WO2007074738A1

WO2007074738A1 - Managing device, information processing device, managing method, information processing method, managing program, information processing program, and computer-readable recording medium

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Publication number: WO2007074738A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/325648
Authority: WO
Inventors: Koji Koga; Haruhiko Takagi; Hironori Goto; Seiji Tanezawa; Akihiko Oki
Original assignee: Pioneer Corporation
Priority date: 2005-12-26
Filing date: 2006-12-22
Publication date: 2007-07-05

Abstract

In a managing device (100) managing use of a plurality of products, an acquisition unit (101) acquires an identifier of a particular product among the products. A reception unit (102) receives identifiers of products from the products. An extraction unit (103) extracts an identifier of a particular product acquired by the acquisition unit (101) from the identifiers received by the reception unit (102). A transmission unit (104) transmits a control signal limiting use of a particular product whose identifier is extracted by the extraction unit (103).

Description

Specification

Management device, information processing device, management method, information processing method, management program, information processing program, and computer-readable recording medium

Technical field

The present invention relates to a management apparatus, an information processing apparatus, a management method, an information processing method, a management program, an information processing program, and a computer-readable recording medium that manage information and process information. However, the use of the present invention is not limited to the above-described management device, information processing device, management method, information processing method, management program, information processing program, and computer-readable recording medium.

Background art

Conventionally, a theft prevention method for a navigation device mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle displays a password input screen when the vehicle is started, and starts running guidance when the password is correctly input. Also, a method has been proposed in which when the password is not correctly input, the speaker power also outputs a warning sound and periodically notifies the information center of theft information including the current position of the vehicle (for example, the following patents). See reference 1.) o

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-286460

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] However, according to the above-described prior art, if the navigation device is not stolen, even if it is used by the owner, if the password is not correctly input, An example is the problem that a warning sound is emitted and the theft information is erroneously notified to the information center. On the other hand, when the navigation device is stolen, there is a problem that even if it is used by the theft, if the password is correctly input, the navigation device can be used as it is.

Means for solving the problem

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the management device according to the invention of claim 1 is a management device that manages the use of a plurality of products. Obtaining means for obtaining product identification information; receiving means for receiving identification information for the plurality of products from the plurality of products; and obtaining information from the identification information received by the receiving means by the obtaining means. Extraction means for extracting the identification information of the specific product, and transmission means for transmitting a control signal for restricting the use of the specific product to the specific product from which the identification information has been extracted by the extraction means. It is characterized by.

[0006] Further, the management device according to the invention of claim 3 is a management device that manages the use of a plurality of products, an acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a specific product among the plurality of products, The receiving information for receiving the product identification information and the route information including the waypoint where the user is guided by the plurality of products from the plurality of products, and the identification information received by the receiving means, Extracting means for extracting the identification information of the specific product acquired by the acquiring means, and transmitting the current route information of the specific product from which the identification information has been extracted to the communication device of the searcher of the specific product And a transmitting means.

[0007] Further, an information processing apparatus according to the invention of claim 4 includes a receiving unit that receives identification information of a specific product, identification information received by the receiving unit, identification information set in advance, And a control unit that restricts use when the identification information matches by the verification unit.

[0008] Further, an information processing apparatus according to the invention of claim 7 includes a receiving unit that receives identification information of a specific product, identification information received by the receiving unit, identification information set in advance, If the identification information is matched by the collating unit and the collating unit, the communication unit is controlled to obtain the current route information including the waypoints where the user is guided by the specific product. And a control means for transmitting to the communication device of the searcher.

[0009] Further, the management method according to the invention of claim 8 is a management method for managing the use of a plurality of products, the obtaining step for acquiring identification information of a specific product among the plurality of products, Receiving the product identification information from the plurality of products, and extracting the specific product identification information acquired by the acquisition step from the identification information received by the reception step And identification information is extracted by the extraction process. A transmission step of transmitting a control signal for restricting use of the specific product to the specific product.

[0010] Further, an information processing method according to the invention of claim 9 includes a reception step of receiving identification information of a specific product, identification information received by the reception step, identification information set in advance, And a control step for restricting use when the identification information matches in the verification step.

[0011] Further, a management program according to the invention of claim 10 causes a computer to execute the management method according to claim 8.

[0012] An information processing program according to the invention of claim 11 causes a computer to execute the information processing method according to claim 9.

[0013] Further, a computer-readable recording medium according to the invention of claim 12 records the program according to claim 10 or 11.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a management apparatus that works on the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

[FIG. 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of the processing of the management apparatus which works on the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of processing of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an example of the hardware configuration of the server according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an example of a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of information communication performed by the server and the navigation device according to the first embodiment.

[FIG. 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the user registration process in the server according to the first embodiment. It is a chart.

[FIG. 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the processing of the server that works in the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the process performed by the navigation device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the process contents of the server according to the second embodiment.

[FIG. 12] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the processing of the navigation device according to the second embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

[0015] 100 management device

101 Acquisition Department

102 Receiver

103 Extractor

104 Transmitter

200 Information processing equipment

201 Receiver

202 Verification unit

203 Control unit

204 Detector

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[0016] Preferred embodiments of a management device, an information processing device, a management method, an information processing method, a management program, an information processing program, and a computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Will be described in detail.

[0017] (Embodiment)

(Functional configuration of management device)

The functional configuration of the management apparatus according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a management apparatus that works according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, a management apparatus 100 that manages the use of a plurality of products includes an acquisition unit 101, a reception unit 102, an extraction unit 103, and a transmission unit 104.

The acquisition unit 101 acquires identification information of a specific product among a plurality of products managed by the management apparatus 100. More specifically, for example, a configuration may be used in which a product ID (IDentifier) of a stolen product (hereinafter, stolen product) is acquired by contact from the owner. The product ID is unique information set in advance for each product and may be information that cannot be changed by the user. In addition, the product ID may be recorded on the recording medium of the management device 100 in association with information such as the owner's address, name, and telephone number! / ヽ.

[0020] The receiving unit 102 receives the identification information of each product. More specifically, for example, the configuration may be such that each product receives a product ID that is transmitted to the management apparatus 100 upon activation. The receiving unit 102 may receive the point information of each product together with the identification information. The location information may be information on the current location of each product, for example. Alternatively, the receiving unit 102 may receive the route information of each product together with the identification information. The route information may be, for example, a moving route including a waypoint where a user is guided, or a display unit (not shown) that displays a moving route on a map using points or trajectories.

The extraction unit 103 extracts the identification information of the specific product acquired by the acquisition unit 101 from the plurality of product identification information received by the reception unit 102. The extraction of the specific product by the extraction unit 103 may be, for example, a configuration in which the product ID of the stolen product acquired by the acquisition unit 101 is extracted from the product IDs of a plurality of products received by the reception unit 102.

The transmission unit 104 transmits a control signal that restricts the use of the specific product to the specific product extracted by the extraction unit 103. The control signal may be, for example, a signal for invalidating the use of the stolen product or a signal for controlling the display screen of the stolen product to display the theft information to the user. The theft information may be, for example, information related to the user using the stolen product. Further, the transmission unit 104 may transmit the location information of the specific product received by the reception unit 102 to the communication device of the searcher of the specific product. The searcher for a specific product may be, for example, the owner of a stolen product or a police officer searching for a stolen product. Furthermore, the transmission unit 104 receives the route information of the specific product received by the reception unit 102, and stores the specific product route information. You may transmit to a searcher's communication apparatus. The contact information for a specific product may be registered in advance on the management device by the owner!

[0023] (Functional configuration of information processing apparatus)

Next, the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

In FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 200 includes a receiving unit 201, a matching unit 202, a control unit 203, and a detecting unit 204.

[0025] The receiving unit 201 receives identification information of a specific product. For example, the information processing apparatus 200 that uses the product ID of the stolen product as the identification information of the specific product may receive a power such as a server that manages the use of a plurality of products. The product ID is unique information set in advance for each product and may be information that cannot be changed by the user.

The collation unit 202 collates the identification information of the specific product received by the reception unit 201 with the identification information set in advance. More specifically, for example, the collation unit 202 may collate the product ID of the stolen product received by the reception unit 201 with the product ID of its own device.

[0027] The control unit 203 restricts the use when the identification information of the specific product matches the identification information set in advance as a result of the collation by the collation unit 202. More specifically, for example, if the product ID of the stolen product matches the product ID of the own device as a result of the verification by the verification unit 202, the control unit 203 invalidates the operation of the user's own device by the user. It may be configured. At this time, the control unit 203 may control a display unit (not shown) to notify the user of theft information. The theft information may be, for example, information regarding that the device is a stolen product.

[0028] Further, the control unit 203 may control a communication unit (not shown) and transmit the spot information detected by the detection unit 204, which will be described later, together with identification information set in advance to the management apparatus. The point information may be information on the current point of the device itself, for example. Alternatively, the control unit 203 controls a communication unit (not shown) to transmit route information detected by the detection unit 204 described later together with identification information set in advance to the management apparatus. May be. For example, the route information may be a moving route including a waypoint where the user is guided, or a display unit (not shown) that displays the moving route on the map using a point or a trajectory.

[0029] The detection unit 204 detects the current location. The detection by the detection unit 204 may be, for example, detected by the detection unit 204 based on the output of various sensors related to position acquisition, not shown in the figure.

[0030] (Contents of management device processing)

Next, the contents of the processing of the management apparatus 100 that is useful for the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the contents of the processing of the management device that works on this embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 3, first, the management device 100 determines whether or not the identification information of the specific product has been acquired (step S301). For example, the identification information of the specific product may be acquired by the acquisition unit 101 using the product ID of the stolen product or the like from the owner. The product ID is information unique to each product, and may be information that cannot be changed by the user. In addition, the product ID may be managed by a server that manages the use of multiple products in association with information such as the owner's address, name, and telephone number.

[0031] In step S301, waiting for acquisition of identification information of a specific product, and if acquired (step S301: Yes), the receiving unit 102 receives identification information of a plurality of products ( Step S302). The identification information of a plurality of products may be product IDs of a plurality of products managed by the management apparatus 100, for example. In addition, the receiving unit 102 may receive point information and route information of each product according to the product ID of each product.

Next, the extraction unit 103 extracts identification information of the specific product (step S303). The extraction of the specific product by the extraction unit 103 may be, for example, a configuration in which the product ID of the stolen product acquired in step S301 is extracted from the product IDs of a plurality of products received in step S302.

Then, transmitting section 104 transmits a control signal to the specific product extracted in step S303 (step S304), and ends a series of processes. The control signal may be, for example, a signal that invalidates the use of the stolen product extracted in step S303 or the It may be a signal for controlling the display unit to notify the user of theft information. The theft information may be, for example, information about the user using the theft product. Further, the transmission unit 104 may transmit the location information and route information of the stolen product to the communication device of the searcher of the stolen product. The contact information of the stolen product may be registered in advance in the management device 100 by the owner.

[0034] (Contents of processing of information processing apparatus)

Next, the contents of processing of the information processing apparatus 200 that is useful for the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the information processing apparatus according to this embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, the information processing apparatus 200 determines whether or not the identification information of the specific product has been received (step S401). For example, the identification information of the specific product may be a configuration in which the receiving unit 201 that receives the product ID of the stolen product also receives the power of a server that manages use of a plurality of products. The product ID is information unique to each product and may be information that cannot be changed by the user. In addition, the product ID may be managed by a server or the like in association with information such as the owner's address, name, and telephone number.

[0035] In step S401, after waiting for receiving the identification information of the specific product (step S401: Yes), the collation unit 202 collates with the identification information set in advance ( Step S402). The verification by the verification unit 202 may be, for example, a configuration in which the product ID of the stolen product received in step S401 is compared with the product ID of the own device.

[0036] As a result of the collation in step S402, if the identification information of the specific product received in step S401 matches the identification information set in advance, the control unit 203 restricts the use (step S403 ), A series of processing ends. More specifically, the control unit 203 may control the operation unit (not shown) to invalidate the operation of the user's own device by the user. In addition, the control unit 203 may notify a user of theft information by controlling a display unit (not shown). The theft information may be, for example, information related to the product being stolen. Further, the control unit 203 may control a communication unit (not shown) to transmit the location information and route information of the own device detected by the detection unit 204 to the communication device of the searcher of the stolen product. . In addition, the contact information of the stolen product must be handled in advance by the owner It can be recorded on 200 recording media.

[0037] As described above, according to the present embodiment, the management device identifies a stolen product or the like from among a plurality of product identification information managed by the management device based on identification information unique to each product. Extract product identification information. Then, a control signal that restricts the use of the specific product is transmitted to the specific product. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the stolen product by the theft. In addition, since the management device transmits the location information of the stolen product to the searcher's communication device, it is possible to detect the stolen product at an early stage.

[0038] Further, according to the present embodiment, when the information processing apparatus receives the identification information of the specific product from the management apparatus, the information processing apparatus collates with the identification information set in advance in the own apparatus. Determine if it is a product. If it is determined that the device is a specific product, use of the device is restricted and the location information of the device is sent to the searcher's communication device. Therefore, unauthorized use of the stolen product by the theft can be prevented. Also, the theft searcher can find the stolen product early based on the location information of the stolen product.

Example 1

[0039] Hereinafter, Example 1 of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, for example, an example in which the identification information of a stolen navigation device is collated by a server in a center that communicates with a navigation device mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle will be described. To do.

[0040] (Hardware configuration of the server)

The hardware configuration of the server according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an example of the hardware configuration of the server according to the first embodiment.

In FIG. 5, a server 500 is installed in a center that communicates with a navigation device mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 501 and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 502. RAM (random access memory) 503, non-volatile RAM 504, magnetic disk drive 505, magnetic disk 506, optical disk drive 507, optical disk 508, display 509, communication I / F (interface) 510, Operation IZF 511 is connected and configured by bus 520. [0042] The CPU 501 controls the entire apparatus. The ROM 502 stores a basic input / output program. The RAM 503 is used as a work area for the CPU 501. The nonvolatile RAM 504 can retain data even when the power is turned off.

[0043] Further, the CPU 501 extracts the identification information of the stolen navigation device from the identification information of the plurality of navigation devices received by the communication IZF 510 described later. The identification information may be, for example, a product ID unique to each navigation device or information that cannot be changed by the user. The identification information may be recorded on the magnetic disk 506 or the optical disk 508 of the server 500 in association with user information such as the registered user's address, name, and telephone number! / ,.

The magnetic disk drive 505 controls data read / write to the magnetic disk 506 in accordance with the control of the CPU 501. The magnetic disk 506 is detachable and stores data written according to the control of the magnetic disk drive 505.

In addition, the optical disk drive 507 controls data read / write to the optical disk 508 in accordance with the control of the CPU 501. The optical disk 508 stores the written data in accordance with the control of the optical disk drive 507.

Further, in this figure, a power DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) or CD (Compact Disk) described using a magnetic disk 506 and an optical disk 508 as a storage medium may be used.

[0047] The display 509 displays a cursor, a menu, a window, or various data such as characters and images.

[0048] Communication IZF510 communicates with other communication devices via FM (Frequency Modulation) multiplex tuners, wireless communication devices, and other communication devices. Further, it may be configured to communicate with a network such as the Internet or an external PC (personal computer) via a communication cable (not shown). More specifically, for example, identification information, point information, route information, and the like of the navigation device are transmitted and received.

[0049] Communication IZF 510 transmits a control signal for restricting the operation to the stolen navigation device in accordance with the control of CPU 501. The control signal may be, for example, a signal that invalidates the operation of the user power on the stolen navigation device. In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which a message for the user is displayed on the display of the stolen navigation device. Communication IZF 510 transmits theft information including the location information and route information of the stolen navigation device to the searcher's communication device.

Operation IZF 511 accepts input of various information and various operations via a keyboard and mouse (not shown).

[0051] Note that the acquisition unit 101, the reception unit 102, and the transmission unit 104, which are functional configurations of the management device 100 that is relevant to the embodiment, are realized by the communication I / F 510, and the extraction unit 103 is realized by the CPU 501. To do.

[0052] (Hardware configuration of navigation device)

Next, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an example of a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.

In FIG. 6, a navigation device 600 is mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle, and includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, a RAM 603, a magnetic disk drive 604, a magnetic disk 605, and an optical disk drive 606. An optical disk 607, an audio IZF (interface) 608, a microphone 609, a speaker 610, an input device 611, a video IZF 612, a display 613, a communication IZF 614, and a GPS unit 615. The components 601 to 615 are connected by a bus 620, respectively.

First, the CPU 601 governs overall control of the navigation device 600. The ROM 602 stores programs such as a boot program, a route search program, a route guidance program, a voice generation program, a map information display program, a communication program, a database creation program, and a data analysis program. The RAM 603 is used as a work area for the CPU 601.

Here, the route search program searches for an optimal route from the departure point to the destination point using map information or the like recorded on the optical disk 607 described later. Here, the optimal route is the shortest (or fastest) route to the destination or the route that best meets the conditions specified by the user. The guidance route searched by executing the route search program is output to the audio IZF 608 and the video IZF 612 via the CPU 601. [0056] Further, the route guidance program includes the guidance route information searched by executing the route search program, the current location information of the navigation device 600 acquired by the communication IZF 614, and the map information read from the optical disc 607. Based on this, real-time route guidance information is generated. The route guidance information generated by executing the route guidance program is output to the audio IZF 608 and the video IZF 612 via the CPU 601.

[0057] The voice generation program generates tone and voice information corresponding to the pattern.

. That is, based on the route guidance information generated by executing the route guidance program, the virtual sound source corresponding to the guidance point is set and the voice guidance information is generated and output to the voice IZF 608 via the CPU 601.

Further, the map information display program determines the display format of the map information displayed on the display 613 by the video I / F 612, and displays the map information on the display 613 according to the determined display format.

[0059] When the CPU 601 receives the identification information of the specific product from the server 500, the CPU 601 collates the identification information of the specific product with the identification information of the main body. The verification of the identification information by the CPU 601 may be configured such that, for example, the product ID of the stolen navigation device is compared with the product ID of the main body.

When CPU 601 receives a control signal from server 500 through communication IZF 614 described later, CPU 601 controls the operation of the main body based on the control signal. The control signal received from the server 500 may be, for example, a signal for invalidating the operation of the main body by the user, or a signal for controlling the video IZF 612 to display a message for the user on the display 613.

The magnetic disk drive 604 controls data reading / writing to the magnetic disk 605 according to the control of the CPU 601. The magnetic disk 605 records data written under the control of the magnetic disk drive 604. As the magnetic disk 605, for example, HD (node disk) or FD (flexible disk) can be used.

Further, the optical disk drive 606 controls reading and writing of data from and to the optical disk 607 according to the control of the CPU 601. Optical disc 607 is an optical disc drive This is a detachable recording medium from which data is read according to the control of 606. The optical disk 607 can also use a writable recording medium. In addition to the optical disk 607, the removable recording medium may be an MO, a memory card, or the like.

Other examples of information recorded on the magnetic disk 605 and the optical disk 607 include map information used for route search and route guidance. The map information includes background data that represents features (features) such as buildings, rivers, and the ground surface, and road shape data that represents the shape of the road. The original drawing. When the navigation device 600 is guiding a route, the map information and the current location of the vehicle acquired by the GPS unit 615 described later are displayed in an overlapping manner.

[0064] The road shape data further includes traffic condition data. The traffic condition data includes, for example, the presence / absence of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, the presence / absence of highway doorways and junctions, the length (distance) of each link, road width, direction of travel, road type (high speed). Road, toll road, general road, etc.).

[0065] In addition, the traffic condition data includes past traffic information obtained by statistically processing past traffic information based on the season 'day of the week' and 'large holidays'. The navigation device 600 obtains information on traffic jams currently occurring from road traffic information received by communication IZF 614, which will be described later, but it is possible to predict traffic jam conditions at specified times based on past traffic jam information. .

In the first embodiment, the map information is recorded on the magnetic disk 605 and the optical disk 607. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The map information may be provided outside the navigation device 600 rather than being recorded only in the one integrated with the hardware of the navigation device 600. In this case, the navigation device 600 acquires map information via the network through the communication IZF 614, for example. The acquired map information is stored in the RAM 603 or the like.

Further, the audio IZF 608 is connected to a microphone 609 for audio input and a speaker 610 for audio output. Audio received by the microphone 609 is AZD converted in the audio IZF608. In addition, sound is output from the speaker 610. Note that the sound input from the microphone 609 Voice can be recorded on the magnetic disk 605 or the optical disk 607 as voice data.

[0068] The input device 611 includes a remote controller, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, and the like, each having a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numerical values, various instructions, and the like.

[0069] The video IZF 612 is connected to the display 613. Specifically, the video IZF612 is output from, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 613, a buffer memory such as VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily records image information that can be displayed immediately, and a graphic controller. This is configured by a control IC or the like that controls display of the display 613 based on image data.

[0070] Display 613 displays an icon, a cursor, a menu, a window, or various data such as characters and images. As this display 613, for example, a CRT, a TFT liquid crystal display, a plasma display or the like can be adopted. A plurality of displays 613 may be provided in the vehicle, for example, for a driver and for a passenger seated in a rear seat.

In addition, the communication IZF 614 is connected to a network via radio and functions as an interface between the navigation device 600 and the CPU 601. The communication IZF 614 is further connected to a communication network such as the Internet via radio, and functions as an interface between the communication network and the CPU 601.

[0072] Communication networks include LANs, WANs, public line networks and mobile phone networks. Specifically, the communication IZF614 is composed of, for example, an FM tuner, VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) Z beacon Resino, wireless navigation device, and other navigation devices. Get road traffic information such as traffic regulations. VICS is a registered trademark.

[0073] Further, the communication IZF 614 transmits identification information of the main body, point information, route information, and the like to the server 500. The transmission by this communication IZF614 may be performed, for example, with the activation of the main body by the user. In addition, the communication I / F 614 may receive identification information and control signals from the server 500 such as a stolen navigation device. The control signal received from the server 500 is, for example, a signal that restricts the use of the main unit. The configuration displayed on 613! / !.

[0074] In addition, the GPS unit 615 uses a received wave from a GPS satellite and an output value from various sensors (for example, an angular velocity sensor, an acceleration sensor, a tire rotation speed, etc.) to position the vehicle at the current position. Information indicating the current position of the device 600 is calculated. The information indicating the current position is information that identifies one point on the map information, such as latitude and longitude.

Of the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 200 according to the embodiment, the receiving unit 201 is based on the communication IZF 614, the matching unit 202 and the control unit 203 are based on the CPU 601, and the detecting unit 204 is based on the GPS unit 615. Each implements its function.

Next, an outline of information communication performed by the server 500 and the navigation device 600 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of information communication performed by the server and the navigation device according to the first embodiment.

In FIG. 7, the server 500 installed in the center and the navigation device 600 mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle each transmit / receive various information to / from each other using communication means such as wireless communication. Can do. Various types of information may be transmitted from the server 500 to the navigation device 600 in the direction indicated by the arrow 701, and may be transmitted from the navigation device 600 to the server 500 in the direction indicated by the arrow 702. .

Server 500 is installed in a center that collects information, and transmits various types of information in the direction of arrow 701 to navigation device 600. Various types of information sent in the direction of arrow 701 include, for example, identification information for a stolen navigation device, restrictions on the operation of the stolen navigation device, and messages displayed on the display of the stolen navigation device. Control signals to be generated.

Navigation device 600 is mounted on a vehicle or the like, and transmits various types of information in the direction of arrow 702 to server 500. The various types of information transmitted in the direction of the arrow 702 are, for example, identification information, point information, route information, and the like of the navigation device 600. The location information and route information of the navigation device 600 may be calculated by the CPU 601 by controlling the GPS unit 615.

[0080] Server 500 detects the current location of the stolen navigation device based on the identification information that has also received a plurality of navigation device capabilities managed by server 500. Or Based on the identification information of the stolen product received from the server 500, the navigation device 600 determines whether the main unit is a stolen product, and if it determines that the main unit is a stolen product, Send information about the current location of the device.

[0081] (Contents of server processing)

Next, the processing contents of the server 500 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the contents of the user registration process in the server according to the first embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 8, first, the server 500 determines whether or not it has received a registration request from the user (step S801). The user force registration request may be made by the user using a communication means such as a telephone or the Internet.

[0082] In step S801, when the registration request from the user is accepted and accepted (step S801: Yes), the server 500 also acquires the user information (step S802), and a series of processes. Exit. The user information may be acquired by the server 500 by, for example, displaying an input screen on a display unit (not shown) and prompting the user to input user information. The user information includes, for example, the user's address, name, license number, identification information of the navigation device owned by the user, contact information at the time of theft such as the user's telephone number and e-mail address. The identification information of the navigation device may be, for example, the product ID of the navigation device owned by the user.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the process contents of the server according to the first embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 9, the CPU 501 first determines whether or not the identification information of the stolen product has been acquired from the registered user who has registered the user information in the server 500 (the owner of the piggy device) (step S901). The identification information of the stolen product may be, for example, a configuration in which the server 500 obtains the product ID of the stolen navigation device by a notification from a registered user. The product ID of the navigation device owned by the registered user may be recorded in the server 500 as user information of the registered user.

[0084] In step S901, the CPU 501 waits for acquiring the identification information of the stolen product with the registered user power, and if it is acquired (step S901: Yes), the CPU 501 It is determined whether identification information has been received (step S902). The identification information of the navigation device may be, for example, the product ID of each navigation device registered in the server 500, or the server 500 may receive it via the communication I / F 510. The product ID may be transmitted to the server 500 when the user activates the navigation device. At this time, the server 500 may receive the navigation device point information and route information together with the product ID.

[0085] In step S902, waiting for receiving the identification information of the navigation device, and if received (step S902: Yes), the CPU 501 determines that the identification information of the navigation device received in step S902 is In step S901, it is determined whether or not the force matches the acquired identification information of the stolen product (step S903). More specifically, the product ID of the navigation device received in step S902 may be determined whether it matches the product ID of the stolen product acquired in step S901.

[0086] In this figure, in step S902, it is configured to wait for the identification information of the navigation device to be received. However, if it is not received even after waiting for a predetermined time, the series of processing ends. It may be configured. Further, the predetermined time may be different depending on the server.

[0087] In step S903, if the identification information of the navigation device received in step S902 does not match the identification information of the stolen product acquired in step S901 (step S903: No), Returning to step S902, the process is repeated. On the other hand, in step S903, if the identification information of the navigation device received in step S902 matches the identification information of the stolen product acquired in step S901 (step S903: Yes), the communication IZF510 Send a control signal to the stolen product (step S

904). The control signal may be, for example, a signal that restricts the use of the stolen product by the user and controls the display unit of the stolen product to notify the user that the user is using the stolen product.

[0088] Further, the communication IZF510 transmits the theft information to the searcher of the stolen product (step S

905), a series of processing ends. The theft information may be, for example, the location information of the stolen product or route information, etc. The server 500 may be configured to transmit to the communication device such as the owner of the stolen product or the police. In addition, the contact information of the stolen product is the user information of the registered user. Recorded on the server 500, it can be configured!

[0089] (Contents of the processing of the navigation device)

Next, the contents of processing of the navigation device 600 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the process contents of the navigation device according to the first embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 10, first, the navigation device 600 determines whether or not the force has received the operation start request (step S1001). The operation start request may be made, for example, by the user operating the input device 611 or the like when starting the navigation device.

[0090] In step S1001, after waiting for an operation start request to be accepted (step S1001: Yes), communication IZF 614 transmits the identification information of the main body (step S1002). More specifically, the navigation apparatus 600 may transmit the product ID of the main body to the server 500. At this time, the point information and route information of the main body may be transmitted together with the product ID.

Next, CPU 601 determines whether or not it has received the control signal (step S1003).

The control signal may be transmitted from the server 500 to the main body when the server 500 determines that the main body is a stolen product.

In step S 1003, when a control signal is not received (step S 1003: No), a series of processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, if a control signal is received in step S 1003 (step S 1003: Yes), CPU 601 restricts the operation of the main body based on this control signal (step S 1004) and ends the series of processing. . The control signal that restricts the operation of the main unit can be, for example, a signal that disables the operation of the main unit by the user m /

It can be a signal to display information on the display 613 to control the F612 to notify the user that the main unit is a stolen product!

[0093] As described above, according to the first embodiment, when the server obtains the product ID of the stolen product, the product ID of the product ID of the plurality of products managed by the server also extracts the product ID of the stolen product. . Then, a control signal for restricting use is transmitted to the stolen product, and information on the current location of the stolen product is transmitted to the searcher's communication device. Therefore, theft by the theft It is possible to prevent unauthorized use of difficult products. In addition, the stolen product can be detected early based on the location information of the stolen product.

[0094] Further, according to the first embodiment, the server transmits a control signal related to leakage prevention to the stolen product, so that personal information recorded on the recording medium of the stolen product leaks to the theft. Can be prevented.

Example 2

Next, Example 2 of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, for example, an example in which identification information of a stolen product is collated by a navigation device that is mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle and communicates with a server in a center will be described. Note that the hardware configurations of the server 500 and the navigation device 600 according to the second embodiment are substantially the same as those shown in FIGS.

[0096] (Contents of server processing)

Using Figure 11,

I will explain. The flow chart showing the contents of the user registration process performed by the server 500 according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as FIG. 8 described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the process contents of the server according to the second embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 11, first, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the identification information of the stolen product has been acquired from the registered user (step S1101). The server 500, which uses the product ID of the stolen navigation device as the identification information of the stolen product, may be obtained by notification from a registered user. The product ID of the navigation device owned by the registered user may be recorded in the server 500 as user information of the registered user.

[0098] In step S1101, after waiting for acquisition of identification information of a stolen product with registered user power (step S1101: Yes), the communication IZF 510 performs communication with a plurality of products managed by the server 500. The identification information of the stolen product is transmitted (step S1102). More specifically, the server 500 may be configured to transmit the product ID of the stolen navigation device to a plurality of navigation devices managed by the server 500.

[0099] Subsequently, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the theft information has been received from the stolen product. Step SI 103). The theft information may be, for example, location information about the current location of the stolen navigation device, or route information about the travel route to the current location.

[0100] In step S1103, after waiting for receipt of the theft information (step S1103: Yes), the communication IZF510 sends the theft received in step S1103 to the searcher's communication device of the stolen product. The information is transmitted (step S 1104), and the series of processing ends. The searcher for a stolen product may be, for example, the owner of a stolen navigation device or a police officer.

[0101] In this figure, in step S1103, it is configured to wait for reception of theft information. However, if it is not received even after waiting for a predetermined time, a series of processing may be terminated as it is. Further, the predetermined time may be different depending on the server.

[0102] (Contents of navigation device processing)

Next, the processing contents of the navigation device 600 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the process performed by the navigation device according to the second embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 12, first, the navigation device 600 determines whether or not the force that received the operation start request has been received (step S1201). The operation start request may be made, for example, when the user operates the input device 611 or the like when starting the navigation apparatus.

[0103] In step S1201, after waiting for an operation start request to be accepted (step S1201: Yes), CPU 601 determines whether the identification information of the stolen product has been received (step S1202). ). The identification information of the stolen product is, for example, the product ID of the stolen navigation device. The owner sends a notification of the theft to the server 500. May be

If the identification information of the stolen product is not received in step S 1202 (step S 1202: No), the series of processing ends. On the other hand, when the identification information of the stolen product is received in step S1202 (step S1202: Yes), the CPU 601 determines whether or not the identification information of the stolen product matches the identification information of the main body (step S1203). For example, the identification information of the main body is preliminarily set for the navigation device 600. A configuration recorded on the magnetic disk 605 or the optical disk 607 may be used, such as a unique product ID.

[0105] If the identification information of the stolen product does not match the identification information of the main body in step S1203 (step S1203: No), the series of processing ends. On the other hand, if the identification information of the stolen product matches the identification information of the main body in step S1203 (step S1203: Yes), communication IZF 614 transmits the theft information to server 500 (step S1 204). The theft information may be transmitted together with the product ID of the main body, which may be, for example, point information regarding the current position of the main body or route information regarding the moving route of the main body.

Next, the CPU 601 limits the operation (step S 1205) and ends a series of processing. More specifically, the CPU 601 may be configured to disable the operation of the main body of the user, and at this time, the CPU 601 controls the video IZF 612 to display on the display 613 that the main body is a stolen product. Moyo! /

[0107] As described above, according to the second embodiment, when the navigation device receives a product ID such as a stolen product from the server, it collates with the product ID of the main body, and when the collation result matches, Restrict the operation of the main unit and send information about the current location of the main unit to the server. Therefore, unauthorized use of the stolen product by the theft can be prevented. In addition, the stolen product can be detected early based on the location information of the stolen product.

[0108] Also, according to the second embodiment, the navigation device restricts the operation of the theft to the recording medium of the main body so that the personal information recorded on the recording medium leaks to the theft. Can be prevented.

It should be noted that the navigation device described in the first and second embodiments may be configured by a vehicle unit unit fixed to the vehicle and a unit unit and a detachable monitor unit. The navigation device described in the first and second embodiments may have the function. According to such a configuration, even if the monitor unit is stolen, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the monitor unit by the theft. In addition, based on the location information of the monitor unit, it is possible to detect the stolen monitor unit early.

[0110] The management method and information processing method described in this embodiment are prepared in advance. This program can be realized by running it on a personal computer or workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] In a management device that manages the use of multiple products,

Among the plurality of products, an acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a specific product, a reception unit that receives the identification information of the plurality of products from the plurality of products, and among the identification information received by the reception unit Extraction means for extracting identification information of the specific product acquired by the acquisition means;

Transmitting means for transmitting a control signal for restricting use of the specific product to the specific product whose identification information has been extracted by the extracting means;

A management apparatus comprising:

[2] The receiving means includes

Furthermore, receiving point information of the plurality of products,

The transmission means includes

2. The management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the point information of the specific product from which the identification information is extracted by the extracting unit is transmitted to a searcher of the specific product.

[3] In a management device that manages the use of multiple products,

Among the plurality of products, acquisition means for acquiring identification information of a specific product, identification information of the plurality of products, and route information including a waypoint where a user is guided by the plurality of products, Receiving means for receiving from the product;

Extraction means for extracting the identification information of the specific product acquired by the acquisition means from the identification information received by the reception means;

Transmitting means for transmitting the current route information of the specific product from which the identification information has been extracted by the extracting means to a communication device of a searcher of the specific product;

A management apparatus comprising:

[4] receiving means for receiving identification information of a specific product;

Collation means for collating the identification information received by the reception means with the preset identification information;

Control means for restricting use when the identification information matches by the verification means; An information processing apparatus comprising:

[5] The control means includes

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein when the identification information is matched by the collating unit, the display unit is controlled to notify the theft information.

[6] Provide detection means to detect the current location,

The control means includes

5. The communication unit is controlled when the identification information matches by the collating unit, and the current location detected by the detecting unit is transmitted to the communication device of the searcher of the specific product. Or the information processing apparatus according to 5;

[7] receiving means for receiving identification information of a specific product;

When the identification information matches by the collating means, the communication unit is controlled to send the current route information including the waypoint where the user is guided by the specific product to the communication device of the searcher of the specific product. A control means for transmitting;

An information processing apparatus comprising:

[8] In a management method that manages the use of multiple products,

Among the plurality of products, an acquisition step of acquiring identification information of a specific product, a reception step of receiving identification information of the plurality of products from the plurality of products, and among the identification information received by the reception step From the extraction step of extracting identification information of the specific product acquired by the acquisition step,

A transmission step of transmitting a control signal for restricting use of the specific product to the specific product from which the identification information has been extracted by the extraction step;

The management method characterized by including.

[9] A receiving process for receiving identification information of a specific product;

A collation step of collating the identification information received by the reception step with the identification information set in advance;

When the identification information is matched by the collation step, a control step for restricting use; An information processing method comprising:

[10] A management program that causes a computer to execute the management method according to claim 8.

[11] An information processing program causing a computer to execute the information processing method according to claim 9.

[12] A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 10 or 11 is recorded.