WO2006013958A1

WO2006013958A1 - Function management system, management device, relay device, communication device, control method of communication device, control program of communication device, and computer-readable recording medium with recorded the control program

Info

Publication number: WO2006013958A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/014397
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kazuhito Maruyama
Original assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
Priority date: 2004-08-06
Filing date: 2005-08-05
Publication date: 2006-02-09
Also published as: JPWO2006013958A1; JP4451447B2

Abstract

An electronic ticket system comprises a mobile communication device (600), a functional limit management device (300) for transmitting functional limit information (70) to control at least a portion of the functions owned by the mobile communication device (600), to the mobile communication device (600), and a plurality of APs (400a, 400b, 400c) for relaying the communications between the functional limit management device (300) and the mobile communication device (600). The functional limit management device (300) transmits different pieces of instruction information individually to the APs (400a, 400b, 400c). The mobile communication device (600) receives, in case it establishes its connection with anyone of the APs (400a, 400b, 400c), the functional limit information (70) transmitted from the functional limit management device (300). As a result, the ticket issuing side softly controls the functions of the mobile communication device, as stored with electronic tickets, on the user side.

Description

Specification

Function management system, management device, relay device, communication device, control method for communication device, control program for communication device, and computer-readable recording medium storing the control program

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a function management system, a management device, a relay device, a communication device, a communication device control method, a communication device control program, and a recording method for restricting the functions of a multifunction communication device such as a mobile phone It relates to a computer-readable recording medium.

Background art

[0002] Currently, mobile communication devices equipped with non-contact ICs such as mobile phones equipped with FeliCa (registered trademark) have been announced. Then, as an electronic ticket system using a portable communication device equipped with such a contactless IC, a train ticket is used as an electronic ticket and is written to a contactless IC mounted on a mobile phone through an automatic ticket vending machine or a public line network. An electronic ticket is confirmed by data communication between the non-contact I and the automatic ticket gate, and the gate of the automatic ticket gate is opened (Patent Document 1: JP 2002-92671 A). Public date: March 29, 2002)).

[0003] In addition, as a gate system using a portable communication device equipped with a non-contact IC, when the portable communication device recognizes that the gate has been passed, to a radio unit for connecting to the public network Has been proposed in which the telephone function and mail function are stopped in places where the inconvenience to other people, such as in trains and hospitals, is stopped (Patent Document 2: JP 10-191454 A (publication date: July 21, 1998)).

[0004] In recent years, the effects of radio waves from mobile phones on medical devices and noise around people have become problems, and there are also problems such as voyeurism and eavesdropping at movie theaters and concert venues using mobile phones with cameras. It has become. However, in the current situation, the manners can only be dealt with if the owner voluntarily turns off the power of the mobile phone etc. [0005] According to the gate system described above (Patent Document 2), the telephone function and mail function can be stopped on the administrator side. Can be solved. However, we cannot solve the problem of voyeurism and eavesdropping in movie theaters and concert venues using mobile phones with cameras. In addition, since the telephone function and mail function are always stopped in the gate, there has been a problem when it is impossible to contact, for example, when waiting in a concert hall or getting lost.

[0006] As described above, problems such as the influence on mobile phones and other medical devices, noise to surrounding people, voyeurism and eavesdropping at movie theaters and concert venues, and the like, are solved while suppressing a decrease in usability. Sought after.

Disclosure of the invention

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a function management system, a management apparatus, and a relay apparatus that can flexibly control the functions of a communication apparatus depending on the location. Another object of the present invention is to realize a communication apparatus, a communication apparatus control method, a communication apparatus control program, and a computer-readable recording medium on which the communication apparatus is recorded.

In order to achieve the above object, a function management system according to the present invention provides a communication device and instruction information for controlling at least a part of functions included in the communication device. A management device that is communicably connected to the management device and includes a relay device that relays communication between the management device and the communication device. When the instruction information is transmitted to the device and the communication device establishes a connection with the relay device, the function of the communication device is controlled based on the instruction information transmitted from the management device. It is said.

[0009] Note that the instruction information is, for example, information for instructing, for example, the ability to stop or restart any function among the functions of the communication device.

[0010] According to the above configuration, since the management device transmits instruction information to the relay device, a communication device within a range that can be connected to the relay device receives the instruction information. In other words, all communication devices within the range that can be connected to the relay device are controlled by at least one function of the communication device based on the instruction information transmitted from the management device. It will be controlled. Note that this control includes, for example, stopping and restarting at least one of the functions of the communication device.

[0011] For this reason, in the function management system according to the present invention, by providing the relay device at a place where the function of the communication device is desired to be restricted, the function of the communication device can be appropriately restricted.

Therefore, the function management system according to the present invention can flexibly control the functions of the communication device according to the location.

[0013] Further, in order to achieve the above object, the communication device according to the present invention communicates with a management device that holds instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device. And, based on the instruction information acquired by the first communication means, a function control means for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device, and information indicating a status change of the function controlled by the function control means It is characterized by providing a notification means.

[0014] According to the above configuration, since the communication device includes the notification unit, the communication device owner can be notified of a change in the state of the controlled function.

[0015] Therefore, the owner can grasp the functions that can be used in accordance with the change even when the control state of the functions of the communication device is changed.

[0016] Further, in order to achieve the above object, the communication device according to the present invention establishes a connection with any one of a plurality of relay devices communicably connected to a communication network. The relay device transmits identification information for identifying itself, and includes instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device and identification information for identifying the relay device. Based on the identification information received from the communication storage device that is stored in association with each other and the relay device that is the connection destination, the instruction information acquisition unit that acquires the instruction information from the communication storage device, and the instruction information acquisition unit And a function control means for controlling the function of the communication device based on the instruction information.

[0017] According to the above configuration, in the communication device, identification information for identifying the relay device and instruction information are stored in the communication storage device in association with each other. Therefore, the instruction information acquisition means Can obtain from the communication storage device the instruction information corresponding to the received identification information identifying the relay device. In addition, since the function restricting means is provided, the function of the communication device can be controlled based on the acquired instruction information.

[0018] Therefore, the communication device can change the state in which the function is controlled, such as stopping or restarting the function of the own device, depending on the connection destination relay device.

[0019] Therefore, the communication device can change the state in which the function of the device itself is controlled according to the location where the relay device is provided.

[0020] Therefore, the communication device can flexibly control the functions of the communication device according to the location.

[0021] Further, in order to achieve the above object, the communication device control method according to the present invention establishes a connection between a plurality of relay devices that are communicably connected to a communication network. The communication device control method enables communication with another communication device through the communication network, wherein the relay device transmits identification information for identifying itself, and includes at least one of the functions of the communication device. A storage step for storing instruction information for controlling one and identification information for identifying a connection destination relay device in association with each other, an identification information reception step for receiving identification information from the connection destination relay device, and an identification information Based on the identification information received in the receiving step, the instruction information acquisition means for acquiring the instruction information and the instruction information acquired by the instruction information acquisition means It is characterized by a control step of controlling the function of the communication apparatus.

[0022] Therefore, the control method of the communication device can change the control state such as stopping or restarting the function of the own device according to each connection destination relay device.

[0023] For this reason, the control method of the communication apparatus can change the state in which the function of the own apparatus is controlled according to the place where the relay apparatus is provided.

Therefore, the communication device control method according to the present invention can flexibly control the functions of the communication device according to the location.

[0025] Further, in order to achieve the above object, a function management system according to the present invention includes the communication device and a plurality of relay devices that are communicably connected to a communication network. It is characterized by that.

[0027] Still other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be fully understood from the following description. The benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0028] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing details relating to function restriction of a main control unit of the mobile communication device shown in FIG.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electronic ticket system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable communication device that constitutes an electronic ticket system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information included in an electronic ticket.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data transmitted as function restriction information by the function restriction management device.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data transmitted as a function restriction management function as function restriction information.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data transmitted as function restriction information by the function restriction management device.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data transmitted as function restriction information by the function restriction management device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process for stopping or restarting various functions included in the mobile communication device that constitutes the electronic ticket system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an electronic ticketing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of information included in an electronic ticket.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of information included in function restriction information. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a mobile communication device constituting an electronic ticket system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing details relating to function restriction of the main control unit of the mobile communication device shown in FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a process for stopping or resuming various functions included in a mobile communication device that constitutes an electronic ticket system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a function restriction management device constituting the electronic ticket system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a function restriction information management table held by the function restriction management device constituting the electronic ticket system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a process for stopping or resuming various functions included in a mobile communication device that constitutes an electronic ticket system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0029] One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figs. 1 to 5, 16 and 17.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an electronic ticket system (function management system) 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic ticket system 500 includes a portable communication device (communication device) 600, an electronic ticket issuing device 100, a connection management server 200, a function restriction management device (management device) 300, a wireless LAN. Access point (AP) (relay device) It is configured with 400a to 400c. Note that AP400a to 400c will be referred to as AP400 unless there is a need to particularly distinguish them.

The electronic ticket issuing device 100 and the connection management server 200 are connected via a LAN 501. The function restriction management device (management device) 300 and the connection management server 200 are also connected via the LAN 501. The electronic ticket issuing device 100 and the base station 511 can communicate with the base station 511 via the connection management server 200 through the Internet network 513 and the telephone line network 512. And portable communication device 600 and electronic ticket issuing device 1 00 can communicate via this base station 511! /.

That is, in this electronic ticket system 500, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 issues an electronic ticket. The mobile communication device 600 receives the electronic ticket issued by the electronic ticket issuing device 100. In addition, the portable communication device 600 and the function restriction management device 300 can perform wireless communication via the AP 400 when the portable communication device 600 is set in the wireless LAN described later and the AP 400 is within the reach of radio waves. It becomes.

That is, portable communication device 600 can communicate with function restriction management device 300 via AP 400 within a range where radio waves from AP 400 can reach. In other words, communication with the function restriction management device 300 can be realized by having the portable communication device 600 in a limited area where the AP 400 is provided.

Note that the electronic ticket issuing device 100 stores information for specifying the mobile communication device 600 such as a telephone number, an e-mail address, and a device ID of the mobile communication device 600 when the electronic ticket is purchased. The stored information is stored in association with the contents of the electronic ticket purchased by the mobile communication device 600.

[0036] As described above, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 stores the information specifying the mobile communication device 600, whereby the mobile communication device 600 that is the electronic ticket sales destination can be confirmed. In addition, if there is a change in the contents of the electronic ticket, such as the scheduled performance being postponed, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 uses the phone number or email address to obtain the mobile communication device 600 that purchased the electronic ticket. You can change the information of electronic tickets.

[0037] As described above, in the electronic ticket system 500 according to the present embodiment, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 is provided in the facility used by the user! Issue an electronic ticket that includes LAN setting information (wireless LAN setting information 92). On the other hand, after receiving the issuance of the electronic ticket, the portable communication device 600 establishes a wireless connection with the AP 400 based on the wireless LAN setting information 92 and performs communication via the connection management server 200. Will come to be. In addition, the mobile communication device 600 is connected to the base station 511 according to the function restriction information (instruction information) 70 transmitted from the function restriction management device 300 after the wireless LAN setting is performed. Is set so that it cannot be connected. The

[0038] For this reason, after setting the wireless LAN, the mobile communication device 600 can only perform wireless communication performed via the AP 400.

Note that as the mobile communication device 600, for example, a mobile phone, a mobile phone with a camera, a mobile phone with a voice recorder, or the like can be used.

[0040] The connection management server 200 is connected to the ticket issuing device 100 and the Internet network 513, or connected to the function restriction management device 302 and each of AP400a to AP400c, or connected to each of AP400a to AP400c and the Internet network 513. Manage. The connection management server 200 controls the connection between each of the AP 400a to AP 400c and the Internet network 513 in accordance with an instruction from the function restriction management device 300.

[0041] The function restriction management device 300 instructs (restricts) the portable communication device 600 that has established a connection with the AP 400 to stop at least one of the functions of the portable communication device 600. Packet that contains information (function restriction information 70) to be generated. Then, the packet including the function restriction information 70 is transmitted to the mobile communication device 600 via the AP 400. In addition, mobile communication device 600 stops at least one of the functions of the device itself based on received function restriction information 70. The function restriction management device 300 stops at least the communication function performed via the base station 501 after confirming that the mobile communication device 600 establishes a connection with the AP 400 provided at the entrance of the facility, for example. A packet including function restriction information 70 is transmitted to portable communication device 600.

[0042] (Configuration of Function Restriction Management Device)

Here, a schematic configuration of the function restriction management device 300 will be described based on FIG. 16 and FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of function restriction management apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 16, the function restriction management device 300 includes an output control unit 60, an input instruction unit (input reception unit) 61, a selection control unit (selection unit) 62, a timing device 63, and a storage unit (management Storage device) 64 and configured. The storage unit 64 includes function restriction information 70 and a function restriction information management table 71. [0044] The input instruction unit 61 receives a transmission instruction of the function restriction information 70 such as a user from an external force. For example, when receiving a transmission instruction of the function restriction information 70 from the user, the input instruction unit 61 receives the instruction. Notify 62. The selection control unit 62 selects and acquires the function restriction information 70 from the function restriction information 70 from the storage unit 64. The selection control unit 62 outputs the acquired function restriction information 70 to the output control unit. Send to. The selection control unit 62 may select the function restriction information 70 in accordance with, for example, a user instruction transmitted from the input instruction unit 61, or the time information and function provided by the timing device 63. Based on the restriction information management table 71, desired function restriction information 70 may be selected from the storage unit 64.

[0045] The function restriction management table 71 included in the storage unit 64 includes the function restriction information 70 transmitted from the function restriction management device 300 to the mobile communication device 600, and the timing (period) at which the function restriction information 70 is transmitted. This shows the correspondence relationship. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a period in which the function restriction information 70 is transmitted from the function restriction management device 300 and a correspondence relationship between the function restriction information 70 transmitted in this period are recorded. Note that the data structure of the function restriction information management table 71 shown in FIG. 17 is an example, and the storage format of the function restriction information transmission time and the function restriction information to be transmitted is not limited thereto.

FIG. 16 shows the hardware configuration of the function restriction management device 300, but the output control unit 60, the input instruction unit 61, and the selection control unit 62 may be realized by software. When these units are realized by software, a CPU (not shown) can be realized by reading a program from a ROM (Read only memory) or the like (not shown) into a RAM (Random access memory) or the like and executing it.

[0047] (Hardware configuration of portable communication device)

Next, the hardware configuration of the mobile communication device 600 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the portable communication device 600 constituting the electronic ticket system 500.

As shown in FIG. 3, the mobile communication device 600 includes a first antenna 1, a radio unit (second communication means) 2, a communication control unit 3, a signal processing unit 4, a speaker 5, a microphone 6, and an imaging unit 7. , Light-emitting unit 8, image processing unit 9, first memory (communication storage device) 10, display driver 11, display unit 12, second memory (communication memory) Storage device) 13, operation unit 14, second antenna 15, wireless LAN control unit (first communication means) 17, and main control unit 18.

[0049] Here, the first memory 10 plays a role as a noffer, and the second memory 13 plays a role of storing data permanently like a flash memory. The configuration of the first memory 10 and the second memory 13 that are storage devices (communication storage devices) of the mobile communication device 600 can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the mobile communication device 600, for example, provided as an integral unit. May be.

[0050] The portable communication device 600 configured as described above has a call function, a voice record function, a mail function, a camera function, and the like as described below.

[0051] First, in the mobile communication device 600, under the transmission / reception control by the communication control unit 3, the radio unit 2 transmits / receives a signal to / from the base station 511 via the first antenna 1, and the signal processing unit 4 Predetermined signal processing is performed on signals transmitted and received by the radio unit 2. As a result, the sound transmitted from the partner device via the base station 511 is output from the speaker 5 or the sound input from the microphone 6 is transmitted to the partner device via the base station 511. I'm starting to do it. In other words, a so-called call function is realized.

[0052] Further, after the electronic ticket is issued, the communication performed by the mobile communication device 600 is performed via the AP 400, and thus the above-described call function is realized as follows.

That is, in the mobile communication device 600, the wireless LAN control unit 17 establishes a connection with the AP 400 through the second antenna 15, and through the connection management server 200 through the Internet network 513 and the telephone line network 512. Transmits / receives signals to / from the base station 511. In addition, under the instruction of the main control unit 18, the signal processing unit 4 performs predetermined signal processing on the signals transmitted and received by the wireless LAN control unit 17. In this way, a call function is realized.

[0054] Also, in the mobile communication device 600, the audio data processed by the signal processing unit 4 can be stored in the second memory 13 based on the operation instruction of 14 operation units. As a result, the voice input from the microphone 6, which is not related to the call function, is converted into voice data and stored in the second memory 13. That is, a so-called voice record function is realized. [0055] Further, in the mobile communication device 600, the signal processing unit 4 can similarly process not only audio data but also text data such as an e-mail and a Web page, image data, and HTML data. These processed data are stored in the first memory 10 or the second memory 13. At this time, when data is stored in the first memory 10, the display driver 11 generates a drive signal for display based on the stored data, and the display unit 12 displays images, characters, and the like. This makes it possible to display the received mail 'received image and browse web pages. Further, it is possible to send mail and images by the reverse procedure. In other words, the so-called mail function is realized by such operations.

[0056] In addition, the mobile communication device 600 includes an imaging unit 7 constituted by a charge coupled device (CCD) or a CMOS, and a light emitting unit 8 used as an auxiliary light source, and an image captured by the imaging unit 7 is image processing unit. After adjusting the exposure's image quality by 9, it is stored in the first memory 10, and the image is previewed on the display unit 12 in the same manner as described above. In addition, the operation unit 14 is used in the preview display state, and an image is stored in the second memory 13 based on an operation instruction. That is, a so-called camera function is realized by such an operation.

[0057] In addition, the mobile communication device 600 is configured to store various data such as mail data, "image data", "voice data", "HTML data", phonebook data, and schedules in the second memory 13. In addition, the operation unit 14 allows a user to input a telephone number “character” symbol, etc., and to select / start / stop various functions!

[0058] After the electronic ticket is issued, the mobile communication device 600 is stored in the second memory 13, and the mail data, image data, voice data, HTML data, etc. are stored in the other communication device. In the case of transmission, transmission of the various data described above is realized as follows.

That is, the data is read from the second memory by the main control unit 18 and transmitted to the wireless LAN control unit 17 in the same manner as the above-described call function. The wireless LAN control unit 17 establishes a connection with the AP 400 and transmits the data to the base station 511 through the connection management server 200 through the Internet network 513 and the telephone circuit network 512. In this way, the data is transmitted.

[0060] Note that the mobile communication device 600 is in a state in which communication is performed only through the relay device 400. At this time, a communication request from the outside to the mobile communication device 600 is restricted by the function restriction management device 300 based on the function restriction information 70 currently being executed by the mobile communication device 600. For example, when the mail function is prohibited, the function restriction management device 300 does not transmit the mail data to the mobile communication device 600. Alternatively, when viewed from the outside, the mobile communication device 600 may appear to be out of range. Further, after the function restriction of the mail data is released, the function restriction management device 300 transmits only the notification to the portable communication device 600 when the mail data or mail arrives. Also good. The above is also applicable to calls such as power calls written in the case of e-mail. In this case, the function restriction management device 300 may provide an answering machine service.

[0061] (Software configuration of portable communication device)

Next, referring to FIG. 1, a software configuration related to function restriction in the mobile communication device 600 will be described. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing details related to the function restriction of the main control unit 18 of the mobile communication device 600. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information included in the electronic ticket. Each of FIGS. 5 to 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data transmitted from the function restriction management device 300 as the function restriction information 70.

[0062] In the electronic ticket system 500, the mobile communication device 600 includes, in particular, an electronic ticket management unit 81, an information extraction unit 82, a wireless LAN setting unit (setting means) 83, a function restriction unit (function control means) 84, information The storage unit 90, the wireless unit 2, and the wireless LAN control unit 17 are provided. The electronic ticket management unit 81, the information extraction unit 82, the wireless LAN setting unit 83, and the wireless LAN function restriction unit 84 are functions realized in the main control unit 18 based on software. The information storage unit 90 is a memory for storing information such as an electronic ticket, and corresponds to the second memory 13.

The electronic ticket management unit 81 acquires the electronic ticket issued by the electronic ticket issuing device 100 from the wireless unit 2, and stores it as the electronic ticket information 91 in the information storage unit 90. In addition, the electronic ticket management unit 81 acquires an electronic ticket correction instruction from the electronic ticket issuing device 100 from the wireless unit 2 and corrects the electronic ticket information 91 stored in the information storage unit 90. Thereby, for example, a change in the program of the concert can be corrected. The information extraction unit 82 extracts the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket information 91 stored in the information storage unit 90. Further, the function restriction information 70 is extracted from the function restriction information packet received from the function restriction management device 300 and received by the wireless LAN control unit 17.

The wireless LAN setting unit 83 sets the wireless LAN control unit 17 based on the wireless LAN setting information 92 extracted by the information extraction unit 82.

The function restriction unit 84 stops at least one of the functions of the mobile communication device 600 based on the function restriction information 70 extracted by the information extraction unit 82. When the wireless LAN setting unit 83 completes the setting to establish a connection with the AP 400, the first antenna 1 is sent to the function control unit 84 according to the function restriction information 70 transmitted from the function restriction management device 300. Instructs the user to restrict communication with other external communication devices through the.

In addition, the function restriction unit 84 resumes the stopped function again based on the function restriction information 70 transmitted from the function restriction management device 300, or stops other functions.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the electronic ticket information 91 includes the ticket information for entering the facility that the user desires to use, and the radio that enables communication with the AP 400 provided in the facility. LAN setting information 92 is included. As ticket information, for example, the name of the concert, the venue name, and the date and time of the concert are registered. In addition, the wireless LAN setting information 92 includes, for example, wireless LAN settings (for example, SSID (Service Set ID)) and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key necessary to be able to communicate with the AP400 in the concert venue. Information about the AP 400's MAC (Media Access Control) address, etc.). FIG. 4 shows an example of the data structure of the electronic ticket information 91, and the storage format of the ticket information and the wireless LAN setting information 92 is not limited thereto.

Note that after establishing a connection with AP 400 based on wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket shown in FIG. 4, mobile communication device 600 uses a call function performed via base station 511, etc. Each function is instructed to be stopped, but other functions such as camera function and voice record function can be instructed to be stopped.

[0070] With the above configuration, in the mobile communication device 600, the wireless LAN setting unit 83 sets the wireless LAN based on the wireless LAN setting information 92 extracted from the electronic ticket information 91 by the information extracting unit 82. be able to. In the portable communication device 600, the wireless LAN is set. Is set so that communication with the base station 511 cannot be performed via the radio unit 2. For this reason, after the wireless connection with the AP 400 is established as described above, the communication executed in the portable communication device 600 is performed via the AP 400. Also, the portable communication device 600 is information for instructing which of the functions of the portable communication device 600 is to be stopped from the function restriction management device 300 via the AP 400. A packet containing information 70 is sent.

Specifically, this packet includes function restriction information 70 as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, for example. When the mobile communication device 600 receives a packet including the function restriction information 70 as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 via the wireless LAN control unit 17, the information extraction unit 82 stores the function restriction information 70. Extract the contents. Then, based on the information extracted by the information extraction unit 82, the function restriction unit 84 stops the function provided in the mobile communication device 600.

[0072] For example, the mobile communication device 600 establishes a wireless connection with the AP 400 as described above, and then, from the function restriction management device 300, for example, the camera function, mail function, telephone (call) shown in FIG. When a packet of function restriction information 70 prohibiting all functions and Internet connection functions is received, the function restriction unit 84 controls to stop all these functions. In addition, when the mobile communication device 600 has a camera function when it receives a packet including function restriction information 70 that permits only camera function shooting, for example, as shown in FIG. Is controlled by the function limiting unit 84 so that only the camera function can be used. Further, for example, when the mobile communication device 600 receives a packet including function restriction information 70 indicating that the camera function, the mail function, the telephone (call function), and the Internet connection function are all permitted as shown in FIG. The function restriction unit 84 controls so that all these functions can be executed. In addition, when the mobile communication device 600 receives a packet including the function restriction information 70 shown in FIG. 8, the function restriction unit 84 is stopped so that the camera function and the telephone (call function) function cannot be executed. The mail function and the Internet connection function are controlled to be executable.

Note that the function restriction information 70 shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 is an example, and the mobile communication device 600 includes an antenna that can receive program content information from, for example, a TV station, and has a function for viewing the content. In this case, information indicating whether or not the TV can be viewed is included in the restriction content. It may be rare. In addition, in the case where the information recorded on a recording medium such as a DVD is reproducible, information indicating whether or not the information recorded on the recording medium can be reproduced may be included. .

[0074] Further, the restriction content may include information indicating whether or not the voice record function of the mobile communication device 600 can be executed.

Further, the correspondence relationship between each function in the function restriction information 70 shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 and information indicating the restriction of the function is not limited to these. For example, the restriction contents included in the function restriction information 70 may permit functions other than the camera function, or may permit only the camera function and the telephone (call) function.

[0076] The combination of each function in the function restriction information 70 and information indicating the restriction of the function depends on the type of facility that the user enters (for example, a movie theater, a hospital, a museum, or the like) It is preferable to set appropriately according to the contents of the service provided by.

Further, the transmission timing of the packet including the function restriction information 70 described above in the mobile communication device 600 from the function restriction management device 300 via the AP 400 is determined by, for example, the function restriction information management table 71 shown in FIG. It is determined according to the contents of the service provided at the facility where the user enters or the progress of the service such as start or end.

For example, it is assumed that an electronic ticket including the wireless LAN setting information 92 is purchased, and a user having the mobile communication device 600 goes to the theater to watch a play. When this user enters the theater, the mobile communication device 600 establishes a wireless connection with the AP 400 based on the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket. Then, the mobile communication device 600 cannot communicate with other external mobile communication devices via the base station 511.

[0079] Therefore, until the performance of the theater starts, the function restriction management device 300 transmits a packet including the function restriction information 70 shown in Fig. 7 to the mobile communication device via the AP 400. As a result, the mobile communication device 600 has a function (for example, camera function, mail function, telephone (call function), Internet access) until the performance of the theater starts. Connection function) can be executed. For this reason, until the drama starts Using the portable communication device 600, the user can freely make calls, send and receive mails, and the like.

When the play is started, a packet including function restriction information 70 shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted from function restriction management device 300 to portable communication device 600 via AP 400. As a result, the function of the mobile communication device 600 is prevented so that the functions of the mobile communication device 600 (for example, camera function, mail function, telephone (call function), Internet connection function) are not executed. The limiting unit 84 performs the control. For this reason, a user who comes to see the theater can use the functions of the mobile communication device 600 to send the contents of the theater to the outside without permission, take pictures of the actors who perform the theater, This can prevent inconvenience to the surrounding audience.

[0081] In addition, during a play break, etc., a packet including the function restriction information 70 shown in FIG. 7 is transmitted from the function restriction management device 300 to the mobile communication device 600. As a result, in the mobile communication device 600, functions that could not be used (for example, camera function, mail function, telephone (call function), Internet connection function) can be used during the break time. Become.

[0082] In addition, the function restriction information 70 shown in FIG. 6 is included in scenes that are desired to be advertised, such as during the performance of the theater, at the stage of the theater, or by greetings by performers at the start or end of the theater. The function restriction management device 300 transmits the packet to the mobile communication device 600 via the AP 400. Accordingly, in the mobile communication device 600, the function restriction unit 84 performs control so that the camera function of the mobile communication device 600 can be used. In this way, it is possible to allow free shooting in one scene of the theater, especially as described above. In this way, by making the camera function executable only in scenes that you want to promote, theater performers can expect the effect of advertising the theater with images taken by the audience.

[0083] As described above with an example, in a facility such as a theater, the function restriction management device 300 appropriately performs function restriction information according to the contents of services provided to the user, such as plays. By selecting and transmitting it to the mobile communication device 400, it is possible to prevent nuisance to other audiences such as unauthorized shooting, recording, or telephone conversation during the theater. Note that in the electronic ticket system 500 according to the present embodiment, the function restriction management device 300 is configured to transmit the function restriction information 70 described above in a facility such as a theater at predetermined intervals according to a program such as a play. It is configured to transmit to each of the AP400a to AP400c provided. Further, as described above, the function restriction management device 300 receives an instruction from the user indicating which function restriction information 70 is to be selected and transmitted by the input instruction unit 61, and from this received user. The selection control unit 62 can select the function information 70 in response to the instruction. As described above, the function restriction management device 300 is configured to be able to select the function restriction information 70 in accordance with an instruction from the user and transmit it to the portable communication device 400 via the AP 400. For this reason, for example, even if the play is not performed on time, the function restriction management device 300 may transmit a packet including the appropriate function restriction information 70 to the mobile communication device 600 at an appropriate timing. it can.

[0085] When the movie or the like is screened like a movie, the above-mentioned packet of the function restriction information 70 is synchronized with the motion of the video output device that stores and outputs the audio or video. You can be configured to send. In this case, it can be realized as follows. That is, the function restriction management device 300 receives a signal synchronized with the audio or video output timing from the video / audio output device by the input instruction unit 61, and selects the control unit 62 according to the received signal. Selects the function restriction information 70 from the storage unit 64. Then, the output control unit 60 transmits the packet including the selected function restriction information 70 to the mobile communication device 600 via the AP 400.

That is, the function restriction management device receives input of the signal as selection information indicating which function restriction information 70 is selected from the function restriction information 70 stored in the storage unit 64. An instruction unit 61 is provided, and the selection control unit 62 selects the function restriction information 70 stored in the storage unit 64 based on information indicated by the signal received by the input instruction unit.

[0087] According to the above configuration, in the electronic ticket system 500 according to the present invention, since the function restriction management device 300 includes the selection control unit 62, the function restriction information 70 instructed from the outside can be selected. it can.

[0088] Therefore, the manager of the facility, event, etc. is informed of the contents or progress of the service to be provided. Accordingly, it is possible to select and stop the function desired to be stopped from the functions provided in portable communication device 600. Therefore, the functions provided in the mobile communication device 600 can be appropriately stopped on the administrator side according to the content of the service to be provided and the progress of the service, and the functions of the mobile communication device can be limited.

[0089] (Function stop or restart process)

Next, based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, the operation when the various functions are stopped or resumed based on the information included in the electronic ticket in the mobile communication device 600 configured as described above will be described.

[0090] When an electronic ticket is issued and the electronic ticket is acquired, the main control unit 18 can connect to the AP 400 via wireless based on the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the acquired electronic ticket. Set up the wireless LAN (S10). On the other hand, when the setting of the wireless LAN is completed, the main control unit 18 prohibits communication with the base station 511 performed via the first antenna according to the function restriction information 70 transmitted from the function restriction management device 300. In other words, the setting is changed so that connection with the public network is not possible (S11).

[0091] In this state, when a packet including the function restriction information 70 is received from the function control management device 300 via the AP 400 (YES in S12), the function restriction information 70 is wirelessly transmitted via the AN control unit 17. The function restriction information 70 is transmitted to the main control unit 18, and the information extraction unit 82 extracts the function restriction information 70. Then, the information extraction unit 82 transmits the extracted function restriction information 70 to the function restriction unit 84, and the function restriction unit 84 uses a part or all of the functions of the mobile communication device 600 based on the function restriction information 70. Is stopped (S 13).

In this state, when the main control unit 18 newly receives a bucket including other function restriction information 70 (YES in S 14), based on the newly received function restriction information 70. The function restriction unit 84 in the main control unit 18 changes such as restricting or resuming part or all of the functions of the mobile communication device 600 (S15).

[0093] In this way, in response to the reception of the packet including the function restriction information 70 transmitted from the function restriction management device 300, some or all of the functions of the mobile communication device 600 are stopped or restarted. Or The function restriction provided in the portable communication device 600 is received from the function restriction management device 300 until a notification indicating the end of transmission of the function restriction information 70 is received. Is executed.

[0094] When the main control unit 18 also receives the notification indicating the end of transmission of the function restriction information 70 (YES in S16), the restriction on the functions of the portable communication device 600 that are restricted is released. (S 17).

[0095] As described above, according to the electronic ticket system 500, the influence on the medical device, noise to surrounding people, problems such as voyeurism and eavesdropping at a movie theater or a concert venue are suppressed while suppressing a decrease in usability. Can be solved. That is, for example, when the concert organizer wants to prevent voyeurism and eavesdropping, the function restriction information 70 transmitted by the function restriction management device 300 may include a camera function and a voice record function. In addition, if it is desired to prohibit telephone calls and mail transmission / reception during a concert, the function restriction information 70 may include a communication function. In addition, the function restriction information 70 can set the functions of the mobile communication device 600 so that shooting, voice recording, telephone call, and mail transmission / reception can be performed until the concert starts. Therefore, it is possible to hold a meeting in a concert hall where it is not necessary to place a burden on the user more than necessary.

[0096] In the above-described embodiment, the functions of the mobile communication device 600 are simultaneously restricted for all the mobile communication devices 600 in the facility through the AP 400 in the facility used by the user. It was. However, depending on the type of service provided at the facility used by the user, it may be inconvenient if the functions of the mobile communication device 600 are restricted as described above. For example, in the case of a movie theater having a plurality of theaters (screens) such as a so-called cinema, there are various times such as movie performance time, break time, etc., as described above, the portable communication device 600 It would be inconvenient if restrictions on the functions provided by are implemented.

[0097] Therefore, AP400a force theater A, AP400b force theater B, AP400c force lobby, and so on, and / or AP400a to AP400c provided for each space (room) are determined. Then, the function restriction management device 300 transmits the function restriction information 70 having different contents via the APs 400a to 400c.

[0098] For example, theater A is showing a movie, and theater B is still showing Suppose that the notice information of the latest movie is being played. In this case, the function restriction management device 300 transmits a packet including the function restriction information 70 shown in FIG. 5 to the mobile communication device 600 via the AP 400a provided in the theater A. In this way, in Theater A, the mobile communication device 600 stops the camera function, e-mail function, telephone (call function), and connection to the Internet to prevent noise from the surrounding people or leakage of the movie content. Can do.

Also, the function restriction management device 300 transmits a packet including the function restriction information 70 shown in FIG. 8 to the mobile communication device 600 via the AP 400b provided in the theater B. In this way, in Theater B, only the mail function provided in the portable communication device 600 and the function for connecting to the Internet can be used. In addition, it prevents unauthorized outflow of content due to the camera function and prevents noise to people around the phone (call function).

[0100] In the lobby, the ability restriction management device 300 transmits a packet including the function restriction information 70 shown in Fig. 7 to the mobile communication device 600 via the AP 400c provided in the lobby. In this way, the camera function, mail function, telephone (call function), and Internet connection function of the mobile communication device 600 can be freely used in the lobby.

[0101] As described above, in the facility where the user enters, if the function restriction of the mobile communication device 600 required for each room (theatre) is different, the function restriction is made via the AP 400 provided in each room. It is preferable that the management apparatus 300 transmits a packet including appropriate function restriction information 70. In this way, the mobile communication device 600 is subject to finer function restrictions in each room, which does not impose an unnecessary burden on the user. It can be carried out.

It should be noted that the function restriction management device 300 selects a predetermined AP 400 as to which packet including the function restriction information 70 is transmitted via which AP 400 of the APs 400a to 400c. Alternatively, the function restriction management device 300 may manage the power with which the mobile communication device 600 is connected to which AP 400 and directly transmit the packet to the mobile communication device 600.

[0103] Further, in the case of a complex facility composed of a plurality of theaters such as the above-described cine-con, the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket is a user who owns the wireless communication device 600. The information may be valid only for the space (location) used by The. For example, if the user is a theater

Suppose you go to watch a movie that will be shown at A. In this case, when the wireless communication device 600 purchases an electronic ticket for a movie to be screened in the theater A from the electronic ticket issuing device 100, the electronic ticket is wirelessly communicated in the shared space lobby and theater A. Includes possible wireless LAN settings.

[0104] When the wireless LAN setting information 92 relating only to the location used by the user is included in the electronic ticket in this way, in a location where wireless communication cannot be established, all the functions of the mobile communication device 600 are stopped, and wireless communication is disabled. In the place where it can be established, the above function is configured to be restricted based on the function restriction information 70 transmitted from the function restriction management device 300. In this way, it is possible to appropriately activate a specific function possessed by the mobile communication device 600 only in a location used by the user.

[0105] Further, as described above, when the function restriction information 70 transmitted to the mobile communication device 600 via the AP 400 is different for each AP 400 provided in each place, the mobile communication device 600 is different from the AP 400, respectively. May receive a packet of function restriction information 70 sent from. In this case, the function of the mobile communication device 600 may be stopped based on the function restriction information 70 received earlier. Alternatively, it may be configured to compare the received function restriction information 70, select the one with more restricted functions, and stop the function. Conversely, the mobile communication device 600 may be configured to stop the functions of the mobile communication device 600 based on the function restriction information 70 having the least restriction in the received function restriction information 70. . Further, the received function restriction information 70 may be configured so that the functions are commonly restricted, only those are valid, and other functions are stopped. In addition, the issued electronic ticket includes information indicating the priority order of the function restriction information 70 received from which AP 400, and information indicating the priority order. Based on the information indicating the priority order. The mobile communication device 600 may stop its own functions! /.

[0106] Further, as described above, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 is configured to record information specifying the portable communication device 600 when the electronic ticket is issued to the portable communication device 600. ing. Then, information for identifying the mobile communication device 600 to the connection management server 200. It is assumed that the information on the electronic ticket stored in association with the information includes information on a place where the user who has the portable communication device 600 can use. In this case, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 transmits information specifying the portable communication device 600 and information indicating a place where the portable communication device 600 can be used to the connection management server 200. Based on the received information, the connection management server 200 determines whether or not the AP 400 and the mobile communication device 600 provided in a place where use is not permitted has established a connection.

[0107] If it is determined that the connection between the AP 400 provided in the place where use is not permitted and the mobile communication device 600 is established, the connection management server 200 notifies the mobile communication device 600 to a warning. It may be configured to. For example, a cine-con may warn by notifying that it is in another theater. In addition, you can send information about the hall to the main location along with this warning! / ヽ.

[0108] In this way, even when the user enters a place where use is not permitted, the user is guided to the correct place by giving a warning and guidance to the correct place. Can do.

[0109] In the electronic ticket system 500 according to the present embodiment, the wireless LAN setting unit 83 sets the wireless LAN in response to an instruction from the user, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an electronic ticket confirmation device (not shown) is provided at the entrance / exit of a facility used by a user, and the electronic ticket confirmation device is set when an electronic ticket is used to confirm entrance. Also good. In this case, the mobile communication device 600 may be configured to receive information indicating admission confirmation using an electronic ticket from the electronic ticket confirmation device via the wireless unit 2. Alternatively, the mobile communication device 600 includes other wireless communication means such as FeliCa (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and receives the information indicating the admission confirmation by using this wireless communication device. It may be.

[0110] Thus, for example, when a user enters a facility such as a concert hall, a wireless LAN that is effective in the facility is set, and communication with other communication devices is performed via the first antenna. Can be cut off.

[0111] The wireless LAN setting unit 83 cancels the set wireless LAN setting from the user. This is performed according to instructions, but is not limited to this. For example, when the user leaves the facility, the electronic ticket confirmation device may be set when the electronic ticket confirmation is performed using the electronic ticket. In this case as well, the information indicating the exit confirmation may be received from the electronic ticket confirmation device via the wireless unit 2 as in the case of the entrance, or the information may be received via other wireless communication means. May be received.

Thereby, for example, when a user leaves a facility such as a concert hall, the wireless LAN setting effective in the facility can be invalidated.

[0113] Further, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 may add valid period information to the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket to be sold in advance. In other words, by setting this deadline information until, for example, the date of the concert or the time of the end of the concert, the wireless LAN setting can be appropriately invalidated.

Also, in electronic ticket system 500 according to the present embodiment, mobile communication device 600 purchases an electronic ticket, and based on wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket, mobile communication device 600 has a wireless LAN. However, the method for obtaining the wireless LAN setting information 92 is not limited to this.

For example, apart from the electronic ticket, the mobile communication device 600 may be configured to obtain LAN setting information from the electronic ticket issuing system 100 via the base station 511. Further, the portable communication device 600 acquires the wireless LAN setting information 92 from the electronic ticket issuing system 100 via the base station 511 when entering the facility such as a theater or a movie theater with the purchased electronic ticket. May be. Alternatively, the mobile communication device 600 further includes another wireless unit having a relatively short communicable distance, such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared light, and Bluetooth, and the purchased electronic ticket is used for a theater or a movie theater. When entering the facility, the wireless LAN setting information 92 may be acquired by the wireless unit. Thus, when the wireless LAN setting information 92 is acquired by another wireless unit, the wireless LAN setting can be realized by transmitting the wireless LAN setting information 92 acquired by the wireless unit to the main control unit 18. it can.

[0116] Alternatively, when entering a facility such as a theater or a movie theater using the electronic ticket purchased by the user, a QR (Quick Response) code (which contains wireless LAN setting information 92) ( A sheet of paper on which a two-dimensional code such as a registered trademark is printed. Then, the mobile communication device 600 may acquire the wireless LAN setting information 92 from this QR code. When acquiring the wireless LAN setting information 92 from this QR code, the mobile communication device 600 further includes a QR code reading unit, and transmits the read information to the main control unit 18 to set the wireless LAN. Can be achieved.

[0117] In addition, the mobile communication device 600 may access the website specified when the electronic ticket is purchased and acquire the wireless LAN setting information 92 from the website. Alternatively, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 acquires a mail address from the portable communication device 600 when purchasing an electronic ticket, and transmits the wireless LAN setting information 92 as an attached file to the mail address. The mobile communication device 600 may acquire the wireless LAN setting information 92 by receiving this mail.

[0118] Also, for example, when a movie is shown multiple times a day in a movie theater, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 changes the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket for each showing time. The configuration may be information. In this case, the setting of AP400 provided in this movie theater will also be changed to be different for each show.

[0119] When the mobile communication device 600 acquires the wireless LAN setting information 92, the display unit 12 may display a description regarding the setting of the wireless LAN. The contents of the explanation message to be displayed may be included in the electronic ticket information 91, transmitted from the electronic ticket issuing device 100, stored in the portable communication device 600, and extracted from the electronic ticket information 91 when displayed. . As a result, the description of the LAN setting method can be displayed on the display unit 12, so that the LAN setting can be explained to the user, and the user can easily set the LAN setting.

[0120] Also, in electronic ticket system 500 according to the present embodiment, mobile communication device 600 is configured to display the contents of the purchased electronic ticket on display unit 12 of mobile communication device 600. I like it! /

[0121] Also, in electronic ticket system 500 according to the present embodiment, every time a function is stopped in portable communication device (communication device) 601 or when the stopped function is restarted, it is currently stopped. ! The main control unit 18 displays the function on the display unit 12 and asks the user for confirmation. The structure to be able to be used may be sufficient. In addition, whenever a function is stopped in the portable communication device 601 or the stopped function is restarted, a specific vibration is generated or a specific sound is emitted from the speaker 5, or the portable communication device 601 displays For example, when a light emitting diode (LED) is provided as a light, the indicator light may blink to notify the user.

[0122] (Embodiment 2)

Next, an electronic ticket issuing system 501 that is another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0123] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an electronic ticketing system 501 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, an electronic ticket issuing system 501 according to the present embodiment is different from the electronic ticket issuing system 500 shown in the first embodiment in the following points. However, the same members as those in Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

[0125] First, the function control management device 300 and the connection management server 200 are provided. The electronic ticket issuing device 101 can communicate with the base station 511 via the Internet network 513 and the telephone line network 512. The electronic ticket issuing device 101 can communicate with the mobile communication device 601 via the base station 511. That is, the electronic ticket issuing device 101 can sell an electronic ticket to the mobile communication device 601 through the base station 511 through the Internet network 513 and the telephone line network 512.

[0126] Eight? 400 & ~ eight? Each of 400 can be connected to the Internet network 513. Then, when the wireless LAN is set so that the mobile communication device 601 can establish a connection with these AP 400a to AP 400c, the mobile communication device 601 is connected to the Internet network 513 and the telephone line network 512 via these AP 400a to AP 400c. can do.

[0127] Also, the information included in the electronic ticket purchased by the mobile communication device 601 from the electronic ticket issuing device 101 is different. In other words, the electronic ticket issuing device 101 has the function restriction information (instruction information) 93 assigned to each AP 400a to AP 400c in addition to the information included in the electronic ticket shown in the first embodiment in the electronic ticket to be issued. included. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the electronic ticket information 191 enters the facility that the user desires to use. And wireless LAN setting information 92 necessary for establishing a connection with the AP 400a to AP 400c provided in the facility. Furthermore, the electronic ticket information 191 includes function restriction information 93 that is information on a function to be stopped (prohibited) among the functions of the portable communication device 601 when a wireless connection with the AP 400a to AP400c is established. Yes.

[0128] For example, as ticket information, the name of the concert, the name of the venue, and the date and time of the concert are registered. In addition, the wireless LAN setting information 92 includes, for example, information related to wireless LAN settings (for example, SSID, WEP key, AP400 MAC address, etc.) that enable communication with each of AP400a to AP400c in the concert venue. As the function restriction information 93, when the mobile communication device 601 establishes a wireless connection with each of these AP 400a to AP 400c, which of the functions of the mobile communication device 601 is to be stopped (prohibited). This includes all the information.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, as the function restriction information 93, the MAC address for each AP400a to AP400c, camera function prohibition or permission, mail function prohibition or permission, telephone (call) function Information such as prohibition or permission and prohibition or permission of connection to the Internet is included. The MAC address is information used to identify each of AP400a to AP400c, and is not limited to this as long as it is information that can identify each of AP400a to AP400c. For example, SSID may be used instead of MAC address.

[0130] Further, since the function restriction information 93 includes information for identifying which one of the APs 400a to 400c is as described above, the connection of the portable communication device 601 is performed via this identifying information. When establishing a connection between the previous AP400 and this AP400, a correspondence relationship can be established between the functions of the portable communication device 601 that should be stopped (prohibited).

Note that FIG. 11 shows an example of the data structure of the electronic ticket information 191. The storage format of the ticket information, the wireless LAN setting information 92, and the function restriction information 93 is not limited thereto. FIG. 12 shows an example of the data structure of the function restriction information 93 included in the electronic ticket information 91, and the storage format of the function restriction information 93 is not limited thereto. In addition, FIG. As described above, the function restriction information 93 can be managed in association with each AP 400a to AP 400c. However, if it is not necessary to set the restrictions on the functions of the mobile communication terminal device 601 separately for each location where the AP400a to AP400c are provided, the function restriction information set in association with each AP400a to AP400c. 93 may have the same contents.

[0132] If the mobile communication device 601 can be set with the wireless LAN setting information 92 common to the AP 400a to AP 400c, the setting information (wireless LAN) required to establish a wireless connection with the AP 400a to AP 400c. The setting information 92) need not be associated with each AP400a to AP400c.

[0133] (Hardware configuration and software configuration of portable communication device)

Next, the hardware configuration and software configuration of the mobile communication device 601 will be described with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG.

[0134] First, the hardware configuration of portable communication device 601 according to the present embodiment is only the software configuration related to the function restriction in main control unit 118, compared to portable communication device 600 shown in the first embodiment. Different. For this reason, the hardware configuration of the mobile communication device 601 is the same except for the main control unit 118, and therefore, the description of these same units is omitted and the same reference numerals are given.

[0135] Next, a software configuration related to function restriction in the mobile communication device 601 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing details relating to the function restriction of the main control unit 118 of the mobile communication device 601. Note that, in the software configuration of the mobile communication device 601, members that are the same as the software configuration in the mobile communication device 600 shown in Embodiment 1 are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0136] In the electronic ticket system (function management system) 501, the portable communication device 601 includes an electronic ticket management unit 81, an information extraction unit 82, a wireless LAN setting unit 83, a function restriction unit 84, a function restriction information acquisition unit. 85, an information storage unit 190, a wireless unit 2, and a wireless LAN control unit 17. The electronic ticket management unit 81, the information extraction unit 82, the wireless LAN setting unit 83, the wireless LAN function restriction unit 84, and the function restriction information acquisition unit 85 are functions implemented in the main control unit 118 based on software. It is. The information storage unit 190 is an electronic ticket or the like. And corresponds to the second memory 13.

Here, mobile communication device 601 according to the present embodiment differs from mobile communication device 600 shown in Embodiment 1 in the following points.

That is, the information included in the electronic ticket information 191 acquired by the electronic ticket management unit 81 from the wireless unit 2 and stored in the information storage unit 190 is different. That is, in the mobile communication device 600 shown in the first embodiment, the electronic ticket information 91 stored in the information storage unit 90 includes the wireless lan setting information 92, whereas the mobile ticket according to the present embodiment. The communication apparatus 601 is different in that the electronic ticket information 191 stored in the information storage unit 190 further includes function restriction information 93 in addition to the wireless LAN setting information 92.

[0139] Also, the point that the main control unit 118 of the mobile communication device 601 further includes a function restriction information acquisition unit 85 is different from the mobile communication device 600 shown in the first embodiment. That is, when the wireless LAN control unit 17 receives a signal including information (MAC address) for identifying the AP 400 from the AP 400, the wireless LAN control unit 17 transmits the identification information to the function restriction information acquisition unit 85.

[0140] When receiving the identification information, the function restriction information acquisition unit 85 instructs the information extraction unit 82 to acquire the function restriction information 93 corresponding to the identification information from the information storage unit 190.

[0141] Upon receiving an instruction from the function restriction information acquisition unit 85, the information extraction unit 82 extracts the function restriction information 93 corresponding to the identification information from the function restriction information 93 included in the electronic ticket information 191. And sent to the function restriction information acquisition unit 85. The function restriction information acquisition unit 85 transmits the function restriction information 93 acquired from the information extraction unit 82 to the function restriction unit 84. Based on the received function restriction information 93, the function restriction unit 84 stops some or all of the functions provided in the mobile communication device 601. The function restriction information acquisition unit 85 and the information extraction unit 82 implement an instruction information acquisition unit.

[0142] The signal including the identification information is, for example, a beacon signal transmitted from each AP 400a to AP 400c, and identification information such as the MAC address of each AP 400a to AP 400c is added to the beacon signal. Included and sent periodically to the connection destination. That is, each of AP400a to AP400c periodically transmits the beacon signal in a predetermined area where each of the AP400a to AP400c can communicate, and the mobile communication device 601 is in the predetermined area. I am searching for the power that exists. For this reason, when the user who has the mobile communication device 601 enters the predetermined area, the mobile communication device 601 transmits a beacon signal transmitted from any of AP400a to AP400c via the second antenna 15 to the wireless LAN control unit. When 17 receives, it is possible to find the presence of AP400a to AP400c!

[0143] The signal including this identification information is not limited to this. For example, data packets such as broadcast data include information that can identify the AP 400 such as the MAC address of each AP 400a to AP 400c. It may be what you did.

[0144] Also, the information for identifying which AP 400 of the above-mentioned APs 400a to 400c is not limited to the MAC address, and may be, for example, an SSID or a WEP key. In this case, instead of the MAC addresses of the APs 400a to 400c shown in FIG. 12, the SSID or WEP key is associated with information indicating whether the function is prohibited or permitted.

[0145] However, as described above, when identifying the AP 400 capable of communicating with the portable communication device 60 1 by receiving the SSID or the WEP key, which of the APs 400a to 400c is specified, the portable communication device 601 is: This identification is performed after establishing communication with AP400.

That is, when the mobile communication device 601 establishes a connection with the AP 400, the wireless LAN control unit 17 receives the identification information transmitted from the AP 400. The identification information received by the wireless LAN control unit 17 is transmitted to the function restriction information acquisition unit 85, and the function restriction information acquisition unit 85 uses the function restriction information 93 included in the electronic ticket information 191 based on the received identification information. The information extraction unit 82 is instructed to obtain the information. In response to the instruction from the function restriction information acquisition unit 85, the information extraction unit 82 acquires the function restriction information 93 from the electronic ticket information 191 and transmits the function restriction information 93 to the function restriction information acquisition unit 85. The function restriction information acquisition unit 85 transmits the acquired function restriction information 93 to the function restriction unit 84. In this way, the mobile communication device 601 can limit the functions provided by itself according to the AP 400 that has established the connection.

[0147] In addition, in the mobile communication device 601 according to the second embodiment, when the AP 400 is found (discovered) or when the wireless LAN connection with the AP 400 is established, the function restriction unit 84 The point which instruct | indicates to stop the function with which the said mobile communication apparatus 601 is provided differs from the mobile communication apparatus 600 concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. For example, in the case of the first embodiment, the function restriction management device 300 transmits information such as stopping communication performed via the base station 511 to the mobile communication device 600 including the function restriction information 70 to a specific function. Could be ordered to stop. However, in the case of the second embodiment, the function to be stopped among the functions of the mobile communication device 600 is determined in advance for each AP 400a to be connected. For this reason, when the mobile communication device 601 according to the present embodiment (Embodiment 2) finds the AP 400 or establishes a connection with the AP 400 and receives the identification information of the AP 400, the received identification information Based on the above, the function control unit 84 controls the use of the function of the portable communication device 601.

In this way, the mobile communication device 601 receives identification information for identifying each AP 400a to AP 400c by finding the AP 400 or establishing a connection with the AP 400, and the mobile communication device 601 Some or all of the functions provided by can be prohibited. For this reason, the function to stop (prohibit) can be set appropriately for each location where each AP 400 is provided.

[0149] Also, if the user leaves the AP400a to AP400c !, that is, if the radio wave is not received from any of the AP400a to AP400c, the mobile communication device 601 , Restart all prohibited functions.

[0150] In addition, when the mobile communication device 601 is within the reach of the radio waves of both AP400a and AP400c, for example, the main control unit 118 has many functions that are prohibited by comparing AP400a and AP400c, that is, the restrictions are severe. The function restriction information 93 may be selected, and a part or all of the functions of the mobile communication device 601 may be stopped based on this information! /. Or, conversely, the main control unit 118 is configured to select the function control information 93 with few functions that are prohibited, that is, loosely restricted, and to stop the functions of the mobile communication device 601 based on this information. Also good. Alternatively, both AP powers may be prohibited from the function restriction information 93 and may be configured to do everything!

[0151] In addition, each of the function control information 93 included in the electronic ticket information 191 has a priority, and the main control unit 118 selects the function restriction information 93 having a higher priority and selects this information. The function of the mobile communication device 601 may be stopped based on the above. [0152] (Function stop or restart process 2)

Next, based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, the operation when stopping or resuming various functions based on the information included in the electronic ticket in the mobile communication device 601 configured as described above will be described.

[0153] First, a case will be described here where a connection with the AP 400 is established and the identification information of the AP 400 is received from the connection destination AP 400.

[0154] When an electronic ticket is issued and the electronic ticket is acquired, the main control unit 118 becomes able to connect to the AP 400 via wireless based on the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the acquired electronic ticket. Set the wireless LAN as follows (S20).

[0155] In this state, when a user who owns portable communication device 601 enters the facility, main control unit 118 of portable communication device 601 establishes communication with AP 400. (S21). When the main control unit 118 establishes a connection with the AP 400, the main control unit 118 receives information for identifying the AP 400 from the AP 400 that is the connection destination. Then, based on the received information identifying the AP 400, the information contained in the electronic ticket is referred to and the function of the portable communication device 601 prohibited in communication performed via the AP 400 is confirmed (S22). When the main control unit 118 confirms the prohibited function, the main control unit 118 stops the function provided in the mobile communication device 601 according to the confirmation result (S23).

[0156] Furthermore, when the user moves and the AP 400 to which the mobile communication device 601 is connected changes

(YES in S24), the main control unit 118 establishes a connection with a new AP 400 (S25). When the main control unit 118 establishes a connection with the new AP 400, the main control unit 118 receives information for identifying the AP 400 from the connected AP 400. Based on the received information identifying the AP 400, the function included in the mobile communication device 601 that is prohibited in communication via the AP 400 is confirmed with reference to the information included in the electronic ticket (S26). Then, when the main control unit 118 confirms the prohibited function, the main control unit 118 changes the setting for stopping the function of the mobile communication device 601 according to the confirmation result, that is, changes the setting of the prohibited function (S27).

[0157] In this way, each time a connection is established and a connection is reestablished with an AP 400 different from the AP 400, the main control unit 118 identifies the connection destination AP 400 and is included in the electronic ticket. Based on information Then, change the setting to stop or restart the above function.

[0158] Then, when the main control unit 118 establishes a connection with the AP 400 provided in a place where the user leaves, such as an exit (YES in S28), the function of the portable communication device 601 that has been stopped as a prohibited function Is resumed (S29).

[0159] In the above description, the case where the connection with the AP 400 is established and the identification information of the AP 400 is received from the connection destination AP 400 has been described. Next, with reference to FIG. 18, description will be given of an operation when a beacon signal transmitted from the AP 400 is received, the AP 400 is specified, and various functions are stopped or restarted according to the AP 400.

[0160] Similar to step S20 shown in Fig. 15 above, when an electronic ticket is issued and the electronic ticket is acquired, the main control unit 118 performs wireless communication based on the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the acquired electronic ticket. Set the wireless LAN so that it can be connected to the AP400 (S40).

[0161] In this state, when a user who owns the mobile communication device 601 enters the facility, the wireless LAN control unit 17 periodically starts from the AP 400 before the mobile communication device 601 establishes communication with the AP 400. The AP 400 is found (discovered) by receiving the transmitted beacon signal (S41). Then, the mobile communication device 601 transmits the identification information included in the beacon signal to the function restriction information acquisition unit 85. When receiving the identification information, the function restriction information acquisition unit 85 instructs the information extraction unit 82 to acquire the function restriction information 93 from the electronic ticket information. Then, the function restriction information acquisition unit 85 transmits the received function restriction information 93 and identification information to the function restriction unit 84. The function restriction unit 84 confirms the prohibited function based on the received identification information and the function restriction information 93 (S42).

[0162] Based on the identification information and the function restriction information 93, the function restriction unit 84 stops the prohibited functions among the functions of the mobile communication device 601 (S43). For example, when setting is made so that connection to the public network is not possible and calling with other mobile communication devices is prohibited, the function restriction unit 84 in the main control unit 118 is connected to a base station that is connected via the first antenna. The communication control unit 3 is controlled to prohibit communication with the station 511.

[0163] In step S40, the wireless communication device 601 has already set the wireless LAN setting. The main control unit 118 can establish communication with the AP 400. (S44)

[0164] If the connection with the AP 400 is prohibited in the above step S43, or if the connection with the AP 400 is required! /, Etc., the process of this step S44 is not necessary.

[0165] Furthermore, when the above-mentioned user moves and the AP 400 that can communicate with the mobile communication device 601 changes, that is, when another AP 400 is found (YES in S45), this other Based on the identification information received from the AP 400 and the function restriction information 93, the function restriction unit 84 confirms the prohibited function (S46).

[0166] On the other hand, while the portable communication device 601 stays within the communication range with the AP 400.

(NO in S45) keeps the function prohibited in step S43 stopped.

[0167] Based on the identification information and the function restriction information 93, the function restriction unit 84 changes the setting of the prohibited function among the functions of the mobile communication device 601 (S47). And the function control unit 84. The function prohibited by the setting after the change is stopped.

[0168] When the user moves and the AP 400 that can communicate with the mobile communication device 601 changes, the mobile communication device 601 establishes a connection with a new AP (S48). However, in this step S48, when the connection with the AP 400 is prohibited or when the connection with the AP 400 is not required, the process of this step S48 is not necessary.

[0169] Here, if the user moves, the location of the mobile communication device 1 changes, and enters the communicable range of the AP400 provided at the place where the user leaves, such as an exit, for example, the mobile communication device The device 1 receives the beacon signal of the AP 400 at the exit location. In other words, the mobile communication device 1 finds the AP 400 in the exit location (YES in S49).

[0170] Thus, when the mobile communication device 1 discovers the AP 400 at the exit location, that is, when receiving the identification information of the AP 400 at the exit location, the mobile communication device 1 is based on the received identification information and the function restriction information 93. Then, the function of the portable communication device 601 that has been stopped as the prohibited function is resumed (S50).

[0171] On the other hand, until the mobile communication device 1 finds the AP 400 at the exit location, that is, if the answer is “NO” in step S49, the process returns to step S45 and the process is repeated. Referring to FIG. 15 and FIG. 18 above, when mobile communication device 1 enters the communicable range of AP 400, mobile communication device 1 based on the identification information included in the beacon signal received from AP 400 The configuration for stopping and restarting the functions of the mobile communication device 1 and the configuration for stopping and restarting the functions of the mobile communication device 1 based on the identification information transmitted from the AP 400 after establishing a connection with the AP 400 are separately provided. Explained.

[0173] However, the mobile communication device 1 is configured to stop and restart the function of the mobile communication device 1 based on both the identification information included in the beacon signal and the identification information received from the AP 400 that has established the connection. It is good. In this case, in FIG. 15, after step S20, it is confirmed whether or not AP400 has been found, and if found, the function prohibited based on the identification information contained in the AP400 beacon signal is stopped. Let In step S21, a connection with the AP 400 is established, and the prohibited function is confirmed again based on the identification information received from the AP 400 (S22), and the prohibited function is stopped (S23).

[0174] In addition, when the connection destination AP400 changes in step S24, the new AP400 power is also checked based on the identification information contained in the received beacon signal and is prohibited. Change function settings. Then, the connection with the new AP 400 is established (S25), the prohibited function is confirmed again based on the identification information received from the AP 400 that is the connection destination (S26), and the setting of the prohibited function is changed (S26). S27).

[0175] Then, before establishing a connection with the AP at the exit location in step S28 in Fig. 15, it is confirmed whether the AP 400 at the exit location has been found. If AP400 is found at the exit location, all the functions that have been stopped as a prohibited function are resumed. Then, it establishes a connection with AP400 at the exit location, confirms whether all functions that have been stopped again as a prohibited function have been resumed, and reliably resumes the function (S29).

[0176] With such a configuration, even if the state of the radio wave transmitted and received between the mobile communication device 1 and the AP 400 is poor, the function of the mobile communication device 1 is surely stopped and restarted. be able to.

[0177] Alternatively, the function of the mobile communication device 1 may be stopped and restarted by any one of the above-described configurations.

[0178] Such an AP400 uses a highly directional antenna to prevent radio waves from spreading, It is desirable to have a configuration that allows communication only when the user passes there. In addition, it is desirable for other AP400s to use antennas that can notify instruction information to as many users as possible.

[0179] As described above, according to the electronic ticket system 501 described above, the influence on the medical device, noise to surrounding people, problems such as voyeurism and eavesdropping in a movie theater or a concert venue are suppressed while suppressing a decrease in usability. Can be solved. That is, for example, in a place where a concert organizer wants to prevent voyeurism and eavesdropping, as a stop (prohibited) function included in the function restriction information 93 corresponding to the AP 400 installed in this place, for example, a camera function and If you want to include the voice record function, and if you want to prohibit calls and emails in the concert venue, the suspension (included in the function restriction information 93 corresponding to the AP400 provided in the concert venue ( (Prohibited) The communication function should be included as a function. Conversely, in halls outside the concert venue, the stop (prohibited) function included in the function restriction information 93 corresponding to the AP400 provided in the hall should not be set as a prohibited function. That's fine.

[0180] In addition, the function restriction information 93 corresponding to the AP 400 provided for each place as described above appropriately stops (prohibits) the functions of the mobile communication device 600 inside or outside the concert venue. ) Or restarting, you can change the settings, so you can meet in the hall of the concert hall where you do not place an unnecessary burden on users.

[0181] Further, like the above-described cine-con, the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in a composite electronic ticket including a plurality of theaters is used only in a place (theatre) used by the user who owns the wireless communication device 601. You may make it become effective.

[0182] For example, it is assumed that the user goes to watch a movie shown in theater A. In this case, when the mobile communication device 601 purchases an electronic ticket for a movie to be screened in the theater A from the electronic ticket issuing device 101, the electronic ticket is provided in the lobby, which is a shared space, and the theater A. Wireless LAN setting information 93 that can establish a connection with the AP 400 is included. In this way, it is not possible to communicate wirelessly via the AP400 outside the user's location (theatre)! /. [0183] In addition, when the mobile communication device 601 is configured so as to be able to establish a connection only with the AP 400 provided in the place where the user uses, in such a case, the connection with the AP 400 cannot be established. It is preferable that the display unit 12 of the mobile communication device 601 is configured to display so that the main control unit 18 is in the wrong place.

[0184] As described above, the notification is made in the mobile communication device 601, so that the user who is in the wrong place (theatre) can be prompted to leave.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 12, the stop of communication performed via the base station 511 of the mobile communication device 601 is a force indicated by the function restriction information 93 included in the electronic ticket information 91. It is not limited to.

[0186] For example, when the wireless LAN setting unit 83 performs the wireless LAN setting, that is, when the wireless LAN setting unit 83 is set so as to establish a connection with the AP 400, the function restriction unit 84 performs the telephone line via the base station 511. The configuration may be such that the function of performing communication using the network 512 is stopped. That is, in the case of the first embodiment, the function restriction management device 300 side can instruct the mobile communication device 600 to include the function restriction information 70 so as to stop the communication performed via the base station 511. However, in the case of the second embodiment, the function to be stopped among the functions of the mobile communication device 600 is determined in advance for each AP 400a to be connected. For this reason, the wireless LAN setting unit 83 may be configured to automatically instruct to stop communication performed via the base station 511 when setting is made so that the connection with the AP 400 can be established.

[0187] As described above, in the case of a configuration that automatically instructs to stop communication performed via the base station 511, when the wireless LAN setting is completed in step S20 in the processing flow shown in FIG. In the next step, the connection with the public network is stopped. Alternatively, when the wireless LAN setting is completed in step S40 in the processing flow shown in FIG. 18, the connection to the public network is stopped in the next step.

[0188] Note that, in the mobile communication device 600 of the first embodiment, as in the second embodiment, when the wireless lan is set, the communication performed via the base station 511 is automatically stopped. May be configured.

[0189] Note that, as described above, in the case where the mobile communication device 601 is configured to stop communication using the telephone line network 512 via the base station 2 in response to the start of wireless LAN setting, FIG. The function restriction information 93 shown in 2 need not include information for instructing permission or prohibition of execution of the telephone function.

[0190] In addition, when the mobile communication device 601 establishes a connection with the AP 400 provided at the exit in the “function stop or resume process 2” described above, the main control unit 118 resumes the stopped function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function restriction information 93 included in the electronic ticket received from the electronic ticket issuing device 101 may be configured so that an expiration date is provided in advance and all functions that have been stopped when the expiration date is over are resumed. .

[0191] Further, the wireless LAN setting unit 83 may cancel the set wireless LAN setting in accordance with an instruction from the user. Alternatively, it may be configured such that when the user also leaves the facility, the electronic ticket confirmation device confirms the exit with an electronic ticket. That is, the portable communication device 601 further includes other wireless communication means such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared, and Bluetooth, which have a relatively short communicable distance. It may be configured to receive an instruction indicating resumption of a restricted function. Thereby, for example, when a user leaves a facility such as a concert hall, the LAN setting effective in the facility can be canceled.

[0192] On the contrary, when the form communication device 601 passes through the gate provided at the entrance by the above-described wireless means, the wireless communication with the AP 400 is performed according to the instruction of the wireless means power provided in the gate. It is also possible to establish a connection according to the above and prohibit communication performed via the base station 501.

Accordingly, for example, when a user enters a facility such as a concert hall, a wireless LAN that is effective in the facility is set, and communication with other communication devices is performed via the first antenna. Can be cut off.

[0194] In addition, whenever the function is stopped in the mobile communication device 601 or the stopped function is restarted, the main control unit 18 causes the display unit 12 to display the currently stopped function. The configuration may be such that confirmation is taken. In addition, whenever a function is stopped in the mobile communication device 601 or a stopped function is restarted, a specific vibration is generated. Therefore, when a specific sound is emitted from the speaker 5 or when the portable communication device 601 includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode) as an indicator, for example, the indicator flashes to notify the user. May be.

[0195] Further, the electronic ticket issuing device 101 may add valid period information to the wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket to be sold in advance. In other words, by setting this deadline information until, for example, the date of the concert or the time of the end of the concert, the wireless LAN setting can be appropriately invalidated.

[0196] Also, in electronic ticket system 501 according to the present embodiment, portable communication device 601 purchases an electronic ticket, and based on wireless LAN setting information 92 included in the electronic ticket, portable communication device 601 wirelessly communicates with AP 400. The power for establishing the connection by the wireless LAN setting information 92 is not limited to this.

For example, apart from the electronic ticket, the mobile communication device 600 may be configured to acquire the wireless LAN setting information 92 from the electronic ticket issuing system 101 via the base station 511. In this case, it is preferable that the function restriction information 93 is also acquired. Further, when the mobile communication device 601 enters the facility such as a theater or a movie theater with the purchased electronic ticket, the wireless LAN setting information 92 and Z are sent from the electronic ticket issuing system 100 via the base station 511. Alternatively, the function restriction information 93 may be acquired. Alternatively, the mobile communication device 601 further includes other wireless communication means having a relatively short communicable distance, such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared, bluetooth, etc., and depending on the purchased electronic ticket, The wireless LAN setting information 92 and Z or the function restriction information 93 may be acquired by this wireless communication means when entering a facility such as the above. Thus, when acquiring the wireless LAN setting information 92 and Z or function restriction information 93 by other wireless communication means, by transmitting the wireless LAN setting information 92 acquired by this wireless communication means to the main control unit 18, Wireless LAN settings can be realized.

[0198] Alternatively, when entering a facility such as a theater or a movie theater using the electronic ticket purchased by the user, a QR (Quick Response) code that records wireless LAN setting information 92 and Z or function restriction information 93 ( A sheet of paper on which a two-dimensional code such as a registered trademark is printed. Then, from this QR code, the mobile communication device 601 can receive wireless LAN setting information 92 And / or the function restriction information 93 may be acquired. When acquiring the wireless LAN setting information 92 and Z or the function restriction information 93 from this QR code, the portable communication device 601 further includes a QR code reading unit, and transmits the read information to the main control unit 18. With this, it is possible to obtain wireless LAN settings and function restriction information 93.

[0199] In addition, the mobile communication device 601 may access the website specified when the electronic ticket is purchased, and acquire the wireless LAN setting information 92 and Z or the function restriction information 93 from the website. . Alternatively, the electronic ticket issuing device 101 obtains an email address from the portable communication device 601 when purchasing the electronic ticket, and the wireless LAN setting information 92 and Z or function restriction information 93 is attached to the email address as an attached file of the email. Send. Then, the mobile communication device 601 may obtain the wireless LAN setting information 92 and the function restriction information 93 by receiving this mail.

[0200] In addition, for example, when a movie is shown multiple times a day in a movie theater, the electronic ticket issuing device 101 uses the wireless LAN setting information 92 and / or the function restriction included in the electronic ticket. The information 93 may be different information for each screening time. In this case, the setting of AP400 provided in this movie theater is also changed so that it differs for each show.

[0201] In addition, when the mobile communication device 601 acquires the wireless LAN setting information 92, the display unit 12 may display an explanation regarding the setting of the wireless LAN. Then, the contents of the explanation message to be displayed may be included in the electronic ticket information 91, transmitted from the electronic ticket issuing device 101, stored in the portable communication device 600, and extracted from the electronic ticket information 91 when displayed. . As a result, the description of the LAN setting method can be displayed on the display unit 12, so that the LAN setting can be explained to the user, and the user can easily set the LAN setting.

[0202] Also, in the electronic ticket system 501 according to the present embodiment, the mobile communication device 601 is configured to display the contents of the purchased electronic ticket on the display unit 12 of the mobile communication device 601. I like it! /

[0203] As described in detail in the second embodiment, the functions of the mobile communication devices 600 and 601 shown in the first and second embodiments are limited after the connection with the AP 400 is established. If you find AP400, you may be able to limit the functions. For example, the function corresponding to AP400a may be prohibited by receiving the beacon from AP400a. If the function is changed by entering the communication range of the AP, the algorithm can be shortened by just doing it.

[0204] If certain functions are prohibited in portable communication devices 600 and 601 shown in the first and second embodiments, it is better to prohibit the change of the built-in clock 19. Otherwise, changing the built-in clock 19 may cause the prohibited function to be canceled. Further, it is desirable that the clocks in the function restriction management device 300, the electronic ticket issuing device 101, and the portable communication devices 600 and 601 indicate the same time. Any method can be used to set the clocks of these devices.

Finally, as shown in the first and second embodiments, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 • 101, the connection management server 200, the function restriction management device 300, the relay device 400a to the relay device 400b, the portable communication device 600 · 601 In particular, the electronic ticket management unit 81, the information extraction unit 82, the wireless LAN setting unit 83, the function restriction unit 84, and the function restriction information acquisition unit 85 of the portable communication devices 600 and 601 may be configured by hardware logic, It may be realized by software using a CPU as follows.

That is, the electronic ticket issuing device 100 · 101, the connection management server 200, the function restriction management device 300, the relay devices 400a to 400c, and the portable communication devices 600 · 601 execute instructions of a control program that realizes each function. CPU (central processing unit), ROM (read only memory) that stores the above program, RAM (random access memory) that expands the program, storage device (recording medium) such as memory that stores the program and various data, etc. It has. The object of the present invention is to provide an electronic ticket issuing device 100 · 101, a connection management server 200, a function restriction management device 300, a central device 400a to 400c, a mobile communication device 600 · 601 control program program code (executable program, intermediate code program, source program) is recorded in a computer readable recording medium, electronic ticket issuing device 100 · 101, connection management server 200, function restriction management Device 300, relay device 400a-400c, portable communication device This can also be achieved by supplying the program code 600.601 to the computer (or CPU or MPU) recorded on a recording medium, and reading and executing the program code.

[0207] Examples of the recording medium include magnetic tapes such as magnetic tapes and cassette tapes, magnetic disks such as floppy disk Z hard disks, and optical disks such as CD-ROMZMOZ MD / DVD / CD-R. Disk systems, IC cards (including memory cards) Z optical cards and other card systems, or mask ROMZEPROMZEEPROMZ flash ROM and other semiconductor memory systems can be used.

[0208] The electronic ticket issuing device 100 · 101, connection management server 200, function restriction management device 300, intermediate devices 400a to 400c, and portable communication devices 600 · 601 are configured to be connectable to a communication network, and the program The code may be supplied via a communication network. The communication network is not particularly limited. For example, the Internet, intranet, extranet, LAN, ISDN, VAN, CATV communication network, virtual private network, telephone line network, mobile communication A network, a satellite communication network, etc. can be used. Also, the transmission medium constituting the communication network is not particularly limited. For example, even in the case of wired communication such as IEEE1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, ADSL line, infrared ray such as IrDA remote control. , BluetootM registered trademark), 802.11 wireless, HDR, mobile phone network, satellite line, terrestrial digital network, etc. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a computer data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program code is embodied by electronic transmission.

[0209] As described above, the function management system according to the present invention transmits a communication device and instruction information for controlling at least a part of the functions of the communication device to the communication device. And a relay device that relays communication between the management device and the communication device, wherein the management device is instructed to the relay device. When information is transmitted and the communication device establishes a connection with the relay device, the function of the communication device is controlled based on the instruction information transmitted from the management device.

[0210] The instruction information is information indicating, for example, the power to stop or restart any function among the functions of the communication device. [0211] Further, the function management system according to the present invention is configured such that, in the configuration described above, a plurality of the relay devices are provided, and the management device transmits different instruction information to each of the relay devices. Preferred to be composed ,.

[0212] According to the above configuration, since the management device transmits different instruction information to each relay device, the communication device receives different instruction information according to each relay device that has established a connection. Will do. That is, the control state in which the function of the communication device is controlled differs depending on which of the plurality of relay devices establishes the connection.

[0213] Thus, since the communication device can receive different instruction information for each place where each of the relay devices is provided, in the function management system according to the present invention, the communication device depends on the location. It is possible to change the state in which the functions of the are controlled.

[0214] Therefore, the function management system according to the present invention can flexibly control the functions of the communication device according to the location.

[0215] In addition, the function management system according to the present invention includes, in the above-described configuration, a management storage device that stores the instruction information and the instruction information stored in the management storage device. Selecting means for selecting instruction information to be transmitted to each relay device.

[0216] According to the above configuration, since the management device includes the selection unit, the instruction information to be transmitted to the communication device can be selected from the instruction information stored in the management storage device. For this reason, the function management system transmits the instruction information appropriately selected to the communication apparatus that has established a connection with the relay apparatus, so that the communication apparatus has the functions provided in the communication apparatus based on the instruction information. It is possible to control such as stopping or restarting a desired function.

Therefore, the function management system according to the present invention can appropriately control the function of the communication device in accordance with the surrounding situation surrounding the communication device.

[0218] Further, the function management system according to the present invention further includes input receiving means for receiving selection information indicating instruction information to be selected, which has been input from the outside of the management apparatus, according to the configuration described above. The selection means is accepted by the input acceptance means It is preferable that the instruction information to be selected is changed based on the selection information.

[0219] The selected instruction information input from the outside is, for example, the instruction information instructed by the user, or the start of the video of the movie to be screened or the time when the sound starts to flow. Depending on the situation, information indicating the change in the situation is included.

[0220] In the above function management system, since the selection means can select the instruction information based on the selected instruction information received from the outside and received by the input reception means, the management apparatus transmits to the relay apparatus. The instruction information to be transmitted can be flexibly changed.

[0221] Therefore, the function management system according to the present invention can flexibly change the restrictions on the functions of the communication device from the management device side, so that it can be appropriately selected according to the surrounding conditions surrounding the communication device. The function of the communication device can be controlled.

[0222] Further, the function management system according to the present invention is preferably configured to change the instruction information to be selected according to the time in accordance with the above-described configuration.

[0223] According to the above configuration, since the management device can change the instruction information to be transmitted to each relay device according to time, even if the communication device is connected to the same relay device, Different instruction information can be received every time.

[0224] For this reason, the restriction system according to the present invention is controlled such as stopping or resuming among the functions of the communication device according to time even when the communication device is in the same place. The function can be changed.

Therefore, the function management system according to the present invention can flexibly control the functions of the communication device according to the place and time.

[0226] Further, in the function management system according to the present invention, the management storage device has an instruction information transmission table indicating a correspondence relationship between instruction information and a period during which the instruction information is transmitted in the above-described configuration. Further, the selection means may be configured to select instruction information to be transmitted every predetermined period with reference to the instruction information transmission table. [0227] According to the configuration described above, in the function management system according to the present invention, the selection means can select instruction information to be transmitted every predetermined period with reference to the instruction information transmission table. Therefore, in the function management system, the state of the function to be controlled among the functions of the communication device can be changed in a predetermined period.

[0228] Therefore, the function management system according to the present invention can flexibly control the functions of the communication device according to the location and the predetermined period.

[0229] In addition, the function management system according to the present invention further includes an electronic ticket issuing device that transmits an electronic ticket including ticket information to the communication device in the configuration described above, and the electronic ticket issuing device includes: It is preferable that the electronic ticket is configured to further include setting information for establishing a connection with the relay device and to transmit the information to the communication device.

[0230] According to the above configuration, the function management system can transmit the electronic ticket to be transmitted including setting information in addition to the ticket information to the communication device. For this reason, the communication device can establish a connection with the relay device provided in the facility to be entered by the received electronic ticket. That is, since the communication device possessed by the user who enters the facility can establish a connection with the relay device provided in the facility, the communication device receives instruction information from the management device via the relay device. be able to.

[0231] Therefore, the function management system according to the present embodiment can flexibly limit the functions of the communication device possessed by the visitors who have entered using electronic tickets depending on the location or the predetermined time.

[0232] Further, the relay device according to the present invention constitutes the above-described function management system.

[0233] Further, the management device according to the present invention constitutes the above-described function management system.

[0234] Further, a communication device according to the present invention constitutes the above-described function management system.

[0235] Further, as described above, the communication device according to the present invention includes a first communication unit that communicates with a management device that holds instruction information that controls at least one of the functions of the communication device; Based on the instruction information acquired by the first communication means, a function control means for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device, and a notification for notifying information indicating a status change of the function controlled by the function control means Means. [0236] In addition, in the communication device according to the present invention, in the above-described configuration, it is preferable that the communication unit further includes a second communication unit that performs a different type of communication from the first communication unit.

[0237] Further, as described above, the communication device according to the present invention is communicably connected to the communication network, and among the plurality of relay devices, the communication device establishes a connection with V or one of the relay devices. The relay device transmits identification information for identifying itself, and includes instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device and identification information for identifying the relay device. An instruction information acquisition unit that acquires instruction information from the communication storage device based on the identification information received from the communication storage device and the connection destination relay device that are stored in association with each other, and the instruction acquired by the instruction information acquisition unit It is a structure provided with the function control means which controls the function with which this communication apparatus is provided based on information. According to this, the communication device can perform control such as stopping or restarting the function of the own device according to each relay device of the connection destination. For this reason, the communication device can change the function of the own device to be stopped according to the place where the relay device is provided.

[0238] Further, as described above, the communication device according to the present invention is communicably connected to the communication network, and among the plurality of relay devices, establishes a connection with V or one of the relay devices. A communication storage device storing instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device and identification information for identifying the relay device, and a communication storage device received from the connection-destination relay device. Instruction information acquisition means for acquiring instruction information from the communication storage device based on the identification information, and function control means for controlling functions of the communication device based on the instruction information acquired by the instruction information acquisition means. In addition, if wireless communication cannot be established after obtaining the instruction information, all the functions that can be prohibited are prohibited.

[0239] In addition, the communication device according to the present invention is configured to further include notification means for notifying information indicating a change in the state of the function controlled by the function control means in the configuration described above. I prefer that.

[0240] According to the above configuration, the communication device includes a notification unit, and thus functions controlled. It is possible to notify the owner of the communication device of the state change.

[0241] Therefore, the owner can grasp the functions that can be used in accordance with the change even when the control state of the functions of the communication device is changed.

[0242] Further, in the communication apparatus according to the present invention, in the configuration described above, the first communication means for communicating with the relay apparatus and the second communication means for performing a different type of communication from the first communication means are provided. You can be prepared!

[0243] Further, in the communication apparatus according to the present invention, in the configuration described above, the function of the communication apparatus is a function of performing communication of a different type from the first communication means, a camera function, and a Z or voice recorder function. It is characterized by being.

[0244] Further, in the communication apparatus according to the present invention, in the configuration described above, the function of the communication apparatus includes a function of performing communication of a type different from communication with the relay apparatus, a camera function, and Z or It is a voice recorder function.

[0245] In addition, the communication device according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, and the function that can be prohibited is a function that performs a different type of communication from the communication with the relay device, a camera function, and Z or It features the voice recorder function.

[0246] Further, as described above, the communication device control method according to the present invention is connected to the communication network so as to be communicable, and establishes a connection with any one of the plurality of relay devices, and thus the communication network. The above-described relay device transmits identification information for identifying itself, and has at least one of the functions of the communication device. A storage step for storing the instruction information to be controlled and the identification information for identifying the connection destination relay device in association with each other, an identification information reception step for receiving the identification information from the connection destination relay device, and an identification information reception step On the basis of the received identification information, the communication device is equipped with instruction information acquisition means for acquiring the instruction information and instruction information acquired by the instruction information acquisition means. The method comprising a control step of controlling that function.

[0247] Further, as described above, the function management system according to the present invention is configured to include the communication device and a plurality of relay devices that are communicably connected to a communication network.

[0248] Further, the function management system according to the present invention has the above configuration! An electronic ticket issuing device that transmits an electronic ticket to the communication device, and the electronic ticket issuing device is determined in accordance with the relay device when a connection with the relay device is established. It is preferable that instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions provided in the device is further included in the electronic ticket and transmitted to the communication device.

[0249] According to the above configuration, the function management system according to the present invention can transmit the electronic ticket transmitted to the communication device, including the instruction information in addition to the ticket information. For this reason, when establishing a connection with a relay device provided at a facility that is entered by the received electronic ticket, the communication device determines its own device according to the instruction information determined according to the relay device. Controls the functions provided by. That is, when a communication device possessed by a user who enters the facility establishes a connection with a relay device provided in the facility, the communication device controls the functions of the own device according to the relay device that has established the connection.

[0250] Therefore, the function management system according to the present embodiment can flexibly limit the functions of the communication device possessed by the visitors who have entered using the electronic ticket according to the location or the predetermined time.

[0251] The management device and the communication device may be realized by a computer. In this case, the printing device is realized by a computer by causing the computer to operate as each means. A computer-readable recording medium in which the control program is recorded also falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0252] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately modified within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Industrial applicability

[0253] The function management system according to the present invention can be appropriately and flexibly controlled according to the location, so that the functions of the communication device can be appropriately and flexibly applied. It is suitable as a system for restricting the functions of communication devices such as hospitals, transportation facilities, movie theaters, and concert venues.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] a communication device;

A management device for transmitting instruction information for controlling at least some of the functions of the communication device to the communication device;

A system that is communicably connected to the management device and includes a central I device that communicates with the management device and the communication device;

The management device transmits instruction information to the relay device,

When the communication device establishes a connection with the relay device, the function management system controls a function of the communication device based on instruction information transmitted from the management device.

[2] A plurality of the relay devices are provided,

The function management system according to claim 1, wherein the management device transmits different instruction information to each relay device.

[3] The management device stores a management storage device that stores the instruction information;

3. The function management system according to claim 1, further comprising selection means for selecting instruction information to be transmitted to the relay device from the instruction information stored in the management storage device.

[4] The management device further includes input receiving means for receiving selection information indicating the selected instruction information input from the outside,

4. The function management system according to claim 3, wherein the selection unit changes instruction information to be selected based on the selection information received by the input reception unit.

[5] The function management system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the selection means changes instruction information to be selected according to time.

[6] The storage device further stores an instruction information transmission table indicating a correspondence relationship between the instruction information and a period for transmitting the instruction information,

6. The function management system according to claim ₅ , wherein the selection unit selects instruction information to be transmitted every predetermined period with reference to the instruction information transmission table.

[7] An electronic ticket issuing device that transmits an electronic ticket including ticket information to a communication device. In preparation,

7. The electronic ticket issuing device transmits to the communication device further including setting information for establishing a connection with the relay device in the electronic ticket, to the communication device. Function management system described in 1.

[8] A relay apparatus comprising the function management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

[9] A management device comprising the function management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

[10] A communication device comprising the function management system according to any one of [1] to [7].

[11] a first communication means for communicating with a management device holding instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device;

Function control means for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device based on the instruction information acquired by the first communication means;

A communication device comprising: notification means for notifying information indicating a state change of a function controlled by the function control means.

12. The communication apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a second communication unit that performs a different type of communication from the first communication unit.

[13] A control program for a management device for realizing the functions included in the management device according to claim 9 by a computer.

14. A communication device control program for realizing the functions included in the communication device according to claims 10 to 12 by a computer.

[15] A computer-readable recording medium on which the control program for the management device according to claim 13 is recorded.

[16] A computer-readable recording medium on which the control program for the communication device according to claim 14 is recorded.

[17] A communication device that establishes a connection with any one of a plurality of relay devices communicably connected to a communication network, The relay device transmits identification information for identifying itself,

Based on the communication storage device that stores the instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device and the identification information for identifying the relay device in association with each other, and the identification information received from the relay device, Instruction information acquisition means for acquiring instruction information from the communication storage device;

A communication apparatus comprising: function control means for controlling functions provided in the communication apparatus based on the instruction information acquired by the instruction information acquisition means.

[18] The relay device repeatedly transmits identification information for identifying itself,

18. The communication apparatus according to claim 17, wherein when the communication apparatus is within a communicable range of the relay apparatus, the instruction information acquisition unit receives the identification information from the relay apparatus.

19. The communication apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the instruction information acquisition unit receives identification information of the relay apparatus from a relay apparatus that has established a connection.

[20] A communication device that establishes connection with any one of a plurality of relay devices communicably connected to a communication network,

A communication storage device that stores instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device and identification information for identifying the relay device in association with each other, and identification information received from a connection-destination relay device Instruction information acquisition means for acquiring instruction information from the communication storage device,

Based on the instruction information acquired by the instruction information acquisition means, and a function control means for controlling the function of the communication device,

If wireless communication cannot be established after obtaining the instruction information, a communication device that prohibits all functions that can be prohibited.

[21] The communication device according to any one of [17] to [20], further comprising notification means for notifying information indicating a change in state of the function controlled by the function control means.

[22] a first communication means for communicating with the relay device;

Second communication means for performing a different type of communication from the first communication means. The communication device according to any one of claims 17 to 21, wherein the communication device is characterized in that:

23. The communication device according to claim 11, wherein the function of the communication device is a function for performing communication of a different type from the first communication means, a camera function, and a Z or voice recorder function. .

[24] The communication according to claim 17, wherein the function provided in the communication device is a function of performing communication of a type different from communication with the relay device, a camera function, and a Z or voice recorder function. apparatus.

25. The communication device according to claim 20, wherein the functions that can be prohibited are a function of performing communication of a type different from communication with the relay device, a camera function, and a Z or voice recorder function.

[26] A method for controlling a communication device that is communicably connected to a communication network and that establishes a connection with any one of the plurality of relay devices and can communicate with other communication devices through the communication network. ,

The relay device transmits identification information for identifying itself,

A storage step for storing the instruction information for controlling at least one of the functions of the communication device and the identification information for identifying the connection destination relay device in association with each other, and receiving the identification information from the connection destination relay device An identification information receiving step;

In the identification information receiving step, instruction information acquisition means for acquiring the instruction information based on the received identification information;

And a control step for controlling a function of the communication device based on the instruction information acquired by the instruction information acquisition unit.

[27] A function management system comprising: the communication device according to any one of claims 17 to 25; and a plurality of relay devices that are communicably connected to a communication network.

[28] The electronic ticket issuing device further transmits an electronic ticket including ticket information to the communication device,

When the connection with the relay device is established, the electronic ticket issuing device has at least one of the functions of the communication device determined according to the relay device. 26. The function management system according to claim 25, wherein instruction information for controlling a function is further included in the electronic ticket and transmitted to a communication device.

[29] A control program for operating the communication device according to any one of claims 17 to 25, wherein the communication device control program causes a computer to function as each of the means.

[30] A computer-readable recording medium on which the control program for the communication device according to claim 29 is recorded.