JP7293748B2 - terminal device and computer program - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The technology disclosed herein relates to terminal devices capable of performing wireless communication with each of one or more media, and computer programs for such terminal devices.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a vehicle control system including a medium and a portable terminal device capable of wireless communication with the medium. The medium stores commands according to the state of the object to be managed (that is, the vehicle). The command includes information for causing the terminal device to perform an operation according to the state of the managed object. The medium supplies the currently stored command to the terminal by performing wireless communication with the terminal. The terminal device operates according to the command acquired from the medium.

JP 2014-125779 A

In the technique disclosed in Patent Literature 1, the medium stores commands according to the status of the managed object by communicating with the managed object as needed. Then, the medium supplies the command stored in the medium at that time to the terminal device by executing wireless communication with the terminal device. Therefore, for example, when the user of the terminal device wishes to have the terminal device execute a predetermined notification operation (for example, an alarm operation) triggered by the execution of wireless communication between the terminal device and the medium. , a command for executing the notification operation (hereinafter referred to as "notification command") must be stored in the medium in advance. That is, according to the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, when wireless communication is performed between a terminal device and a medium and the terminal device is to execute a predetermined notification operation, a notification command is stored in advance in the medium. I had to prepare a memory control means to make it happen.

In this specification, even if a predetermined command is not stored in the medium in advance, when wireless communication is performed between the medium and the terminal device, it is possible to cause the terminal device to perform a predetermined notification operation. provide technology that can

This specification discloses a terminal device. A terminal device disclosed in the present specification is a first wireless communication unit capable of performing wireless communication with each of one or more media, and each of the one or more media is, at the time of shipment, The first wireless communication unit storing an ID indicating the medium, a specific ID indicating a specific medium among the one or more media, and specific notification content corresponding to the specific ID , a notification unit for executing a notification operation, and wireless communication between the specific medium and the first wireless communication unit, whereby the specific In a specific case where the specific ID is acquired from the medium, causing the notification unit to perform a specific notification operation in accordance with the specific notification content associated with the specific ID and stored in the memory. , and a controller.

According to this configuration, in a specific case where a specific ID is obtained from a specific medium, which is the other party of wireless communication, the terminal device receives specific notification contents associated with the specific ID and stored in the memory. A specific notification action can be performed accordingly. A specific ID stored in a specific medium is already stored in the specific medium at the time of shipment. That is, according to the above configuration, wireless communication can be performed between the wireless communication unit of the terminal device and the specific medium without storing in the medium in advance a command for causing the terminal device to execute a specific notification operation. is performed, the terminal device can be caused to perform a specific notification operation.

The terminal device may further include an input unit for inputting instructions. The control unit associates the specific ID with the specific notification content and stores the specific notification content in the memory according to an instruction input to the input unit, and the specific ID and the specific notification content are stored in the memory. the specific ID obtained from the specific medium by executing wireless communication between the specific medium and the wireless communication unit after being associated and stored in the memory; , the notification unit may be caused to perform the specific notification operation.

According to this configuration, the user of the terminal device can associate the specific ID with the specific notification content and store them in the memory by inputting an instruction to the input unit. That is, according to this configuration, the user of the terminal device inputs a command to the input unit, and when wireless communication is executed between the terminal device and a desired medium, the terminal device receives desired notification contents. can be executed.

The terminal device may further include a second wireless communication execution unit capable of wirelessly communicating with an external terminal. The control unit receives a registration request including the specific ID and the specific notification content from the external terminal by performing wireless communication between the external terminal and the second wireless communication execution unit. is obtained, the specific ID included in the registration request and the specific notification content are associated with each other and stored in the memory, and the specific ID and the specific notification content are associated with each other. and stored in the memory, the specific ID is obtained from the specific medium by performing wireless communication between the specific medium and the wireless communication unit. , the specific notification operation may be executed by the notification unit.

According to this configuration, the terminal device receives the specific ID and specific notification contents included in the registration request supplied to the terminal device via the external terminal by the user of the external terminal (for example, a family member of the user of the terminal device). can be associated and stored in memory. In a situation where the user of the external terminal wishes to give some kind of notice to the user of the terminal device, the user of the terminal device can follow the content of the desired notice to the terminal device without operating the terminal device. A notification operation can be executed.

The specific ID may include unique identification information indicating the specific medium.

According to this configuration, wireless communication is performed between the wireless communication unit of the terminal device and the specific medium even when one or more media include another medium of the same type as the specific medium. Only in specific cases, it is possible to cause the terminal device to perform a specific notification operation.

The control unit performs wireless communication with the wireless communication unit before a specific period elapses after the previous specific notification operation is performed, thereby causing the specific medium to communicate with the specific medium. When the ID is acquired, the specific medium and the wireless communication are performed after a specific period has passed since the previous specific notification operation was performed without causing the notification unit to perform the specific notification operation. In the specific case where the specific ID is acquired from the specific medium by wireless communication with the unit, the notification unit may be caused to perform the specific notification operation.

According to this configuration, when wireless communication is continuously performed a plurality of times during a specific period between the specific medium and the wireless communication unit (that is, a wireless communication session is established continuously), Consecutive execution of specific notification operations can be prevented. Continuous execution of the specific notification operation can prevent the user of the terminal device from feeling annoyed.

The control unit stores the specific ID and the specific ID associated with the specific ID from the memory when the specific notification operation is executed N times (N is an integer equal to or greater than 1). You may delete information content and.

According to this configuration, it is possible to cause the terminal device to execute a specific notification operation with a limited number of times. It is possible to realize a preferable notification state for the user of the terminal device.

The specific medium may be provided in a moving body.

According to this configuration, even when the radio communication unit of the terminal device performs radio communication with a specific medium provided in the mobile body, the terminal device can be made to perform a specific notification operation. It is possible to realize a preferable notification state for the user of the terminal device.

The present specification also discloses a computer program for a terminal device. The terminal device is a wireless communication unit capable of performing wireless communication with each of one or more media, and each of the one or more media stores an ID indicating the medium at the time of shipment. a memory that associates and stores the wireless communication unit, a specific ID indicating a specific medium out of the one or more media, and specific notification content corresponding to the specific ID; A notification unit for executing a notification operation, and a computer. The computer program instructs the computer to perform wireless communication between the specific medium and the wireless communication unit in a specific case in which the specific ID is acquired from the specific medium. A notification control process is executed for causing the notification unit to perform a specific notification operation according to the specific notification content stored in the memory in association with a specific ID.

Also in this configuration, wireless communication can be executed between the wireless communication unit of the terminal device and the specific medium without pre-storing in the medium a command for causing the terminal device to perform a specific notification operation. If so, the terminal device can be caused to perform a specific notification operation.

A control method for realizing the above terminal device and a computer-readable recording medium storing the above computer program are also novel and useful.

1 shows an overview of an alarm system 2 of a first embodiment; 2 shows a block diagram of the alarm system 2 of FIG. 1; FIG. An example of an ID list 36 is shown. An example of an alarm list 38 is shown. 4 shows a flowchart of a registration process executed by the control unit 22 of the terminal device 10. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of an alarm setting process executed by the control unit 22 of the terminal device 10. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of an alarm execution process executed by the control unit 22 of the terminal device 10. FIG. An overview of the alarm system 200 of the fourth embodiment is shown. 9 shows a block diagram of the alarm system 200 of FIG. 8. FIG.

(First embodiment)
(System configuration; Fig. 1)
The alarm system 2 of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is a system for causing a terminal device 10 to perform a desired alarm operation. As shown in FIG. 1, the alarm system 2 includes a terminal device 10 and RF tags 100A, 100B, 100C and 100D. The terminal device 10 is carried by the user U1. RF tags 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D are attached to automobile 500, light automobile 600, building 700, and house 800, respectively.

(Configuration of RF tags 100A to 100D; Fig. 2)
The RF tags 100A-100D shown in FIG. 2 are all known RF tags. An RF tag may also be called an RFID tag, a wireless tag, or the like. Each of the RF tags 100A to 100D includes an antenna, control circuit, memory, etc. (not shown). Although only four RF tags 100A to 100D are shown in the examples of FIGS. 1 and 2, the actual alarm system 2 may have RF tags other than these. Hereinafter, when the RF tags 100A to 100D are referred to without distinction, they may simply be referred to as the "RF tag 100". The memory of the RF tag 100 stores a unique ID (identification information such as a serial number) unique to the RF tag 100 . The memory of the RF tag 100 also stores the model name of the RF tag 100 (which may also be called the model name). Hereinafter, the unique ID and the model name may be collectively referred to as "tag ID". The tag ID is already stored in the memory when the RF tag 100 is shipped. Further, the memory of the RF tag 100 stores tag information (not shown) that can be read by the terminal device 10 . These tag information are written into the memory by another device after the RF tag 100 is started to be used. In this embodiment, the tag information includes, for example, quality control information of the article (such as the automobile 500) to which the RF tag 100 is attached, but does not include a command for causing the terminal device 10 to perform a predetermined alarm operation. .

Referring to FIG. 2, the memory contents of each RF tag 100A to 100D will be described in detail. A model name “M01” and a unique ID “T01” are stored in the memory of the RF tag 100A. A model name “M02” and a unique ID “T02” are stored in the memory of the RF tag 100B. That is, the car 500 and the light car 600 are attached with the RF tags 100A and 100B of the common model "M01". Also, the RF tag 100C stores a model name "M02" and a unique ID "T03". A model name “M02” and a unique ID “T04” are stored in the RF tag 100D. That is, the building 700 and the house 800 are attached with the RF tags 100C and 100D of the common model "M02".

(Configuration of terminal device 10; FIGS. 2 to 4)
The terminal device 10 of this embodiment is a portable terminal device owned by a user U1 (see FIG. 1). The terminal device 10 is, for example, a portable terminal device such as a mobile phone (for example, a smart phone), a PDA, a notebook PC, a tablet PC, a portable music player, or a portable video player. The terminal device 10 may be a portable terminal device (for example, a business PDA, etc.) generally called a business terminal. The terminal device 10 includes a display section 12 , an operation section 14 , a speaker 16 , a vibration section 18 , an RF communication section 20 and a control section 22 .

The display unit 12 is a display for displaying various information. Operation unit 14 includes a plurality of keys. Also, the display unit 12 and the operation unit 14 may be a touch panel in which both are integrally configured. The user U1 can operate the operation unit 14 to input various instructions to the terminal device 10 . The speaker 16 is an output unit for outputting sound. The vibrating section 18 is, for example, a driving section that incorporates a motor (not shown) and generates fine vibration for notification.

The RF communication unit 20 communicates with the RF tags 100 existing within a predetermined communication range (for example, within a radius of 5 m) to perform radio communication (also referred to as “RF communication”) using radio waves. Department. The RF communication unit 20 of this embodiment is a known RF communication module, and includes a transmitting circuit, a receiving circuit, and an antenna (not shown).

The control unit 22 performs various processes (see later-described FIGS. 5 to 7) in accordance with the programs stored in the memory 30 (that is, the OS program 32, the alarm application program 34 (hereinafter referred to as "alarm application 34"), etc.). ).

The memory 30 is composed of ROM (abbreviation for Read Only Memory), RAM (abbreviation for Random Access Memory), and the like. The memory 30 stores an OS program 32, an alarm application 34, an ID list 36 (see FIG. 3), and an alarm list 38 (see FIG. 4). The memory 30 also includes a storage area (not shown) for temporarily storing various information generated as the control unit 22 executes various processes.

The OS program 32 includes programs for the control unit 22 to execute basic processing. The OS program 32 is stored in the memory 30 when the terminal device 10 is shipped.

The alarm application 34 is an application program provided by an alarm service provider using the alarm system 2 and for causing the terminal device 10 to perform a desired alarm operation. The alarm application 34 is installed in the terminal device 10 from a server (not shown) on the Internet provided by an alarm service provider using the alarm system 2 . The alarm application 34 may be installed in the terminal device 10 from media provided by an alarm service provider.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the ID list 36. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the ID list 36 includes registration information 110a to 110f in which tag IDs (model name and unique ID) are associated with names corresponding to the tag IDs. Each piece of registration information 110a to 110f included in the ID list 36 is added to the ID list 36 by executing a registration process (see FIG. 5), which will be described later. The "tag ID" included in each registration information 110a to 110f is the tag ID of the RF tag 100 with which a wireless communication session was established (that is, wireless communication was performed) with the terminal device 10 in the registration process. is. "Name" is the name input or specified by the user U1 in the registration process.

For example, the registration information 110a includes the tag ID (model name in this case) "M01" and the name "model 01". That is, the registration information 110a means that the user U1 has registered the name "model 01" to the tag ID "M01". Similarly, the registration information 110c includes the tag ID (unique ID in this case) "T01" and the name "my car". That is, the registration information 110c means that the user U1 has registered the tag ID "T01" with the name "own car".

FIG. 4 shows an example of the alarm list 38. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the alarm list 38 includes alarms associated with tag IDs, names, messages, sounds, vibrations, upper limit counts, timers, flags, and execution counts. It includes information 120a-120d and so on. Each of the alarm information 120a to 120d included in the alarm list 38 is added to the alarm list 38 by executing an alarm setting process (see FIG. 6), which will be described later.

The “tag ID” included in each of the alarm information 120a to 120d etc. is the tag ID included in the registration information 110a to 110f etc. in the ID list 36. In the alarm setting process (see FIG. 6) described later, the “tag ID” is The selected tag ID. As will be described in detail later, when a wireless communication session is established between the RF tag 100 storing the tag ID indicated by "tag ID" and the terminal device 10, an alarm operation corresponding to the alarm information 120a to 120d, etc. is performed. is executed (see FIG. 7). That is, the tag ID indicated by "tag ID" is the tag ID that triggers the execution of the alarm operation.

“Name” is the name corresponding to the tag ID selected by the user U1 in the alarm setting process described later, among the names included in the registration information 110a to 110f in the ID list 36. FIG.

"Message" is character information input by the user U1 in the alarm setting process, and indicates a message to be displayed on the display unit 12 when the alarm is activated.

"Sound" is the name of the alarm sound (for example, ringtone) selected by the user U1 in the alarm setting process, and indicates the name of the alarm sound to be output from the speaker 16 when the alarm is activated.

"Vibration" indicates whether or not the vibrating section 18 vibrates when an alarm set by the user U1 in the alarm setting process occurs.

The “upper limit number of times” is the upper limit number of alarm operations set by the user U1 in the alarm setting process. The upper limit number of times "1" in the figure indicates that the alarm operation is performed only once, and the upper limit number of times "none" indicates that the upper limit number of times is not set.

A "timer" is a period during which the same alarm operation is prohibited after the previous alarm operation is executed when the corresponding upper limit number of times is 2 or more (including the case where no upper limit is set). That is, the period set by the "timer" is a period for preventing the same alarm operation from being repeatedly executed unless this period elapses. Hereinafter, the period set by the "timer" may be referred to as the "prohibited period". This prohibition period is also set by the user U1 in the alarm setting process. If the corresponding upper limit number is "1", no period is set for the "timer" (see "-" in the figure).

"Flag" indicates the state of a flag that prohibits execution of an alarm operation (hereinafter referred to as "alarm prohibition flag"). The alarm prohibition flag is initially set to "OFF" (that is, the alarm is permitted). After the action is performed, it is switched "ON" (i.e. alarm disabled). After the alarm prohibition flag is turned "ON", the alarm prohibition flag is returned to "OFF" when the prohibition period set by the "timer" elapses.

"Performed times" indicates the number of times the corresponding alarm action has been executed. The number of executions is initially set to "0", but is incremented by one each time an alarm action with an upper limit number of 2 or more is executed as the alarm execution process (FIG. 7), which will be described later, is executed.

For example, the alarm information 120a includes tag ID "T01", name "my car", message "Buy milk!", sound "R1", vibration "Yes", upper limit number "1", timer "-", It includes a flag "-" and the number of executions "0". That is, the alarm information 120a is such that the terminal device 10 sends the message "Buy milk!" is displayed on the display part 12, and an alarm voice "R1" is output from the speaker 16 to indicate that the alarm operation including vibrating the vibrating part 18 is to be executed only once. The alarm information 120a indicates that the alarm prohibition flag is OFF and that the alarm operation of the alarm information 120a has not been executed.

The alarm information 120b includes tag ID "M01", name "model 01", message "seat belt confirmation", sound "R2", vibration "none", upper limit number of times "none", timer "60 minutes", flag " OFF", and the number of executions "5". That is, the alarm information 120b indicates that when a wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100A or 100B with the tag ID "M02" to which the name "model 01" is assigned, the terminal device 10 A message ``seat belt confirmation'' is displayed on the display part 12, an alarm voice ``R2'' is output from the speaker 16, and an alarm operation including no vibration by the vibrating part 18 is executed without a limit on the number of times. It also indicates that the same alarm operation is not performed until 60 minutes (that is, the prohibition period) elapses after the alarm operation has been performed once. The alarm information 120b indicates that the alarm prohibition flag is OFF and that the alarm operation has been performed five times so far.

Alarm information 120c includes tag ID "T02", name "wife's car", message "move child seat", sound "R3", vibration "none", upper limit number of times "1", timer "-", flag "- ”, and the executed count “0”. That is, the alarm information 120c is such that when a wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100B with the tag ID "T02" to which the name "my wife's car" is assigned, the terminal device 10 sends the message "Move child seat" is displayed on the display unit 12, the alarm sound "R3" is output from the speaker 16, and the alarm operation including not vibrating the vibrating unit 18 is performed only once. The alarm information 120c indicates that the alarm prohibition flag is OFF and that the alarm operation of the alarm information 120c has not been executed.

The alarm information 120d includes tag ID "T03", name "entrance of company", message "creation of daily report", sound "no", vibration "yes", upper limit number of times "15", timer "120 minutes", flag "ON". ”, and the executed count “7”. That is, the alarm information 120d is such that when a wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100C with the tag ID "T03" to which the name "company entrance" is assigned, the terminal device 10 sends the message " Create a daily report" is displayed on the display unit 12, alarm sound is not output from the speaker 16, and an alarm operation including vibration by the vibration unit 18 is performed up to 15 times. It also indicates that the same alarm operation is not performed until 120 minutes (that is, the prohibition period) elapses after the alarm operation has been performed once. The alarm information 120d indicates that the alarm prohibition flag is ON (that is, 120 minutes have not passed since the previous alarm operation was performed) and that the alarm operation has been performed seven times so far. show.

(Processing executed by control unit 22)
Next, processing executed by the control unit 22 of the terminal device 10 according to the present embodiment according to the alarm application 34 will be described. The control unit 22 executes the registration process of FIG. 5, the alarm setting process of FIG. 6, and the alarm execution process of FIG. When a wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and one of the RF tags 100 by the control unit 22 executing the alarm execution process, an alarm operation registered in advance in the alarm list 38 is performed on the terminal device. 10. However, in the alarm execution process of FIG. 7, in order to actually cause the terminal device 10 to actually execute the alarm operation, at least one registration process (FIG. 5) and at least one alarm setting process (FIG. ) must be running. As a prerequisite for executing the alarm setting process of FIG. 6, it is necessary that the registration process (FIG. 5) has already been executed at least once. Each process will be described below.

(Registration process; Fig. 5)
Registration processing will be described with reference to FIG. The registration process is a process for registering the tag ID of the RF tag 100 that serves as a trigger for executing an alarm operation in the terminal device 10 in advance. The user U1 can input a predetermined registration start instruction to the operation unit 14 of the terminal device 10 with the alarm application 34 activated. When the registration start instruction is input, the control unit 22 starts the processing of FIG.

In S<b>10 , the control unit 22 monitors establishment of a wireless communication session with any RF tag 100 . The RF communication unit 20 radiates radio waves including an inventory request to the surrounding RF tags 100 via the transmission circuit and antenna of the RF communication unit 20 . The inventory request is a command requesting the RF tag 100 that has received radio waves to transmit a response signal including its own tag ID (that is, model name and unique ID). When the RF tag 100 existing around the RF communication unit 20 receives the inventory request, the RF tag 100 generates a response signal including its own tag ID and transmits the response signal to the terminal device 10 . The control unit 22 of the terminal device 10 can receive radio waves from the RF tag 100 through the antenna and the receiving circuit of the RF communication unit 20 and receive the response signal contained in the radio waves. In this case, the control unit 22 determines YES in S10 and proceeds to S12. That is, in this embodiment, the transmission and reception of radio waves (that is, the execution of wireless communication) with the RF tag 100 can be rephrased as "establishing a wireless communication session with the RF tag 100." can be done.

At S<b>12 , the control unit 22 acquires the tag ID included in the response signal received from the RF tag 100 .

Next, in S14, the control unit 22 causes the display unit 12 to display a predetermined input screen, and requests the user U1 to input a name corresponding to the tag ID acquired in S12. The user U1 operates the operation unit 14 to input character information representing a desired name (for example, "my car"). At this time, if registration information including the tag ID acquired in S12 already exists in the ID list 36, the control unit 22 causes the display unit 12 to display a predetermined input screen, and User U1 is requested to update the name registered with the name. In this case, character information representing the currently registered name may be displayed in advance on the predetermined input screen. When changing the name, the user U1 inputs character information representing the new name in place of the character information representing the currently registered name. Keep the character information representing the name unchanged. In S14, when the name is input by the user U1, the control unit 22 proceeds to S16.

In subsequent S<b>16 , the control unit 22 generates registration information including the tag ID acquired in S<b>12 and the name input in S<b>14 , and registers (adds) it to the ID list 36 . If registration information including the tag ID acquired in S12 already exists, in S16 the control unit 22 updates the registration information corresponding to the tag ID.

In subsequent S18, the control unit 22 executes a predetermined registration completion notification. The registration completion notification includes, for example, causing the display unit 12 to display a message indicating that the registration of the RF tag 100 with which wireless communication has been performed has been completed. After completing S18, the control unit 22 ends the registration process of FIG.

(Alarm setting processing; Fig. 6)
Next, the alarm setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The alarm setting process is a process for preliminarily registering alarm information in which the tag ID of the RF tag 100 that serves as a trigger for executing an alarm action and the content of the alarm action are associated with each other. As a prerequisite for executing the alarm setting process of FIG. 6, it is necessary that at least one registration process (FIG. 5) has been completed. The user U1 can input a predetermined alarm setting start instruction to the operation unit 14 of the terminal device 10 with the alarm application 34 activated. When an alarm setting start instruction is input, the control unit 22 starts the processing of FIG.

In S30, the control unit 22 causes the display unit 12 to display a predetermined ID selection screen. On the ID selection screen, combinations of tag IDs and names included in each item of registration information (see reference numerals 110a to 110f in FIG. 3) registered in the ID list 36 are displayed. Then, in subsequent S32, the control unit 22 monitors that one tag ID is selected. While the ID selection screen is displayed on the display unit 12, the user U1 selects a desired tag while looking at the combination of the tag ID and the name included in each piece of registration information registered in the ID list 36. ID can be selected. When one tag ID is selected by the user U1, the control unit 22 determines YES in S32 and proceeds to S34.

In S34, the control unit 22 causes the display unit 12 to display a predetermined alarm content determination screen. The alarm content determination screen includes an input field for inputting a message, a selection field for selecting an alarm sound, presence/absence of vibration, an upper limit number of times, and the like. Then, in subsequent S36, the control unit 22 monitors that the content of the alarm is determined. While the alarm content determination screen is displayed on the display unit 12, the user U1 can operate the operation unit 14 to appropriately input the content of the alarm operation. Specifically, first, the user U1 inputs character information (for example, "buy milk!") indicating a message ("message" in FIG. 4) to be displayed on the display unit 12 when the alarm is activated. Next, the user U1 selects an alarm sound (“sound” in FIG. 4) for alarm operation (for example, “R1”). User U1 can also select "none" if he does not want the alarm to sound. The user U1 can also select the presence or absence of vibration (“vibration” in FIG. 4) during alarm operation (“yes” or “no”). Then, the user U1 inputs the upper limit number of alarm operations (“number of times” in FIG. 4) and the period during which the execution of the alarm operation is prohibited (“timer” in FIG. 4). The user U1 can input a predetermined decision instruction after completing the input of all the items. When the determination instruction is input after all items have been input, the control unit 22 determines YES in S36 and proceeds to S38.

At S38, the control unit 22 generates alarm information (see reference numerals 120a to 120d in FIG. 6) including the tag ID and name selected at S32 and the content of the alarm determined at S36.

In subsequent S40, the control unit 22 registers (adds) the alarm information generated in S38 to the alarm list . After completing S40, the control unit 22 ends the alarm setting process of FIG.

(Alarm execution processing; Fig. 7)
Next, alarm execution processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the alarm execution process, when a wireless communication session is established (wireless communication is performed) between the RF tag 100 having the tag ID included in the alarm information registered in the alarm list 38 and the terminal device 10, This is a process for causing the terminal device 10 to perform an alarm operation with alarm contents registered in advance. In the alarm execution process of FIG. 7, at least one registration process (FIG. 5) and at least one alarm setting process (FIG. 6) are executed in advance in order for the terminal device 10 to actually execute the alarm operation. must be When the alarm application 34 is activated, the control unit 22 starts the processing of FIG.

In S<b>50 , the control unit 22 monitors establishment of a wireless communication session with any RF tag 100 . The content of the processing of S50 is the same as the content of S10 in FIG. That is, when the control unit 22 receives a response signal to the inventory request transmitted by the RF communication unit 20 of the terminal device 10 from the RF tags 100 existing around the terminal device 10, the control unit 22 determines YES in S50 (that is, It determines that a wireless communication session has been established with the RF tag 100), and proceeds to S52.

At S<b>52 , the control unit 22 acquires the tag ID (that is, model name and unique ID) included in the response signal received from the RF tag 100 .

Next, in S54, the control unit 22 determines whether alarm information including the tag ID acquired in S52 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "specific alarm information") exists in the alarm list 38. . Specifically, in S54, the control unit 22 refers to the alarm list 38 and determines whether or not there is at least one piece of specific alarm information. If there is one or more pieces of specific alarm information in the alarm list 38, the controller 22 determines YES in S54 and proceeds to S56. On the other hand, if there is no specific alarm information in the alarm list 38, the controller 22 determines NO in S54 and returns to monitoring in S50.

In S56, the control unit 22 determines whether or not the alarm prohibition flag included in the specific alarm information is OFF. Specifically, in S56, the control unit 22 refers to the alarm list 38 and determines whether or not the alarm prohibition flag included in the specific alarm information is "OFF". If the alarm prohibition flag included in the specific alarm information is "OFF", the control unit 22 determines YES in S56 and proceeds to S58. On the other hand, if the alarm prohibition flag included in the specific alarm information is "ON" (that is, if the prohibition period has not elapsed since the execution of the previous alarm operation), the control unit 22 determines NO in S56. and returns to the monitoring of S50. If two or more pieces of specific alarm information exist at this point, the control section 22 executes the determination of S56 for each piece of specific alarm information.

In S58, the control unit 22 executes an alarm operation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "specific alarm operation") of the alarm contents (that is, message, sound, vibration, etc.) indicated by the specific alarm information. For example, if the specific alarm information is the alarm information 120a of FIG. ” is output to cause the vibrating section 18 to vibrate. Thereby, the user U1 who owns the terminal device 10 can recognize the alarm "buy milk!".

The alarm operation of S58 ends when the user U1 inputs a predetermined end operation or when a predetermined period of time elapses.

If there are two or more pieces of specific alarm information, in S58, the control unit 22 first executes a specific alarm operation corresponding to one piece of specific alarm information, and then executes the specific alarm operation. is finished, execute a specific alarm action corresponding to another piece of specific alarm information. Thus, when there are two or more pieces of specific alarm information, the control unit 22 sequentially executes specific alarm operations corresponding to each piece of specific alarm information. In another example, when there are two or more pieces of specific alarm information, at S58, only a specific alarm action corresponding to any one piece of specific alarm information may be executed. .

In subsequent S60, the control unit 22 increments by one the number of executions included in the specific alarm information in which the specific alarm action was executed in S58. When there are two or more pieces of specific alarm information, the control unit 22 increments the number of executions corresponding to the specific alarm information by one after executing each specific alarm.

In subsequent S62, the control unit 22 determines whether or not the number of executions included in the specific alarm information is less than the upper limit number of times. If the number of executions included in the specific alarm information is less than the upper limit number of times (including the case where the upper limit number of times is "none"), the control unit 22 determines YES in S62 and proceeds to S64. On the other hand, if the number of executions included in the specific alarm information is equal to or greater than the upper limit number of times, the control unit 22 determines NO in S62 and proceeds to S66. If there are two or more pieces of specific alarm information, the control section 22 executes the determination of S62 for each specific alarm information.

In S64, the control unit 22 sets ON the alarm prohibition flag included in the specific alarm information, and starts counting the prohibition period. As a result, execution of the specific alarm operation corresponding to the specific alarm information is prohibited until the prohibition period elapses. After the prohibition period has elapsed, the control unit 22 turns off the alarm prohibition flag included in the specific alarm information. After completing S64, the control unit 22 returns to the monitoring of S50 again.

On the other hand, in S<b>66 , the controller 22 deletes the specific alarm information from the alarm list 38 . After completing S66, the control unit 22 returns to the monitoring of S50 again.

(Concrete example of alarm execution processing)
A specific example of the alarm execution process executed when the alarm list 38 of FIG. 4 is stored in the memory 30 of the terminal device 10 owned by the user U1 will be described. However, at the start of this specific example, the "flags" (alarm prohibition flags) of the alarm information 120a to 120d in FIG. 4 are all set to "OFF". In this specific example, the user U1 takes the action of getting into the automobile 500 which is his own car, starting driving, arriving at the company about 30 minutes later, and entering the building 700 which is the office building of the company.

(1. Approach car 500)
User U1 first approaches automobile 500, which is his vehicle. At this time, a wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100A (YES in S50 of FIG. 7). Then, the terminal device 10 acquires the tag IDs "M01" and "T01" from the RF tag 100A (S52).

As shown in FIG. 4, the alarm list 38 includes alarm information 120a including the tag ID "T01" (YES in S54). Therefore, the terminal device 10 executes an alarm action corresponding to the alarm information 120a (S58, S60). Specifically, the terminal device 10 causes the display unit 12 to display the message “Buy milk!” Execute. This allows user U1 to recognize the schedule of "buying milk". Since the upper limit number of times corresponding to the alarm information 120a is "1", the terminal device 10 then deletes the alarm information 120a from the alarm list 38 (NO in S62, S66).

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the alarm list 38 also includes alarm information 120b including the tag ID "M01" (YES in S54). Therefore, after the alarm action corresponding to the alarm information 120a ends, the terminal device 10 continues to execute the alarm action corresponding to the alarm information 120b (S58, S60). Specifically, the terminal device 10 causes the display unit 12 to display the message “Confirm seatbelt”, outputs an alarm sound “R2” from the speaker 16, and executes an alarm operation including not vibrating the vibrating unit 18. . This allows the user U1 to recognize the caution to "check the seatbelt". Since the upper limit number of times corresponding to the alarm information 120b is "none", the terminal device 10 then sets the alarm prohibition flag included in the alarm information 120b to "ON" and starts counting the prohibition period of 60 minutes. (S64).

(2. Get on the car 500)
Next, user U1 gets into automobile 500 . The user U1 confirms that the seat belt is fastened and starts driving. A wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100A also during driving (YES in S50 of FIG. 7). The alarm list 38 still contains the alarm information 120b including the tag ID "M01". However, at this point, 60 minutes have not passed since the end of the previous alarm operation (NO in S56), so the terminal device 10 does not execute the alarm operation. After that, user U1 stops by a store and purchases milk. After purchasing the milk, the user U1 drives the car 500 again to go to work.

(3. Arrive at the company, enter building 700)
User U1 arrives at the company's parking lot about 30 minutes after starting to drive automobile 500 . User U1 gets off automobile 500 and enters building 700, which is the office building of the company. At this time, a wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100C (YES in S50 of FIG. 7). Then, the terminal device 10 acquires the tag IDs "M02" and "T03" from the RF tag 100C (S52).

As shown in FIG. 4, the alarm list 38 includes alarm information 120c including the tag ID "T03" (YES in S54). Therefore, the terminal device 10 executes an alarm action corresponding to the alarm information 120c (S58, S60). Specifically, the terminal device 10 causes the display unit 12 to display the message “create daily report”, does not output the alarm sound from the speaker 16, and executes an alarm operation including vibrating the vibration unit 18. Thereby, the user U1 can recognize the schedule of "creating a daily report". Although the upper limit number of times corresponding to the alarm information 120a is "15", the executed number of times is "8" at this point (that is, after being incremented by 1). The alarm prohibition flag included in 120b is set to "ON", and counting of the prohibition period of 120 minutes is started (S64).

As described in the above specific example, the alarm execution process of FIG. 7 is executed.

(Effect)
The configuration and operation of the alarm system 2 of this embodiment have been described above. As described above, in this embodiment, the control unit 22 of the terminal device 10, when there is specific alarm information including the tag ID acquired from the RF tag 100 that is the other party of wireless communication (in S54 of FIG. 7 YES), the terminal device 10 can be caused to perform a specific alarm operation (S58). The tag ID stored in the memory of the RF tag 100 is already stored in the RF tag 100 at the time of shipment. That is, according to the present embodiment, the RF communication unit 20 of the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100 can communicate without storing in advance a command for causing the terminal device 10 to perform a specific alarm operation in the RF tag 100. When wireless communication is performed between the terminal device 10 and the terminal device 10, a specific alarm operation can be performed. That is, according to this embodiment, there is no need to prepare a special means for pre-storing in the RF tag 100 a command for causing the terminal device 10 to perform a specific alarm operation. User U1's desired alarm environment can be easily realized without preparing any special means.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the control unit 22 executes the registration process (FIG. 5) and the alarm setting process (FIG. 6), according to the instructions of the user U1, and the information indicating the desired alarm content and the tag ID. , can be registered in the alarm list 38 of the memory 30 . That is, the user U1 can have alarm information including desired alarm contents registered in the alarm list 38 in advance. When a wireless communication session is established between the terminal device 10 and the RF tag of the tag ID included in the specific alarm information registered in the alarm list 38 (YES in S50 of FIG. 7, YES in S54) , performs the specific alarm action indicated by the specific alarm information (S58). Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to realize an alarm environment desired by the user U1.

The tag ID includes a unique ID specific to each RF tag 100 (for example, unique ID "T01" of RF tag 100A, etc.). For example, the alarm information 120a included in the alarm list 38 of FIG. 4 includes the unique ID "T01". Therefore, according to this embodiment, even if there is another RF tag 100B of the same model as the RF tag 100A, wireless communication is performed between the RF communication unit 20 of the terminal device 10 and the RF tag 100A. , the terminal device 10 can also be made to perform a specific alarm operation. User U1's desired alarm environment can be realized more appropriately.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when specific alarm information exists, the control unit 22 controls the control unit 22 when the alarm prohibition flag included in the specific alarm information is "ON" (that is, when the previous specific alarm If the prohibition period has not elapsed after execution of the action (NO in S56 of FIG. 7), the specific alarm action is not executed. That is, according to this embodiment, when wireless communication is continuously performed a plurality of times during the prohibition period between a specific RF tag 100 and the RF communication unit 20 (that is, when a wireless communication session is established) In addition, it is possible to prevent a specific alarm operation from being continuously executed. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation that causes user U1 to feel annoyed by unintentionally executing specific alarm actions in succession.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, if the number of executions included in the specific alarm information reaches the upper limit number of times or more after execution of the specific alarm action (NO in S62 of FIG. 7), the control unit 22 The information is deleted from the alarm list 38 (S66). This allows the terminal device 10 to execute a specific alarm action with a limited number of times. A favorable alarm state for user U1 can be appropriately achieved.

Also, in this embodiment, the RF tags 100A and 100B are attached to a moving vehicle such as an automobile 500 and a light automobile 600, respectively. Even when the RF tags 100A and 100B move, the terminal device 10 can be made to perform a specific alarm operation. It is possible to realize an alarm state that is preferable for the user U1.

(correspondence relationship)
The correspondence relationship between this embodiment and the description of the claims will be explained. The RF communication unit 20 is an example of the "first wireless communication unit". The display unit 12, the speaker 16, and the vibration unit 18 are examples of the "notification unit". The operation unit 14 is an example of the "input unit". The RF tag 100 is an example of "medium". A tag ID is an example of "ID". The tag ID included in the specific alarm information is an example of the "specific ID", and the message, sound, vibration, upper limit number of times, and timer information included in the specific alarm information are examples of the "specific notification content". is. A specific alarm action corresponding to specific alarm information is an example of a "specific notification action". A prohibited period is an example of a "specified period."

(Second embodiment)
The second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 includes a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication section instead of the RF communication section 20 . Bluetooth is hereinafter referred to as "BT". The alarm system 2 is provided with a BT communication device including a BT interface, a BT control unit, and a BT memory instead of the RF tag 100 provided in the automobile 500 or the like. In this embodiment, the BT memory of the BT communication device provided in the automobile 500 or the like stores the model name and unique ID.

The contents of each process executed by the control unit 22 in FIGS. 5 to 7 are basically the same as in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, in S10 of FIG. 5 and S50 of FIG. , the control unit 22 determines YES, which is different from the first embodiment.

The alarm system of this embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the BT communication unit is an example of the "first wireless communication unit". A BT communicator is an example of a "medium".

(Third embodiment)
The third embodiment is also a modification of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 includes an NFC (Near Field Communication) communication section instead of the RF communication section 20 . The alarm system 2 is provided with an IC card instead of the RF tag 100 provided in the automobile 500 or the like. In this embodiment, the IC card stores the model name and unique ID.

The contents of each process executed by the control unit 22 in FIGS. 5 to 7 are basically the same as in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, in S10 of FIG. 5 and S50 of FIG. The difference from the first embodiment is that the control unit 22 determines YES.

The alarm system of this embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the NFC communication unit is an example of the "first wireless communication unit". An IC card is an example of a "medium".

(Fourth embodiment)
The alarm system 200 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment. In FIGS. 8 and 9, the same components as those of the alarm system 2 of the first embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 7) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 8, the alarm system 200 of this embodiment further includes an external terminal 900 in addition to the terminal device 10 and the RF tags 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D. In the alarm system 200 of this embodiment, the terminal device 10 registers alarm information acquired from the external terminal 900 by wireless communication in the alarm list 38 of the memory 32, and can execute an alarm operation according to the registered alarm information. It is different from the first embodiment in that it is possible.

As shown in FIG. 8, the external terminal 900 of this embodiment is a portable terminal device possessed by the user U2. User U2 is a person related to user U1 (for example, a family member). The external terminal 900 basically has the same configuration as the terminal device 10 (see FIG. 9). The external terminal 900 communicates with the terminal device 10 in accordance with the Wi-Fi system (hereinafter referred to as “Wi-Fi communication”; see dashed arrows in FIGS. 8 and 9). has a department. The memory of the external terminal 900 also stores an alarm application similar to the alarm application 34 . In addition, the terminal device 10 is registered in advance as a communication partner in the memory of the external terminal 900 .

As shown in FIG. 9, the basic configuration of the terminal device 10 of this embodiment is common to the terminal device 10 (FIG. 2) of the first embodiment. Further, the contents of each process executed by the control unit 22 (that is, the registration process in FIG. 5, the alarm setting process in FIG. 6, and the alarm execution process in FIG. 7) are basically the same as in the first embodiment. However, the terminal device 10 of the present embodiment further includes a Wi-Fi communication unit 21 for performing Wi-Fi communication (see dashed arrows in FIGS. 8 and 9) with the external terminal 900. It is different from the first embodiment in this point.

In this embodiment, the user U2 operates the external terminal 900 to execute the alarm content that the terminal device 10 wishes to execute (i.e., that the user U1 wishes to be notified) and the alarm of the alarm content. After inputting the alarm information including the tag ID and name that will be the trigger (see reference numerals 120a to 120d in FIG. 6, etc.), it is possible to input a predetermined registration instruction operation.

In this case, the external terminal 900 generates a registration request including alarm information including the tag ID and name input by the user U2 and the alarm content, and supplies it to the terminal device 10 using Wi-Fi communication. do.

The control unit 22 of the terminal device 10 acquires the registration request from the external terminal 900 via the Wi-Fi communication unit 21 . Then, the control unit 22 registers (that is, stores) the alarm information included in the acquired registration request in the alarm list 38 of the memory 32 . That is, in this embodiment, the alarm list 38 registers alarm information registered by executing the alarm setting process of FIG. 6 and alarm information included in the registration request acquired from the external terminal 900. be done.

Also in this embodiment, the control unit 22 executes the alarm execution process of FIG. 7 based on one or more pieces of alarm information existing in the alarm list 38 .

The configuration and operation of the alarm system 200 of this embodiment have been described above. In this embodiment, the control unit 22 acquires a registration request from the external terminal 900 via the Wi-Fi communication unit 21, and registers the alarm information included in the acquired registration request in the alarm list 38 of the memory 32. can be kept. That is, the user U2 can have the user U1 register the alarm information that the terminal device 10 wishes to execute (that is, the user U1 wants to be notified) in the alarm list 38 of the terminal device 10. can. Also in the present embodiment, when a wireless communication session is established with the RF tag of the tag ID included in the specific alarm information registered in the alarm list 38 (S50 in FIG. 7), the terminal device 10 YES, S54: YES), the specific alarm operation indicated by the specific alarm information is executed (S58). Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to realize an alarm environment in which the user U2 notifies the user U1 of a desired item at a desired opportunity.

In this embodiment, the RF communication unit 20 is an example of the "first wireless communication unit". The Wi-Fi communication unit 21 is an example of the "second wireless communication unit".

Specific examples of the technology disclosed in this specification have been described above, but these are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the claims. The technology described in the claims includes various modifications and changes of the specific examples illustrated above. Modifications of the above embodiment are listed below.

(Modification 1) In each of the above embodiments, all of the alarm information stored in the alarm list 38 is registered by executing the alarm setting process (FIG. 6). Not limited to this, at least one item of alarm information may be stored in advance in the alarm list 38 when the alarm application 34 is installed.

(Modification 2) In each of the above embodiments, the tag ID (that is, medium ID) includes a model name and a unique ID. Not limited to this, the tag ID (that is, medium ID) may be only one of the model name and the unique ID.

(Modification 3) Of each piece of alarm information included in the alarm list 38, the alarm prohibition flag and timer may be omitted. The control unit 22 may cause the terminal device 10 to perform a specific alarm operation whenever there is specific alarm information including the tag ID acquired from the RF tag 100 that is the other party of wireless communication.

(Modification 4) Of each alarm information included in the alarm list 38, the upper limit number of times and the number of times of execution may be omitted. The control unit 22 may delete specific alarm information from the alarm list 38 each time a specific alarm operation is executed. In yet another example, control unit 22 may not delete specific alarm information from alarm list 38 regardless of the number of times a specific alarm action has been performed.

(Modification 5) In the fourth embodiment, the terminal device 10 may include a BT communication section instead of the RF communication section 20, as in the second embodiment. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the terminal device 10 may include an NFC communication section instead of the RF communication section 20, as in the third embodiment.

(Modification 6) In the fourth embodiment, the terminal device 10 performs wireless communication with the external terminal 900 in accordance with another communication method (for example, the LTE method, etc.) instead of the Wi-Fi communication unit 21. A wireless communication unit may be provided for the purpose.

(Modification 7) In the fourth embodiment, the method for registering alarm information in the alarm list 38 of the memory 32 by the control unit 22 of the terminal device 10 is based on a registration request acquired from the external terminal 900. may be limited.

In addition, the technical elements described in this specification or in the drawings exhibit technical usefulness alone or in various combinations, and are not limited to the combinations described in the claims at the time of filing. In addition, the techniques exemplified in this specification or drawings achieve multiple purposes at the same time, and achieving one of them has technical utility in itself.

2: Alarm system 10: Terminal device 12: Display unit 14: Operation unit 16: Speaker 18: Vibration unit 20: RF communication unit 21: Wi-Fi communication unit 22: Control unit 30: Memory 32: OS program 34: Alarm application 36: ID list 38: Alarm list 100A-100D: RF tags 110a-110f: Registration information 120a-120d: Alarm information 200: Alarm system 500: Car 600: Light car 700: Building 800: House 900: External terminal U1: User U2: User

Claims (7)

A first wireless communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with each of one or more media, wherein each of the one or more media stores an ID indicating the medium at the time of shipment. , the first wireless communication unit;
a memory that associates and stores a specific ID indicating a specific medium among the one or more media and specific notification content corresponding to the specific ID;
a notification unit for performing a notification operation;
in a specific case where the specific ID is acquired from the specific medium by performing wireless communication between the specific medium and the first wireless communication unit, and associated with the specific ID a control unit that causes the notification unit to execute a specific notification operation according to the specific notification content stored in the memory;
and
The control unit
The specific ID is acquired from the specific medium by executing wireless communication with the wireless communication unit before a specific period elapses after the previous specific notification operation is performed. In the case, without causing the notification unit to execute the specific notification operation,
By performing wireless communication between the specific medium and the wireless communication unit after a specific period of time has passed since the previous specific notification operation was performed, A terminal device that causes the notification unit to perform the specific notification operation in the specific case where an ID is acquired . further comprising an input unit for inputting instructions;
The control unit
causing the specific ID and the specific notification content to be associated with each other and stored in the memory according to an instruction input to the input unit;
After the specific ID and the specific notification content are associated with each other and stored in the memory, wireless communication is performed between the specific medium and the wireless communication unit, thereby causing the notification unit to perform the specific notification operation in the specific case where the specific ID is acquired from the medium;
The terminal device according to claim 1. further comprising a second wireless communication execution unit capable of wirelessly communicating with an external terminal;
The control unit
When a registration request including the specific ID and the specific notification content is acquired from the external terminal by executing wireless communication between the external terminal and the second wireless communication execution unit , storing in the memory the specific ID included in the registration request and the specific notification content in association with each other;
After the specific ID and the specific notification content are associated with each other and stored in the memory, wireless communication is performed between the specific medium and the wireless communication unit, thereby causing the notification unit to perform the specific notification operation in the specific case where the specific ID is acquired from the medium;
The terminal device according to claim 1 or 2. The specific ID includes unique identification information indicating the specific medium,
The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The control unit stores the specific ID and the specific ID associated with the specific ID from the memory when the specific notification operation is executed N times (N is an integer equal to or greater than 1). Delete notification content and
The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The specific medium is provided in a moving body,
The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . A computer program for a terminal device, comprising:
The terminal device
A first wireless communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with each of one or more media, wherein each of the one or more media stores an ID indicating the medium at the time of shipment. , the first wireless communication unit;
a memory that associates and stores a specific ID indicating a specific medium among the one or more media and specific notification content corresponding to the specific ID;
a notification unit for performing a notification operation;
a computer;
with
The computer program causes the computer to:
in a specific case where the specific ID is acquired from the specific medium by performing wireless communication between the specific medium and the first wireless communication unit, and associated with the specific ID executing a notification control process for causing the notification unit to perform a specific notification operation according to the specific notification content stored in the memory,
The specific ID is acquired from the specific medium by executing wireless communication with the first wireless communication unit before a specific period elapses after the previous execution of the notification control process. When it is done, without causing the notification unit to execute the specific notification operation,
The specific ID is acquired from the specific medium by executing wireless communication with the first wireless communication unit after a specific period has elapsed since the previous execution of the notification control process. causes the notification unit to perform the specific notification operation when
computer program.

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