WO2015174112A1 - 端末装置、システム、情報提示方法およびプログラム - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a terminal device, a system, an information presentation method, and a program.
- Patent Literature 1 describes a technique for effectively supporting the use of functions realized by device cooperation.
- the present disclosure proposes a new and improved terminal device, system, information presentation method, and program that make it easy to recognize and recognize device information registered in the system and actual devices. .
- a terminal device that receives a first signal output from one or more devices in the system, the terminal device based on the first signal, and the 1
- a positional relationship specifying unit that specifies a positional relationship with a plurality of devices
- an identification information extracting unit that extracts identification information in the system of the one or more devices from the first signal
- the identification information and a terminal device comprising: means for presenting setting information of the one or more devices in the system in association with the one or more devices based on the positional relationship.
- the system includes one or more devices and a terminal device, wherein the one or more devices output a first signal, and the terminal device receives the first device.
- a signal receiving unit for receiving a signal
- a positional relationship specifying unit for specifying a positional relationship between the terminal device and the one or more devices based on the first signal, and the one or more from the first signal
- the setting information in the system of the one or a plurality of devices is changed to the one or a plurality of the setting information in the system based on the identification information and the positional relationship.
- a means for presenting in association with the device is provided to the one or more devices and a terminal device.
- one or more devices in the system output the first signal
- the terminal device receives the first signal
- the processing circuit is used to execute the first signal. Identifying the positional relationship between the terminal device and the one or more devices based on the signal, and extracting identification information in the system of the one or more devices from the first signal; Based on the identification information and the positional relationship, there is provided an information presentation method including presenting setting information of the one or more devices in the system in association with the one or more devices.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a system to which a technology according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied. It is a figure which shows the 1st specific structural example of the system shown by FIG. It is a figure which shows the 2nd specific structural example of the system shown by FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a third specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the 4th specific structural example of the system shown by FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a fifth specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a sixth specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a seventh specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a second example of a UI provided in the system illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example of the cooperation operation
- FIG. 18 It is a figure for demonstrating the 5th specific example of the cooperation operation
- movement of the element in the system shown by FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the 6th specific example of the cooperation operation
- FIG. 18 it is a figure which shows the state in which the user is performing setting change operation.
- It is a figure which shows the example of the change display of the setting information in the example shown in FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a UI device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of an element according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating a first part of a process according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram illustrating a second part of a process according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating a third part of a process according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of 1st Embodiment of this indication. It is a figure which shows the schematic structural example of 2nd Embodiment of this indication.
- 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a UI device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating a first part of a process according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a sequence diagram showing the 2nd portion of processing in a 2nd embodiment of this indication. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of 2nd Embodiment of this indication. It is a figure which shows the schematic structural example of 3rd Embodiment of this indication.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a system to which a technique according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied.
- the system 10 includes an element 100, a manager 200, a server 300, and a UI (User Interface) device 400. These devices are connected to each other via a network NW.
- the network NW can include, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi, the Internet, and the like.
- Bluetooth registered trademark
- Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
- Element 100 is a device including a communication unit 110, a control unit 120, a function unit 130, and a power supply unit 140.
- the communication unit 110 includes a communication device that communicates with the manager 200 and / or other elements 100 via the network NW.
- the control unit 120 is realized by, for example, a microcontroller or a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and controls the functional unit 130.
- the function unit 130 includes, for example, a sensor and an actuator, and realizes a function unique to each element 100.
- the power supply unit 140 includes a battery, a power plug, and the like, and supplies power for operating the communication unit 110, the control unit 120, and the function unit 130.
- devices other than the element 100 also have a power supply part, illustration is abbreviate
- the manager 200 is a device including a communication unit 210, a control unit 220, and a storage unit 230.
- the communication unit 210 may include a communication device that communicates with the element 100, the server 300, and the UI device 400 via the network NW.
- the control unit 220 is realized by, for example, a microcontroller or a CPU, and controls communication between the elements 100 and between the element 100 and the server 300 via the communication unit 210.
- the control unit 220 can include a calculation unit 221.
- the computation unit 221 performs computations on information received from the element 100, information transmitted to the element 100, information transmitted to the server 300, information received from the server 300, and the like.
- the storage unit 230 includes a memory or a storage, and stores information exchanged by communication controlled by the control unit 220, information calculated by the calculation unit 221, and the like.
- the server 300 includes a communication unit 310, a control unit 320, and a storage unit 330.
- Communication unit 310 includes a communication device that communicates with manager 200 via network NW.
- the control unit 320 is realized by, for example, a microcontroller or a CPU, and can include a calculation unit 321 and a UI providing unit 323.
- the calculation unit 321 performs calculations on information received from the element 100 or the manager 200, information transmitted to the element 100 or the manager 200, information received from other servers, information transmitted to other servers, and the like.
- the UI providing unit 323 provides a UI for the user to specify a combination of the element 100 and / or the manager 200 and to confirm various information.
- the UI is provided via, for example, a display and a touch panel included in the input / output unit 430 of the UI device 400.
- the storage unit 330 includes a memory or a storage, and stores various information related to the element 100, a program for operating the plurality of elements 100 in combination, software combined with the elements 100, information calculated by the calculation unit 321, and the like. To do.
- identification information (ID) of the element 100 in the system 10 is stored in the storage unit 330 of the server 300.
- the element 100 can be added to the system 10 at any time.
- the storage unit 330 also stores a program for operating the plurality of elements 100 in combination.
- the program can be added at any time by, for example, a user, a developer, or a system administrator.
- the storage unit 330 stores software.
- the software implements a function by being executed in combination with the element 100.
- the function may be realized by executing software in combination.
- Functions realized by the software may include, for example, provision of materials such as voice and images, timers, calendars, analysis functions such as image recognition and voice recognition, information acquisition functions from external services such as weather forecasts and news, etc. .
- Software can be added at any time by, for example, a user, a developer, or a system administrator.
- the UI providing unit 323 of the server 300 provides a UI via, for example, a display and a touch panel included in the input / output unit 430 of the UI device 400.
- the user selects, for example, a program for operating a plurality of elements 100 in combination from a program preinstalled in the element 100 or the manager 200, a program provided by the server 300, or the like. can do.
- the user can specify a combination of a plurality of elements 100, a combination of the elements 100 and software, and a combination of a plurality of software via the UI.
- the specified combination is stored as a program in the storage unit 330 of the server 300, and the user can obtain a desired application by executing the program by the element 100 and the software.
- the UI device 400 is a device that includes a communication unit 410, a control unit 420, and an input / output unit 430.
- Communication unit 410 may include a communication device that communicates with manager 200 and server 300 via network NW.
- the control unit 420 is realized by, for example, a microcontroller or a CPU, and controls the input / output unit 430 and the exchange of information through the communication unit 410.
- the input / output unit 430 includes, for example, a display, a speaker, a touch panel, and the like, presents various types of information to the user via the UI, and accepts an operation input from the user.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first specific configuration example of the system shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 2, system 10 a includes a first tablet that functions as element 100, a second tablet that functions as element 100, manager 200, and UI device 400, and server 300.
- the first and second tablets similarly include a display, a touch panel, a CPU, a sensor, and the like.
- one of the two tablets functions as the element 100, the manager 200, and the UI device 400, and the other functions as the element 100.
- the roles of these tablets may be interchangeable, and the tablets that function as the manager 200 and the UI device 400 may be changed depending on the situation.
- the functions desired by the user can be realized by using various sensors of the tablet and operating the two tablets in combination.
- the first and second tablets in the example shown in FIG. 2 include a functional unit 130 (such as a sensor) that functions as the element 100 and a control unit 220 (such as a CPU) that functions as the manager 200.
- a functional unit 130 such as a sensor
- a control unit 220 such as a CPU
- the terminal device which has.
- Such a terminal device is not limited to a tablet, and may be another device such as a smartphone.
- the number of terminal devices included in the system 10a is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be three or more, for example.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a second specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- the system 10b includes elements 100a to 100g, a tablet that functions as the manager 200 and the UI device 400, and a server 300.
- the tablet functions as the manager 200 and the UI device 400. Similar to the first example above, the tablet may be replaced by another device such as a smartphone.
- the element 100 includes an acceleration sensor 100a, a camera 100b, a human sensor 100c, a button 100d, a speaker 100e, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp 100f, and a microphone 100g.
- Each element 100 communicates with the tablet by wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), and operates in association with the control of the manager 200 realized by the tablet.
- acceleration sensors 100a to 100g are illustrated as examples of the element 100, but this is intended to limit the types of the elements 100 used in each example. is not.
- the system 10 may include any of the acceleration sensors 100a to 100g, or any other type of element 100.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a third specific configuration example of the system shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 4, the system 10 c includes an element 100, a manager 200, a tablet that functions as the UI device 400, and a server 300.
- the manager 200 exists separately from the tablet that functions as the UI device 400.
- the manager 200 may be realized by a dedicated device, for example, or may be realized as one of base station functions such as Wi-Fi. Similar to the first and second examples described above, the tablet functioning as the UI device 400 may be replaced by another device such as a smartphone.
- the manager 200 and the tablet may be able to communicate with the server 300 independently of each other.
- the tablet may directly transmit the setting information to the manager 200 via Wi-Fi or the like.
- Bluetooth registered trademark
- Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
- a mesh network repeater NW_m using Wi-Fi or the like is used for connection with the element 100 at a remote location.
- various wireless communications such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi are used for communication between the element 100 and the manager 200 and / or between the elements 100. Can be used.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a fourth specific configuration example of the system shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, the system 10 d includes an element 100 that partially functions as the manager 200, a tablet that functions as the UI device 400, and a server 300.
- At least one of the elements 100 also functions as the manager 200.
- the elements 100 form a mesh network using Bluetooth (registered trademark) or the like. With such a configuration, in the system 10d, even when the communication with the server 300 and the UI device 400 (tablet) is temporarily disconnected, the element 100 can operate in an autonomous manner.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a fifth specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- the system 10 e includes an element 100 that partially functions as the manager 200, a tablet that functions as the UI device 400, and a server 300.
- the system 10e is an example in which the manager 200 is incorporated in one of the elements 100 in the system 10c according to the third example.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a sixth specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- the system 10 f includes an element 100, managers 200 a and 200 b, a tablet that functions as the UI device 400, and a server 300.
- the system 10f is an example in which a plurality of managers 200 are arranged in the system 10c according to the third example.
- Each element 100 can be connected to, for example, the closer one of the managers 200a and 200b.
- the connection state of the element 100 and the program for operating the element 100 in a coordinated manner are synchronized as necessary or periodically.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a seventh specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- the system 10g includes an element 100, a manager 200a, a tablet that functions as the manager 200b and the UI device 400, and a server 300.
- the system 10g is an example in which the function of the manager 200b is integrated into the tablet in the system 10f according to the sixth example.
- Each element 100 can be connected to, for example, a manager 200a or a tablet closer to the position. Further, between the manager 200a and the tablet, the connection state of the element 100 and the program for operating the element 100 in a coordinated manner are synchronized as necessary or periodically.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an eighth specific configuration example of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
- the system 10 h includes an element 100, a tablet that functions as the UI device 400, and a server 300 that also functions as the manager 200.
- the system 10h is an example in which the function of the manager 200 is taken into the server 300 in the system 10b according to the second example.
- Each element 100 communicates directly with the server 300 via, for example, a mobile communication network.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first example of a UI provided in the system shown in FIG.
- a screen 4100 displayed on the display of the terminal device functioning as the UI device 400 includes a user profile 4101, a program list tab 4103, and an element list tab 4105.
- the program list 4107 is displayed.
- the program list 4107 includes a program icon 4109, a used element icon 4111, and a description 4113.
- the screen 4100 can be displayed, for example, as a portal screen when the user uses a service provided by the system 10.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second example of a UI provided in the system shown in FIG.
- a screen 4200 displayed on the display of the terminal device that functions as the UI device 400 includes a toolbar 4201, a canvas 4203, and a tray 4205.
- the screen 4200 is used, for example, for editing a program for operating the element 100 in association with the system 10.
- Function buttons such as “Save” and “Redo” are arranged on the toolbar 4201.
- An element icon 4207, a detailed information icon 4209, and a link 4211 can be arranged or drawn on the canvas 4203. With these icons and links, it is possible to set and confirm the elements 100 used for the linkage operation, the processing executed by each element 100, and the relationship between the elements 100.
- an element property box 4213 is arranged on the canvas 4203, and for example, the attribute and state of the element 100 arranged as the element icon 4207 are displayed.
- the elements 100, software, and the like that can be incorporated in the program by being arranged on the canvas 4203 are displayed as icons.
- UI described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 is merely an example, and various forms of UI can be provided in the present embodiment.
- various UIs used in the screen for visual programming can be applied.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example of element linking operation in the system shown in FIG. 1.
- an acceleration sensor 100a and a camera 100b are used among the elements 100.
- the acceleration sensor 100a is attached to the door of the refrigerator, and the camera 100b is attached to a position where the interior of the refrigerator can be projected.
- the link 601 from the acceleration sensor 100a to the camera 100b means that “the camera 100b performs shooting based on the detection value of the acceleration sensor 100a”.
- “upload a captured image to the server” is designated as the operation of the camera 100b.
- software 603a for detecting that the door is opened based on the acceleration is used.
- the software 603a is executed by the arithmetic unit 221 of the manager 200, for example, and determines that the refrigerator door is opened based on the analysis result of the detection value of the acceleration sensor 100a.
- the link 601 performs a process of “when the determination is made that the refrigerator door is opened based on the detection value of the acceleration sensor 100a, the camera 100b performs photographing”.
- an image captured by the camera 100b when the refrigerator door is opened is uploaded to the server.
- the user can grasp the change in the contents of the refrigerator and the latest inventory status by browsing the uploaded image.
- a sensor dedicated to open / close detection using magnetism or the like can also be used.
- the software 603a it is possible to detect that the door is opened by using the acceleration sensor 100a. Therefore, in order to detect that the door of the refrigerator is opened, for example, the acceleration sensor 100a that has been used for another purpose can be used instead of the dedicated sensor.
- the acceleration sensor 100a can be diverted to other applications.
- the same element 100 can be utilized for various uses by changing the combination of software and other elements 100.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a second specific example of element linking operation in the system shown in FIG. 1.
- an acceleration sensor 100a and a button 100d are used among the elements 100.
- the acceleration sensor 100a is attached to a toilet door
- the button 100d is attached to a toilet.
- software 603a for detecting that the door is opened based on acceleration and software 603b for recording the provided data are further used.
- a link 601 from the acceleration sensor 100a to the software 603b through the software 603a means that the software 603b records that it is determined that the door is opened based on the detection value of the acceleration sensor 100a.
- the link 601 from the button 100d to the software 603b means that the software 603b records that a signal is output from the button 100d.
- the time when the user presses the button 100d in the bathroom and the time when the toilet door is opened are recorded as a log. For example, if the user decides to press the button 100d when washing his face in the bathroom after getting up, the time when the button 100d was pressed can be recorded as the rising time. From such a log, for example, it is possible to refer to changes in daily wake-up time and the time of going to the toilet in time series, which can be used to improve the user's life rhythm.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example of the element linking operation in the system shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 14, in this example, among the elements 100, an acceleration sensor 100a and a human sensor 100c are used.
- the acceleration sensor 100a is attached to a chair
- the human sensor 100c is attached to a desk in front of the chair.
- software 603c for recording the time that the user has been sitting on the chair based on the detection results of the acceleration sensor 100a and the human sensor 100c is further used.
- a link 601 from the acceleration sensor 100a to the software 603c means “providing the detection value of the acceleration sensor 100a to the software 603c”.
- the link 601 from the human sensor 100c to the software 603c means “providing the detection value of the human sensor 100c to the software 603c”.
- the time that the user has been sitting on the chair is recorded. Based on this record, the user can grasp the sitting time at the workplace and take a break if the sitting time is too long.
- software that outputs an alert from a smartphone or the like based on the detection result of the software 603c is further combined, and when the user is sitting continuously over a predetermined time, an alert is output from the smartphone or the like to take a break. You may be encouraged to take it.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example of the element linking operation in the system shown in FIG. 1.
- an acceleration sensor 100a for example, a speaker 100e, and an LED lamp 100f are used among the elements 100.
- the acceleration sensor 100a, the speaker 100e, and the LED lamp 100f are each attached to an appropriate part of the body of the user (for example, a child).
- a plurality of acceleration sensors 100a may be used.
- software 603d that reproduces sound effects according to the acceleration pattern and software 603e that causes the lamp to blink in a predetermined pattern according to the acceleration pattern are also shown.
- the acceleration pattern handled by these software 603 may be a single acceleration waveform pattern or a combination of a plurality of acceleration waveforms.
- a link 601 is set from the acceleration sensor 100a to each of the software 603d and 603e. These links 601 mean “provide the detection values of the acceleration sensor 100a to the software 603d and 603e, respectively”. Further, a link 601 is set from the software 603d to the speaker 100e, and from the software 603e to the LED lamp 100f. These links 601 mean “the speaker 100e outputs sound according to the audio signal provided by the software 603d” and “the LED lamp 100d emits light according to the signal provided by the software 603e”.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example of element linking operation in the system shown in FIG. 1.
- an acceleration sensor 100a for example, a human sensor 100c, a camera 100b, and an LED lamp 100f are used.
- the acceleration sensor 100a, the human sensor 100c, and the camera 100b are attached to a bird table, and the LED lamp 100f is attached to a house.
- software 603f for determining that a bird has stopped on the feeding base based on the detection results of the acceleration sensor 100a and the human sensor 100c is further illustrated.
- a link 601 is set from the acceleration sensor 100a and the human sensor 100c toward the software 603f.
- the link 601 from the acceleration sensor 100a means “provide the detection value of the acceleration sensor 100a to the software 603f”.
- the link 601 from the human sensor 100c means “providing the detection value of the human sensor 100c to the software 603f”.
- a link 601 is set from the software 603f to the camera 100b and the LED lamp 100f.
- the link 601 to the camera 100b means that “the camera 100b performs shooting based on the output of the software 603f”.
- the link to the LED lamp 100f means that the LED lamp 100f is caused to emit light based on the output of the software 603f.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example of element linking operation in the system shown in FIG. 1.
- a button 100d and a speaker 100e are used among the elements 100.
- the speaker 100e is disposed in a bedroom and the button 100d is disposed in a washroom.
- the alarm alarm software 603g is further shown.
- a link 601 is set to the speaker 100e from the software 603g. This link 601 means that “the speaker 100e outputs audio according to the audio signal output when the software 603 reaches the set time”.
- a link 601 is set in the software 603g from the button 100d. This link 601 means “when the button 100d is pressed, the output of the audio signal by the software 603g is stopped”.
- the alarm sound output from the speaker 100e disposed in the bedroom does not stop until the toilet button 100d is pressed.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a button 100d and an LED lamp 100f are shown as examples of one or more devices in the system 10
- a projector 400a with camera, a tablet 400b with camera, and a smart glass 400c with camera are shown as examples of the UI device 400, respectively.
- an image including the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f is displayed by a camera (not necessarily illustrated) included in the projector 400a, the tablet 400b, or the smart glass 400c (hereinafter also referred to as the UI device 400 in general).
- a camera not necessarily illustrated
- the UI device 400 includes the UI device 400 in general.
- simply acquiring an image indicates what device the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f are in the system 10, more specifically, the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f are the manager 200, the server 300, and It is difficult to specify information such as how it is identified by other elements 100 and what kind of linkage operation is incorporated.
- the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f output a radio signal S1 based on, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark).
- the radio signal S1 may be output in response to a request transmitted from the UI device 400 to the nearby element 100, or may be periodically output regardless of the presence or absence of the request.
- the wireless signal S1 includes a portion in which an ID (identification information) in the system 10 of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f is coded.
- the UI device 400 can identify the ID of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f in the system 10 by decoding the received radio signal S1.
- the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f may each have a light emitting element, and the device may be identified by outputting a light emission signal.
- the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f may output a light emission signal in synchronization with the wireless signal S1.
- the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f output a light emission signal in parallel while outputting the wireless signal S1.
- the UI device 400 can identify the device that outputs the light emission signal in the image as the device that outputs the wireless signal S1.
- the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f may output a light emission signal instead of the wireless signal S1.
- the light emission signal includes a light emission pattern in which IDs in the system of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f are encoded.
- the UI device 400 can easily associate a device that outputs a light emission signal in an image with an ID in the system that is specified by decoding the light emission signal.
- the apparatus can be identified by measuring the intensity of the radio signal S1, for example. For example, if there is a difference in the distance between the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f from each UI device 400, the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f are caused by the difference in the intensity of the radio signal S1 from each device received by the UI device 400. It is possible to identify which is closer to the UI device 400. Alternatively, the UI device 400 may be able to identify the device type of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f by image recognition. In this case, if the wireless signal S1 further includes a portion in which the type of each device is encoded, the UI device 400 determines the type of device indicated by the wireless signal S1 and the type of device identified by image recognition. Can be identified from the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f included in the image.
- the UI device 400 transmits the ID in the system 10 of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f specified by decoding the radio signal S1 or the light emission signal to the manager 200 or the server 300 (not shown).
- the manager 200 or the server 300 provides setting information in the system 10 of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f based on the received ID. More specifically, for example, the manager 200 or the server 300 provides information on a program for linking the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f.
- the setting information is transmitted to the UI device 400, and the UI device 400 presents the setting information to the user in association with the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f.
- the projector 400a, the tablet 400b, and the smart glass 400c shown in FIG. 18 present the setting information using different methods.
- the projector 400a projects an image indicating the setting information in the real space near the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f.
- the tablet 400b reflects a live view image including the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f on the display, and synthesizes an image indicating setting information in the vicinity of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f in the live view image.
- the smart glass 400c causes the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f arranged in the real space to be transparently displayed on the display of the glass portion, and an image indicating the setting information is reflected and displayed on the display so as to be superimposed in the vicinity thereof.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of setting information display in the example shown in FIG.
- the image 4300 shown in FIG. 19 is visually recognized on, for example, an image of a real space on which the projector 400a projects an image, a live view image reflected on the display of the tablet 400b, or a display of a glass portion of the smart glass 400c. This corresponds to an image of the real space that is transmissively displayed and an image that is superimposed and reflected.
- the image 4300 includes setting information 4301.
- the setting information 4301 includes information on a program for operating the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f in association with each other in the system 10.
- texts 4301a (BUTTON1) and 4301b (LED1) indicating the role of each device in the linkage operation, and a link 4301c indicating the relationship between the devices are displayed.
- setting information 4301 is, for example, synthesized with a live view image, superimposed on an image of the real space that is transmissively displayed, or projected onto the real space.
- a text 4303 is an example of status information of each device.
- status information of each device such as the remaining battery level can be acquired by decoding signals output from the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f, for example.
- the signals output from the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f include a first signal in which the ID of each device is encoded and a second signal in which the status information of each device is encoded. included.
- the first signal and the second signal may be included in the same type of signal (for example, the radio signal S1 or the light emission signal), or different types of signals (for example, one is the radio signal S1 and the other is the other). (Light emission signal).
- the UI device 400 (the projector 400a, the tablet 400b, or the smart glass 400c) may not only present such state information in association with each device but also transmit the state information to the manager 200 or the server 300.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the user is performing a setting change operation in the example illustrated in FIG.
- a user of a projector 400a, a tablet 400b, or a smart glass 400c (hereinafter also referred to as a UI device 400) is operated by a button via a GUI (Graphical User Interface) provided by these devices.
- a setting change operation is performed on 100d and the LED lamp 100f.
- such an operation is similar to the operation of pointing the button 100d or the LED lamp 100f existing in the real space by the user, or the setting information 4301 projected or superimposed.
- the motion is recognized by acquiring it as a gesture based on the image acquired by the camera.
- the above operation is recognized as a user operation via the touch panel for the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f included in the live view image displayed on the screen and the setting information 4301. .
- the result of the user's utterance voice or line-of-sight detection, or an operation with a separate operation device may be recognized as the user's operation.
- the UI device 400 transmits operation information corresponding to the user's setting change operation to the manager 200 or the server 300 (not shown), and the manager 200 or the server 300 sets the setting information according to the received operation information. To change. Further, the manager 200 or the server 300 may notify the UI device 400 of the setting information being changed and / or the changed setting information.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of setting information change display in the example shown in FIG.
- An image 4400 shown in FIG. 21 is an image similar to the image 4300 described above with reference to FIG. 19 and includes setting information 4301.
- the setting information 4301 indicates a linkage operation in which the LED lamp 100f emits light when the button 100d is pressed.
- the light emission color of the LED lamp 100f is changed by a user's setting change operation.
- the light emission color may be displayed by, for example, a light emission color display 4401 displayed superimposed on the LED lamp 100f, and the light emission color may be changeable by an operation on the light emission color display 4401.
- a text 4403 indicating the completion of the change may be displayed in response to a notification from the manager 200 or the server 300.
- GUI for changing the setting information.
- a tool box or a palette for changing the setting information may be displayed at a fixed position in the display.
- the setting information is changed by moving the viewpoint of the image by moving the device itself such as the tablet 400b or the smart glass 400c, and moving the element 100 in the image to the position of the toolbox or palette. It may be possible. Further, for example, by fixing the element 100 in the image at a certain time point as a snapshot and arranging another element 100 in the image, the image of the actual element 100 can be used as an icon for visual programming. Good.
- the elements 100 have similar appearances to each other, the installation location of the element 100 can be freely moved, and a plurality of elements 100 of the same type are included in the system 10. For this reason, it is not easy to recognize the information of the element 100 registered in the manager 200 or the server 300 in association with the element 100 that is actually in front of the user. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, by providing a device recognition and setting information presentation mechanism as described above with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21, the user can set each element 100 in the system 10. Facilitates easy association with information. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the user can perform an operation of changing the setting information of the element 100 via the UI provided in the terminal device, thereby making the setting operation such as the element linking operation in the system 10 more intuitive. It becomes possible to execute.
- FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the UI device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the UI device 400 includes an imaging unit 415 in addition to the communication unit 410, the control unit 420, and the input / output unit 430.
- the control unit 420 includes a signal receiving unit 421, an identification information extracting unit 422, an identification information transmitting unit 423, a positional relationship specifying unit 424, a state information extracting unit 425, a state information transmitting unit 426, a setting information receiving unit 427, a presentation control.
- a unit 428, an operation reception unit 429, and an operation information transmission unit 431 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the UI device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the UI device 400 includes an imaging unit 415 in addition to the communication unit 410, the control unit 420, and the input / output unit 430.
- the control unit 420 includes a signal receiving unit 421, an identification information extracting unit 42
- the communication unit 410 may include a communication device that communicates with the manager 200 and the server 300 via a network.
- the control unit 420 is realized by, for example, a microcontroller or a CPU, and controls the input / output unit 430 and the exchange of information through the communication unit 410.
- the input / output unit 430 includes, for example, a display, a projector, a speaker, or a touch panel, and presents various types of information to the user via the UI and accepts an operation input from the user.
- the imaging unit 415 can be, for example, a camera module including an imaging element and an optical system, and drive circuits thereof. As in the example described above with reference to FIG. 18, the imaging unit 415 acquires an image including one or more devices (element 100) in the system 10.
- the signal receiving unit 421 receives signals output from one or more elements 100 in the system 10.
- the signal reception unit 421 receives, for example, a radio signal and / or a light emission signal.
- the wireless signal is acquired from a communication device such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) included in the communication unit 410.
- the light emission signal is extracted from an image including the element 100 acquired by the imaging unit 415.
- the signal receiving unit 421 can receive various signals such as an infrared signal (obtained from the communication unit 410) and a signal based on a two-dimensional code (extracted from an image).
- the expression “output” is used to express that the signal is transmitted by various media such as radio and light.
- reception of a signal in the present specification does not necessarily mean only a reception operation in telecommunication, but may include an operation of extracting a light emission signal or the like from an image as described above.
- the signal received by the signal receiving unit 421 is encoded with the first signal in which the ID (identification information) in the system 10 of the element 100 is encoded and the state information of the element 100.
- a second signal may be included. Both the first signal and the second signal may be transmitted via the same medium, or may be transmitted via different media. Therefore, the signal reception unit 421 does not necessarily receive a signal from either the communication unit 410 or the imaging unit 415, for example, and may receive a signal from both. Further, the signal reception unit 421 may receive signals from a plurality of communication devices included in the communication unit 410 and corresponding to different communication methods.
- the identification information extraction unit 422 extracts identification information in the system 10 of one or more elements 100 that output signals from the signal received by the signal reception unit 421. More specifically, the identification information extraction unit 422 acquires identification information by decoding the first signal received from one or more elements 100.
- the identification information is an ID that is unique within the system 10 assigned by the manager 200, for example, and is used, for example, to communicate with each element 100 or to define the associated operation of the element 100.
- the identification information transmission unit 423 transmits the identification information extracted by the identification information extraction unit 422 to the server via the communication unit 410.
- the server means a device that provides setting information in the system 10 for the element 100 to which identification information (ID) is provided, and is not necessarily limited to the server 300. That is, regarding the function according to the present embodiment, the manager 200 can also be handled as a server.
- the positional relationship specifying unit 424 specifies the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 based on the signal received by the signal receiving unit 421. For example, when the signal receiving unit 421 receives a wireless signal such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), the positional relationship specifying unit 424 is based on the fact that direct wireless communication with the element 100 is possible. It can be determined whether or not the element 100 is close to the UI device 400 within a certain range. Further, the positional relationship specifying unit 424 may specify the distance between the element 100 and the UI device 400 based on the strength of the radio signal.
- a wireless signal such as Bluetooth (registered trademark)
- the positional relationship specifying unit 424 may specify the distance between the element 100 and the UI device 400 based on the strength of the radio signal.
- the positional relationship specifying unit 424 determines whether the UI device 400 and the element 100 are based on the position or size of the light emission signal in the image. You may specify the distance and attitude
- the state information extraction unit 425 extracts the state information of the element 100 that has output the signal from the signal received by the signal reception unit 421. More specifically, the state information extraction unit 425 acquires the state information by decoding the second signal received from the one or more elements 100.
- the state information can be, for example, a state that changes every moment in the element 100, such as a power supply state or a communication state.
- the status information transmission unit 426 transmits the status information extracted by the status information extraction unit 425 to the server via the communication unit 410.
- the server here also means an apparatus that manages state information in the system 10 for the element 100 to which identification information (ID) is provided, and is not necessarily limited to the server 300.
- the server that has received the state information updates the state information of the element 100 held in the server as necessary.
- Each element 100 may be able to report the status information to the manager 200 by itself, but in this embodiment, for example, when there is a request from the UI device 400, the element 100 uses a signal.
- the state information is provided to the UI device 400, and the UI device 400 transmits the state information to a server such as the manager 200, whereby the power consumption of the element 100 can be reduced.
- the setting information receiving unit 427 is an element specified based on the identification information via the communication unit 410 from the server (for example, the manager 200) to which the identification information (ID) of the element 100 is transmitted by the identification information transmitting unit 423. 100 setting information is received.
- the setting information may include, for example, information indicating a program for causing the element 100 to operate in association with the other element 100 and / or various types of software in the system 10.
- the presentation control unit 428 presents the setting information of the element 100 received by the setting information receiving unit 427 in association with the element 100. More specifically, for example, the presentation control unit 428 causes the setting information to be displayed in association with the element 100 on the display screen included in the input / output unit 430.
- the element 100 may be reflected and displayed as an image on the display (in the case of the tablet 400b in the example of FIG. 18 above) or may be transparently displayed on the display (in the example of FIG. 18). In the case of smart glasses 400c).
- the presentation control unit 428 synthesizes or superimposes an image indicating the setting information in the vicinity of the element 100, for example.
- the presentation control unit 428 may control the projector included in the input / output unit 430 to project an image indicating the setting information in association with the element 100 in the space where the element 100 exists (FIG. 18). In the case of the projector 400a in the example).
- the presentation control unit 428 uses the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 specified by the positional relationship specifying unit 424 in order to present the setting information in association with the element 100.
- the identification information transmission unit 423, the setting information reception unit 427, and the presentation control unit 428 are based on the identification information of the element 100 and the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100, and the system 10 of the element 100. Means for presenting the setting information in association with the element 100.
- the operation reception unit 429 receives a setting change operation performed by the user with respect to the element 100 via the input device included in the input / output unit 430.
- a user's setting change operation for the element 100 is performed using a touch panel or the like via a GUI (Graphical User Interface) provided on a display included in the input / output unit 430. It may be accepted.
- GUI Graphic User Interface
- the setting change operation may be recognized from a user gesture with respect to the element 100 extracted from an image acquired by a camera (may be the same as the imaging unit 415) included in the input / output unit 430. Not only a gesture by a user's hand etc., but the gesture which a user performs via other devices, for example, the gesture which points the element 100 or its vicinity using a laser pointer, etc. may be recognized.
- the setting change operation may be recognized from the user's uttered voice extracted from the voice acquired by the microphone included in the input / output unit 430 or the result of the user's line-of-sight detection.
- NUI Natural User Interface
- the operation information transmission unit 431 transmits operation information corresponding to the setting change operation received by the operation reception unit 429 to the server via the communication unit 410.
- the server here also means an apparatus that manages state information in the system 10 for the element 100 to which identification information (ID) is provided, and is not necessarily limited to the server 300.
- the server that has received the operation information updates information about the element 100 held in the server as necessary.
- FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of an element according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the element 100 according to the present embodiment may include a light emitting element 135 in addition to the communication unit 110, the control unit 120, the function unit 130, and the power supply unit 140.
- the control unit 120 includes a function management unit 121, a power management unit 122, a request reception unit 123, and a signal control unit 124, and the device ID 125 and the state information 126 can be stored in the memory.
- the communication unit 110 may include a communication device that communicates with the manager 200 and / or other elements 100 via a network.
- the control unit 120 is realized by, for example, a microcontroller or a CPU, and controls the functional unit 130.
- the function unit 130 includes, for example, a sensor and an actuator, and realizes a function unique to each element 100.
- the power supply unit 140 includes a battery, a power plug, and the like, and supplies power for operating the communication unit 110, the control unit 120, and the function unit 130.
- the light emitting element 135 emits a light emission signal for transmitting the device ID 125 and the like toward the UI device 400.
- the light emitting element 135 can be, for example, an LED or other various elements. Note that in the case where a signal output from the element 100 does not include a light emission signal, the light emitting element 135 may not be provided. Further, the light emitting element 135 may be related to the function of the element 100, for example, like the LED lamp 100f in the above example.
- the function management unit 121 controls the function unit 130.
- the function management unit 121 controls the function unit 130 to operate according to information received from the manager 200 and other elements 100 via the communication unit 110.
- the function management unit 121 transmits information obtained by the operation of the function unit 130 to the manager 200 and other elements 100 via the communication unit 110.
- the function management unit 121 updates the state information 126 when there is a change in the communication state by the communication unit 110 or a change in the function state by the function unit 130, for example.
- the power management unit 122 controls the power supply unit 140. For example, the power management unit 122 acquires information on the remaining battery level from the power supply unit 140 and records this as state information 126.
- the request receiving unit 123 receives a request for a signal including identification information (ID) from the UI device 400 via the communication unit 110.
- ID identification information
- the request reception unit 123 requests the signal control unit 124 to output a signal such as a radio signal or a light emission signal. Note that when the element 100 is set to periodically output a signal regardless of the presence or absence of a request, the request receiving unit 123 may not be provided.
- the signal control unit 124 controls output of signals by the communication unit 110 and / or the light emitting element 135. More specifically, the signal control unit 124 controls the communication unit 110 and / or the light emitting element 135 when the request receiving unit 123 receives a request, or periodically regardless of the presence / absence of the request. Or a signal such as a light emission signal is output. At this time, the signal control unit 124 generates a signal by referring to the device ID 125 and the state information 126 and encoding the information.
- the device ID 125 is an ID of the element 100 assigned in the system 10.
- the ID can be unique at least within the system 10, and is used, for example, for each element 100 to communicate or to define an associated operation of the element 100.
- the state information 126 is information indicating the state of the element 100 generated and updated by the functions of the function management unit 121 and the power management unit 122 as described above.
- FIG. 24 is a sequence diagram illustrating a first part of a process according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 24 illustrates processing from when a signal request is transmitted from the UI device 400 to the element 100 until setting information of the element 100 is presented by the UI device 400.
- the UI device 400 transmits a request to the element 100 (S101).
- the request may be transmitted by wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and broadcast to the entire element 100 located in the vicinity of the UI device 400.
- the element 100 that has received the request outputs a signal including identification information (ID) (S103). More specifically, the element 100 transmits a radio signal using the communication unit 110 or emits light constituting the light emission signal using the light emitting element 135. As described above, the element 100 may periodically output a signal regardless of whether or not there is a request. In this case, the process of S101 does not have to be executed.
- the UI device 400 receives or detects the signal output by the element 100 (S105). More specifically, for example, the UI device 400 receives a radio signal via the communication unit 410. Further, the UI device 400 may detect the light emission signal by analyzing the image acquired by the imaging unit 415. Further, the UI device 400 extracts the identification information of the element 100 from the received or detected signal (S107).
- the UI device 400 transmits the identification information of the extracted element 100 to the server 200/300 (S109).
- the transmission destination of the identification information may be a server that holds the setting information of the element 100, and more specifically may be the manager 200 or the server 300.
- the UI device 400 specifies the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 based on the received or detected signal (S111).
- the UI device 400 may specify the positional relationship with the element based on, for example, analysis of an image or measurement of the intensity of a wireless signal.
- the positional relationship may include, for example, whether or not the element 100 is close to the UI device 400, the distance between the element 100 and the UI device 400, and / or the posture relationship between the element 100 and the UI device 400.
- the server 200/300 that has received the identification information of the element 100 transmitted in S109 searches the setting information of each element 100 stored in the storage unit 230/330 based on the identification information, and the target element 100 Extract the setting information. Further, the server 200/300 transmits the setting information to the UI device 400 via the communication unit 210/310 (S113). The UI device 400 presents the setting information of the element 100 transmitted from the server 200/300 based on the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 specified in S111 (S115).
- FIG. 25 is a sequence diagram illustrating a second part of the process according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- processing until the element 100 outputs a signal including state information and the server 200/300 updates the database based on the state information is shown. ing.
- the element 100 outputs a signal including state information (S121).
- the signal may include identification information of the element 100 in addition to the state information.
- the UI device 400 receives or detects a signal output by the element 100 (S123). More specifically, for example, the UI device 400 receives a radio signal via the communication unit 410. Further, the UI device 400 may detect the light emission signal by analyzing the image acquired by the imaging unit 415. Further, the UI device 400 extracts the state information of the element 100 from the received or detected signal (S125).
- the UI device 400 transmits the state information of the extracted element 100 to the server 200/300 (S127).
- the server 200/300 that has received this information is received in advance (for example, by the process shown in FIG. 24) or based on the identification information of the element 100 received together with the status information in S127, the storage unit 230/330.
- the database of the element 100 stored in is updated (S129).
- the state information notified from the element 100 to the UI device 400 by a wireless signal or a light emission signal is reflected in the database of the server 200/300.
- FIG. 26 is a sequence diagram illustrating a third part of the process according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the setting change operation of the element 100 is acquired in the UI device 400, and the element is changed in response to this operation. Processing until 100 setting information is updated is shown.
- an operation input for a setting change by the user is received (S141).
- the operation input is acquired based on an input device such as a touch panel included in the input / output unit 430 of the UI device 400, a user's gesture or speech, a result of line-of-sight detection, and the like.
- the UI device 400 transmits operation information corresponding to the setting change to the server 200/300 (S143).
- the control unit 220/320 updates the setting information of the element 100 stored in the storage unit 230/330 based on the operation information (S145).
- the server 200/300 transmits the updated setting information to the element 100 (S147).
- each element 100 can communicate with the server 200/300.
- the server 200/300 and the element 100 communicate with each other without passing through the UI device 400, but the server 200/300 and the element 100 may communicate with each other through the UI device 400.
- the control unit 120 updates the setting information held therein (S149).
- the element 100 may transmit a completion notification to the server 200/300 (S151).
- the server 200/300 may transmit an update completion notification to the UI device 400 (S153).
- the UI device 400 can provide an indication of the completion of change, such as the text 4403 shown in FIG.
- FIG. 27 is a diagram for describing a modification example of the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a button 100d is shown as an example of one or more devices in the system 10
- a tablet 400b with a camera is shown as an example of the UI device 400.
- the button 100 d exists as the element 100 in the vicinity of the UI device 400.
- the UI device 400 may only specify that the button 100d is close to the UI device 400 as the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the button 100d.
- the element 100 included in the image 4500 acquired by the camera of the tablet 400b can be identified as the button 100d even if information for identifying the on-image element 100 is not obtained.
- the button 100d need only transmit the radio signal S1 including the identification information (ID), and does not necessarily emit the light emission signal. Further, the UI device 400 does not need to specify the button 100d by receiving a light emission signal or analyzing an image.
- the tablet 400b is illustrated, but the same applies to the projector 400a, the smart glass 400c, and the like.
- the UI device 400 itself that receives a signal output from the element 100 causes the setting information to be presented in association with the element 100.
- the UI device 400 can be moved near the elements 100 arranged in various places, and the setting information of each element 100 can be referred to easily.
- the projector 400a, the tablet 400b, and the smart glass 400c were illustrated as an example of the UI device 400, the example of the UI device 400 in the present embodiment is not limited to these devices, and acquires an image including the element 100. Any device may be used as long as it includes an imaging unit, a communication unit that communicates with the element 100 and the server 200/300, and a presentation unit that presents setting information of the element 100.
- the UI apparatus 400 acquires setting information from the server 200/300. However, in other examples, the UI apparatus 400 locally presents information without using the server 200/300. It may be realized. For example, when the setting information of the element 100 is held at least temporarily in the UI device 400, the UI device 400 may acquire and present the setting information internally.
- FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of the second embodiment of the present disclosure. 28 a button 100d and an LED lamp 100f are illustrated as an example of one or a plurality of devices (element 100) in the system 10, a tablet 400b with a camera is illustrated as an example of the UI device 400, and a smart glass with a camera is illustrated as an example of the presentation device 500. 500a and projector with camera 500b are shown respectively.
- the element 100 outputs a radio signal S1 based on, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark).
- the UI device 400 can identify the ID of the element 100 in the system 10 by decoding the received radio signal S1.
- the UI device 400 transmits the identified ID to the manager 200 or the server 300.
- the UI device 400 specifies the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 based on the signal received from the element 100. More specifically, for example, the UI device 400 can specify the position in the image of the element 100 emitting the light emission signal based on the light emission signal extracted from the image. Further, the UI device 400 can specify the distance between the UI device 400 and the element 100 based on the intensity of the received radio signal S1.
- the setting information specified based on the ID of the element 100 is not the UI device 400 but another presentation device 500 from the manager 200 or the server 300. And is presented in association with the element 100 by the presentation device 500.
- the UI device 400 transmits information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 to the manager 200 or the server 300 together with the ID of the element 100.
- the manager 200 or the server 300 transmits the setting information extracted from the database of the storage unit 230/330 based on the received ID and information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 to the presentation device 500.
- the presentation device 500 converts information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 into information indicating the positional relationship between the presentation device 500 and the element 100, and presents setting information in association with the element 100.
- the relative positional relationship between the tablet 400b, the button 100d, and the LED lamp 100f is the positional relationship between the smart glass 500a, the button 100d, and the LED lamp 100f, or the projector 500b, the button 100d, and the LED lamp. It is converted into a positional relationship with 100f.
- the positional relationship can be converted by, for example, matching images acquired by the tablet 400b and the smart glass 500a or the projector 500b using the cameras, and estimating the positional relationship between the viewpoints of the respective images.
- the smart glass 500a reflects and displays the setting information in the vicinity of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f that are transparently displayed on the display of the glass portion based on the converted positional relationship.
- the projector 500b projects setting information on the vicinity of the button 100d and the LED lamp 100f in the real space based on the converted positional relationship.
- FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a UI device according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the UI device 400-2 according to the present embodiment includes an imaging unit 415 in addition to the communication unit 410, the control unit 420, and the input / output unit 430.
- the control unit 420 does not include the setting information reception unit 427 and the presentation control unit 428. Instead, the control unit 420 includes a positional relationship transmission unit 432.
- the positional relationship transmission unit 432 transmits information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 specified by the positional relationship specifying unit 424 to the server via the communication unit 410.
- the server here also means an apparatus that manages state information in the system 10 for the element 100 to which identification information (ID) is provided, and is not necessarily limited to the server 300.
- the identification information transmission unit 423 and the positional relationship transmission unit 432 change the setting information of the element 100 in the system 10 based on the identification information of the element 100 and the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100.
- a means for presenting in association with the element 100 is configured.
- the presentation of the setting information is executed by the presentation device 500.
- FIG. 30 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the presentation device according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the presentation device 500 includes an imaging unit 515 in addition to the communication unit 510, the control unit 520, and the output unit 530.
- the control unit 520 includes a setting information receiving unit 521, a positional relationship receiving unit 522, a positional relationship conversion unit 523, and a presentation control unit 524.
- the presentation device 500 can be a device having a functional configuration that can also be used as the UI device 400, as shown in the example of FIG. More specifically, the communication unit 510 may include a communication device that communicates with the manager 200 and the server 300 via a network.
- the control unit 520 is realized by, for example, a microcontroller or a CPU, and controls the output unit 530 and also controls exchange of information via the communication unit 510.
- the output unit 530 includes, for example, a display, a projector, or a speaker, and presents various types of information to the user via the UI.
- the setting information reception unit 521 receives the identification information (ID) of the element 100 from the identification information transmission unit 423 of the UI device 400, and then specifies the element 100 specified based on the identification information via the communication unit 510. Receive configuration information.
- the setting information may include, for example, information on a program that causes the element 100 to operate in association with the other element 100 and / or various types of software in the system 10.
- the positional relationship receiving unit 522 receives information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 specified by the positional relationship specifying unit 424 of the UI device 400 from the server via the communication unit 510.
- the positional relationship conversion unit 523 converts information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 received by the positional relationship receiving unit 522 into information indicating the positional relationship between the presentation device 500 and the element 100.
- the positional relationship conversion unit 523 includes the target element 100 acquired by the imaging unit 515 (it may be an image including a common subject from a different viewpoint from the image acquired in the UI device 400). The positional relationship may be converted by using.
- the positional relationship conversion unit 523 separately acquires an image acquired by the UI device 400 using the imaging unit 415 (may be acquired directly from the UI device 400 or via a server). By performing matching based on the subject with the image acquired by the imaging unit 515 to estimate the positional relationship of the viewpoint of each image, Based on this, the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 may be converted into the positional relationship between the presentation device 500 and the element 100.
- the positional relationship conversion is not limited to the method exemplified above, and various techniques used for matching images captured from different viewpoints can be used.
- the presentation control unit 524 presents the setting information of the element 100 received by the setting information receiving unit 521 in association with the element 100. More specifically, for example, the presentation control unit 524 causes the setting information to be displayed in association with the element 100 on the display screen included in the output unit 530.
- the specific method for displaying the element 100 and the setting information may be the same as the method described in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 31 is a sequence diagram illustrating a first part of a process according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 31, from the time when a signal request is transmitted from the UI device 400 to the element 100 until the identification information of the element 100 and the information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 are transmitted to the server 200/300. Processing is shown.
- the processing of S101 to S111 is the same as the processing of the first embodiment described above with reference to FIG.
- the server 200/300 since the setting information of the element 100 is presented by the presentation device 500, the server 200/300 does not transmit the setting information of the element 100 extracted based on the identification information to the UI device 400. . Instead, the UI device 400 transmits information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 specified in S111 and the element 100 to the server 200/300 in the same manner as the identification information (S201).
- FIG. 32 is a sequence diagram illustrating a second part of the process according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the server 200/300 transmits setting information and information indicating the positional relationship to the presentation device 500, and the presentation device 500 associates the setting information with the element 100. The process until it is presented is shown.
- the server 200/300 has the setting information of the element 100 extracted based on the identification information transmitted from the UI device 400, and information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100; Are transmitted to the presentation device 500, respectively (S203, S205).
- the positional relationship conversion unit 523 converts the information received in S205, that is, information indicating the positional relationship between the UI device 400 and the element 100 into information indicating the positional relationship between the presentation device 500 and the element 100.
- the presentation control unit 524 presents setting information based on the positional relationship between the presentation device 500 and the element 100 acquired in S207 (S209). More specifically, the setting information is displayed on a display included in the output unit 530 of the presentation apparatus 500 or is projected by a projector included in the output unit 530.
- FIG. 33 is a diagram for describing a modified example of the second embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the element 100 that is one or more devices in the system 10 also functions as the presentation device 500. More specifically, in the illustrated example, a plurality of elements 100 exist in the vicinity of the UI device 400. At least some of these elements 100 also function as the presentation device 500.
- Such an element 100 receives its own setting information from the manager 200 or the server 300 (not shown) via the communication unit 110. Furthermore, the element 100 outputs the received setting information via an output device such as a display, a speaker, or a lamp included in the function unit 130, for example. That is, in this modification, the setting information of the element 100 is presented by the element 100 itself.
- the UI device 400 may be, for example, a tablet 400b as illustrated.
- the tablet 400b detects that the element 100 is close by receiving a radio signal or a light emission signal output from the element 100. Further, the tablet 400b identifies the ID in the system 10 of the element 100 by decoding the received signal, and transmits the identified ID to the manager 200 or the server 300.
- the transmitted ID specifies the target element 100 and can be said to be information indicating that the element 100 and the tablet 400b are close to each other (a kind of positional relationship).
- the manager 200 or the server 300 Upon receiving the ID of the element 100, the manager 200 or the server 300 extracts the setting information of the element 100 based on the ID and transmits the setting information to the element 100 itself.
- the element 100 outputs the received setting information via an output device such as a display, a speaker, or a lamp included in the function unit 130, for example.
- a presentation device 500 different from the UI device 400 from which the element 100 receives an output signal causes the setting information to be presented in association with the element 100. Therefore, for example, the UI device 400 does not necessarily have to have an output device for displaying the setting information in association with the element 100, such as a display or a projector. Further, according to the modification in which the element 100 itself also functions as the presentation device 500, the setting information is associated with the corresponding element 100 without the UI device 400 necessarily specifying the detailed positional relationship with the element 100. Can be presented.
- the server 200/300 is interposed between the UI device 400 and the presentation device 500.
- the UI device 400 and the UI device 400 are not locally connected.
- Information may be exchanged with the presentation device 500.
- the UI device 400 may transmit the identification information or the setting information directly to the presentation device 500. Good.
- FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of the third embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the element 100 is connected to the manager 200 by Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi, or the like, while continuously broadcasting the radio signal S1 (for example, (Advertising in Bluetooth).
- the radio signal S1 for example, (Advertising in Bluetooth).
- the UI device 400 receives the radio signal S1 output from the element (S301).
- the UI device 400 decodes the radio signal S1 when the radio signal S1 exceeds a predetermined intensity, and acquires identification information (ID) of the element 100. Furthermore, the UI device 400 transmits the acquired identification information to the server 300 and inquires about the setting information of the element 100 (S303). In response to the inquiry, the server 300 sets information of the element 100, for example, information such as a name given to the element 100 in the system 10, a communication state between the element 100 and the manager 200, a remaining battery level of the element 100, and the like. Is transmitted to the UI device 400 (S305).
- the UI screen 4600 is reflected and displayed on the display of the UI device 400.
- an icon 4601 indicating the element 100 and a setting information display 4603 of the element 100 are displayed.
- the icon 4601 and the setting information display 4603 are associated with each other by, for example, being displayed close to each other or linked together.
- the UI device 400 does not necessarily acquire an image including the element 100.
- the UI device 400 specifies that the UI device 400 and the element 100 are close to each other based on the radio signal S1 output from the UI device 400, and acquires the identification information of the element 100 by decoding the radio signal S1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the UI device 400 may be a device that does not include an imaging unit.
- the element 100 may not necessarily be visible from the viewpoint of the UI device 400.
- the element 100 is disposed inside some object and may not be visible from the outside. Even in such a case, the element 100 is detected based on the radio signal S1, and the UI screen 4600 that displays the setting information of the element 100 using the icon 4601 is provided. Editing can be performed easily.
- FIG. 35 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the illustrated information processing apparatus 900 can realize, for example, the element 100, the manager 200, the server 300, the UI apparatus 400, and / or the presentation apparatus 500 in the above-described embodiment.
- the information processing apparatus 900 includes a CPU (Central Processing unit) 901, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 903, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 905.
- the information processing apparatus 900 may include a host bus 907, a bridge 909, an external bus 911, an interface 913, an input device 915, an output device 917, a storage device 919, a drive 921, a connection port 923, and a communication device 925.
- the information processing apparatus 900 may include an imaging device 933 and a sensor 935 as necessary.
- the information processing apparatus 900 may include a processing circuit called DSP (Digital Signal Processor) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) instead of or in addition to the CPU 901.
- DSP Digital Signal Processor
- ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
- the CPU 901 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls all or a part of the operation in the information processing device 900 according to various programs recorded in the ROM 903, the RAM 905, the storage device 919, or the removable recording medium 927.
- the ROM 903 stores programs and calculation parameters used by the CPU 901.
- the RAM 905 primarily stores programs used in the execution of the CPU 901, parameters that change as appropriate during the execution, and the like.
- the CPU 901, the ROM 903, and the RAM 905 are connected to each other by a host bus 907 configured by an internal bus such as a CPU bus. Further, the host bus 907 is connected to an external bus 911 such as a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect / Interface) bus via a bridge 909.
- PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect / Interface
- the input device 915 is a device operated by the user, such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a button, a switch, and a lever.
- the input device 915 may be, for example, a remote control device that uses infrared rays or other radio waves, or may be an external connection device 929 such as a mobile phone that supports the operation of the information processing device 900.
- the input device 915 includes an input control circuit that generates an input signal based on information input by the user and outputs the input signal to the CPU 901. The user operates the input device 915 to input various data and instruct processing operations to the information processing device 900.
- the output device 917 is a device that can notify the user of the acquired information visually or audibly.
- the output device 917 can be, for example, a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, an audio output device such as a speaker and headphones, and a printer device.
- the output device 917 outputs the result obtained by the processing of the information processing device 900 as video such as text or an image, or outputs it as audio such as voice or sound.
- the storage device 919 is a data storage device configured as an example of a storage unit of the information processing device 900.
- the storage device 919 includes, for example, a magnetic storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a semiconductor storage device, an optical storage device, or a magneto-optical storage device.
- the storage device 919 stores programs executed by the CPU 901, various data, various data acquired from the outside, and the like.
- the drive 921 is a reader / writer for a removable recording medium 927 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, and is built in or externally attached to the information processing apparatus 900.
- the drive 921 reads information recorded on the attached removable recording medium 927 and outputs the information to the RAM 905.
- the drive 921 writes a record in the attached removable recording medium 927.
- the connection port 923 is a port for directly connecting a device to the information processing apparatus 900.
- the connection port 923 can be, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, an IEEE 1394 port, a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) port, or the like.
- the connection port 923 may be an RS-232C port, an optical audio terminal, an HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, or the like.
- the communication device 925 is a communication interface configured with, for example, a communication device for connecting to the communication network 931.
- the communication device 925 may be, for example, a communication card for wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or WUSB (Wireless USB).
- the communication device 925 may be a router for optical communication, a router for ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), or a modem for various communication.
- the communication device 925 transmits and receives signals and the like using a predetermined protocol such as TCP / IP with the Internet and other communication devices, for example.
- the communication network 931 connected to the communication device 925 is a wired or wireless network, such as the Internet, a home LAN, infrared communication, radio wave communication, or satellite communication.
- the imaging device 933 uses various members such as an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), and a lens for controlling the formation of a subject image on the imaging element. It is an apparatus that images a real space and generates a captured image.
- the imaging device 933 may capture a still image or may capture a moving image.
- the sensor 935 is various sensors such as an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an optical sensor, and a sound sensor.
- the sensor 935 acquires information about the state of the information processing apparatus 900 itself, such as the posture of the information processing apparatus 900, and information about the surrounding environment of the information processing apparatus 900, such as brightness and noise around the information processing apparatus 900, for example. To do.
- the sensor 935 may include a GPS sensor that receives a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal and measures the latitude, longitude, and altitude of the apparatus.
- GPS Global Positioning System
- Each component described above may be configured using a general-purpose member, or may be configured by hardware specialized for the function of each component. Such a configuration can be appropriately changed according to the technical level at the time of implementation.
- the embodiment of the present disclosure is, for example, a terminal device, a system, an information presentation method executed by the terminal device or the system as described above, a program for causing the terminal device to function, and a non-temporary recording program It can include tangible media.
- a terminal device A signal receiving unit for receiving a first signal output from one or more devices in the system; A positional relationship identifying unit that identifies a positional relationship between the terminal device and the one or more devices based on the first signal; An identification information extraction unit that extracts identification information in the system of the one or more devices from the first signal; A terminal device comprising: means for presenting setting information of the one or more devices in the system in association with the one or more devices based on the identification information and the positional relationship.
- the means includes An identification information transmitting unit for transmitting the identification information to a server; A setting information receiving unit that receives setting information of the one or more devices specified based on the identification information from the server; The terminal device according to (1), further including a presentation control unit that presents the received setting information in association with the one or more devices.
- the means includes An identification information transmitting unit for transmitting the identification information to a server; A positional relationship transmission unit that transmits information indicating the positional relationship to the server, The server provides the setting information of the one or more devices specified based on the identification information to a presentation device that presents the setting information in association with the one or more devices.
- the terminal device described.
- an operation accepting unit that accepts a setting change operation for the one or more devices;
- An operation information transmission unit that transmits operation information corresponding to the setting change operation to a server,
- the operation accepting unit accepts the setting change operation via a GUI (Graphical User Interface) provided on a display on which the one or more devices are displayed.
- GUI Graphic User Interface
- an operation receiving unit that receives a setting change operation for the one or more devices;
- An operation information transmission unit that transmits operation information corresponding to the setting change operation to a server,
- the operation accepting unit according to any one of (1) to (10), wherein the operation accepting unit accepts the setting change operation executed by a user via a NUI (Natural User Interface) with respect to the one or more devices.
- Terminal equipment (12)
- the signal receiving unit receives a second signal output from the one or more devices,
- the terminal device A status information extraction unit that extracts status information of the one or more devices from the second signal;
- the terminal device according to any one of (1) to (11), further comprising: a state information transmission unit that transmits the state information to a server.
- the terminal device further includes an imaging unit that acquires an image including the one or more devices.
- the first signal includes a light emission signal output by a light emitting element included in the one or more devices, The terminal device according to any one of (1) to (12), wherein the positional relationship specifying unit specifies the positional relationship by extracting the light emission signal from the image.
- the first signal includes a radio signal transmitted by the one or more devices, The terminal device according to any one of (1) to (13), wherein the positional relationship specifying unit specifies the positional relationship based on an intensity of the radio signal.
- the terminal device according to any one of (1) to (15), wherein the positional relationship specifying unit specifies a distance between the terminal device and the one or more devices.
- a system including one or more devices and a terminal device, The one or more devices output a first signal; The terminal device A signal receiving unit for receiving the first signal; A positional relationship identifying unit that identifies a positional relationship between the terminal device and the one or more devices based on the first signal; An identification information extraction unit that extracts identification information in the system of the one or more devices from the first signal; A system for presenting setting information of the one or more devices in the system in association with the one or more devices based on the identification information and the positional relationship.
- one or more devices in the system output a first signal;
- a terminal device receiving the first signal;
- a processing circuit is used to identify a positional relationship between the terminal device and the one or more devices based on the first signal, and from within the system of the one or more devices from the first signal Extracting the identification information of And presenting the setting information of the one or more devices in the system in association with the one or more devices based on the identification information and the positional relationship.
- a program executed in a processing circuit of a terminal device A function of receiving a first signal output from one or more devices in the system; A function of identifying a positional relationship between the terminal device and the one or more devices based on the first signal; A function of extracting identification information in the system of the one or more devices from the first signal; A program for realizing, based on the identification information and the positional relationship, means for presenting setting information of the one or more devices in the system in association with the one or more devices.
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Description
1.適用可能なシステムの例
1-1.概略的な構成
1-2.具体的な構成例
1-3.ユーザインターフェースの例
1-4.連係動作の例
2.本開示の実施形態
2-1.第1の実施形態
2-2.第2の実施形態
2-3.第3の実施形態
3.ハードウェア構成
4.補足
(1-1.概略的な構成)
図1は、本開示の実施形態に係る技術を適用することが可能なシステムの概略的な構成を示す図である。図1を参照すると、システム10は、エレメント100と、マネージャ200と、サーバ300と、UI(User Interface)装置400とを含む。これらの装置は、ネットワークNWで互いに接続されている。ネットワークNWは、例えば、Bluetooth(登録商標)、Wi-Fi、インターネットなどを含みうる。なお、以下では一例としてシステム10について説明するが、本開示の実施形態に係る技術は他の様々なシステムにおいても適用可能である。
(第1の例)
図2は、図1に示されたシステムの第1の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図2を参照すると、システム10aは、エレメント100として機能する第1のタブレットと、エレメント100、マネージャ200、およびUI装置400として機能する第2のタブレットと、サーバ300とを含む。
図3は、図1に示されたシステムの第2の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図3を参照すると、システム10bは、エレメント100a~100gと、マネージャ200およびUI装置400として機能するタブレットと、サーバ300とを含む。
図4は、図1に示されたシステムの第3の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図4を参照すると、システム10cは、エレメント100と、マネージャ200と、UI装置400として機能するタブレットと、サーバ300とを含む。
図5は、図1に示されたシステムの第4の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図5を参照すると、システム10dは、一部がマネージャ200としても機能するエレメント100と、UI装置400として機能するタブレットと、サーバ300とを含む。
図6は、図1に示されたシステムの第5の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図6を参照すると、システム10eは、一部がマネージャ200としても機能するエレメント100と、UI装置400として機能するタブレットと、サーバ300とを含む。システム10eは、上記の第3の例に係るシステム10cにおいて、マネージャ200をいずれかのエレメント100に取り込んだ例である。
図7は、図1に示されたシステムの第6の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図7を参照すると、システム10fは、エレメント100と、マネージャ200a,200bと、UI装置400として機能するタブレットと、サーバ300とを含む。システム10fは、上記の第3の例に係るシステム10cにおいて、マネージャ200を複数配置した例である。それぞれのエレメント100は、例えば、マネージャ200a,200bのうち位置的に近い方に接続されうる。また、複数のマネージャ200a,200bの間では、エレメント100の接続状態や、エレメント100を連係動作させるためのプログラムが、必要に応じて、または定期的に同期される。
図8は、図1に示されたシステムの第7の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図8を参照すると、システム10gは、エレメント100と、マネージャ200aと、マネージャ200bおよびUI装置400として機能するタブレットと、サーバ300とを含む。システム10gは、上記の第6の例に係るシステム10fにおいて、マネージャ200bの機能をタブレットに統合した例である。それぞれのエレメント100は、例えば、マネージャ200a、またはタブレットのうち位置的に近い方に接続されうる。また、マネージャ200aとタブレットとの間では、エレメント100の接続状態や、エレメント100を連係動作させるためのプログラムが、必要に応じて、または定期的に同期される。
図9は、図1に示されたシステムの第8の具体的な構成例を示す図である。図9を参照すると、システム10hは、エレメント100と、UI装置400として機能するタブレットと、マネージャ200としても機能するサーバ300とを含む。システム10hは、上記の第2の例に係るシステム10bにおいて、マネージャ200の機能をサーバ300に取り込んだ例である。それぞれのエレメント100は、例えば、移動体通信網などを介して、直接的にサーバ300と通信する。
図10は、図1に示されたシステムにおいて提供されるUIの第1の例を示す図である。図10を参照すると、UI装置400として機能する端末装置のディスプレイに表示される画面4100は、ユーザプロファイル4101と、プログラム一覧タブ4103と、エレメント一覧タブ4105とを含む。図示された例では、プログラム一覧タブ4103が選択されているため、プログラムリスト4107が表示されている。プログラムリスト4107は、プログラムアイコン4109と、使用エレメントアイコン4111と、説明4113とを含む。画面4100は、例えば、ユーザがシステム10によって提供されるサービスを利用するときのポータル画面として表示されうる。
以下、図1に示されたシステムにおけるエレメントの連係動作の具体的な例について、さらに説明する。なお、以下の説明では、理解を容易にするために、エレメント100を連係動作させるためのプログラムを視覚的に表現した図が参照される。なお、これらの図は、UI装置400によって提供されるUI(例えば、図11で画面4200として例示されたUI)とは必ずしも関係がない。以下で説明されるソフトウェアは、エレメント100(ハードウェアエレメント)と同様のエレメント(ソフトウェアエレメント)として提供されてもよいし、エレメント100の機能または動作の一部として提供されてもよい。
図12は、図1に示されたシステムにおけるエレメントの連係動作の第1の具体的な例について説明するための図である。図12を参照すると、本例では、エレメント100のうち、加速度センサ100aと、カメラ100bとが使用される。例えば、加速度センサ100aは冷蔵庫のドアに取り付けられ、カメラ100bは、冷蔵庫の庫内を映すことのできる位置に取り付けられる。図示された例において、加速度センサ100aからカメラ100bに向かうリンク601は、「加速度センサ100aの検出値に基づいてカメラ100bが撮影を実行する」ことを意味する。さらに、図示された例では、カメラ100bの動作として「撮影した画像をサーバにアップロードする」ことが指定されている。
図13は、図1に示されたシステムにおけるエレメントの連係動作の第2の具体的な例について説明するための図である。図13を参照すると、本例では、エレメント100のうち、加速度センサ100aと、ボタン100dとが使用される。例えば、加速度センサ100aはトイレのドアに取り付けられ、ボタン100dは洗面所に取り付けられる。図示された例では、さらに、加速度に基づいてドアが開いたことを検出するためのソフトウェア603aと、提供されたデータを記録するソフトウェア603bとが使用されている。加速度センサ100aからソフトウェア603aを経てソフトウェア603bに向かうリンク601は、「加速度センサ100aの検出値に基づいてドアが開いたことが判定されたことを、ソフトウェア603bが記録する」ことを意味する。また、ボタン100dからソフトウェア603bに向かうリンク601は、「ボタン100dから信号が出力されたことをソフトウェア603bが記録する」ことを意味する。
図14は、図1に示されたシステムにおけるエレメントの連係動作の第3の具体的な例について説明するための図である。図14を参照すると、本例では、エレメント100のうち、加速度センサ100aと、人感センサ100cとが使用される。例えば、加速度センサ100aは椅子に取り付けられ、人感センサ100cは椅子の前の机に取り付けられる。図示された例では、さらに、加速度センサ100aと人感センサ100cとの検出結果に基づいて、ユーザが椅子に座っていた時間を記録するためのソフトウェア603cが使用されている。加速度センサ100aからソフトウェア603cに向かうリンク601は、「加速度センサ100aの検出値をソフトウェア603cに提供する」ことを意味する。また、人感センサ100cからソフトウェア603cに向かうリンク601は、「人感センサ100cの検出値をソフトウェア603cに提供する」ことを意味する。
図15は、図1に示されたシステムにおけるエレメントの連係動作の第4の具体的な例について説明するための図である。図15を参照すると、本例では、エレメント100のうち、加速度センサ100aと、スピーカ100eと、LEDランプ100fとが使用される。例えば、加速度センサ100a、スピーカ100e、LEDランプ100fは、それぞれ、ユーザ(例えば子供)の身体の適切な部位に取り付けられる。なお、加速度センサ100aは、複数用いられてもよい。図示された例では、さらに、加速度のパターンに応じて効果音を再生するソフトウェア603dと、同じく加速度のパターンに応じて所定のパターンでランプを点滅させるソフトウェア603eとが示されている。なお、これらのソフトウェア603が扱う加速度のパターンは、単一の加速度波形のパターンであってもよいし、複数の加速度波形の組み合わせのパターンであってもよい。加速度センサ100aからは、ソフトウェア603d,603eのそれぞれに向かってリンク601が設定されている。これらのリンク601は、「ソフトウェア603d,603eのそれぞれに加速度センサ100aの検出値を提供する」ことを意味する。さらに、ソフトウェア603dからはスピーカ100eに、ソフトウェア603eからはLEDランプ100fに、それぞれリンク601が設定されている。これらのリンク601は、「ソフトウェア603dによって提供される音声信号に従ってスピーカ100eが音声を出力すること」および「ソフトウェア603eによって提供される信号に従ってLEDランプ100dが発光すること」を意味する。
図16は、図1に示されたシステムにおけるエレメントの連係動作の第5の具体的な例について説明するための図である。図16を参照すると、本例では、エレメント100のうち、加速度センサ100aと、人感センサ100cと、カメラ100bと、LEDランプ100fとが使用される。例えば、加速度センサ100a、人感センサ100c、およびカメラ100bは庭のえさ台(bird table)に取り付けられ、LEDランプ100fは家の中に取り付けられる。図示された例では、さらに、加速度センサ100aと人感センサ100cとの検出結果に基づいて、えさ台に鳥がとまったことを判定するためのソフトウェア603fが示されている。加速度センサ100aおよび人感センサ100cからは、それぞれソフトウェア603fに向かってリンク601が設定されている。加速度センサ100aからのリンク601は、「加速度センサ100aの検出値をソフトウェア603fに提供する」ことを意味する。また、人感センサ100cからからのリンク601は、「人感センサ100cの検出値をソフトウェア603fに提供する」ことを意味する。さらに、ソフトウェア603fからカメラ100bおよびLEDランプ100fに向かうリンク601が設定されている。カメラ100bへのリンク601は「ソフトウェア603fの出力に基づいてカメラ100bが撮影を実行する」ことを意味する。LEDランプ100fへのリンクは「ソフトウェア603fの出力に基づいてLEDランプ100fを発光させる」ことを意味する。
図17は、図1に示されたシステムにおけるエレメントの連係動作の第6の具体的な例について説明するための図である。図17を参照すると、本例では、エレメント100のうち、ボタン100dと、スピーカ100eとが使用される。例えば、スピーカ100eが寝室に配置され、ボタン100dが洗面所に配置される。図示された例では、さらに、目覚ましアラームのソフトウェア603gが示されている。ソフトウェア603gからは、スピーカ100eにリンク601が設定されている。このリンク601は、「ソフトウェア603が設定時刻になったら出力する音声信号に従って、スピーカ100eが音声を出力する」ことを意味する。また、ボタン100dからは、ソフトウェア603gにリンク601が設定されている。このリンク601は、「ボタン100dが押下されたら、ソフトウェア603gによる音声信号の出力を停止する」ことを意味する。
(2-1.第1の実施形態)
(概要)
図18は、本開示の第1の実施形態の概略的な構成例を示す図である。図18では、システム10内の1または複数の装置の例としてボタン100dおよびLEDランプ100fが、UI装置400の例としてカメラ付きプロジェクタ400a、カメラ付きタブレット400b、およびカメラ付きスマートグラス400cが、それぞれ示されている。
図22は、本開示の第1の実施形態に係るUI装置の機能構成例を示すブロック図である。図22を参照すると、本実施形態に係るUI装置400は、通信部410、制御部420、および入出力部430に加えて、撮像部415を有する。さらに、制御部420は、信号受信部421、識別情報抽出部422、識別情報送信部423、位置関係特定部424、状態情報抽出部425、状態情報送信部426、設定情報受信部427、提示制御部428、操作受付部429、および操作情報送信部431を含む。
図23は、本開示の第1の実施形態に係るエレメントの機能構成例を示すブロック図である。図23を参照すると、本実施形態に係るエレメント100は、通信部110、制御部120、機能部130、および電源部140に加えて、発光素子135を有しうる。さらに、制御部120は、機能管理部121、電源管理部122、リクエスト受信部123、および信号制御部124を含み、装置ID125、および状態情報126がメモリに格納されうる。
図24は、本開示の第1の実施形態における処理の第1の部分を示すシーケンス図である。図24では、UI装置400からエレメント100に信号のリクエストが送信されてから、エレメント100の設定情報がUI装置400によって提示されるまでの処理が示されている。
図27は、本開示の第1の実施形態の変形例について説明するための図である。図27では、システム10内の1または複数の装置の例としてボタン100dが、UI装置400の例としてカメラ付きタブレット400bが、それぞれ示されている。
次に、本開示の第2の実施形態について説明する。なお、本実施形態は、別途の説明がない部分については、上記の第1の実施形態と同様の構成をとりうる。
図28は、本開示の第2の実施形態の概略的な構成例を示す図である。図28では、システム10内の1または複数の装置(エレメント100)の例としてボタン100dおよびLEDランプ100fが、UI装置400の例としてカメラ付きタブレット400bが、提示装置500の例としてカメラ付きスマートグラス500aおよびカメラ付きプロジェクタ500bが、それぞれ示されている。
図29は、本開示の第2の実施形態に係るUI装置の機能構成例を示すブロック図である。図29を参照すると、本実施形態に係るUI装置400-2は、通信部410、制御部420、および入出力部430に加えて、撮像部415を有する。上記の第1の実施形態に係るUI装置400との相違点として、制御部420は、設定情報受信部427および提示制御部428を含まない。代わりに、制御部420は、位置関係送信部432を含む。
図30は、本開示の第2の実施形態に係る提示装置の機能構成例を示すブロック図である。図30を参照すると、本実施形態に係る提示装置500は、通信部510、制御部520、および出力部530に加えて、撮像部515を有する。制御部520は、設定情報受信部521、位置関係受信部522、位置関係変換部523、および提示制御部524を含む。
図31は、本開示の第2の実施形態における処理の第1の部分を示すシーケンス図である。図31では、UI装置400からエレメント100に信号のリクエストが送信されてから、エレメント100の識別情報、およびUI装置400とエレメント100との位置関係を示す情報がサーバ200/300に送信されるまでの処理が示されている。
図33は、本開示の第2の実施形態の変形例について説明するための図である。図33では、システム10内の1または複数の装置であるエレメント100が、提示装置500としても機能する。より具体的には、図示された例では、UI装置400の近傍に、複数のエレメント100が存在している。これらのエレメント100のうちの少なくとも一部は、提示装置500としても機能する。このようなエレメント100は、通信部110を介して、マネージャ200またはサーバ300(図示せず)から、それ自身の設定情報を受信する。さらに、エレメント100は、例えば機能部130に含まれるディスプレイ、スピーカ、またはランプのような出力装置を介して、受信された設定情報を出力する。つまり、本変形例では、エレメント100の設定情報が、エレメント100自身によって提示される。
次に、本開示の第3の実施形態について説明する。なお、本実施形態は、別途の説明がない部分については、上記の第1の実施形態と同様の構成をとりうる。
次に、図35を参照して、本開示の実施形態に係る情報処理装置のハードウェア構成について説明する。図35は、本開示の実施形態に係る情報処理装置のハードウェア構成例を示すブロック図である。図示された情報処理装置900は、例えば、上記の実施形態におけるエレメント100、マネージャ200、サーバ300、UI装置400、および/または提示装置500を実現しうる。
本開示の実施形態は、例えば、上記で説明したような端末装置、システム、端末装置またはシステムで実行される情報提示方法、端末装置を機能させるためのプログラム、およびプログラムが記録された一時的でない有形の媒体を含みうる。
(1)端末装置であって、
システム内の1または複数の装置から出力される第1の信号を受信する信号受信部と、
前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定する位置関係特定部と、
前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出する識別情報抽出部と、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示するための手段と
を備える端末装置。
(2)前記手段は、
前記識別情報をサーバに送信する識別情報送信部と、
前記サーバから前記識別情報に基づいて特定される前記1または複数の装置の設定情報を受信する設定情報受信部と、
前記受信された設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示させる提示制御部と
を含む、前記(1)に記載の端末装置。
(3)前記手段は、
前記識別情報をサーバに送信する識別情報送信部と、
前記位置関係を示す情報を前記サーバに送信する位置関係送信部と
を含み、
前記サーバは、前記識別情報に基づいて特定される前記1または複数の装置の設定情報を、前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて前記設定情報を提示する提示装置に提供する、前記(1)に記載の端末装置。
(4)前記1または複数の装置は、前記提示装置として機能する装置を含む、前記(3)に記載の端末装置。
(5)前記設定情報は、前記1または複数の装置が反射表示されるディスプレイによって提示される、前記(1)~(3)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(6)前記ディスプレイは、前記1または複数の装置を含むライブビュー画像を表示する、前記(5)に記載の端末装置。
(7)前記ディスプレイは、前記1または複数の装置のアイコンを含む画像を表示する、前記(5)に記載の端末装置。
(8)前記設定情報は、前記1または複数の装置が透過表示されるディスプレイによって提示される、前記(1)~(3)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(9)前記1または複数の装置に対する設定変更操作を受け付ける操作受付部と、
前記設定変更操作に対応する操作情報をサーバに送信する操作情報送信部と
をさらに備え、
前記操作受付部は、前記1または複数の装置が表示されるディスプレイにおいて提供されるGUI(Graphical User Interface)を介して前記設定変更操作を受け付ける、前記(1)~(8)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(10)前記設定情報は、前記1または複数の装置の近傍の実空間に画像を投影するプロジェクタによって提示される、前記(1)~(3)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(11)前記1または複数の装置に対する設定変更操作を受け付ける操作受付部と、
前記設定変更操作に対応する操作情報をサーバに送信する操作情報送信部と
をさらに備え、
前記操作受付部は、前記1または複数の装置に対してユーザがNUI(Natural User Interface)を介して実行する前記設定変更操作を受け付ける、前記(1)~(10)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(12)前記信号受信部は、前記1または複数の装置から出力される第2の信号を受信し、
前記端末装置は、
前記第2の信号から前記1または複数の装置の状態情報を抽出する状態情報抽出部と、
前記状態情報をサーバに送信する状態情報送信部と
をさらに備える、前記(1)~(11)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(13)前記端末装置は、前記1または複数の装置を含む画像を取得する撮像部をさらに備え、
前記第1の信号は、前記1または複数の装置が有する発光素子によって出力される発光信号を含み、
前記位置関係特定部は、前記画像から前記発光信号を抽出することによって前記位置関係を特定する、前記(1)~(12)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(14)前記第1の信号は、前記1または複数の装置によって送信される無線信号を含み、
前記位置関係特定部は、前記無線信号の強度に基づいて前記位置関係を特定する、前記(1)~(13)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(15)前記位置関係特定部は、前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置とが近接しているか否かを特定する、前記(1)~(14)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(16)前記位置関係特定部は、前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との距離を特定する、前記(1)~(15)のいずれか1項に記載の端末装置。
(17)1または複数の装置と、端末装置とを含むシステムであって、
前記1または複数の装置は、第1の信号を出力し、
前記端末装置は、
前記第1の信号を受信する信号受信部と、
前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定する位置関係特定部と、
前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出する識別情報抽出部と、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示するための手段と
を備えるシステム。
(18)システム内の1または複数の装置が第1の信号を出力することと、
端末装置が前記第1の信号を受信することと、
処理回路を用いて、前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定するとともに、前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出することと、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示することと
を含む情報提示方法。
(19)端末装置の処理回路において実行されるプログラムであって、
システム内の1または複数の装置から出力される第1の信号を受信する機能と、
前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定する機能と、
前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出する機能と、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示するための手段と
を実現するプログラム。
100 エレメント
110 通信部
120 制御部
130 機能部
135 発光素子
140 電源部
200 マネージャ
210 通信部
220 制御部
230 記憶部
300 サーバ
310 通信部
320 制御部
330 記憶部
400 UI装置
410 通信部
415 撮像部
420 制御部
430 入出力部
500 提示装置
510 通信部
515 撮像部
520 制御部
530 出力部
Claims (19)
- 端末装置であって、
システム内の1または複数の装置から出力される第1の信号を受信する信号受信部と、
前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定する位置関係特定部と、
前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出する識別情報抽出部と、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示するための手段と
を備える端末装置。 - 前記手段は、
前記識別情報をサーバに送信する識別情報送信部と、
前記サーバから前記識別情報に基づいて特定される前記1または複数の装置の設定情報を受信する設定情報受信部と、
前記受信された設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示させる提示制御部と
を含む、請求項1に記載の端末装置。 - 前記手段は、
前記識別情報をサーバに送信する識別情報送信部と、
前記位置関係を示す情報を前記サーバに送信する位置関係送信部と
を含み、
前記サーバは、前記識別情報に基づいて特定される前記1または複数の装置の設定情報を、前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて前記設定情報を提示する提示装置に提供する、請求項1に記載の端末装置。 - 前記1または複数の装置は、前記提示装置として機能する装置を含む、請求項3に記載の端末装置。
- 前記設定情報は、前記1または複数の装置が反射表示されるディスプレイによって提示される、請求項1に記載の端末装置。
- 前記ディスプレイは、前記1または複数の装置を含むライブビュー画像を表示する、請求項5に記載の端末装置。
- 前記ディスプレイは、前記1または複数の装置のアイコンを含む画像を表示する、請求項5に記載の端末装置。
- 前記設定情報は、前記1または複数の装置が透過表示されるディスプレイによって提示される、請求項1に記載の端末装置。
- 前記1または複数の装置に対する設定変更操作を受け付ける操作受付部と、
前記設定変更操作に対応する操作情報をサーバに送信する操作情報送信部と
をさらに備え、
前記操作受付部は、前記1または複数の装置が表示されるディスプレイにおいて提供されるGUI(Graphical User Interface)を介して前記設定変更操作を受け付ける、請求項1に記載の端末装置。 - 前記設定情報は、前記1または複数の装置の近傍の実空間に画像を投影するプロジェクタによって提示される、請求項1に記載の端末装置。
- 前記1または複数の装置に対する設定変更操作を受け付ける操作受付部と、
前記設定変更操作に対応する操作情報をサーバに送信する操作情報送信部と
をさらに備え、
前記操作受付部は、前記1または複数の装置に対してユーザがNUI(Natural User Interface)を介して実行する前記設定変更操作を受け付ける、請求項1に記載の端末装置。 - 前記信号受信部は、前記1または複数の装置から出力される第2の信号を受信し、
前記端末装置は、
前記第2の信号から前記1または複数の装置の状態情報を抽出する状態情報抽出部と、
前記状態情報をサーバに送信する状態情報送信部と
をさらに備える、請求項1に記載の端末装置。 - 前記端末装置は、前記1または複数の装置を含む画像を取得する撮像部をさらに備え、
前記第1の信号は、前記1または複数の装置が有する発光素子によって出力される発光信号を含み、
前記位置関係特定部は、前記画像から前記発光信号を抽出することによって前記位置関係を特定する、請求項1に記載の端末装置。 - 前記第1の信号は、前記1または複数の装置によって送信される無線信号を含み、
前記位置関係特定部は、前記無線信号の強度に基づいて前記位置関係を特定する、請求項1に記載の端末装置。 - 前記位置関係特定部は、前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置とが近接しているか否かを特定する、請求項1に記載の端末装置。
- 前記位置関係特定部は、前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との距離を特定する、請求項1に記載の端末装置。
- 1または複数の装置と、端末装置とを含むシステムであって、
前記1または複数の装置は、第1の信号を出力し、
前記端末装置は、
前記第1の信号を受信する信号受信部と、
前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定する位置関係特定部と、
前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出する識別情報抽出部と、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示するための手段と
を備えるシステム。 - システム内の1または複数の装置が第1の信号を出力することと、
端末装置が前記第1の信号を受信することと、
処理回路を用いて、前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定するとともに、前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出することと、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示することと
を含む情報提示方法。 - 端末装置の処理回路において実行されるプログラムであって、
システム内の1または複数の装置から出力される第1の信号を受信する機能と、
前記第1の信号に基づいて前記端末装置と前記1または複数の装置との位置関係を特定する機能と、
前記第1の信号から前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での識別情報を抽出する機能と、
前記識別情報および前記位置関係に基づいて、前記1または複数の装置の前記システム内での設定情報を前記1または複数の装置に関連付けて提示するための手段と
を実現するプログラム。
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