system in a cloud environment. An inquiry based on the received position ID number is made to the cloud, and a process of acquiring the position information converted from the position ID number from the cloud is executed in the cloud, and the position ID number is the said position ID number. A shipping ID number uniquely assigned in units of an electronic tag transmitting device, a facility ID number assigned in units of a facility in which the electronic tag transmitting device is installed, and a facility ID associated with the shipping ID number. It is characterized by including an internal management ID number assigned to each number in units of installation locations in the facility.

According to the present invention, a location information service system, a location information service method using an electronic tag, and a mobile phone, in which desired information jumps into a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone owned by a user without depending on GPS or a network environment. Information terminals and terminal programs can be provided.

It is a figure which shows the system structure of the location information service system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the data format of the identification information transmitted by the electronic tag transmitting apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and the data structure of DB which a business operator management server has. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic tag transmitting apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile information terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the mobile information terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen composition of the mobile information terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the check-in application and payment application using the location information service system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen generated by the check-in application and payment application which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the route guidance application using the location information service system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen generated by the route guidance application which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the system structure of the location information service system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the check-in application and payment application using the location information service system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the system structure of the location information service system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows the process of the location information service system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram of the management screen of the location information service system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

(Structure of the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter, simply referred to as the present embodiment) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment is installed at an arbitrary location in a commercial facility (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a facility) such as a restaurant, a hotel, or various stores. One or more electronic tag transmitting devices 10, a business management server 50 managed and operated by a location information service provider (hereinafter, simply referred to as a business), and the business management server 50 are a network (mobile network 30). It is composed of one or more mobile information terminals 20 such as a smartphone connected via the device. A facility management device (facility management server 40) managed and operated by a commercial facility is also connected to the mobile network 30.

In the above configuration, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 transmits the first identification information (shipping ID number (serial ID) described later) by radio waves so as to specify a common application to be executed by each of the plurality of mobile information terminals 20. Broadcast transmission. Here, the first identification information (serial ID) is a unique number uniquely assigned in units of individual electronic tag transmitting devices. Then, the business operator management server 50 receives an inquiry based on the first identification information received by the mobile information terminal 20, and indexes the built-in database so that the mobile information terminal 20 manages the first identification information. It is converted into the second identification information (application identification information described later) and transmitted to the mobile information terminal 20 inquired. In response to this, the mobile information terminal 20 executes the application based on the second identification information and enjoys the facility information or service delivered from the facility management server 40.

An example of the data structure of the database built in the business management server 50 is shown in FIG. 2 (a). In the database, application identification information and facility information that can be recognized by a common application executed by a plurality of mobile information terminals 20 are assigned to a serial ID uniquely assigned to each electronic tag transmitting device 10 installed in a commercial facility. And are stored. The facility information includes a facility name, an address, guidance information including a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 includes a control unit 100 and an RF (Radio Frequency) unit 101. The RF unit 101 is a high-frequency circuit that generates high-frequency energy for radio wave generation, including a signal source (not shown), a modulation circuit, and a power amplifier. In the present embodiment, a frequency in the 2.4 GHz band is used, and the device (portable information terminal 20) equipped with Bluetooth (registered trademark) located within a radius of 10 to 100 m is generated under the control of the control unit 100. Send radio waves. Here, the specification is unidirectional transmission conforming to the Bluetooth® standard of version 4.0, which can be driven for several years with only one button battery.

The control unit 100 broadcasts and transmits a serial ID that identifies a common application executed by the mobile information terminal 20, and at this time, the serial ID is encrypted with one or more encryption patterns to indicate the type of the encryption pattern. Send with information added. Therefore, the control unit 100 controls to superimpose the first identification information having the data format shown in FIG. 2B on the radio wave generated by the RF unit 101 and transmit the information.

According to FIG. 2B, the first identification information is composed of 16 bytes of data. That is, the first 1 byte is an identifier indicating that it is an electronic tag, the next 1 byte is an encryption method indicating the type of encryption pattern, and the next 13 bytes is a serial ID unique to the electronic tag transmitting device 10. A check digit is assigned to 1 byte. Note that the 13-byte area of the serial ID can be used as a data area based on the identifier information, which is effective when there is an external interface, for example.

The control unit 100 randomly inserts and transmits a cycle of shifting the first identification information including the serial ID by m seconds (however, n> m) while transmitting the first identification information in a cycle of n seconds. Also do. This is because when a plurality of electronic tag transmitting devices 10 simultaneously transmit radio waves, even if the mobile information terminal 20 processes the data from one electronic tag transmitting device 10, the data from the other electronic tag transmitting device 10 cannot be processed. It is caused by falling into a situation. That is, according to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) specification, when a collision (access collision) occurs, the one received first may be preferentially processed and the one delayed even slightly may not be processed. Therefore, for example, a transmission cycle of 2 seconds is set, and a cycle shifted from 0.5 second to 1 second is sometimes inserted, so that the plurality of electronic tag transmitters 10 simultaneously transmit radio waves. You can avoid the risk of not being able to handle the other.

The data transmitted by the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is required to be changed regularly for the purpose of preventing unauthorized use due to interception. Therefore, the risk of interception can be reduced by performing the process of automatically changing the encryption method in a certain period of time.

FIG. 4 shows the configuration of the mobile information terminal 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. According to FIG. 4, the mobile information terminal 20 includes a control unit 200, a storage unit 210, a communication unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a short-range wireless communication unit 250.

The control unit 200 acquires the first identification information (serial ID) from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 by sequentially reading and executing the terminal program stored in the program area of the storage unit 210, for example, which is composed of a microprocessor. It recognizes and executes the function as the mobile information terminal 20 that executes the application specified by the recognized serial ID.

Therefore, if the function of the terminal program executed by the control unit 200 is expanded into blocks and shown, one or more mobile information terminals broadcast and transmitted by radio waves from an electronic tag transmitting device 10 installed at an arbitrary location in a commercial facility. An inquiry is made to the identification information recognition unit 201 that acquires and recognizes the first identification information (serial ID) that identifies the common application executed by the 20 and the business management server 50 based on the recognized first identification information. , The application execution control unit 202 that receives the second identification information (application identification information) converted and transmitted by the operator management server 50 and executes the corresponding application based on the received second identification information. including. The control unit 200 may measure the radio wave intensity of the radio wave received from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 and execute a different application depending on the radio wave strength. Therefore, a configuration including a radio wave strength measuring unit 203 for measuring radio wave strength (RSSI: Received Signal Strength Indication) is also conceivable.

In addition to the program area in which the terminal program according to the present embodiment is stored, the storage unit 210 allocates and stores a work area and a VRAM (Video RAM) area. The terminal program stored in the program area identifies a common application executed by one or more mobile information terminals 20 broadcast and transmitted by radio waves from an electronic tag transmitting device 10 installed at an arbitrary location in a commercial facility. The processing procedure for receiving the identification information (serial ID) of 1 and the second identification information (application identification) that is converted and transmitted by the business management server 50 by making an inquiry to the business management server 50 based on this serial ID. It consists of a processing procedure for receiving information) and executing the corresponding application based on the received application identification information.

Various data generated in the execution process of the terminal program are stored in the work area, and for example, a correspondence table between the serial ID and the application identification information transmitted from the business management server 50 is also stored. This correspondence table is updated by the control unit 200, for example, every time an access occurs to the business management server 50. The update timing is arbitrary. Of the information to be displayed stored in the work area, the control unit 200 cuts out, transfers, and stores the screen information for the effective screen of the display unit 240 in the VRAM area. As the storage unit 210, for example, a semiconductor memory element, a magnetic device, or an optical memory element is mounted.

The communication unit 220 captures the wireless communication system, performs wireless communication with a base station (not shown) connected to the mobile network 30, and transmits / receives various data. Here, the various data are voice data at the time of voice call, mail data at the time of sending / receiving mail, Web page data at the time of browsing the Web (World Wide Web), and the like. The communication unit 220 communicates with the facility management server 40 or the business management server 50 via the mobile network 30, for example, according to a protocol compliant with TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).

The operation unit 230 has a key switch to which various functions such as a power key, a call key, a number key, a character key, a direction key (left / right / up / down), an enter key, and a call key are assigned. When the key is operated by the user, a signal corresponding to the operation content is generated and output to the control unit 200 as a user's instruction. The display unit 240 is configured by arranging a large number of pixels (combination of light emitting elements of a plurality of colors) vertically and horizontally, for example, using an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device) or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence). , The information generated by the control unit 200 and written in a predetermined area (VRAM area) of the storage unit 210 is displayed.

The operation unit 230 and the display unit 240 described above may be realized by a touch panel. In this case, the user starts the application by selecting and operating the application icon displayed on the touch panel, and displays, for example, the image shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B as the execution result of the application. Can be done. Details will be described later.

The short-range wireless communication unit 250 receives the radio wave transmitted by the electronic tag transmitting device 10, extracts the superimposed first identification information, and delivers it to the control unit 200. The short-range wireless communication unit 250 shall perform communication in accordance with Bluetooth (registered trademark), and originally divides the 2.4 GHz band into 79 frequency channels and performs frequency hopping that randomly changes the frequency to be used. , Two-way wireless communication is possible at a maximum of 24 bps with other Bluetooth® devices (portable digital assistants 20) located within a radius of 10 to 100 m, but here, from the electronic tag transmitter 10 with the same standard. Only unidirectional wireless communication for receiving radio waves will be used.

(Operation of the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, the operation of the mobile information terminal 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the power of the mobile information terminal 20 is turned on, the short-range wireless communication unit 250 starts monitoring the radio waves transmitted from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 (step S101). When the short-range wireless communication unit 250 detects the reception of radio waves (step S101 “Yes”), it is superimposed on the radio waves and controls the first identification information (serial ID) consisting of the data format shown in FIG. 2 (b). Hand over to department 200. In response to this, when the identification information recognition unit 201 acquires the first identification information (serial ID) and identifies that it is an electronic tag by referring to the identifier shown in the first byte (step S102). “Yes”), the subsequent serial ID is decrypted based on the encryption pattern defined by the encryption method and delivered to the application execution control unit 202 (step S103).

The application execution control unit 202 activates the communication unit 220, connects to the operator management server 50 via the mobile network 30, and inquires about the application identification information based on the decrypted serial ID (step S104). Upon receiving the inquiry, the business management server 50 indexes the database whose data format is shown in FIG. 2A, using the decrypted serial ID as a key. As a result, the application identification information unique to the requested mobile information terminal 20 is converted, and the application identification information is transmitted to the requested mobile information terminal 20 via the mobile network 30.

When the application execution control unit 202 acquires the application identification information received via the communication unit 220 (step S105 “Yes”), the application execution control unit 202 temporarily stores the application identification information in a predetermined area of the storage unit 210 (step S106). The radio wave intensity measuring unit 203 constantly measures the RSSI of the radio wave received in step S101, and delivers the result to the application execution control unit 202. When the user detects a selection operation of the operation unit 230 based on the application identification information received earlier, that is, a so-called application start operation from the application icons displayed on the display unit 240 (step S107 “Yes”), the application is executed. The control unit 202 compares the RSSI of the radio wave measured by the radio wave intensity measuring unit 203 with the RSSI preset as a threshold value (step S108).

Here, when the RSSI of the received radio wave is equal to or higher than the set threshold value (step S108 “Yes”), the application execution control unit 202 generates, for example, the screen information shown in FIG. 6A and generates the VRAM of the storage unit 210. Write to the area. Subsequently, the display unit 240 reads out the screen information written in the storage unit 210 in synchronization with the display timing of the display device, and displays the page with the coupon distributed by the facility management server 40 (step S109). On the other hand, when the RSSI of the received radio wave is less than the set threshold value (step S108 “No”), the application execution control unit 202 generates, for example, the screen information shown in FIG. Write to. Subsequently, the display unit 240 reads out the screen information written in the storage unit 210 in synchronization with the display timing of the display device, and displays the acquired store information page (step S110).

6 (a) and 6 (b) show an example of the screen configuration of the mobile information terminal 20 generated by the application execution control unit 202 and displayed on the display unit 240. FIG. 6A is a store information page with a coupon, and FIG. 6B is a store information page. In each case, the "facility" button 601 that instructs the display of commercial facility information such as stores, the "map" button 602 that displays the guide map of the commercial facility, the photograph 603 of the commercial facility, and the bibliographic items such as the name and address of the commercial facility. It consists of 604, an elevator icon 605a (605b) indicating the relative positional relationship between the user and the facility, and each display area for displaying detailed facility information (606). The screen configuration differs only depending on whether or not there is a display pattern of the elevator icons 605a (605b) and a coupon display area (607) on which the coupons distributed from the facility management server 40 are displayed.

Here, for example, when the user is located within 3 m of the store (after entering the store) and a considerable RSSI is measured, the elevator icon 605a shown in FIG. 6A and the store information page 606a with a coupon are displayed. NS. On the other hand, when the user is located within 3m to 10m (before entering the store) and a considerable RSSI is measured, the elevator icon 605b and the store information page 606b shown in FIG. 6B are displayed. do. The threshold value shall be set in advance based on this idea.

(Application example in the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, an application example of the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

An example of using the location information service system 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention in a restaurant, a hotel, or the like will be described.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a check-in application and a payment application using the location information service system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen generated by the check-in application and the payment application.

Check-in in the present invention means that a customer visits the facility. It is assumed that the user who possesses the mobile information terminal 20 has registered personal information in advance in the business management server 50. In addition, personal information may be registered in a server owned by a credit institution (not shown). First, the user (customer) possessing the mobile information terminal 20 activates the check-in application in advance before entering the store, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A (step S201). The application execution control unit 202 compares the RSSI of the radio wave measured by the radio wave intensity measuring unit 203 with the RSSI preset as a threshold value. Then, when the RSSI of the received radio wave is equal to or higher than the set threshold value, the application execution control unit 202 transmits the radio wave information to the facility management device 40 via a predetermined network. The facility management device 40 determines that the customer has visited the store based on the received radio wave information (step S202). Next, the facility management server 40 inquires about personal information (for example, ID, name, face photo) from the business management server 50 (step S203). The business management server 50 identifies personal information from the first identification information received by the mobile information terminal 20 owned by the customer and the second identification information converted and transmitted by the business management server 50. Personal information is transmitted to the facility management server 40 (step S204). The terminal of the facility management server 40 that has received the personal information displays, for example, "ID: 012345, Hanako Yamada, visit the store at 12:30, check-in" as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Since the clerk who confirmed the personal information can know the customer's name and face before serving the customer, it is possible to provide the customer with high-quality service (executive service), for example, by calling out to the customer by name. Yes (step S205).

Next, the payment process will be described. The user operates the mobile information terminal 20 to issue a payment processing request (step S206). The application execution control unit 202 stores the personal information (for example, name, credit number) registered in advance in the storage unit 210 of the mobile information terminal 20 and the personal information at the time of check-in acquired from the business management server 50. If they are collated and match, the settlement process is certified (step S207). When the facility management device 40 receives the request from the mobile information terminal 20, it communicates with the business management server 50, acquires the information associated with the electronic payment from the business management server 50, and is obtained by the check-in determination. By adding it to the personal information, the usage amount from check-in to payment is calculated, and the result is transmitted to the mobile information terminal 20. For example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the payment is displayed on the user's mobile information terminal 20. If there is no problem with the contents displayed on the screen, the user inputs the password associated with the credit card payment to the mobile information terminal 20 and presses the execute button to perform the payment process (step S208).

According to the above-mentioned application, by performing check-in determination and payment using the electronic tag transmitting device 10, it is possible to determine that the customer is coming to the store before check-in, and further, the name and face can be identified, so that the quality is high. Service can be provided to customers. Further, since the customer's personal information is specified by collating the personal information stored in the customer's mobile information terminal 20 with the personal information registered in the business management server 50, cash or a credit card is presented. Is not required, and smooth payment processing can be performed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a route guidance application using the location information service system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen generated by the route guidance application.

It is assumed that the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is installed in each store in the commercial facility. First, the user activates the route guidance application pre-installed on the mobile information terminal 20 (step S301). Subsequently, the user inputs the destination from the operation unit 230 of the mobile information terminal 20 (step S302). When the destination is set, the application execution control unit 202 acquires the corresponding route guidance map information from the facility management server 40 (step S303). Next, the application execution control unit 202 receives radio waves from each of the plurality of electronic tag transmitting devices 10 installed in the commercial facility, and the presence or absence of two or more electronic tag transmitting devices 10 whose RSSI is equal to or higher than the threshold value. Is determined (step S304). Next, the application execution control unit 202 determines the direction toward the destination from the radio waves received from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 whose RSSI is equal to or higher than the threshold value, makes a determination (step S305), and receives the radio waves first based on the RSSI. The mapping process with the created map is performed (step S306). For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the route guidance screen is displayed on the display unit 240 (step S307).

Further, when switching from the route guidance screen to the augmented reality (AR) display, for example, the switching request is made by operating the operation unit of the personal digital assistant 20 shown in FIG. 10 (b). (Step S308), the display screen of the mobile information terminal 20 is switched to the AR display (step S309). As the AR technique, a technique already known is used. For example, the display unit 240 displays a superimposed image in which information on peripheral facilities acquired from the server via communication and information on peripheral facilities included in the image captured by the camera built in the mobile information terminal 20 are superimposed. indicate. In the present embodiment, the map information is displayed as the information related to the facility, but instead of the map information, the related information such as the store information of the facility installed on the route may be displayed. good.

By implementing the route guidance application using the electronic tag transmitting device 10, it is possible to specify a more accurate position as compared with the route guidance using GPS because it does not depend on the network environment. In addition, by transmitting necessary information to the mobile information terminal 20 such as a smartphone owned by the user, it is possible to smoothly guide the user to the destination. Further, the mobile information terminal 20 can map the map to the real world by switching the map display to the AR display, so that the geographical information to the destination can be provided in an easy-to-understand manner.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the location information service system 2000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the location information service system 2000 according to the second embodiment includes one or more electronic tag transmitting devices 10 installed at arbitrary locations in a commercial facility, and one or more mobile information such as a smartphone. It is composed of a terminal 20 and a customer management terminal 60 provided in a facility having an electronic tag transmitting device.

Hereinafter, the differences in the first embodiment will be described. In the above configuration, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 broadcasts and transmits the first identification information by radio waves so as to identify a common application executed by the mobile information terminal 20. Then, the mobile information terminal 20 transmits the first identification information received by itself and the personal information registered in the storage unit 210 to the customer management terminal 60. In response to this, the customer management terminal 60 registers in the storage unit (not shown) based on the first identification information and the personal information, and provides the facility service based on the information.

(Application example in the second embodiment)
Next, an application using the location information service system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. It is assumed that the user who possesses the mobile information terminal 20 has registered personal information in his / her own mobile information terminal 20 in advance. First, the user (customer) possessing the mobile information terminal 20 starts the check-in application in advance before entering the store, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A (step S401). The application execution control unit 202 compares the RSSI of the radio wave measured by the radio wave intensity measuring unit 203 with the RSSI preset as a threshold value. Then, when the RSSI of the received radio wave is equal to or higher than the set threshold value, the application execution control unit 202 transmits the radio wave information to the customer management terminal 60 via a predetermined network. The customer management terminal 60 determines that the customer has visited the store based on the received radio wave information (step S402). Next, the mobile information terminal 20 transmits its own personal information (for example, ID, name, face photo) to the customer management terminal 60 (step S403). It should be noted that the transmission may be performed at the same timing as in step S402. The customer management terminal 60 that has received the personal information displays, for example, "ID: 012345, Hanako Yamada, visit the store at 12:30, check-in" as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Since the clerk who confirmed the personal information can know the customer's name and face before serving the customer, it is possible to provide the customer with high-quality service (executive service), for example, by calling out to the customer by name. Yes (step S404).

Next, the payment process will be described. It is assumed that the mobile information terminal 20 has an electronic money function that can be used for payment of the price, and that cash has been deposited in the mobile information terminal in advance. The user operates the mobile information terminal 20 to issue a payment processing request (step S405). The application execution control unit 202 reads the electronic payment information registered in the storage unit 210 of the mobile information terminal 20 and certifies the payment process (step S406). When the customer management terminal 60 receives a payment request from the mobile information terminal 20, the customer management terminal 60 calculates the usage amount from check-in to payment by adding electronic payment information to the personal information obtained at the time of check-in determination, and the result. Is transmitted to the mobile information terminal 20. For example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the payment is displayed on the user's mobile information terminal 20. If there is no problem with the contents displayed on the screen, the user presses the execute button on the display screen of the mobile information terminal 20 and holds it over the electronic money compatible receiving terminal (not shown) in the facility to make a payment. Processing is done (step S407). The electronic money compatible receiving terminal may be built in the customer management terminal 60 or may be externally connected.

According to the application using the location information service system according to the second embodiment of the present invention described above, it is not necessary to use a server via a network by performing check-in determination and payment in a commercial facility. Smooth payment processing can be performed on a facility-by-facility basis.

(Application example in the first embodiment and other application examples in the second embodiment)
In the location information service system 1000 of the first embodiment and the location information service system 2000 of the second embodiment, in addition to the above, as an application example, an electronic tag transmission device 10 is installed on each floor of a department store or a large shopping facility. Then, the user who owns the mobile information terminal 20 can check the information board on each floor. According to this application, it can be used underground, which was difficult to realize in the past. Similarly, it can be used in shopping malls. In this case, by installing the electronic tag transmitting device 10 in each store, information such as sales, recommended products, and coupons is displayed more and more on the screen of the mobile information terminal 20 when the user goes near the store. In this case, the user can obtain the necessary information simply by starting the application, and can obtain convenience.

It is also conceivable to install the electronic tag transmitting device 10 in a digital signage or a vending machine. In this case, it is possible to notify in conjunction with the advertisement and to send information in a pinpoint manner. You can also see that a vending machine is installed nearby. It is also possible to utilize the congestion status of stores and attraction facilities and waiting time. In this case, the users in the queue can be provided with a service for killing time and can view advertisements. Even during waiting time, it is possible to add value by services that can only be provided at that location. It can also be used to guide museums, zoos, etc. In this case, by installing the electronic tag transmitting device 10 in each area of the viewing facility, the user can confirm the detailed explanation on the mobile information terminal 20.

It is also conceivable to install the electronic tag transmitting device 10 in public facilities such as buses and trains. In this case, since the bus or train on which the passenger is boarding can be identified, the user who possesses the mobile information terminal 20 can be notified of the current arrival station, the time to the destination, and the like. The user can also identify the vehicle simply by launching the application, and can enjoy more accurate and abundant information. It can also be installed in stamp rallies and attractions. It can be applied to treasure hunt games and stamp rallies, and the game can be deepened by checking instead of stamps or receiving codes. According to the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment and the location information service system 2000 according to the second embodiment, since the range of 10 to 100 m can be accurately captured, it can be used as a hint tool that cannot be realized by GPS. It is possible.

It is also conceivable to install the electronic tag transmitting device 10 on a moving object such as a person or a pet. In this case, by distributing various information to the surroundings, it is possible to notify the user who owns the mobile information terminal 20 of the specific information of the person or pet at the present time. Users can see the name, gender, age, and photo of nearby pets simply by launching the application.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the location information service system 3000 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the third embodiment described below is a location information service system in a cloud environment, in which the location information of the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is registered in advance in the operator management server 50 and is unique. The electronic tag transmitting device 10 for transmitting a radio wave including a position ID number assigned to is provided.

Further, the radio wave transmitted from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is received, an inquiry based on the received position ID number is made to the cloud computing system (hereinafter, simply referred to as cloud 500), and the position ID number is converted by the cloud 500. The mobile information terminal 20 for acquiring the location information from the cloud 500 is provided.

The term "location information service in a cloud environment" as used herein refers to a service form in which location information is provided using a cloud computing system that provides services using the Internet. The business operator possesses the computer resources (business management server 50) necessary to realize the service provided by himself / herself only by developing the above-mentioned electronic tag transmitting device 10 and the application using the electronic tag transmitting device 10. By using the computer resources (cloud 500) of the cloud computing system, it is possible to provide the service without doing so, and the user installs the application in an environment (mobile information terminal) that can connect to the Internet. You can enjoy the service just by doing it.

(Operation of the third embodiment)
Hereinafter, the processing operation of the location information service system according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the cloud 500 previously provides the location information of the facility to be shipped for each electronic tag transmitting device 10 (the address of the facility where the installation location exists, the latitude / longitude of the installation location, the number of floors where the facility is installed, etc.). Register (step S501). Then, a position ID number associated with the above position information is created (step S502), and the position ID number is assigned to the electronic tag transmitting device 10 (step S503). The electronic tag transmitting device 10 is set as described above and shipped to the facility to be used.

Next, an example will be described in which a user who possesses a mobile information terminal 20 in which the application of this service is installed visits a facility in which an electronic tag transmitting device 10 in which a position ID number is set is installed.

When the user possessing the mobile information terminal 20 approaches the facility where the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is installed, the control unit 200 of the mobile information terminal 20 presets the RSSI and threshold value of the radio wave measured by the radio wave intensity measuring unit 203. Compare with the RSSI. Then, when the RSSI of the received radio wave is equal to or higher than the set threshold value, the radio wave including the position ID number is received from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 (step S504).

The control unit 200 makes an inquiry to the cloud 500 in order to acquire the position information from the acquired position ID number (step S505). When the cloud 500 receives the position ID number, it reads the position information associated with the position ID number stored in the storage unit (not shown) (step S506) and transmits the position information to the mobile information terminal 20. (Step S507). By doing so, since the location information of the facility can be acquired, it is possible to enjoy the facility information or service delivered from the facility management server 40 (which can be replaced by the cloud 500) described above.

In addition to the position ID number, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is assigned a serial ID to which the position ID number is uniquely assigned in units of the electronic tag transmitting device 10. In addition, an internal management ID number that is associated with the facility ID number and serial ID assigned in units of the facility where the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is installed and is assigned in units of the installation location in the facility is assigned to each facility ID number. Be done.

That is, within the same facility, the facility ID number is used, and the facility ID number is branched and an internal management ID number is assigned to each facility installation location. When starting an application of another service in the same facility, it is possible to manage by the internal management ID number.

Taking a supermarket as an example, in the meat area in the facility, in the electronic tag transmitting device 10 to which the facility ID number is A and the internal management ID numbers 1 to 3 are assigned, the mobile information terminal 20 transmits the electronic tag of the above ID number. When the radio wave of the device 10 is received, the recommended ingredients are displayed. Further, in the fish area, in the electronic tag transmitting device 10 to which the facility ID number is A and the internal management ID numbers 4 to 6 are assigned, when the mobile information terminal 20 receives the radio wave of the electronic tag transmitting device 10 having the above ID number. , Bargain products of ingredients are displayed.

Further, it is assumed that an accident, for example, a failure occurs in the electronic tag transmitting device 10 installed in the facility. In this case, since the failed electronic tag transmitting device 10 is replaced with a newly shipped device, it becomes another electronic tag transmitting device 10 to which a different serial ID is assigned.

In this case, by referring to the serial ID of the failed electronic tag transmitting device 10, it is possible to ship the electronic tag transmitting device 10 to which the same facility ID number and internal management ID number are assigned, and the service can be provided even in the event of a failure. Has no effect. By installing a plurality of electronic tag transmitting devices 10 in the facility and having a plurality of internal management ID numbers, the service will not be stopped during the time period until the new device is shipped.

Further, the cloud 500 is managed in association with the address of the facility where the installation location of the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is located, the latitude / longitude of the installation location, and the number of floors. As shown in FIG. 14, for example, when the facility manager logs in to the management screen from the information terminal device (personal computer or the like), it is possible to confirm the installation location of the electronic tag transmitting device 10 on the map.

For example, the facility name, facility ID number, address, serial ID, and internal management ID number are displayed on the management screen. Since the location information is registered in advance in the electronic tag transmitting device 10 on the management screen, the floor on which the electronic tag transmitting device 10 is installed is also displayed. An icon is displayed at the installation location of the electronic tag transmitting device 10, and the setting can be changed manually by clicking the icon. For example, when changing the installation floor.

By linking with the application, for example, which facility was checked in, what kind of application was used at each facility and when, and which facility each application was used at are also memorized, and can be confirmed on the management screen. It is also possible to do.

(Effect of the first embodiment)
As described above, according to the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment, the mobile information terminal 20 is configured to execute an application specified based on the received first identification information, thereby performing GPS or the like. The application can be controlled without depending on the network environment, and the user can display the desired information on the screen of the mobile information terminal simply by starting the application. For this reason, electronic coupons are distributed at indoor commercial facilities that cannot receive GPS radio waves, information is displayed when approaching digital signage, or when approaching an exhibit at a museum, explanation guidance for that exhibit is played back by voice. Alternatively, by having a moving object such as a person or a pet possess an electronic tag transmitting device, it is possible to realize an application such as continuing to transmit information to the surroundings even while moving with a simple configuration.

Further, according to the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment, the mobile information terminal 20 receives a serial ID (broadcast transmission from the electronic tag transmitting device 10) by inquiring to the business operator management server 50 (management device). The application identification information (second identification information) assigned to itself can be obtained from the first identification information), and therefore, the mobile information terminal 20 can obtain a common application from the serial ID (first identification information). Can be executed. Further, since the mobile information terminal 20 does not need to make an inquiry to the operator management server 50 (management device) each time by referring to the correspondence table of the storage unit 210, the communication traffic and the communication cost are reduced. Further, the mobile information terminal 20 measures the radio wave intensity of the radio wave transmitted by the electronic tag transmitting device 10 and executes an application different depending on the radio wave intensity, so that, for example, information is provided before entering the store and the store is entered. In some cases, it is possible to provide a highly flexible check-in system, such as executing an application such as a point service.

Further, according to the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 encrypts the serial ID (first identification information) with one or more encryption patterns, and sets the type of encryption pattern. By adding and transmitting the indicated information, the mobile information terminal 20 can be decrypted, and highly secure identification information can be transmitted and received. Further, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 randomly inserts and transmits a cycle of shifting the serial ID (first identification information) by m seconds (however, n> m) while transmitting the serial ID (first identification information) in a cycle of n seconds. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the risk that the plurality of electronic tag transmitting devices 10 transmit at the same timing and one of the received mobile information terminals 20 cannot receive the service.

Further, according to the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment, when the check-in application is activated and the radio wave received from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 reaches a predetermined radio wave strength, the facility management device 40 receives the radio wave strength. The facility management device 40 makes a check-in determination based on the radio wave strength information, and transmits the first identification information and the personal information specified by the second identification information from the business management server 50. By acquiring and displaying it on the screen, it is possible to determine that the customer is coming to the store before serving the customer, and further, the name and face can be identified, so that high-quality service can be provided to the customer. Further, when the facility management device 40 receives the request from the mobile information terminal 20, it communicates with the business management server 50, acquires the information associated with the electronic payment from the business management server 50, and obtains it by the check-in determination. By adding the personal information provided and executing the electronic payment process, it is possible to perform the smooth payment process without the need to present cash or a credit card.

Further, according to the location information service system 1000 according to the first embodiment, when the route guidance application is activated and the destination facility is set, the mobile information terminal 20 is transferred from the facility management device 40 to the facility. The destination is based on the radio wave strength of the radio waves transmitted by a plurality of electronic tag transmitting devices 10 that acquire related information, display information related to the facility on the screen according to the current position according to the traveling direction, and display the information related to the facility on the screen. By determining the direction of and displaying the route guidance to the destination on the screen, it does not depend on the network environment, so that a more accurate position can be specified as compared with the route guidance using GPS. In addition, by transmitting necessary information to the mobile information terminal 20 such as a smartphone owned by the user, it is possible to smoothly guide the user to the destination. In addition, when the mobile information terminal receives the screen switching request, the screen can be switched from the route guidance display to the augmented reality display, so that the map can be mapped to the real world, so that the geographical information to the destination can be obtained. It can be provided in a more understandable manner.

Further, according to the location information service system 2000 according to the second embodiment, when the check-in application is activated and the radio wave received from the electronic tag transmitting device 10 reaches a predetermined radio wave strength, the mobile information terminal 20 is a customer. The radio wave intensity information is transmitted to the management terminal 60, the customer management terminal 60 makes a check-in determination based on the radio wave intensity information, acquires personal information from the mobile information terminal 20, and displays it on the screen. Further, when the customer management terminal 60 receives the request from the mobile information terminal 20, the customer management terminal 60 acquires the information associated with the electronic payment from the mobile information terminal 20, adds the personal information obtained by the check-in determination, and performs the electronic payment process. By executing, it is not necessary to use a server via the network, so smooth payment processing can be performed on a facility-by-facility basis.

The location information service method using the electronic tag according to the first embodiment includes, for example, one or more electronic tag transmitting devices 10 installed at arbitrary locations in a commercial facility and location information, as shown in FIG. The location information service system 1000 includes a management device (business management server 50) managed and operated by a service provider and a plurality of mobile information terminals 20 connected to the management device via a network (mobile network 30). Used. Then, the method includes a step in which the electronic tag transmitting device 10 broadcasts and transmits a first identification information (serial ID) that identifies a common application executed by the mobile information terminal 20 by radio waves, and the management device (the management device (1). The business operator management server 50) receives an inquiry based on the first identification information (serial ID) received by the mobile information terminal 20, and the mobile information terminal manages the first identification information (serial ID). Based on the step of converting to the second identification information (application identification information) and transmitting the inquiry to the mobile information terminal 20, and the mobile information terminal 20 based on the second identification information (application identification information). Includes a step of running the application to receive facility information or services.

According to the location information service method using the electronic tag according to the first embodiment, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 transmits the first identification information (serial ID) that identifies a common application executed by the mobile information terminal 20. The mobile information terminal 20 executes an application specified based on the second identification information (application identification information) acquired from the management device (business management server 50). The terminal 20 can control the application without depending on the GPS or the network environment, and the user can display the desired information on the screen of the mobile information terminal 20 simply by starting the application. For this reason, electronic coupons are distributed at indoor commercial facilities that cannot receive GPS radio waves, information is displayed when approaching digital signage, or when approaching an exhibit at a museum, explanation guidance for that exhibit is played back by voice. It is possible to provide a location information service method using an electronic tag that can realize the solution of the above with a simple configuration.

The mobile information terminal 20 according to the first embodiment is, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a mobile information terminal 20 connected to a management device (business management server 50) via a network (mobile network 30). Then, the mobile information terminal 20 identifies a common application executed by one or more mobile information terminals 20 broadcast and transmitted by radio waves from an electronic tag transmitting device 10 installed at an arbitrary location in a commercial facility. The identification information recognition unit 201 that receives and recognizes the identification information (serial ID) of 1 and the management device (business management server 50) are inquired based on the received first identification information (serial ID). The second identification information (application identification information) converted and transmitted by the management device (business management server 50) is acquired, and the corresponding application is based on the acquired second identification information (application identification information). It is provided with an application execution control unit 202 for executing the above.

According to the mobile information terminal 20 according to the first embodiment, the application execution control unit 202 is converted by the management device (business operator management server 50) based on the first identification information (serial ID) recognized by the identification information recognition unit. By configuring the corresponding application program to be executed according to the second identification information (application identification information) transmitted and transmitted, the application can be controlled without depending on GPS or the network environment, and the user can control the application. The desired information can be displayed on the screen of the mobile information terminal 20 just by starting it. For this reason, electronic coupons are distributed at indoor commercial facilities that cannot receive GPS radio waves, information is displayed when approaching digital signage, or when approaching an exhibit at a museum, explanation guidance for that exhibit is played back by voice. Applications can be used on the mobile information terminal 20.

The terminal program according to the first embodiment is, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, to the computer of the mobile information terminal 20 connected to the management device (business management server 50) via the network (mobile network 30), for example. As shown in FIG. 5, a first method of identifying a common application executed by one or more mobile information terminals broadcast by radio waves from an electronic tag transmitting device 10 installed at an arbitrary location in a commercial facility. The process of receiving and recognizing the identification information (S101 to S103) and the second identification information converted and transmitted by the management device by making an inquiry to the management device based on the recognized first identification information. The process (S104 to S110) of receiving and executing the corresponding application based on the received second identification information is executed.

According to the terminal program according to the first embodiment, the mobile information terminal 20 sequentially reads and executes the terminal program described above, and the management device is based on the first identification information (serial ID) received from the electronic tag transmitting device 10. By executing the corresponding application according to the second identification information (application identification information) converted and transmitted by (business management server 50), it becomes possible to control the application without depending on GPS or the network environment. , The user can display the desired information on the screen of the mobile information terminal 20 simply by starting the application. For this reason, electronic coupons are distributed at indoor commercial facilities that cannot receive GPS radio waves, information is displayed when approaching digital signage, or when approaching an exhibit at a museum, explanation guidance for that exhibit is played back by voice. Applications can be used on the mobile information terminal 20.

Both the second and third embodiments have the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above. In particular, according to the third embodiment, the business operator can provide the same location information service without possessing the necessary computer resources (business operator management server 50) by using the cloud computing system, and thus maintain it. Management costs can be reduced. Further, the failure of the electronic tag transmitting device 10 due to aged deterioration cannot be ignored, but in this case, the electronic tag transmitting device 10 to which the same internal management ID number is assigned by referring to the serial ID of the failed electronic tag transmitting device 10 can be used. Since it is possible to substitute the service, it is possible to provide a continuous service without the need for measures such as suspending the service. By installing a plurality of electronic tag transmitting devices 10 in the facility and having a plurality of internal management ID numbers, the service will not be stopped during the time period until the new device is shipped.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, it goes without saying that the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. Further, it is clear from the description of the scope of claims that the form to which such a modification or improvement is added may be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

10 Electronic tag transmitter 20 Mobile information terminal 30 Mobile network 40 Facility management server (facility management device)
50 Business management server 60 Customer management terminal 200 Control unit 201 Identification information recognition unit 202 Application execution control unit 203 Radio field strength measurement unit 210 Storage unit 220 Communication unit 230 Operation unit 240 Display unit 250 Short-range wireless communication unit 500 Cloud computing system (Cloud)
1000, 2000, 3000 Location-based service system

Claims (7)

A location-based service system in a cloud environment
An electronic tag transmitter that emits radio waves including a uniquely assigned position ID,
A cloud that registers the location information of the electronic tag transmitter and the location ID in association with each other,
The radio wave transmitted from the electronic tag transmitting device is received, the radio wave intensity of the radio wave received from the electronic tag transmitting device is measured, and when the radio wave intensity is equal to or higher than a preset threshold value, the electronic tag is transmitted. A mobile information terminal that acquires the position ID from a transmitting device, makes an inquiry based on the acquired position ID to the cloud, and acquires the position information converted from the position ID in the cloud from the cloud.
With
The electronic tag transmitting device includes the position ID, a shipping ID uniquely assigned to each electronic tag transmitting device, a facility ID assigned to each facility where the electronic tag transmitting device is installed, and the facility. An internal management ID assigned to each installation location is assigned,
A location information service system further comprising an information terminal device capable of confirming the installation location of the electronic tag transmitting device and changing the setting related to the installation location. When an accident occurs in the installed electronic tag transmitting device, another electronic tag transmitting device to which a different shipping ID is assigned has the facility ID assigned to the electronic tag transmitting device in which the accident has occurred and the internal management. The location information service system according to claim 1, wherein the facility ID and the internal management ID that are the same as the ID can be assigned and exchanged. According to claim 1 or 2, the position ID assigned to the electronic tag transmitting device is managed in association with the address of the facility where the installation location is located, and the latitude / longitude and the number of floors of the installation location. The location information service system described. The location information service system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of the electronic tag transmitting devices are provided inside the facility. A mobile information terminal connected to a location-based service system in a cloud environment.
When a radio wave including a position ID uniquely assigned from the electronic tag transmitting device is received, the radio wave strength of the radio wave received from the electronic tag transmitting device is measured, and the radio wave strength is equal to or higher than a preset threshold value. In addition, the position ID is acquired from the electronic tag transmitting device, an inquiry based on the acquired position ID is made to the cloud, and the position information of the electronic tag transmitting device converted from the position ID in the cloud is transmitted to the cloud. From the control unit,
With
The electronic tag transmitting device includes the position ID, a shipping ID uniquely assigned to each electronic tag transmitting device, a facility ID assigned to each facility where the electronic tag transmitting device is installed, and the facility. A mobile information terminal to which an internal management ID assigned to each installation location is assigned. It is a location information service method in a cloud environment including a cloud, an electronic tag transmitting device, and a mobile information terminal.
The cloud registers the location information of the electronic tag transmitting device in association with the uniquely assigned location ID.
A step in which the electronic tag transmitting device transmits a radio wave including the position ID,
The mobile information terminal receives the radio wave transmitted from the electronic tag transmitting device, measures the radio wave intensity of the radio wave received from the electronic tag transmitting device, and the radio wave intensity is equal to or higher than a preset threshold value. In this case, the position ID is acquired from the electronic tag transmitting device, an inquiry based on the acquired position ID is made to the cloud, and the position information converted from the position ID in the cloud is acquired from the cloud. Steps and
Have,
The electronic tag transmitting device includes the position ID, a shipping ID uniquely assigned to each electronic tag transmitting device, a facility ID assigned to each facility where the electronic tag transmitting device is installed, and installation at the facility. Location information service method to which an internal management ID assigned to each location is assigned. To the computer of the mobile information terminal connected to the location information service system in the cloud environment
Processing to receive radio waves including a uniquely assigned position ID from an electronic tag transmitter,
The radio wave intensity of the radio wave received from the electronic tag transmitting device is measured, and when the radio wave intensity is equal to or higher than a preset threshold value, the position ID is acquired from the electronic tag transmitting device, and the acquired position ID is acquired. The process of making an inquiry to the cloud based on the above and acquiring the position information of the electronic tag transmitting device converted from the position ID in the cloud from the cloud.
To run,
The electronic tag transmitting device includes the position ID, a shipping ID uniquely assigned to each electronic tag transmitting device, a facility ID assigned to each facility where the electronic tag transmitting device is installed, and installation at the facility. A terminal program to which an internal management ID assigned to each location is assigned.

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