WO2006098172A1

WO2006098172A1 - Data management device and data management method

Info

Publication number: WO2006098172A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/304157
Authority: WO
Inventors: Arihito Terao; Hitoshi Sato; Kenji Morita; Rie Yamashita; Miyuki Yoshino
Original assignee: Pioneer Corporation
Priority date: 2005-03-16
Filing date: 2006-03-03
Publication date: 2006-09-21

Abstract

A data management device (1) comprises first storage means (14) storing individual data for each communication terminal further comprises second storage means (15) storing first user identification information when a communication terminal (2-1) is connected and when use permission information representing permission to use individual data on the communication terminal (2-1) and the first user identification information corresponding to the individual data on the communication terminal (2-1) are inputted. When a communication terminal (2-2) is connected and when use request information representing a request to use the individual data on the communication terminal (2-1) and predetermined second user identification information are inputted, control means (12) compares the fist user identification information with the second user identification information. If the control means (12) has judged that they are the same, it makes a control to allow the individual data on the communication terminal (2-1) to be used when the communication terminal (2-1) is connected.

Description

Specification

Data management apparatus and data management method

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a data management apparatus, a data management method, a data management program, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded, for managing individual data of a user.

Background art

Hereinafter, a conventional data management apparatus will be described. Here, a hands-free telephone device described in Patent Document 1 below is assumed as an example of a conventional data management device. For example, when a user selects a specific registration number with a switch operation while the mobile phone and the hands-free telephone device are connected, the microcomputer in the hands-free telephone device reads the memory including the selected registration number. The mobile phone receiving the request and the registration data corresponding to the registration number are transferred to the microcomputer. After that, the microcomputer stores the registration data for the mobile phone in a memory inside the apparatus, and further outputs the contents of the registration data by voice. Then, by the user's operation, the telephone number included in the registration data stored in the memory is transmitted, and finally the registration data stored in the memory is deleted.

[0003] As described above, the conventional hands-free telephone device stores the registration data in the mobile phone selectively transferred by the user's switch operation in the memory, and further transmits the number by the user's switch operation. By doing so, the function as a hands-free unit is realized.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-16300

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0005] However, in the hands-free telephone device described in Patent Document 1, the mobile phone power being connected is read and the phone number once stored in the memory in the hands-free telephone device is stored in the other mobile phone. Cannot be used when connected. That is, One example is the problem that data read and stored from a mobile phone cannot be shared with other mobile phones. In addition, when a user changes the model of a mobile phone after reading data from the mobile phone and storing it in memory, the data of the mobile phone in the memory before the model change can be used on the changed mobile phone. One example is the problem that cannot be solved.

Means for solving the problem

[0006] In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the invention according to claim 1 includes a connection means for connecting to a predetermined communication terminal via a communication line, and individual communication terminals that can be connected. A data management device comprising a first storage means for storing data in association with a communication terminal and a control means for controlling the individual data of the connected communication terminal to be used, wherein the user power input In the state where the input means for receiving the first communication terminal and the first communication terminal are connected, the use permission information for permitting the use of the individual data of the first communication terminal by another communication terminal and the first for identifying the user And second storage means for storing the first user identification information in association with the individual data of the first communication terminal when the input means accepts the input of the user identification information. The means is the first In a state where a second communication terminal other than the communication terminal is connected, input of use request information requesting use of the individual data of the first communication terminal and second user identification information for identifying the user is input. When the input means accepts, the first user identification information stored in the second storage means is compared with the second user identification information, and as a result of the comparison, the first user identification information is compared. And the second user identification information are determined to be the same, and control is performed so that the individual data of the first communication terminal can be used in a state where the second communication terminal is connected. It is characterized by.

[0007] Further, the invention according to claim 6 includes connection means for connecting to a predetermined communication terminal via a communication line, and storage means for storing individual data of connectable communication terminals. A data management method in a data management apparatus for controlling so that individual data of a communication terminal in the middle can be used, wherein the first communication terminal is connected to the first communication terminal while the first communication terminal is connected. When the use permission information permitting the use of individual data of the communication terminal and the first user identification information for identifying the user are input, the first user A storage step of storing identification information in association with individual data of the first communication terminal in the storage means, and a second communication terminal other than the first communication terminal being connected, The first user identification information stored in the storage means when the user request information requesting the use of individual data of the communication terminal and the second user identification information for identifying the user are input. After determining that the first user identification information and the second user identification information are the same as a result of the comparison in the comparison step with the second user identification information and the comparison in the comparison step. And a control step of controlling so that the individual data of the first communication terminal can be used in a state where the second communication terminal is connected.

[0008] Further, the invention described in claim 7 is a data management program that causes the control means of the data management apparatus to execute the data management method described in claim 6.

[0009] The invention according to claim 8 is a recording medium on which the data management program according to claim 7 is recorded.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a data management apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2-1 is a flowchart showing data management by the data management apparatus according to the present invention.

[FIG. 2-2] FIG. 2-2 is a flowchart showing data management by the data management apparatus according to the present invention.

[FIGS. 2-3] FIGS. 2-3 are flowcharts showing data management by the data management apparatus according to the present invention.

[FIG. 2-4] FIG. 2-4 is a flow chart showing data management by the data management apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a hands-free device according to the present invention.

[Fig. 4-1] Fig. 41 is a flowchart showing data inheritance processing.

[Fig. 4-2] Fig. 42 is a flowchart showing data inheritance processing.

Explanation of symbols

[0011] 1 Data management device 2- 1, 2- 2, 2-n communication terminal

11 Connection method

12 Control means

13 Input means

14 First storage means

15 Second storage means

16 Third storage means

17 Fourth memory means

21 Hands-free equipment

22, 23 Mobile phone

31 Control unit

32 Link key memory

33 Data storage

34 Link key synchronization section

35 Password storage

36 Data inheritance presence / absence storage

41 Bluetooth connection processor

42 Data processing section

43 Inheritance control

44 User interface section

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of a data management device, a data management method, a data management program, and a recording medium according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

[0013] (Embodiment)

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a data management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The data management apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is connected to a communication terminal (2-1, 2- 2) via a communication line. , ..., 2-n) and connecting means 11 and individual data corresponding to each communication terminal for each communication terminal. The first storage means 14 stored in the storage device, and the control means 12 for performing control for making the individual data corresponding to the connected communication terminal usable, and for controlling the individual data to be shared between users, Input means 13 for accepting an input operation from a user, second storage means 15 for storing user identification information corresponding to each of the individual data, and third storage for storing terminal identification information for individually identifying each communication terminal Means 16 and fourth storage means 17 for storing correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the individual data and the terminal identification information.

Here, the operation of the data management apparatus 1 configured as described above will be described. FIGS. 2-1 to 2-4 are flowcharts showing the data management of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the communication terminal 2-1 shown in FIG. 1 is used as the communication terminal of the data transfer source, and the communication terminal 2 shown in FIG. — Assume that 2 is used.

[0015] First, the data management device 1 performs a connection process using a predetermined communication line with the communication terminal 2-1 as a data transfer source (step Sl). At this time, if the connection with the communication terminal 2-1 is the first connection (step S2, Yes), the control means 12 generates terminal identification information unique to the communication terminal 2-1 and outputs the result as the first result. 3 Store in the storage means 16 (step S3). If the connection with the communication terminal 2-1 is more than once (step S2, No), the control means 12 determines the terminal identification information of the communication terminal 2-1 (step S4), and the fourth storage means 17 Then, the correspondence information is identified (step S5), the individual data is identified (step S6), and control is performed so that the identified individual data can be used in the communication terminal 2-1 (step S7).

[0016] Thereafter, when there is data transfer from the communication terminal 2-1 (step S8, Yes), the control means 12 converts the format of the transfer data (step S9), and the converted data is transferred to the communication terminal 2— 1 is stored in the first storage means 14 (step S10), and the corresponding information (the correspondence between the individual data of the communication terminal 2-1 and the terminal identification information of the communication terminal 2-1 is indicated). Correspondence information) is generated, and the result is stored in the fourth storage means 17 (step Sl l). If the format is converted on the communication terminal side, step S9 may be omitted.

[0017] In addition, the communication terminal 2-1 is owned without any data transfer from the communication terminal 2-1. When the user inputs “use permission information permitting use of individual data of communication terminal 2-1 by other communication terminal” (step S8, No, step S12, Yes), control means 12 The user is prompted to enter user identification information (password) corresponding to the individual data of communication terminal 2-1 (step S13). When the user identification information is entered (step S14), communication terminal 2 The user identification information is stored in the second storage means 15 in association with the individual data of --1 (step S15), and at the same time, the permission flag indicating the ON state is stored in the second storage means 15 (step S15). S 16).

[0018] In addition, when there is no data transfer from the communication terminal 2-1, the user who owns the communication terminal 2-2 inputs "use request information requesting use of individual data of the communication terminal 2-1." If there is (Step S8, No, Step S12, No, Step S17, Yes), the control means 12 checks whether or not a permission flag is set in the corresponding individual data (Step S18). When the permission flag is not set (OFF state) (step S18, No), the control means 12 shifts to a waiting state. On the other hand, when the permission flag is set (ON state) (step S18, Yes), the control means 12 prompts the user to input user identification information corresponding to the desired individual data (step S19), When the corresponding user identification information is input (step S20), the user corresponding to the input user identification information and the individual data of the communication terminal 2-1 stored in the second storage means 15 is then entered. Compare with identification information (step S21). If the comparison does not match (step S21, No), the control means 12 shifts to a waiting state, and if the same (step S21, Yes), the control means 12 communicates with the individual data of the communication terminal 2-1. Correspondence information indicating a correspondence relationship with the terminal identification information of the terminal 2-2 is generated and stored in the fourth storage means 17 (step S22). In this state, the control means 12 specifies correspondence information (step S5), specifies individual data (step S6), and controls the communication terminal 2-2 to use the specified individual data ( Step S7).

[0019] In addition, when a communication terminal is connected, there is no data transfer of the communication terminal power, and there is no use permission information or use request information input (Step S8, No, Step SI 2, No, Step S17 , No), for example, if there is no disconnection instruction (Step S23, No), the control means 12 continues communication, and if there is a disconnection instruction (Step S23, Yes), the control means 12 is connected to the currently connected communication terminal. Disconnect. In this embodiment, whether or not to share data is determined using user identification information (password) arbitrarily determined by the user. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the data management apparatus side determines whether to share data. A unique password may be issued for each user and recognized by the user. In other words, as long as it is unique to each data and can be recognized by the user who owns the communication terminal, the issuer of the word may be anywhere. As the user identification information, in addition to the password, for example, biometric information such as a fingerprint and a voiceprint, information recorded on an ID card, and the like can be considered.

[0021] Also, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which individual data transferred by a specific communication terminal is shared between users. As an example of this individual data, telephone book data and mail transmission / reception data are provided. , Communication history, downloaded applications, and various setting information set by the user.

Thus, in the present embodiment, individual data corresponding to each communication terminal is stored in the first storage unit 14 for each communication terminal, and the individual data is stored in the second storage unit 15. It was decided to store user identification information corresponding to each. As a result, when the user identification information separately input by other users matches the user identification information stored in the second storage means 15, the individual data corresponding to the user identification information is shared between the users. It is out.

[0023] In the present embodiment, connection to a plurality of communication terminals is possible, but only one communication terminal can be connected simultaneously.

Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, when the function is divided into the first storage means 14 to the fourth storage means 17, the force memory configuration described above is used. For example, a configuration in which all functions similar to those described above are realized by one storage unit may be used.

In addition, in the data management apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the control unit 12 executes the data management program (corresponding to the processes in FIGS. 2-1 to 2-4), thereby achieving the present invention. Such a data management method may be realized. Specifically, first, in the internal memory of the data management device 1 (which may include the storage means 14, 15, 16, and 17 described above), for example, a storage medium such as a CD-ROM is also used for data management. Program power S installed. At the time of starting the data management device 1 or executing the program, the control means 12 Run the installed data management program. In the present invention, a data management program is provided as a CD-ROM as an example. However, the recording medium of this program is not limited to this, for example, a floppy (registered trademark). Other recording media such as magnetic disks such as disks, magneto-optical disks, optical disks, magnetic tapes, and semiconductor disks can also be used. You can also use programs provided by transmission media such as e-mail and the Internet.

[Example]

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a hands-free device that is an example of the data management device described above. In this embodiment, as an example of sharing data among users, inheritance of phone book data at the time of model exchange The process will be explained.

In FIG. 3, this hands-free device 21 has a control unit 31 that controls data inheritance, and areas Ml-1, Ml-2,... For storing unique link keys for each mobile phone. Link key storage unit 32, data storage unit 33 having areas M2-1, M2-2, ... for storing data such as phonebook data for each mobile phone, and which data the link key is linked to A link key synchronization unit 34 having an area M3—1, M3—2,..., A password storage unit 35 having an area M4—1, M4—2,. A data inheritance presence / absence storage unit 36 having data inheritance presence / absence flags F1-1, F1-2,. The control unit 31 includes a Bluetooth connection processing unit 41, a data processing unit 42, an inheritance control unit 43, and a user interface unit 44.

[0028] Here, the operation of the hands-free device 21 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the data inheritance process according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 41 is a process corresponding to the mobile phone that is the inheritance source, and FIG. This is a process corresponding to the telephone. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the mobile phone 22 shown in FIG. 1 is used as the wireless communication terminal of the data inheritance source, and the mobile phone 23 shown in FIG. 1 is used as the wireless communication terminal of the data inheritance destination. Assume that is used. However, “inheritance” in the present embodiment refers to, for example, a mobile phone corresponding to the phone book data of the mobile phone 22 of the data inheritance in the hands-free device 21 and the mobile phone of the data inheritance source. The phone 22 is changed to the cell phone 23 to which data is inherited.

[0029] First, the hands-free device 21 performs a normal B1 uetooth authentication connection operation with the mobile phone 22 from which data is inherited (step S31). At this time, the Bluetooth connection processing unit 41 Then, a link key unique to the mobile phone 22 is generated, and the generated link key is stored in the area Ml-1 (area allocated to the mobile phone 22) in the link key storage unit 32 (step S32). Note that the processing in step S32 is processing when the mobile phone is connected to the hands-free device 21 for the first time, and processing for determining the link key unique to the mobile phone is performed after the second time.

[0030] Then, with the mobile phone 22 connected, the Bluetooth connection processing unit 41 receives the phone book data transferred from the mobile phone 22, and the data processing unit 42 receives the received phone book data. Is stored in the area M2-1 (area allocated to the mobile phone 22) in the data storage unit 33 (step S33). Also, the link key stored in the area Ml-1 is copied to the area M3-1 in the link key synchronization unit 34, and the link key stored in the area Ml-1 and the phone book data stored in the area M2-1. Are linked (step S34).

[0031] Note that the processing for the areas Ml-1, M2-1, M3-1 is processing before model exchange and is a precondition for executing the data inheritance processing of the present embodiment. .

[0032] After that, when the user who owns the mobile phone 22 performs an operation (data inheritance sending instruction) for inheriting the phone book data via the user interface unit 44 (step S35), the inheritance control unit 43 requests the above user via the user interface unit 44 to input a password required for inheriting the above phone book data (required to input when inheriting data after model exchange) (step S36). . This password is optional.

[0033] Next, when the user inputs a password via the user interface unit 44 (step S37), the inheritance control unit 43 stores the received password in the area M4-1 in the password storage unit 35. (Step S38). Then, the flag F1-1 in the data inheritance presence / absence storage unit 36 associated with the telephone directory data is set and set to the “data inheritance present” state (step S39).

[0034] It should be noted that the mobile phone from which data is inherited is not limited to one, but by generating a plurality of passwords for each phone book data, the phone book data of a plurality of mobile phones is used as inherited data. Can. Therefore, if there are multiple mobile phones that are the data inheritance source (step S40, Yes), the above processing (corresponding to steps S31 to S39) is executed for each mobile phone, while the mobile phone that is the data inheritance source. If the phone is a single phone (step S40, No), or if the above processing for all mobile phones (equivalent to steps S31 to S39) is completed (step S40, No), The process ends. As a result, it is possible to provide data inheritance processing by model exchange to any of a plurality of users.

[0035] Next, after the user exchanges the model, the hands-free device 21 performs a connection operation by normal Bluetooth authentication with the mobile phone 23 that is the inheritance destination (step S41). The Bluetooth connection processing unit 41 generates a link key unique to the mobile phone 23, and stores the generated link key in the area Ml-2 (area allocated to the mobile phone 23) in the link key storage unit 32 ( Step S42).

Next, when an operation for performing data inheritance (data inheritance reception instruction) is performed via the user power user interface unit 44 that owns the mobile phone 23 (step S43), the inheritance control unit 43 Requests the user to input a password via the user interface unit 44 (step S44).

[0037] Next, when the password corresponding to the inherited phone book data is input via the user power user interface unit 44 (step S45), the inheritance control unit 43 The password stored in the password storage unit 35 is compared (step S46), and if they match (step S47, Yes), the flag F1-1 corresponding to the above phone book data is confirmed (step S48). . Then, the phone book data stored in the area M2-1 corresponding to the flag F1-1 (flag: ON), that is, corresponding to the link key stored in the area Ml-1, is targeted for data inheritance. Therefore (step S49, Yes), the data processing unit 42 overwrites and copies the link key corresponding to the mobile phone 23 stored in the area Ml-2 to the area M3-1, and stores the link stored in the area Ml-2. The key and the phonebook data stored in area M2-1 are linked (step S50), and flag F1-1 is turned OFF. As a result, at the time of inheritance, the phone book data stored in the area M2-1 can be read as it is, and it is not necessary to have a backup memory for the inherited data, so the amount of memory can be reduced. [0038] In this state, the data processing unit 42 reads the phone book data stored in the area M2-1, and causes the cellular phone 23 to inherit the read phone book data via the Bluetooth connection processing unit 41 ( Step S51). If there is no matching password in step S47 (step S47, No), and if the flag is OFF in step S49 (step S49, No), the data inheritance process is performed here. finish.

[0039] If the mobile phone 23 does not perform data inheritance, that is, if the phone is the data inheritance source, the same processing (steps S31 to S39) as the mobile phone 22 is executed. — Stores the link key specific to the mobile phone 23 generated by the Bluetooth connection processing unit 41 in 2; stores the phone book data of the mobile phone 23 in the area M2-2— and stores the phonebook data specific to the mobile phone 23 in the area 3-2. Copy the link key, store the password for transferring the phonebook data of the mobile phone 23 to M4-2, and set the data inheritance flag F1-2 (flag: ON). As a result, data can be passed on to a specific user who knows the password for each mobile phone, and further, a specific user who knows the password can share the data.

[0040] Further, in the present embodiment, the power of performing data inheritance using a password arbitrarily determined by the user is not limited to this, and the data inheritance control device issues a unique password for each phone book data. It is good also as making a user recognize. In other words, if the phone book data is unique and can be recognized by the user who owns the mobile phone, the password can be issued from anywhere! /.

[0041] In the present embodiment, the inheritance of the phone book data of the mobile phone has been described. However, the user information such as mail transmission / reception data, communication history, downloaded application, and various setting information set by the user is inherited. It is also possible to make it.

As described above, in this embodiment, the Bluetooth data is used as inherited data, and the link key synchronization unit for linking the link key and the inherited data is configured to be rewritable. The link key and inherited data corresponding to the inherited mobile phone are linked, and the desired data is inherited by the inherited mobile phone. As a result, the phone book data can be shared and inherited between users when the model is changed.

[0043] It should be noted that the hands-free device 21 according to the present invention is, for example, a power having Bluetooth function It can be applied as a hands-free unit mounted on a single audio device, etc. In this case, Bluetooth communication is performed between the inheritance source mobile phone and the car audio, and between the inheritance destination mobile phone and the cardio. Will be done. Further, in the present invention, when the model is exchanged, the power described in the case where the above-mentioned various data is inherited between mobile phones is not limited to this. For example, a mobile AUDIO player having a Bluetooth function is replaced by a new one. In this case, for example, data such as a playlist saved in a personal computer equipped with the hands-free device 21 according to the present invention may be inherited.

In addition, the hands-free device 21 that is effective in the present invention is assumed to have a Bluetooth function. For example, if the communication method performs authentication processing using a function equivalent to a link key, a communication method other than Bluetooth is used. It is also possible to apply to.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Connection means for connecting to a predetermined communication terminal via a communication line, first storage means for storing individual data of connectable communication terminals in association with the communication terminal, and individual data of the connected communication terminal A data management device comprising a control means for controlling so that the device can be used,

Input means for accepting input of user power;

In the state where the first communication terminal is connected, the use permission information for permitting the use of the individual data of the first communication terminal by other communication terminals and the first for identifying the user.

A second storage means for storing the i-th user identification information in association with the individual data of the first communication terminal when the input means accepts the input of the first user identification information;

With

The control means includes

A second user for identifying use request information and a user who wants to use individual data of the first communication terminal in a state where a second communication terminal other than the first communication terminal is connected. When the input means accepts input of identification information, the first user identification information stored in the second storage means is compared with the second user identification information;

As a result of comparison, after determining that the first user identification information and the second user identification information are the same, the first communication terminal is connected in a state where the second communication terminal is connected. Data management device characterized by controlling so that individual data can be used.

2. The data management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first storage unit stores the individual data in a predetermined format.

[3] The control means converts data transmitted from the connected communication terminal into the predetermined format, and converts the converted data to the first storage means as individual data of the connected communication terminal. The data management device according to claim 2, wherein the data management device is stored.

[4] Third storage means for storing terminal identification information for identifying the communication terminal; Fourth storage means for storing correspondence information indicating a correspondence relationship between the individual data stored in the first storage means and the terminal identification information stored in the third storage means;

Further comprising

The control means includes

The terminal identification information of the connected communication terminal is determined, and based on the determined terminal identification information and corresponding information, control is performed so that individual data corresponding to the connected communication terminal can be used.

When it is determined that the first user identification information and the second user identification information are the same, the individual data corresponding to the first communication terminal and the terminal identification information of the second communication terminal 4. The data management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the correspondence information indicating the correspondence relationship is generated and stored in the fourth storage means.

[5] The control means, when the communication terminal is connected for the first time, generates terminal identification information for identifying the communication terminal and stores the terminal identification information in the third storage means. 4. The data management device according to 4.

[6] A connection means for connecting to a predetermined communication terminal via a communication line and a storage means for storing individual data of connectable communication terminals are provided so that the individual data of the connected communication terminal can be used. A data management method in a data management device to be controlled,

In a state where the first communication terminal is connected, use permission information permitting use of the individual data of the first communication terminal by another communication terminal and first user identification information for identifying the user are provided. A storage step of storing the first user identification information in the storage means in association with the individual data of the first communication terminal when input, and a second communication terminal other than the first communication terminal In the connected state, when the use request information requesting the use of the individual data of the first communication terminal and the second user identification information for identifying the user are input, it is stored in the storage means. A comparison step of comparing the first user identification information and the second user identification information, and as a result of the comparison by the comparison step, the first user identification information and the second user identification information are Identical Is In the following you, the second communication terminal connected A control step for controlling the individual data of the first communication terminal to be used in a state where

A data management method characterized by comprising:

[7] A data management program that causes a control means of a data management apparatus to execute the data management method according to claim 6.

[8] A recording medium on which the data management program according to claim 7 is recorded.