JP7308425B2 - Communication system, information processing device and connection setting method - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to communication technology, and more particularly to a communication system, an information processing device, and a connection setting method.

In recent years, with the spread of IoT (Internet of Things) technology, homes (also called "smart homes") that enable control of various home appliances and home equipment via a single input device are becoming popular (for example, patent Reference 1).

JP 2018-57245 A

In a house where a user moves into a new house, a contractor usually performs the basic settings of the user's equipment (such as home appliances and housing equipment) connected to the network before the network is opened (for example, before the Internet line is opened). . Also, after the network is opened, resetting such as connecting each device of the user to the network is required.

The present disclosure has been made in view of such a situation, and one object thereof is to reduce the trouble of setting for connecting equipment provided in a user's facility to a network.

In order to solve the above problems, a communication system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a communication device and equipment provided in a user's facility, and a worker's device that performs work related to the equipment before opening the network of the facility. and a person device. The worker device includes a reception unit that receives input of connection information, which is information necessary to connect the device to the network, and a storage unit that stores the connection information of the device received by the reception unit in a server. The communication device includes a reading unit that reads the device connection information stored in the server, and a setting unit that executes processing for connecting the device to the network of the facility based on the device connection information read by the reading unit. and including.

Another aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing device. This device is a device for a worker who works on the device before opening the network of the user's facility where the communication device and the device are installed. By storing the connection information of the device received by the reception unit and the reception unit in the server, the processing of reading the connection information of the device saved in the server and the connection information of the device based on the connection information and a storage unit for enabling the communication device to perform a process for connecting to the network of the network.

Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is a connection setup method. In this method, before the network of the user's facility where the communication devices and devices are installed is opened, the devices of workers who work on the devices input connection information, which is the information necessary to connect the devices to the network. a step of receiving, a step of a worker device storing the received device connection information in a server, a step of a communication device reading the device connection information saved in the server, and a communication device reading the read device connection information and executing a process for connecting the device to the network of the facility based on the connection information.

Any combination of the above-described constituent elements and expressions of the present disclosure converted between computer programs, recording media recording the computer programs, etc. are also effective as aspects of the present disclosure.

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present disclosure, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of setting for connecting equipment provided in a user's facility to a network.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a communication system according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of the worker apparatus of FIG. 1; 2 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of the GW of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing operations of the communication system of the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the communication system of a modification. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing operations of a communication system according to a modification; FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing operations of a communication system according to a modification; FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of a GW of the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing operations of the communication system of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing operations of the communication system of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing operations of a communication system according to a modification;

The apparatus or method subject of the present disclosure comprises a computer. The main functions of the apparatus or method of the present disclosure are realized by the computer executing the program. A computer has a processor that operates according to a program as its main hardware configuration. Any type of processor can be used as long as it can implement functions by executing a program. The processor is composed of one or more electronic circuits including semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) or LSIs (large scale integration). Although they are called ICs and LSIs here, they may be called system LSIs, VLSIs (very large scale integrations), or USLIs (ultra large scale integrations) depending on the degree of integration. A field programmable gate array (FPGA), which is programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or a reconfigurable logic device capable of reconfiguring the connection relationships inside the LSI or setting up circuit partitions inside the LSI for the same purpose. can be done. A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated on one chip or may be provided on a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated into one device, or may be provided in a plurality of devices. The program is recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a computer-readable ROM, optical disk, hard disk drive, or the like. The program may be pre-stored in a recording medium, or may be supplied to the recording medium via a wide area network including the Internet.

Before describing the embodiment in detail, the concept of the embodiment will be explained. In a new house where a user moves in (hereinafter referred to as "user's house"), before the Internet line is opened, a worker (for example, a contractor or a housing equipment supplier) Make basic settings and check the operation of the device. Therefore, the worker brings a mobile router or the like to the user's house and connects the user's device to the network via the mobile router. After the Internet line is established, it is necessary to reconfigure the user's equipment so that it can be connected to the user's home network (eg, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) access point), which is troublesome.

Therefore, in the embodiment, the worker connects the user's gateway (GW) and the device to the mobile router, and saves the information about the connection in the server on the cloud. The user's communication device reads the connection information between the GW and the device from the server, and automatically registers the GW and the device in the user's Wi-Fi access point. As a result, the user can reduce the trouble of connecting many devices to the Wi-Fi access point.

In addition, in the embodiment, the well-known "Wi-Fi Certified Easy Connect" is used to connect the user's GW and equipment to the Wi-Fi access point (same as the mobile router). This technique includes the following steps. (1) The configurator reads the two-dimensional code of the access point and establishes connection with the access point based on the information indicated by the two-dimensional code. (2) The configurator reads the two-dimensional code of the client device to be connected to Wi-Fi, and registers the client device with the access point based on the information indicated by the two-dimensional code. (3) From then on, the client device can connect to the Wi-Fi network. In an embodiment, GW 14 or user terminal 18 functions as the configurator.

Examples will be described in detail.
<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a communication system 10 of the first embodiment. The communication system 10 includes (1) a user device 12, a GW 14, and an AP 16 provided in the user's house and used by the user after moving in, and (2) a worker brought in by a worker for work at the user's house. It comprises a device 20, a mobile router 22, and (3) a server 24 provided outside the user's home (for example, on the cloud). The dashed line in FIG. 1 indicates the network configuration at the time of basic setting by the operator before opening the Internet line at the user's home, and the solid line in FIG. 1 indicates the network configuration after opening the Internet line at the user's home.

The user equipment 12 includes a plurality of home appliances, household equipment, and information equipment that can be connected to the network. For example, user equipment 12 may include air conditioning, lighting, power window shutters, and electronic locks. The GW 14 is a communication device (gateway device) that controls a plurality of user devices 12 . The GW 14 may be implemented as part of the functions of a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) controller. AP 16 is a Wi-Fi access point (in other words, Wi-Fi router) and is connected to Internet 26 .

The worker device 20 is an information processing device for performing setting work related to the user device 12 before network connection is established at the user's home (before Internet connection is established). The worker device 20 may be, for example, a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, or a smart phone. The mobile router 22 functions as a Wi-Fi router and is connected to the Internet 26 by 4G or 5G communication. The server 24 is an information processing device that stores connection information that is necessary information for connecting the user device 12 to the network.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of the worker device 20 of FIG. Each block shown in the block diagram of the present disclosure can be realized by hardware such as a CPU and memory of a computer or a mechanical device, and is realized by a computer program or the like in terms of software. , and the functional blocks realized by their cooperation are drawn. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these functional blocks can be implemented in various ways by combining hardware and software.

The worker device 20 includes a camera section 30 , a reception section 32 , a setting section 34 and a storage section 36 . A computer program in which the functions of at least some of the functional blocks shown in FIG. 2 are implemented may be stored in a recording medium and installed in the storage of worker device 20 via the recording medium. Alternatively, the above computer program may be installed in the storage of worker device 20 via a communication network. The CPU of worker device 20 may exhibit the function of each functional block by reading the computer program into the main memory and executing it. The same applies to other block diagrams.

The camera unit 30 captures an image of a two-dimensional code attached to the housing of a device to be registered in the mobile router (also called a "registered device"). This two-dimensional code encodes connection information, which is information necessary for connecting the device to be registered to the network. Connection information may include, for example, the device's MAC address and passphrase.

The accepting unit 32 accepts input of connection information of a device to be registered. Specifically, the reception unit 32 receives the captured data of the two-dimensional code output from the camera unit 30 . The reception unit 32 decodes the two-dimensional code by analyzing the imaging data, and acquires the connection information indicated by the two-dimensional code.

The setting unit 34 registers the registration target device in the mobile router 22 based on the connection information of the registration target device received by the reception unit 32 . This enables Wi-Fi communication between the device to be registered and the mobile router 22 . The storage unit 36 accesses the server 24 via the Internet 26 and stores the connection information of the device to be registered received by the reception unit 32 in the server 24 .

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of the GW 14 of FIG. The GW 14 includes a camera section 40 , a reception section 42 , a reading section 44 and a setting section 46 . The camera unit 40 captures an image of the two-dimensional code attached to the housing of the registration target device to be registered in the AP 16 .

The accepting unit 42 accepts input of connection information of a device to be registered. Specifically, the reception unit 42 receives the imaged data of the two-dimensional code output from the camera unit 40 and acquires the connection information indicated by the two-dimensional code. The reading unit 44 accesses the server 24 via the Internet 26 and reads the connection information of the registration target device saved in the server 24 .

The setting unit 46 executes processing for connecting the device to be registered to the user's home network. Specifically, the setting unit 46 registers the registration target device in the AP 16 based on the connection information of the registration target device received by the reception unit 42 . Also, the setting unit 46 registers the registration target device in the AP 16 based on the connection information of the registration target device read by the reading unit 44 . This enables Wi-Fi communication between the device to be registered and the AP 16 .

The operation of the communication system 10 of the first embodiment will be explained. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing operations of the communication system 10 of the first embodiment. The processing of S10 to S22 in the figure is processing related to setting work by an operator before opening the network at the user's home, typically before the user moves in. FIG.

The worker operates the camera unit 30 of the worker device 20 to image the two-dimensional code of the mobile router 22 (S10). The reception unit 32 of the worker device 20 acquires the connection information of the mobile router 22 indicated by the two-dimensional code based on the captured image of the two-dimensional code of the mobile router 22 . The setting unit 34 of the worker device 20 registers its own device in the mobile router 22 based on the connection information of the mobile router 22 (S12).

The worker operates the camera unit 30 of the worker device 20 to image the two-dimensional code of the GW 14 (S14). The reception unit 32 of the worker device 20 acquires the connection information of the GW 14 indicated by the two-dimensional code based on the captured image of the two-dimensional code of the GW 14 . The setting unit 34 of the worker device 20 registers the GW 14 in the mobile router 22 based on the connection information of the GW 14 (S16).

The worker uses the camera unit 30 of the worker device 20 to capture an image of the two-dimensional code of the user device 12 (S18). The reception unit 32 of the worker device 20 acquires the connection information of the user device 12 indicated by the two-dimensional code based on the captured image of the two-dimensional code of the user device 12 . The setting unit 34 of the worker device 20 registers the user device 12 in the mobile router 22 based on the connection information of the user device 12 (S20). In practice, the two-dimensional codes of multiple user devices 12 are acquired, and multiple user devices 12 are registered in the mobile router 22 based on the connection information indicated by the two-dimensional code of each device.

The operator makes basic settings for the user device 12 and GW 14 . For example, the user device 12 or GW 14 is caused to communicate with devices outside the user's home (for example, server 24 or the like) via mobile router 22 to Internet 26 . Further, the operator performs an operation test of the user device 12 by causing the worker device 20 to transmit a predetermined control signal to the user device 12 . For example, if the user device 12 is lighting, it is confirmed that it lights up according to the control signal, and if the user device 12 is an electric window shutter, it is confirmed that the shutter opens and closes according to the control signal.

After completing the basic settings, the worker logs in to the server 24 from the worker device 20 using the worker's ID and password. The worker inputs an operation to the worker device 20 to instruct saving of the connection information. The storage unit 36 of the worker device 20 transmits connection information (in other words, two-dimensional code information) of the user device 12 to the server 24, and stores the connection information in the server 24 (S22). In practice, the storage unit 36 transmits the connection information of each of the plurality of user devices 12 to the server 24 for storage.

The processing of S24 to S30 in FIG. 4 is processing related to setting work by the user after the network is established at the user's home, typically after the user moves in. The user uses the camera unit 40 of the GW 14 to take an image of the two-dimensional code of the AP 16 (S24). The reception unit 42 of the GW 14 acquires connection information of the AP 16 indicated by the two-dimensional code based on the captured image of the two-dimensional code of the AP 16 . The setting unit 46 of the GW 14 registers the GW 14 with the AP 16 based on the connection information of the AP 16 (S26).

The reading unit 44 of the GW 14 reads the connection information (in other words, two-dimensional code information) of the user device 12 saved in the server 24 in S22 from the server 24 (S28). The setting unit 46 of the GW 14 registers the user device 12 with the AP 16 based on the connection information of the user device 12 (S30). After that, it becomes possible to operate a plurality of user devices 12 from the GW 14 and to operate a plurality of user devices 12 from the user's smart phone.

According to the communication system 10 of the first embodiment, it is possible for the user to reduce the work of connecting many user devices 12 to the Wi-Fi access point. In addition, the user does not need to request the worker to connect the user device 12 to the network again after the network is opened at the user's home, which is a great advantage in terms of cost.

The present disclosure has been described above based on the first embodiment. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that this embodiment is an example, and that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component or each treatment process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present disclosure.

A modification of the first embodiment will be described. Regarding this modified example, the points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described below, and the description of the common points will be omitted. Among the constituent elements of this modified example, the constituent elements that are the same as or correspond to the constituent elements of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

FIG. 5 shows the configuration of a communication system 10 of a modified example. The modified communication system 10 further includes a user terminal 18 . The user terminal 18 is a communication device capable of 4G or 5G communication in addition to Wi-Fi communication. The user terminal 18 may be, for example, the user's smart phone or tablet terminal. The user terminal 18 includes a camera section 40, a reception section 42, a reading section 44, and a setting section 46, which are provided in the GW 14 in the first embodiment. In this modification, an application in which the functions of these functional blocks are implemented (hereinafter also referred to as “setting App”) is installed on the user terminal 18 .

The operation of the communication system 10 of the modification will be described. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the communication system 10 of the modification. The figure shows processing related to setting work by an operator before opening the network at the user's home. The processing of S40 to S50 in the same figure is the same as the processing of S10 to S20 in FIG. 4, so the description is omitted.

The worker device 20 logs into the server 24 using the worker's ID and password. The storage unit 36 of the worker device 20 transmits the connection information of the GW 14 and the connection information of the user device 12 to the server 24, and stores them in the worker storage area (hereinafter referred to as "worker area") in the server 24. These connection information are stored (S52).

The worker logs in to the server 24 using the worker's ID and password, and transfers the connection information of the GW 14 and the connection information of the user device 12 stored in the worker area of the server 24 to the server 24 for the user. It is moved to a storage area (hereinafter referred to as "user area") (S54). The server 24 issues the user's ID and password, and notifies them to the user device 12 (S56). User equipment 12 may receive this notification via the 4G or 5G line. The user ID and password can access the user area of the server 24, but cannot access the operator area.

FIG. 7 is also a sequence diagram showing the operation of the communication system 10 of the modification. This figure shows the processing related to the setting work by the user after the network is opened at the user's home. The user logs in to the setting App of the user terminal 18 using the user ID and password notified in S56. The user uses the camera unit 40 of the user terminal 18 to take an image of the two-dimensional code of the AP 16 (S58). The reception unit 42 of the user terminal 18 acquires the connection information of the AP 16 indicated by the two-dimensional code based on the captured image of the two-dimensional code of the AP 16 . The setting unit 46 of the user terminal 18 registers the user terminal 18 with the AP 16 based on the connection information of the AP 16 (S60).

The reading unit 44 of the user terminal 18 logs into the server 24 using the user ID and password entered by the user, and reads the connection information of the GW 14 and the connection information of the user device 12 stored in the user area of the server 24. The connection information is read (S62). The setting unit 46 of the user terminal 18 registers the GW 14 in the AP 16 based on the connection information of the GW 14 read from the server 24 (S64). For example, the setting unit 46 may enable Wi-Fi communication between the AP 16 and the GW 14 by transmitting connection information of the GW 14 to the AP 16 and transmitting connection information of the AP 16 to the GW 14 .

Also, the user terminal 18 setting unit 46 registers the user device 12 in the AP 16 based on the connection information of the user device 12 read from the server 24 (S66). For example, the setting unit 46 transmits the connection information of the user device 12 to the AP 16, and also transmits the connection information of the AP 16 to the user device 12, thereby enabling Wi-Fi communication between the AP 16 and the user device 12. It may be possible.

According to the communication system 10 of this modified example, the same effects as those of the communication system 10 of the first embodiment are obtained. Further, according to the communication system 10 of this modified example, the connection information stored in the server 24 using the ID and password unique to the worker can be handed over using the ID and password of the user. As a result, the user can take over the connection information of each device while suppressing an increase in security risk.

<Second embodiment>
Regarding the second embodiment, the points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described below, and the description of the common points will be omitted. Components of the second embodiment that are the same as or correspond to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The configuration of the communication system 10 of the second embodiment is the same as the configuration of the communication system 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The worker device 20 of the second embodiment includes the camera section 30, reception section 32, setting section 34, and storage section 36 shown in FIG. 2, like the worker device 20 of the first embodiment.

The storage unit 36 of the worker device 20 stores the connection information of the user device 12 in the server 24 , and also stores the setting information regarding the contents set in the user device 12 by the worker in the server 24 . The setting information may include, for example, information about the user, information designating an operation mode according to the state of the user's home, and setting information about the HEMS.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of the GW 14 of the second embodiment. The GW 14 of the second embodiment further includes a storage unit 48 in addition to the functional blocks described in the first embodiment. The reading unit 44 of the GW 14 reads the connection information of the user device 12 prestored in the server 24 and also reads the setting information of the user device 12 prestored in the server 24 . The storage unit 48 of the GW 14 stores the setting information of the user device 12 read by the reading unit 44 in the user area of the server 24 .

The operation of the communication system 10 of the second embodiment will be explained. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing operations of the communication system 10 of the second embodiment. The processing shown in this figure is processing related to setting work by an operator before opening the network at the user's home, typically before the user moves in. FIG. Since the processing of S70 to S80 in this figure is the same as the processing of S10 to S20 in FIG. 4, the description thereof is omitted.

The setting unit 34 of the worker device 20 transmits data to be set in the GW 14 (for example, information on the user device 12 to be accommodated, etc.) to the GW 14 via the mobile router 22 according to the operator's operation. (S82). The GW 14 notifies the worker device 20 of the setting result (S84). The setting unit 34 of the worker device 20 transmits data to be set in the user device 12 (for example, information on the GW 14 that accommodates the own device, etc.) to the user device via the mobile router 22 according to the operator's operation. 12 (S86). The user device 12 notifies the worker device 20 of the setting result (S88).

The storage unit 36 of the worker device 20 transmits connection information (in other words, two-dimensional code information) of the user device 12 to the server 24, and stores the connection information in the server 24 (S90). Further, the storage unit 36 transmits setting information indicating setting details for the GW 14 and setting information indicating setting details for the user device 12 to the server 24, and causes the server 24 to store the setting information (S92).

FIG. 10 is also a sequence diagram showing the operation of the communication system 10 of the second embodiment. This figure shows the processing related to the setting work by the user after the network is opened at the user's home, typically after the user moves in. FIG. It should be noted that before the processing of this figure is executed, the server 24 uses in advance address information (URI, etc., hereinafter also referred to as "reading address") for accessing the connection information and setting information regarding the user. notify the person.

Since the processing of S94 and S96 in this figure is the same as the processing of S24 and S26 in FIG. 4, the description thereof is omitted. The GW 14 accesses the server 24 via the AP 16 and logs into the server 24 using the user's ID and password issued in advance. The reading unit 44 of the GW 14 uses the reading address notified to the user to read the information registered by the worker, here the connection information of the user device 12, from the server 24 (S98). The setting unit 46 of the GW 14 registers the user device 12 with the AP 16 based on the connection information of the user device 12 (S100).

The reading unit 44 of the GW 14 uses the reading address notified to the user to read the registration information by the worker, here the setting information of the GW 14 and the setting information of the user device 12, from the server 24 (S102). The storage unit 48 of the GW 14 stores the setting information of the GW 14 and the setting information of the user device 12 read by the reading unit 44 in the user area of the server 24 (S104). Note that the user area of the server 24 may be a storage area that is associated with the user's ID and that can be accessed after logging in using the user's ID and password.

The communication system 10 of the second embodiment also has the same effects as the communication system 10 of the first embodiment. Further, according to the communication system 10 of the second embodiment, setting information for the GW 14 and the user device 12 is stored in the server 24, and the GW 14 reads the setting information after opening the network at the user's home so that the user can set the setting information. You can take over and use it. Also, by writing the setting information for the GW 14 and the user device 12 in the user area of the server 24, it is possible to further facilitate utilization of the setting information while maintaining security.

The present disclosure has been described above based on the second embodiment. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that this embodiment is an example, and that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component or each treatment process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present disclosure.

A modification of the second embodiment will be described. Regarding this modified example, the points different from the second embodiment will be mainly described below, and the description of the common points will be omitted. Among the constituent elements of this modified example, the constituent elements that are the same as or correspond to the constituent elements of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The communication system 10 of this modification has the same configuration as the communication system 10 of the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The user terminal 18 of this modified example includes the camera unit 40, reception unit 42, reading unit 44, setting unit 46, and storage unit 48 provided in the GW 14 of the second embodiment.

The operation of the communication system 10 of the modification will be described. Among the operations of the communication system 10 of the modified example, the processing related to the setting work by the worker before the network is opened at the user's house, typically before the user moves in, is the same as the processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. Therefore, the explanation is omitted.

FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the communication system 10 of the modification. This figure shows the processing related to the setting work by the user after the network is opened at the user's home, typically after the user moves in. FIG. The server 24 notifies the user terminal 18 of the user's ID, password, and reading address (S110). This notification may be made via a network other than the network of the user's home, such as a mobile phone network to which the user terminal 18 is connected.

Since the processing of S112 and S114 in FIG. 11 is the same as the processing of S58 and S60 shown in FIG. 7, description thereof is omitted. The reading unit 44 of the user terminal 18 logs into the server 24 using the user ID and password entered by the user, and reads the connection information of the GW 14 and the connection information of the user device 12 using the reading address. (S116). The setting unit 46 of the user terminal 18 registers the GW 14 in the AP 16 based on the connection information of the GW 14 read from the server 24 (S118). Also, the setting unit 46 registers the user device 12 in the AP 16 based on the connection information of the user device 12 read from the server 24 (S120).

The reading unit 44 of the user terminal 18 reads the setting information of the GW 14 and the setting information of the user device 12 from the server 24 using the reading address notified to the user (S122). The storage unit 48 of the user terminal 18 stores the setting information of the GW 14 and the setting information of the user device 12 read by the reading unit 44 in the user area of the server 24 (S124). The communication system 10 of this modification also has the same effects as the communication system 10 of the second embodiment.

The techniques described in the above embodiments and modifications are also applicable to various facilities other than residences. For example, it can be applied to network connection settings for devices installed in corporate offices, schools, and the like.

Any combination of the above-described examples and modifications is also useful as an embodiment of the present disclosure. A new embodiment resulting from the combination has the effects of each combined embodiment and modified example. It should also be understood by those skilled in the art that the functions to be fulfilled by each constituent element described in the claims are realized by each constituent element shown in the embodiments and modified examples singly or in conjunction with each other.

The techniques described in the examples and modifications may be identified by the following items.
[Item 1]
communication devices (14, 18) and equipment (12) provided at the user's facility;
a worker device (20), which is a device of a worker who performs work on the equipment (12) before opening the network of the facility;
with
The worker device (20)
a reception unit (32) that receives input of connection information that is information necessary for connecting the device (12) to a network;
a storage unit (36) for storing the connection information of the device (12) received by the reception unit in a server (24);
The communication device (14, 18)
a reading unit (44) that reads the connection information of the device (12) stored in the server (24);
a setting unit (46) that executes processing for connecting the device (12) to the network of the facility based on the connection information of the device (12) read by the reading unit (44); include,
A communication system (10).
[Item 2]
The storage unit (36) of the worker device (20) accesses the server (24) using the worker ID, and stores the connection information of the device (12) in the worker area of the server (24). save and
In the server (24), the connection information of the device (12) is moved from the operator area to the user area,
The reading unit (44) of the communication device (14, 18) accesses the server (24) using the user ID, and reads the connection information of the device (12) from the user area of the server (24). to load the
A communication system (10) according to item 1.
[Item 3]
The storage unit (36) of the worker device (20) further stores setting information regarding the content set in the device (12) by the worker in the server (24),
A reading unit (44) of the communication device (14, 18) further reads setting information of the device (12) saved in the server (24),
Communication system (10) according to item 1 or 2.
[Item 4]
The communication device (14, 18) further includes a storage unit (48) that stores the setting information of the device (12) read by the reading unit (44) in a user area of the server (24). ,
A communication system (10) according to item 3.
[Item 5]
A device (20) for a worker who performs work on the device (12) before the opening of the network of the user's facility where the communication device (14, 18) and the device (12) are installed,
a reception unit (32) that receives input of connection information that is information necessary for connecting the device (12) to a network;
a process of reading the connection information of the device (12) stored in the server (24) by storing the connection information of the device (12) received by the reception unit (32) in the server (24); , a storage unit (36) that enables the communication device (14, 18) to execute processing for connecting the device (12) to the network of the facility based on the connection information;
An information processing device (20) comprising:
[Item 6]
A device (20) of a worker who works on the device (12) before the network opening of the user's facility where the communication device (14, 18) and the device (12) are installed connects the device (12) to the network. a step of accepting input of connection information, which is information necessary for connecting to
a step in which the operator's device (20) saves the received connection information of the device (12) in a server (24);
a step of the communication device (14, 18) reading connection information of the device (12) stored in the server (24);
a step in which the communication device (14, 18) executes processing for connecting the device (12) to the network of the facility based on the read connection information of the device (12);
A connection setup method comprising:

The technology of the present disclosure can be applied to systems and devices related to communication.

10 communication system 12 user device 14 GW 18 user terminal 20 worker device 24 server 32 reception unit 34 setting unit 36 storage unit 42 reception unit 44 reading unit 46 setting unit 48 Storage department.

Claims (6)

communication equipment and equipment located at the user's premises;
a worker device that is a device of a worker who performs work related to the equipment before the opening of the network of the facility and is a device that the worker brought into the facility of the user ;
with
The worker device is
a reception unit that receives input of connection information that is information necessary for connecting the device to a network and that is information read from the device at the facility of the user before opening the network;
a storage unit that stores the connection information of the device received by the reception unit in a server;
The communication device
a reading unit that reads the connection information of the device stored in the server;
a setting unit that executes processing for connecting the device to the network of the facility based on the connection information of the device read by the reading unit;
Communications system. The storage unit of the worker device accesses the server using the worker ID and stores the connection information of the device in the worker area of the server;
In the server, the connection information of the device is moved from the operator area to the user area,
the reading unit of the communication device accesses the server using a user ID and reads the connection information of the device from the user area of the server;
A communication system according to claim 1. the storage unit of the worker device further stores setting information regarding the content set in the device by the worker in the server;
the reading unit of the communication device further reads the setting information of the device saved in the server;
A communication system according to claim 1 or 2. The communication device further comprises a storage unit that stores the setting information of the device read by the reading unit in a user area of the server.
A communication system according to claim 3. A device of a worker who performs work related to the device before the opening of the network of the user's facility where the communication device and the device are installed, and the device brought into the user's facility by the worker ,
a reception unit that receives input of connection information that is information necessary for connecting the device to a network and that is information read from the device at the facility of the user before opening the network;
By storing the connection information of the equipment received by the reception unit in a server, a process of reading the connection information of the equipment saved in the server and transferring the equipment to the facility based on the connection information. a storage unit that enables the communication device to execute a process for connecting to a network;
Information processing device. It is a device of a worker who performs work related to the device before opening the network of the user's facility where the communication device and the device are installed, and the device brought into the user's facility by the worker is the device that the device is installed. a step of accepting input of connection information which is information necessary for connecting to a network and which is information read from the device at the facility of the user before opening the network;
a step in which the worker's device saves the received connection information of the device in a server;
a step in which the communication device reads the connection information of the device stored in the server;
a step in which the communication device executes processing for connecting the device to the network of the facility based on the read connection information of the device;
A connection setup method comprising:

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