WO2016084458A1 - 通信装置、通信方法および通信システム - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a communication device, a communication method, and a communication system.
- Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 authentication information for Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication (hereinafter also referred to as BT communication) is transmitted by NFC (Near Field Communication) communication, and BT communication based on the authentication information is performed.
- NFC Near Field Communication
- An invention relating to a communication device that transmits and receives data using a computer is disclosed. Accordingly, the user can use the BT communication without performing an operation on the authentication information of the BT communication.
- Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 in order for the communication apparatus to perform NFC communication, the user places the communication apparatus itself adjacent to the apparatus that is the communication partner. For this reason, when the communication device has a size or weight that is inconvenient for the user to carry, a burden is placed on the user.
- the present disclosure proposes a new and improved communication device, communication method, and communication system that can reduce the burden on the user while maintaining the convenience of the user when establishing communication.
- the first communication device or the second communication device and human body communication are used.
- a communication device including a communication unit for communication is provided.
- the setting information for establishing communication with the second communication device communicates with the third communication device using human body communication, and the second communication based on the setting information
- a communication device includes a communication unit that establishes communication with the device.
- a communication device includes a communication unit that establishes communication with the device.
- setting information for establishing communication between the first communication device and the second communication device is transmitted to the first communication device or the second communication device. And a communication method, and establishing communication between the first communication device and the second communication device based on the setting information.
- setting information for establishing communication between the first communication device and the second communication device is transmitted to the first communication device or the second communication device.
- a communication system including a function to transmit using and a function to establish communication between the first communication device and the second communication device based on the setting information.
- the present disclosure it is possible to provide a communication device, a communication method, and a communication system that can reduce the burden on the user while maintaining the convenience of the user when establishing communication.
- the above effects are not necessarily limited, and any of the effects shown in the present specification, or other effects that can be grasped from the present specification, together with or in place of the above effects. May be played.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic functional configuration of a communication device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a sequence diagram which shows notionally the setting information pre-registration process in the communication system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows notionally the establishment process of the radio wave communication in the communication system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows notionally the establishment process of the radio wave communication of the communication system which concerns on the 1st modification of this embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a problem of a communication system using conventional NFC
- FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an overview of a control system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a conventional communication system is composed of a plurality of communication devices.
- Each of the plurality of communication devices has a wireless communication function for performing communication using two types of communication methods.
- the information for communication establishment by one communication system is transmitted to the communication apparatus used as a communication other party using one communication system.
- the communication device 10 and the communication device 20 constituting the conventional communication system may have a function of performing NFC communication and BT communication. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the communication device 10 is moved to a position adjacent to the communication device 20 and transmits setting information of BT communication to the communication device 20 via NFC communication. The communication device 20 that has received the setting information of the BT communication establishes BT communication with the communication device 10 using the setting information.
- the user places the communication device itself adjacent to the communication partner device in order to cause the communication device to perform NFC communication.
- the user makes the communication device 10 shown in FIG.
- the communication device 10 is installed on the first floor and the communication device 20 is installed on the second floor, the communication device 10 is moved from the first floor to the second floor. Therefore, when the communication device has a size or weight that is inconvenient for the user to carry, a burden is placed on the user. Further, when the communication device 10 is a device that is difficult to remove, for example, a device such as a set-top box, removal during movement is complicated for the user.
- NFC communication if the positions of the antennas of the communication device do not match, communication connection is not established. However, since relatively high accuracy is required for matching the antenna positions, in practice, communication connection establishment is not possible. It could be difficult. For example, when the circular coils forming the antenna overlap each other by about half of the circular area, it is difficult to communicate. In general, about 80% of the circular areas overlap each other. It is desirable to do so. Further, when the antenna shapes are different from each other, since the antenna shape is generally not visually recognized by the user, the positioning of the antenna becomes more difficult.
- the third communication apparatus uses the first communication apparatus for setting information for establishing communication between the first communication apparatus and the second communication apparatus. Or it communicates with a 2nd communication apparatus using human body communication. Communication between the first communication device and the second communication device is established based on the setting information.
- the communication system includes the first to third communication devices as described above.
- Each of the first to third communication devices communicates with other communication devices using human body communication and communication of other communication methods, for example, BT communication.
- the third communication device is attached to a human body and mediates setting information of another communication device using human body communication.
- the first and second communication devices perform other communication based on the setting information. Establish method communication.
- an information system includes a band 300 as a third communication device, a tablet terminal 100A and a display 100B as a first communication device, and a second
- the speaker 200 may be configured as a communication device.
- the band 300 receives setting information for establishing BT communication from the tablet terminal 100A and the display 100B, and stores the received setting information.
- the band 300 is worn by the user, and the user touches the speaker 200 with the band 300 being worn.
- setting information of the tablet terminal 100A stored in the band 300 is transmitted from the band 300 to the speaker 200 via human body communication.
- the speaker 200 establishes BT communication with the tablet terminal 100A using the received setting information of the tablet terminal 100A.
- the third communication device uses the first communication device for setting information for establishing communication between the first communication device and the second communication device. Communicate with the communication device or the second communication device using human body communication. Communication between the first communication device and the second communication device is established based on the setting information. Therefore, the user can establish communication between the communication devices without moving the first and second communication devices to adjacent positions, and while maintaining the convenience of the user when establishing communication, It becomes possible to reduce the burden.
- a band-shaped communication device is shown as an example of the third communication device.
- the third communication device may be any device that is attached to or held by a human body. It is not limited.
- first communication device 100 and the second communication device a tablet terminal, a display, and a speaker are shown.
- first communication device and the second communication device are other types of communicable communication. It may be a terminal, a display device or an output device.
- the communication device 100, the communication device 200, and the communication device 300 are also referred to as MD (Master Device), SD (Slave Device), and WD (Wearable Device).
- MD Master Device
- SD Serial Device
- WD Wearable Device
- each of the communication devices 100 and the like according to the first and second embodiments is suffixed with a number corresponding to the embodiment, like the communication device 100-1 and the communication device 100-2. To distinguish.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic functional configuration of the communication device 100-1, the communication device 200-1, and the communication device 300-1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the communication device 100-1 includes a control unit 102, a human body communication unit 104, a radio wave communication unit 106, and a storage unit 108.
- the communication device 100-1 can be a mobile communication terminal operated by a user.
- the control unit 102 generally controls the operation of the communication device 100-1. Specifically, the control unit 102 controls the human body communication unit 104 and the radio wave communication unit 106. For example, the control unit 102 performs activation and stop of the human body communication unit 104 and the radio wave communication unit 106, and a data transmission instruction.
- the human body communication unit 104 communicates with other communication devices via the human body as part of the communication unit. Specifically, the human body communication unit 104 transmits setting information for establishing communication with the communication device 200-1. For example, the human body communication unit 104 transmits the BT communication setting information of the communication device 100-1 to the communication device 300-1 as the first setting information.
- the setting information may be authentication information such as pairing information.
- the human body communication unit 104 includes a communication electrode and a reference electrode (not shown), and performs communication by generating a potential difference between the reference electrode and the communication electrode.
- the radio wave communication unit 106 communicates with other communication devices via radio waves as part of the communication unit. Specifically, the radio wave communication unit 106 receives a connection request transmitted from the communication device 200-1 based on the setting information transmitted by the human body communication unit 104, and establishes communication based on the connection request. The radio wave communication unit 106 transmits / receives data to / from the communication device 200-1. For example, the radio wave communication unit 106 performs communication using a wireless communication method such as Bluetooth or WiFi (registered trademark).
- a wireless communication method such as Bluetooth or WiFi (registered trademark).
- the storage unit 108 stores information to be transmitted. Specifically, the storage unit 108 stores data transmitted to the communication device 200-1 and used in the communication device 200-1.
- the data may be audio or image data, an operation program, or the like.
- setting information may be stored in the storage unit 108 in advance.
- an acquisition unit that acquires the data from outside the communication device 100-1 may be provided.
- the communication device 200-1 includes a control unit 202, a human body communication unit 204, a radio wave communication unit 206, and an output unit 208, as shown in FIG.
- the communication device 200-1 can be a stationary communication device.
- the control unit 202 controls the overall operation of the communication device 200-1. Specifically, the control unit 202 controls the human body communication unit 204 and the radio wave communication unit 206. The control unit 202 also controls the output unit 208. For example, the control unit 202 provides the data received by the radio wave communication unit 206 to the output unit 208 and causes the output unit 208 to perform output based on the data.
- the human body communication unit 204 communicates with other communication devices via the human body as part of the communication unit. Specifically, the human body communication unit 204 receives setting information for establishing communication with the communication device 100-1. For example, the human body communication unit 204 receives the BT communication setting information of the communication device 100-1 from the communication device 300-1.
- the radio wave communication unit 206 communicates with other communication devices via radio waves as part of the communication unit. Specifically, the radio wave communication unit 206 establishes communication with the communication device 100-1 based on the setting information received by the human body communication unit 204, and transmits and receives data.
- the output unit 208 performs output based on an instruction from the control unit 202. Specifically, the output unit 208 performs output based on the data received by the radio wave communication unit 206. For example, the output unit 208 can output sound, an image, vibration, or the like.
- the communication device 300-1 includes a control unit 302, a human body communication unit 304, a storage unit 306, and a radio wave communication unit 308 as shown in FIG.
- the communication device 300-1 may be a communication device that is portable, worn on or held by the user's body.
- the control unit 302 generally controls the operation of the communication device 300-1. Specifically, the control unit 302 controls the human body communication unit 304. For example, the control unit 302 performs starting and stopping of the human body communication unit 304, a data transmission instruction, and the like.
- the human body communication unit 304 communicates with other communication devices via the human body as part of the communication unit. Specifically, the human body communication unit 304 transmits and receives setting information for establishing communication between the communication device 100-1 and the communication device 200-1. For example, the human body communication unit 304 receives the BT communication setting information of the communication device 100-1 from the communication device 100-1, and transmits the BT communication setting information to the communication device 200-1.
- the storage unit 306 stores setting information to be transmitted / received. Specifically, the storage unit 306 stores setting information received by the human body communication unit 304. The setting information is read from the storage unit 306 by the human body communication unit 304 and transmitted.
- the radio wave communication unit 308 communicates with other communication devices via radio waves as part of the communication unit. Specifically, the radio wave communication unit 308 communicates with the communication device 100-1 or 200-1 or another communication device.
- FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram conceptually showing setting information pre-registration processing in the communication system according to the present embodiment.
- MD-1 and WD-1 activate the human body communication function (step S402).
- control units 102 and 302 activate human body communication units 104 and 304, respectively.
- the MD-1 includes an operation unit such as a touch panel separately.
- the control unit 102 activates the human body communication unit 104.
- the WD-1 also includes an operation unit such as a button, and the control unit 302 activates the human body communication unit 304 when a user operation on the operation unit, for example, an operation such as button pressing by the user is performed.
- Control units 102 and 302 may activate human body communication units 104 and 304 periodically.
- the activation method of the human body communication function may be set, and the activation method may be changed according to the setting. For example, activation by user operation and regular activation can be switched according to the setting.
- MD-1 and WD-1 perform mutual authentication through human body communication (step S404). Specifically, the human body communication unit 104 and the human body communication unit 304 transmit each authentication information and receive the other authentication information. If the authentication information is shared in advance between MD-1 and WD-1, or if it is a specific product, the process of this step may be omitted.
- MD-1 recognizes WD-1 (step S406). Specifically, when mutual authentication with WD-1 is normally completed, control unit 102 recognizes WD-1 as a communication partner. If mutual authentication is not performed in step S404, control unit 102 recognizes WD-1 as a communicable device.
- MD-1 confirms with the user whether or not the detected WD-1 is registered (step S408). Specifically, the control unit 102 presents to the user that WD-1 has been recognized, and causes the user to determine whether to register the WD-1. For example, the control unit 102 displays that the WD-1 is recognized on the display unit separately provided in the MD-1, whether or not the WD-1 is registered in the MD-1, and the MD-1 in the WD-1. Registration, that is, selection operation of whether or not to provide MD-1 setting information. For example, when registering a recognized WD-1 as an Unlock device, both registrations are selected, and the user does not register WD-1 as an Unlock device, but registers MD-1 setting information in WD-1. In this case, registration of MD-1 to WD-1 is selected.
- MD-1 registers WD-1 (step S410). Specifically, when the user selects to register the recognized WD-1 in MD-1, the control unit 102 causes the storage unit 108 to store information related to the WD-1 such as authentication information. . If only MD-1 registration to WD-1 is selected and if it is selected not to register both, the process of this step is omitted.
- MD-1 transmits the setting information of its own device through human body communication (step S412). Specifically, the control unit 102 causes the human body communication unit 104 to transmit MD-1 BT communication setting information to the WD-1. If only WD-1 registration to MD-1 is selected or if both are not registered, the process is terminated.
- WD-1 stores the setting information (step S414). Specifically, the control unit 302 causes the storage unit 306 to store the setting information received by the human body communication unit 304.
- FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram conceptually showing establishment processing of radio wave communication in the communication system according to the present embodiment. The description of the processing that is substantially the same as the setting information pre-registration processing will be omitted.
- WD-1 activates the human body communication function (step S502), and WD-1 and SD-1 perform mutual authentication through human body communication (step S504). If mutual authentication is not performed, the process of this step is omitted.
- WD-1 transmits the setting information of MD-1 to SD-1 by human body communication (step S506).
- control unit 302 acquires MD-1 setting information stored in storage unit 306 when mutual authentication of human body communication is completed. Then, control unit 302 causes human body communication unit 304 to transmit the acquired MD-1 setting information to SD-1. Control unit 302 may cause human body communication unit 304 to transmit MD-1 setting information when a setting information transmission request is received from SD-1.
- SD-1 Upon receiving the MD-1 setting information, SD-1 makes a connection request for BT communication to MD-1 (step S508). Specifically, when the MD-1 setting information is received by the human body communication unit 204, the control unit 202 sends a connection request for BT communication based on the received MD-1 setting information to the radio wave communication unit 206. Send to MD-1.
- MD-1 Upon receiving the connection request for SD-1 and BT communication, MD-1 establishes a link for BT communication (step S510). Specifically, when receiving a connection request for BT communication from SD-1, radio wave communication unit 106 permits connection to SD-1 and establishes a link for BT communication with SD-1.
- MD-1 transmits data to SD-1 by BT communication (step S512). Specifically, the control unit 102 acquires data stored in the storage unit 108 and causes the radio wave communication unit 106 to transmit the acquired data to SD-1. Note that, when a data transmission request is received from SD-1, the control unit 102 may cause the radio wave communication unit 106 to transmit data indicated by the data transmission request to the SD-1.
- the SD-1 that has received the data performs output based on the received data (step S514).
- the control unit 202 provides the data received by the radio wave communication unit 206 to the output unit 208 and causes the output unit 208 to perform output based on the data.
- steps S512 and S514 may be repeated, and the processes of steps S512 and S514 are performed in parallel.
- the data received in step S512 is buffered in the reception buffer, and the buffered data May be used in the process of step S514.
- the communication device 300-1 uses the communication device 100-1 for the setting information for establishing communication between the communication device 100-1 and the communication device 200-1. It communicates with 100-1 or communication device 200-1 using human body communication.
- the communication device 100-1 communicates with the communication device 300-1 using setting information for establishing communication with the communication device 200-1, using human body communication, and the communication device 200- based on the setting information.
- the communication device 200-1 communicates with the communication device 300-1 using setting information for establishing communication with the communication device 100-1, using the human body communication, and the communication device 100- based on the setting information. Establish communication with 1.
- the user who wears or holds the communication device 300-1 does not move the communication device 100-1 and the communication device 200-1 to an adjacent position, but contacts the communication device with which the communication is to be established. Communication between the communication devices can be established only by doing this. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on the user while maintaining the convenience of the user when establishing communication.
- the setting information includes the setting information of the communication device 100-1
- the communication device 300-1 receives the setting information from the communication device 100-1 using human body communication.
- the communication device 100-1 transmits the setting information to the communication device 300-1 using human body communication.
- the communication device 200-1 receives the setting information from the communication device 300-1 using human body communication. For this reason, by communicating only the setting information of one communication device, it is possible to reduce the overhead required for establishing communication compared to the communication of both setting information.
- the communication system confirms whether the user has permission to transmit when the communication apparatus 300-1 transmits the setting information of the communication apparatus 100-1 to the communication apparatus 200-1. May be.
- the communication device 300-1 transmits a transmission permission inquiry of the setting information of the communication device 100-1 to the communication device 100-1, and when the transmission permission is received from the communication device 100-1, the setting is performed. Information is transmitted to the communication device 200-1 using radio wave communication.
- the communication device 100-1 presents to the user that the transmission permission inquiry has been received, Based on the user operation performed in this way, a decision is made as to whether or not transmission of the setting information is permitted.
- FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram conceptually showing radio wave communication establishment processing of the communication system according to the first modification of the present embodiment. Note that description of processing that is substantially the same as the processing of the present embodiment is omitted.
- WD-1 activates the human body communication function (step S602), and WD-1 and SD-1 perform mutual authentication through human body communication (step S604). If mutual authentication is not performed, the process of this step is omitted.
- WD-1 transmits a transmission permission inquiry to MD-1 by BT communication (step S606).
- the control unit 302 causes the radio wave communication unit 308 to transmit a transmission permission inquiry for inquiring the transmission permission of the setting information to the MD-1 that is the transmission source of the setting information stored in the storage unit 306.
- the MD-1 that has received the transmission permission inquiry confirms whether or not the user has permission to transmit (step S608). Specifically, when the transmission permission inquiry is received by the radio wave communication unit 106, the control unit 102 presents to the user that there has been a transmission permission inquiry via a display unit or the like provided separately in the MD-1, and transmits Prompt the user to select permission or not. And the control part 102 determines whether transmission of setting information is permitted based on a user's selection operation.
- the transmission permission inquiry may include information indicating the SD-1 that is the transmission destination of the setting information, and the control unit 102 may present information indicating the SD-1 to the user.
- MD-1 transmits a transmission permission to WD-1 by BT communication (step S610). Specifically, if the user's selection operation indicates transmission permission, control unit 102 determines to permit transmission, and causes radio wave communication unit 106 to transmit transmission permission to WD-1.
- step S612 transmits the setting information of MD-1 to SD-1 by human body communication (step S612). Specifically, when the transmission permission is received by the human body communication unit 304, the control unit 302 causes the human body communication unit 304 to transmit the MD-1 setting information acquired from the storage unit 306 to the SD-1.
- the SD-1 that has received the setting information of the MD-1 makes a connection request for BT communication to the MD-1 (step S614), and the MD-1 that has received the connection request for SD-1 and BT communication receives the BT communication.
- a communication link is established (step S616).
- MD-1 transmits data by BT communication (step S618), and SD-1 that has received the data outputs based on the received data (step S620).
- the communication device 300-1 transmits the transmission permission inquiry of the setting information of the communication device 100-1 to the communication device 100-1, and the transmission permission is communication.
- the setting information is transmitted to the communication device 200-1 using human body communication. For this reason, setting information of MD-1 is provided unconditionally, and it is possible to prevent access from unspecified communication devices, and to maintain the safety of information related to MD-1.
- the communication device 100-1 when the transmission permission inquiry of the setting information is received from the communication apparatus 300-1, the communication device 100-1 presents to the user that the transmission permission inquiry has been received, Based on the user operation performed in this way, a decision is made as to whether or not transmission of the setting information is permitted. For this reason, it becomes possible to improve a user's convenience by not transmitting the setting information contrary to a user's intention.
- the control unit 102 determines whether transmission of setting information is permitted based on a user operation. However, whether transmission of setting information is permitted may be determined in advance.
- the storage unit 108 stores type information indicating the type of SD-1 permitted to be transmitted, and the information indicating SD-1 included in the transmission permission inquiry includes the type information of the SD-1. obtain. Then, the control unit 102 determines whether the type information included in the received transmission permission inquiry matches the type information stored in the storage unit 108, and determines that the type information matches, the radio communication unit 106 Send transmission permission.
- the type information is stored in the storage unit 108 according to user settings. In this case, the transmission permission is automatically transmitted according to the stored setting, so that it is possible to save the user's troubles in accordance with the user's intention.
- the communication device 300-1 can inquire of the communication device 100-1 which setting information is to be transmitted. Good. Specifically, when there are a plurality of setting information of communication device 100-1, communication device 300-1 transmits a transmission permission inquiry to communication device 100-1, and communicates the setting information indicated by the received transmission permission. The data is transmitted to the apparatus 200-1 using human body communication.
- the control unit 302 determines whether a plurality of setting information is stored in the storage unit 306. If it is determined that a plurality of setting information is stored, the control unit 302 transmits a transmission permission inquiry to each of the plurality of MD-1s related to the setting information via the radio wave communication unit 308.
- control unit 102 When the transmission permission inquiry is received, the control unit 102 presents to the user that the transmission permission inquiry has been made via a display unit or the like provided separately in the MD-1, and selects the transmission permission / denial of the setting information to the user. Prompt. Then, the control unit 102 determines whether to permit transmission of the setting information based on the user's selection operation. When it is determined that transmission of the setting information is permitted, control unit 102 causes radio wave communication unit 106 to transmit transmission permission to WD-1.
- control unit 302 causes the human body communication unit 304 to transmit the setting information of the MD-1 that is the transmission permission transmission source to the SD-1.
- the communication device 300-1 transmits a transmission permission inquiry to the communication device 100-1 when a plurality of setting information of the communication device 100-1 exists. Then, the setting information indicated by the received transmission permission is transmitted to the communication device 200-1 using human body communication. For this reason, it is possible to prevent setting information from being spread to unspecified communication devices, and to maintain the safety of information related to MD-1.
- the setting information of a plurality of communication devices 100-1 may be included in the transmission permission inquiry, and the setting information permitted to be transmitted may be determined by the operation of one communication device 100-1.
- the setting information of the communication device 100-1 such as a smartphone and the communication device 100-1 such as a television receiver is registered in the communication device 300-1
- a transmission permission inquiry including a list of setting information is performed.
- the data is transmitted from the communication device 300-1 to both communication devices 100-1.
- setting information of the communication device 100-1 that is permitted to be transmitted in the smartphone for example, television receiver setting information is selected, and transmission permission including information indicating the setting information is transmitted from the smartphone to the communication device 300-1.
- the communication device 300-1 that has received the transmission permission transmits the setting information indicated by the transmission permission to the communication device 200-1.
- setting information permitted to be transmitted is selected by the other communication device 100-1, so that communication is established between the communication device 100-1 and the communication device 200-1 that are difficult for the user to operate. Is possible.
- the communication device 300-1 when there are a plurality of setting information of the communication device 100-1, the communication device 300-1 requests the communication device 200-1 to connect to each of the plurality of setting information. May be. Specifically, when there are a plurality of setting information of communication device 100-1, communication device 300-1 transmits a part or all of the plurality of setting information to communication device 200-1 using human body communication. To do.
- the control unit 302 determines whether a plurality of setting information is stored in the storage unit 306. When it is determined that a plurality of setting information is stored in the storage unit 306, the control unit 302 transmits a part of the plurality of setting information to the SD-1 via the human body communication unit 304.
- the control unit 202 When a plurality of setting information is received, the control unit 202 causes the radio wave communication unit 206 to make a connection request to the MD-1 based on one of the received plurality of setting information. And when communication is not established by the said connection request
- control unit 302 causes the human body communication unit 304 to transmit the untransmitted setting information stored in the storage unit 306 to the SD-1.
- control unit 302 may cause the human body communication unit 304 to transmit all the setting information stored in the storage unit 306 to the SD-1 in the first transmission of the setting information.
- the communication device 300-1 when there are a plurality of pieces of setting information of the communication device 100-1, the communication device 300-1 can partially or all of the plurality of setting information.
- the data is transmitted to the communication device 200-1 using human body communication. For this reason, when there is no possibility that setting information of MD-1 is diffused to an unspecified communication apparatus, it is possible to save the user's confirmation and to improve the user's convenience. .
- the communication device 200-1 may discard the setting information after communication with the communication device 100-1.
- the control unit 202 temporarily stores the setting information of the communication device 100-1 received from the communication device 300-1 in a storage unit or the like provided separately in the communication device 200-1.
- the radio wave communication unit 206 communicates with the communication device 100-1 based on the setting information. Then, when communication with the communication device 100-1 is completed, the control unit 202 deletes the setting information stored in the storage unit.
- the communication device 200-1 discards the setting information after communication with the communication device 100-1. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the setting information of MD-1 from being spread to other communication devices via SD-1, and to maintain the safety of the information related to MD-1. Further, when there is an upper limit in the number of registered setting information, it is possible to suppress the registration number of the setting information from reaching the upper limit and to prevent difficulty in registering additional setting information.
- the communication device 200-1 may delete the setting information that satisfies a predetermined condition when the registered setting information reaches a predetermined number. For example, when the number of setting information registrations reaches the upper limit, the control unit 202 may delete setting information whose use time of setting information is older than other setting information, and the registration time may be shorter than other setting information. Old setting information may be deleted. In addition, the communication device 200-1 may delete one or a plurality of setting information at random when the setting information to be registered reaches a predetermined number.
- Second Embodiment (example of transmitting SD setting information to MD via human body communication)> The communication system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above. Next, a communication system according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. In the present embodiment, the setting information of the second communication device is transmitted to the first communication device via the third communication device using human body communication.
- the radio wave communication unit 106 receives setting information for establishing communication with the communication device 200-2.
- the radio wave communication unit 106 receives the setting information of the communication device 200-2 from the communication device 300-2 as the second setting information.
- the radio wave communication unit 106 establishes communication with the communication device 200-2 based on the setting information of the communication device 200-2 received from the communication device 300-2, and transmits and receives data. For example, the radio wave communication unit 106 transmits a BT communication connection request to the communication device 200-2 based on the setting information received from the communication device 300-2, and transmits and receives data after the communication is established.
- the storage unit 108 stores received setting information.
- the storage unit 108 stores setting information of the communication device 200-2 received by the radio wave communication unit 106.
- the human body communication unit 204 transmits setting information for establishing communication with the communication device 100-2.
- the human body communication unit 204 transmits the setting information of the communication device 200-2 to the communication device 300-2.
- the radio wave communication unit 206 receives a connection request transmitted from the communication device 100-2 based on the setting information transmitted by the human body communication unit 204, and establishes communication based on the connection request.
- the radio wave communication unit 206 transmits / receives data to / from the communication device 100-2.
- the control unit 302 controls the radio wave communication unit 308.
- the control unit 302 performs start and stop of the radio wave communication unit 308, a data transmission instruction, and the like.
- the human body communication unit 304 receives setting information for establishing communication between the communication device 100-2 and the communication device 200-2. For example, the human body communication unit 304 receives setting information of the communication device 200-2 from the communication device 200-2.
- the radio wave communication unit 308 transmits setting information received by the human body communication unit 304.
- the radio wave communication unit 308 transmits the setting information of the communication device 200-2 received by the human body communication unit 304 to the communication device 100-2.
- FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram conceptually showing establishment processing of radio wave communication in the communication system according to the present embodiment. Note that description of the setting information pre-registration process and other processes that are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.
- WD-2 activates the human body communication function (step S702), and WD-2 and SD-2 perform mutual authentication through human body communication (step S704). If mutual authentication is not performed, the process of this step is omitted.
- SD-2 transmits the setting information of SD-2 to WD-2 by human body communication (step S706). Specifically, when the mutual authentication of human body communication is completed, control unit 202 causes human body communication unit 204 to transmit SD-2 setting information related to radio wave communication to WD-2. The control unit 202 may cause the human body communication unit 204 to transmit the SD-2 setting information when a setting information transmission request is received from the WD-2.
- WD-2 having received the setting information of SD-2 transmits the setting information of SD-2 to MD-2 by BT communication (step S708).
- control unit 302 causes radio wave communication unit 308 to transmit the received SD-2 setting information to MD-2.
- the MD-2 setting information stored in the storage unit 306 is used in the setting information pre-registration process.
- the control unit 302 may store the received SD-2 setting information in the storage unit 306.
- MD-2 that has received the setting information of SD-2 makes a connection request for BT communication to SD-2 (step S710). Specifically, when the radio communication unit 106 receives the SD-2 setting information, the control unit 102 sends a BT communication connection request to the radio communication unit 106 based on the received SD-2 setting information. Send to SD-2.
- SD-2 which has received a connection request for MD-2 and BT communication, establishes a link for BT communication (step S712).
- MD-2 transfers data to SD by BT communication.
- -2 step S714
- SD-2 that has received the data performs output based on the received data (step S716). Note that the processes in steps S714 and S716 may be performed in the same manner as steps S512 and S514 in the first embodiment.
- the communication device 300-2 receives the setting information of the communication device 200-2 from the communication device 200-2 using human body communication, and receives the received information.
- the setting information is transmitted to the communication device 100-2.
- the communication device 100-2 receives the setting information of the communication device 200-2 from the communication device 300-2, and establishes communication with the communication device 200-2 based on the received setting information.
- Communication device 200-2 transmits the setting information of communication device 200-2 to communication device 300-2 using human body communication, and establishes communication from communication device 100-2 transmitted based on the setting information.
- the request is received, and communication with the communication device 100-2 is established based on the communication establishment request. For this reason, the setting information of the communication device 100-2 is not provided to other communication devices, so that the setting information is prevented from being spread and the safety of the information related to the communication device 100-2 can be improved. It becomes possible.
- the BT communication may be established when the user contacts the communication device 100-2.
- the communication device 300-2 can communicate with the communication device 100-2 through human body communication when the user contacts the communication device 100-2.
- the setting information 200-2 is transmitted to the communication device 100-2.
- the communication device 100-2 establishes BT communication with the communication device 200-2.
- the communication device 300-2 may be in a sleep state while communication is not performed. Specifically, the communication device 300-2 transitions to a state where human body communication is possible when a predetermined signal is received from another communication device. For example, the communication device 200-2 detects the proximity of the user to the own device, and when the proximity of the user is detected, transmits the signal for prompting human body communication, and the communication device 300-2 that has received the signal Transition to a state where human body communication is possible. Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 8, the process of this modification is demonstrated in detail.
- FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram conceptually showing establishment processing of radio wave communication in a communication system according to a modification of the present embodiment. Note that description of processing that is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment is omitted.
- the SD-2 detects the proximity of the user (step S802).
- the SD-2 includes a sensor that detects the proximity of the user.
- the sensor may be a human sensor such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or a visible light sensor, and detects the approach or contact of the user with respect to SD-2.
- the proximity of the user may be detected by detecting a pressing action by a switch such as a push button, or by detecting a pressing by the user by a pressing sensor.
- SD-2 transmits a beacon by BT communication (step S804).
- the control unit 202 causes the radio wave communication unit 206 to transmit a beacon, for example, an advertising packet, when the proximity of the user is detected by the sensor.
- a signal transmitted as a signal for prompting human body communication is not limited to this.
- a predetermined data packet or a control packet may be transmitted.
- WD-2 activates the human body communication function (step S806). Specifically, when the radio wave communication unit 308 receives a beacon, the control unit 302 activates the human body communication unit 304.
- steps S808 to S820 is substantially the same as the processing in steps S704 to S716 of the second embodiment shown in FIG.
- the communication device 300-2 transitions to a state in which human body communication is possible when a predetermined signal is received from another communication device. For this reason, until the communication is started, the human body communication function is set in the sleep state, so that power consumption can be suppressed and the communication device 300-3 can be operated for a longer period.
- the communication device 200-2 detects the proximity of the user to the own device, and transmits a signal for prompting human body communication when the proximity of the user is detected.
- human body communication communication is not performed unless a person wearing a device corresponding to human body communication is close to a communication device as a communication partner. Therefore, the power consumption of the communication device 300-2 and the efficient human body are reduced by activating the human body communication function of the communication device 300-2 worn by the user only when the user approaches the communication device 200-2. It is possible to achieve both communication.
- the communication device 200-2 transmits a signal for prompting human body communication
- the communication device 100-2 may transmit the signal.
- the control unit 102 causes the radio wave communication unit 106 to periodically transmit a beacon, or causes the radio wave communication unit 106 to transmit a beacon in response to a user operation on the communication device 100-2.
- the human body communication function of the communication device 300-2 is activated, so that communication can be performed while suppressing power consumption of the communication device 300-2. It becomes possible to avoid being disconnected.
- the communication devices 100, 200, and 300 (hereinafter also referred to as the communication device 100 and the like) according to the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above.
- the processing of the communication device 100 and the like described above is realized by cooperation of software and hardware such as the communication device 100 described below.
- FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the communication device 100 and the like according to the present disclosure.
- the communication device 100 and the like include a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 132, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 134, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 136, a bridge 138, a bus 140, and an interface. 142, an input device 144, an output device 146, a storage device 148, a drive 150, a connection port 152, and a communication control device 154.
- a CPU Central Processing Unit
- ROM Read Only Memory
- RAM Random Access Memory
- the CPU 132 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and realizes the operation of the control unit in the communication device 100 and the like in cooperation with various programs.
- the CPU 132 may be a microprocessor.
- the ROM 134 stores programs or calculation parameters used by the CPU 132.
- the RAM 136 temporarily stores programs used in the execution of the CPU 132 or parameters that change as appropriate during the execution.
- the ROM 134 and the RAM 136 realize part of the storage unit in the communication device 100 or the like.
- the CPU 132, the ROM 134, and the RAM 136 are connected to each other by an internal bus including a CPU bus.
- the input device 144 is an input means for the user to input information, such as a mouse, keyboard, touch panel, button, microphone, switch, and lever, and an input control circuit that generates an input signal based on the input by the user and outputs the input signal to the CPU 132.
- a user of the communication device 100 or the like can input various data or instruct a processing operation to the communication device 100 or the like by operating the input device 144.
- the output device 146 performs output to a device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) device, or a lamp. Further, the output device 146 may output sound such as a speaker and headphones.
- a device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) device, or a lamp. Further, the output device 146 may output sound such as a speaker and headphones.
- LCD liquid crystal display
- OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode
- the storage device 148 is a device for storing data.
- the storage device 148 may include a storage medium, a recording device that records data on the storage medium, a reading device that reads data from the storage medium, a deletion device that deletes data recorded on the storage medium, and the like.
- the storage device 148 stores programs executed by the CPU 132 and various data.
- the drive 150 is a reader / writer for a storage medium, and is built in or externally attached to the communication device 100 or the like.
- the drive 150 reads information recorded on a mounted removable storage medium such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, and outputs the information to the RAM 134.
- the drive 150 can also write information to a removable storage medium.
- connection port 152 is a bus for connecting to an external information processing apparatus such as the communication apparatus 100 or a peripheral device, for example.
- the connection port 152 may be a USB (Universal Serial Bus).
- the communication control device 154 is a communication interface including a communication device for connecting to a network as an example of a radio wave communication unit such as the communication device 100. Further, the communication control apparatus 154 may be a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) compatible communication apparatus or an LTE (Long Term Evolution) compatible communication apparatus. Furthermore, the communication control apparatus 154 includes a device related to human body communication.
- a wireless LAN Local Area Network
- LTE Long Term Evolution
- the user establishes communication between the communication devices only by contacting the communication device without moving the communication device 100 and the communication device 200 to adjacent positions. It is possible to reduce the burden on the user while maintaining the convenience of the user when establishing communication.
- the setting information of the communication device 100 is not provided to other communication devices, so that the setting information is prevented from being spread, and the information related to the communication device 100 is It becomes possible to improve safety.
- the setting information is transmitted and received between the communication device 100 and the communication device 200 via one communication device 300, but the present technology is not limited to such an example.
- the setting information may be transmitted / received via a plurality of communication devices 300.
- the communication apparatus 300 stores the setting information of the communication apparatus 100 in the pre-registration process.
- the setting information may be stored in the communication apparatus 300 in advance. In this case, the pre-registration process is omitted.
- the communication apparatus 300 transmits the transmission permission inquiry to the communication apparatus 100 using human body communication.
- the transmission permission inquiry may be transmitted to the communication apparatus 100 using a scheme, for example, BT communication.
- BT communication When BT communication is used, the setting information of the communication device 100 stored in the communication device 300 in the setting information pre-registration process is used for the BT communication.
- the example in which the communication apparatus 200 transmits the setting information of the own apparatus when the setting information transmission request is received from the communication apparatus 300 has been described.
- the transmission request may be transmitted to the communication apparatus 200.
- the control unit 102 when an operation for instructing data transmission to the communication device 200, such as an instruction to start music playback or selection of a display program, is performed on the communication device 100, the control unit 102 causes the human body communication unit 104 or the radio wave communication unit 106 to A transmission request instruction is transmitted to the communication device 300.
- the control unit 302 causes the human body communication unit 304 to transmit a transmission request to the communication device 200.
- the setting information of the communication device 200 is transmitted when the user accidentally touches the communication device 200, and the communication device 200 malfunctions. This can be prevented.
- the example in which the communication device 300 is in the sleep state has been described.
- the communication device 100 or the communication device 200 may be in the sleep state.
- the communication device 100 or the communication device 200 transitions to a state in which human body communication is possible. In this case, power consumption of not only the communication device 300 but also the communication device 100 or the communication device 200 can be suppressed.
- the communication apparatus 300 receives the predetermined signal from the communication apparatus 100 or the communication apparatus 200.
- the predetermined signal is transmitted from the communication apparatus 100 or the communication apparatus 200. May be received by the communication device 300 via another communication device or the like.
- the communication apparatus 300 includes the radio communication unit 308. However, the communication apparatus 300 may not include the radio communication unit 308. For example, the communication device 300 communicates with the communication devices 100 and 200 using only the human body communication unit 304.
- Communication for communicating with the first communication device or the second communication device using human body communication for setting information for establishing communication between the first communication device and the second communication device A communication device comprising a unit.
- the setting information includes first setting information that is setting information of the first communication device, and the communication unit uses the human body communication to transmit the first setting information from the first communication device.
- the communication device according to (1) wherein the communication device is received.
- the communication unit transmits a transmission permission inquiry of the first setting information to the first communication apparatus, and the transmission permission is received from the first communication apparatus, the first setting information Is transmitted to the second communication device using human body communication.
- the communication unit transmits the transmission permission inquiry to the first communication device, and receives the first setting information indicated by the received transmission permission.
- the communication device according to (3) wherein the communication device transmits to the second communication device using human body communication.
- the communication unit transmits a part or all of the plurality of the first setting information to the second communication device using human body communication.
- the setting information includes second setting information which is setting information of the second communication device, and the communication unit uses the human body communication from the second communication device for the second setting information.
- the communication device according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the second setting information received is transmitted to the first communication device.
- the communication device according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein when the predetermined signal is received from another communication device, the communication unit transitions to a state in which human communication is possible. .
- the setting information includes first setting information which is setting information of the own device, and the communication unit transmits the first setting information to the third communication device using the human body communication.
- the communication device according to (8).
- the communication device (10) When a transmission permission inquiry for the first setting information is received from the third communication device, the user is notified that the transmission permission inquiry has been made, and The communication device according to (9), further including a control unit that determines whether to permit transmission of the first setting information based on a user operation.
- the setting information includes second setting information that is setting information of the second communication device, and the communication unit receives the second setting information from the third communication device, and receives the second setting information.
- the communication device according to (9) or (10), wherein communication different from the human body communication with the second communication device is established based on the second setting information.
- (12) The communication device according to any one of (8) to (11), wherein the communication unit transmits a signal for prompting human body communication.
- the setting information for establishing communication with the first communication device is communicated with the third communication device using human body communication, and communication with the first communication device based on the setting information is performed.
- the setting information includes first setting information which is setting information of the first communication device, and the communication unit uses the human body communication to transmit the first setting information from the third communication device.
- the communication device according to (14), wherein the communication unit discards the first setting information after communication with the first communication device.
- the setting information includes second setting information which is setting information of the own device, and the communication unit transmits the second setting information to the third communication device using human body communication, Receiving a communication establishment request from the first communication device transmitted based on the second setting information, and establishing communication with the first communication device based on the communication establishment request;
- the communication device according to any one of (15) to (15).
- the apparatus further includes a detection unit that detects the proximity of the user to the own device, and the communication unit transmits a signal that prompts human body communication when the detection unit detects the proximity of the user.
- the communication device according to any one of (16) to (16).
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1.本開示の一実施形態に係る通信システムの概要
2.第1の実施形態(人体通信を介してMDの設定情報をSDに送信する例)
3.第2の実施形態(人体通信を介してSDの設定情報をMDに送信する例)
4.本開示の一実施形態に係るハードウェア構成
5.むすび
まず、従来の通信システムの課題および本開示の一実施形態に係る制御システムの概要について説明する。図1は、従来のNFCを利用した通信システムの課題を説明するための図であり、図2は、本開示の一実施形態に係る制御システムの概要を説明するための図である。
以上、本開示の一実施形態に係る通信システムの概要について説明した。次に、本開示の第1の実施形態に係る通信システムについて説明する。本実施形態では、人体通信を用いて、第1の通信装置の設定情報が第3の通信装置を介して第2の通信装置に送信される。
まず、図3を参照して、本開示の第1の実施形態に係る通信装置100-1、通信装置200-1および通信装置300-1の構成について説明する。図3は、本開示の第1の実施形態に係る通信装置100-1、通信装置200-1および通信装置300-1の概略的な機能構成を示すブロック図である。
通信装置100-1は、図3に示したように、制御部102、人体通信部104、電波通信部106および記憶部108を備える。例えば、通信装置100-1は、ユーザによって操作される携帯通信端末等であり得る。
また、通信装置200-1は、図3に示したように、制御部202、人体通信部204、電波通信部206および出力部208を備える。例えば、通信装置200-1は、据置型の通信装置であり得る。
また、通信装置300-1は、図3に示したように、制御部302、人体通信部304、記憶部306および電波通信部308を備える。例えば、通信装置300-1は、可搬性があり、ユーザの身体に装着され、またはユーザの身体によって保持される通信装置であり得る。
次に、図4および図5を参照して、本実施形態における通信システムの処理について説明する。まず、図4を参照して、設定情報の事前登録処理について説明する。図4は、本実施形態に係る通信システムにおける設定情報の事前登録処理を概念的に示すシーケンス図である。
まず、MD-1およびWD-1は、人体通信機能を起動する(ステップS402)。具体的には、制御部102および302は、それぞれ人体通信部104および304を起動する。例えば、MD-1は別途タッチパネル等の操作部を備え、当該操作部に対するユーザ操作、例えば人体通信の開始指示操作が行われると、制御部102は、人体通信部104を起動する。また、WD-1は別途ボタン等の操作部を備え、当該操作部に対するユーザ操作、例えばユーザによるボタン押下等の操作が行われた際に、制御部302は人体通信部304を起動する。なお、制御部102および302は、定期的に人体通信部104および304を起動させてもよい。また、MD-1では、人体通信機能の起動方法が設定され、当該設定により起動方法が変化されてもよい。例えば、ユーザ操作による起動と定期的な起動とが設定によって切り替えられ得る。
次に、図5を参照して、電波通信の確立処理について説明する。図5は、本実施形態に係る通信システムにおける電波通信の確立処理を概念的に示すシーケンス図である。なお、設定情報の事前登録処理と実質的に同一である処理については説明を省略する。
以上、本開示の第1の実施形態について説明した。なお、本実施形態は、上述の例に限定されない。以下に、本実施形態の第1~第4の変形例について説明する。
本実施形態の第1の変形例として、通信システムは、通信装置300-1が通信装置100-1の設定情報を通信装置200-1に送信する際に、ユーザに送信許可の有無を確認してもよい。
本実施形態の第2の変形例として、通信装置300-1は、通信装置100-1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、いずれの設定情報を送信するかを通信装置100-1に問い合わせてもよい。具体的には、通信装置300-1は、通信装置100-1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、送信許可照会を通信装置100-1に送信し、受信される送信許可が示す設定情報を通信装置200-1に人体通信を用いて送信する。
本実施形態の第3の変形例として、通信装置300-1は、通信装置100-1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、当該複数の設定情報の各々について通信装置200-1に接続を要求させてもよい。具体的には、通信装置300-1は、通信装置100-1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、複数の設定情報のうちの一部または全部を通信装置200-1に人体通信を用いて送信する。
本実施形態の第4の変形例として、通信装置200-1は、通信装置100-1との通信後に、設定情報を破棄してもよい。具体的には、制御部202は、通信装置300-1から受信された通信装置100-1の設定情報を一時的に通信装置200-1の別途備える記憶部等に記憶させる。そして、電波通信部206は、当該設定情報に基づいて通信装置100-1との通信を行う。そして、通信装置100-1との通信が終了した際に、制御部202は、記憶部に記憶される当該設定情報を消去する。
以上、本開示の第1の実施形態に係る通信システムについて説明した。次に、本開示の第2の実施形態に係る通信システムについて説明する。本実施形態では、人体通信を用いて、第2の通信装置の設定情報が第3の通信装置を介して第1の通信装置に送信される。
まず、本開示の第2の実施形態に係る通信装置100-2、通信装置200-2および通信装置300-2の構成について説明する。なお、第1の実施形態における構成と実質的に同一である構成については説明を省略する。
電波通信部106は、通信装置200-2との通信を確立するための設定情報を受信する。例えば、電波通信部106は、第2の設定情報として、通信装置200-2の設定情報を通信装置300-2から受信する。
人体通信部204は、通信装置100-2との通信を確立するための設定情報を送信する。例えば、人体通信部204は、通信装置200-2の設定情報を通信装置300-2に送信する。
制御部302は、人体通信部304と同様に、電波通信部308の制御を行う。例えば、制御部302は、電波通信部308の起動および停止、ならびにデータの送信指示等を行う。
次に、図7を参照して、本実施形態に係る通信システムの電波通信の確立処理について説明する。図7は、本実施形態に係る通信システムにおける電波通信の確立処理を概念的に示すシーケンス図である。なお、第1の実施形態と実質的に同一である設定情報の事前登録処理その他の処理については説明を省略する。
まず、WD-2は、人体通信機能を起動し(ステップS702)、WD-2およびSD-2は、人体通信で相互認証を行う(ステップS704)。なお、相互認証が行われない場合、本ステップの処理は省略される。
以上、本開示の第2の実施形態について説明した。なお、本実施形態は、上述の例に限定されない。以下に、本実施形態の変形例について説明する。
以上、本開示の各実施形態に係る通信装置100、200および300(以下、通信装置100等とも称する。)について説明した。上述した通信装置100等の処理は、ソフトウェアと、以下に説明する通信装置100等のハードウェアとの協働により実現される。
以上、本開示の第1の実施形態によれば、ユーザは通信装置100および通信装置200を隣接する位置に移動させることなく通信装置に接触することのみによって当該通信装置間の通信を確立させることができ、通信確立の際のユーザの利便性を維持しながら、ユーザの負担を軽減することが可能となる。また、本開示の第2の実施形態によれば、通信装置100の設定情報が他の通信装置に提供されないことにより、当該設定情報が拡散されることを防止し、通信装置100に係る情報の安全性を向上させることが可能となる。
(1)第1の通信装置と第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報について、前記第1の通信装置または前記第2の通信装置と人体通信を用いて通信する通信部を備える通信装置。
(2)前記設定情報は、前記第1の通信装置の設定情報である第1の設定情報を含み、前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報を前記第1の通信装置から人体通信を用いて受信する、前記(1)に記載の通信装置。
(3)前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報の送信許可照会を前記第1の通信装置に送信し、送信許可が前記第1の通信装置から受信される場合、前記第1の設定情報を前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する、前記(2)に記載の通信装置。
(4)前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、前記送信許可照会を前記第1の通信装置に送信し、受信される前記送信許可が示す第1の設定情報を前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する、前記(3)に記載の通信装置。
(5)前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、複数の前記第1の設定情報のうちの一部または全部を前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する、前記(2)または(3)に記載の通信装置。
(6)前記設定情報は、前記第2の通信装置の設定情報である第2の設定情報を含み、前記通信部は、前記第2の設定情報を前記第2の通信装置から人体通信を用いて受信し、受信される前記第2の設定情報を前記第1の通信装置に送信する、前記(1)~(5)のいずれか1項に記載の通信装置。
(7)前記通信部は、所定の信号が他の通信装置から受信された際に、人体通信可能な状態に遷移する、前記(1)~(6)のいずれか1項に記載の通信装置。
(8)第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報について第3の通信装置と人体通信を用いて通信し、前記設定情報に基づく前記第2の通信装置との通信を確立する通信部を備える通信装置。
(9)前記設定情報は、自装置の設定情報である第1の設定情報を含み、前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置に前記人体通信を用いて送信する、前記(8)に記載の通信装置。
(10)前記第1の設定情報の送信許可照会が前記第3の通信装置から受信される場合に、ユーザに対して前記送信許可照会があった旨の提示を行い、前記提示に対して行われるユーザ操作に基づいて前記第1の設定情報の送信許否についての決定を行う制御部をさらに備える、前記(9)に記載の通信装置。
(11)前記設定情報は、前記第2の通信装置の設定情報である第2の設定情報を含み、前記通信部は、前記第2の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置から受信し、受信される前記第2の設定情報に基づいて、前記第2の通信装置との前記人体通信とは異なる通信を確立する、前記(9)または(10)に記載の通信装置。
(12)前記通信部は、人体通信を促す信号を送信する、前記(8)~(11)のいずれか1項に記載の通信装置。
(13)第1の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報について第3の通信装置と人体通信を用いて通信し、前記設定情報に基づく前記第1の通信装置との通信を確立する通信部を備える通信装置。
(14)前記設定情報は、前記第1の通信装置の設定情報である第1の設定情報を含み、前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置から人体通信を用いて受信する、前記(13)に記載の通信装置。
(15)前記通信部は、前記第1の通信装置との通信後、前記第1の設定情報を破棄する、前記(14)に記載の通信装置。
(16)前記設定情報は、自装置の設定情報である第2の設定情報を含み、前記通信部は、前記第2の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信し、前記第2の設定情報に基づいて送信される前記第1の通信装置からの通信確立要求を受信し、前記通信確立要求に基づいて前記第1の通信装置との通信を確立する、前記(13)~(15)のいずれか1項に記載の通信装置。
(17)自装置に対するユーザの近接を検出する検出部をさらに備え、前記通信部は、前記検出部により前記ユーザの近接が検出された際に、人体通信を促す信号を送信する、前記(13)~(16)のいずれか1項に記載の通信装置。
(18)第1の通信装置と第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報を、前記第1の通信装置または前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信することと、前記設定情報に基づいて前記第1の通信装置と前記第2の通信装置との通信を確立することと、
を含む通信方法。
(19)第1の通信装置と第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報を、前記第1の通信装置または前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する機能と、前記設定情報に基づいて前記第1の通信装置と前記第2の通信装置との通信を確立する機能と、を備える通信システム。
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- 第1の通信装置と第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報について、前記第1の通信装置または前記第2の通信装置と人体通信を用いて通信する通信部を備える通信装置。
- 前記設定情報は、前記第1の通信装置の設定情報である第1の設定情報を含み、
前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報を前記第1の通信装置から人体通信を用いて受信する、請求項1に記載の通信装置。 - 前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報の送信許可照会を前記第1の通信装置に送信し、
送信許可が前記第1の通信装置から受信される場合、前記第1の設定情報を前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する、請求項2に記載の通信装置。 - 前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、前記送信許可照会を前記第1の通信装置に送信し、
受信される前記送信許可が示す第1の設定情報を前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する、請求項3に記載の通信装置。 - 前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報が複数存在する場合、複数の前記第1の設定情報のうちの一部または全部を前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する、請求項2に記載の通信装置。
- 前記設定情報は、前記第2の通信装置の設定情報である第2の設定情報を含み、
前記通信部は、前記第2の設定情報を前記第2の通信装置から人体通信を用いて受信し、
受信される前記第2の設定情報を前記第1の通信装置に送信する、請求項1に記載の通信装置。 - 前記通信部は、所定の信号が他の通信装置から受信された際に、人体通信可能な状態に遷移する、請求項1に記載の通信装置。
- 第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報について第3の通信装置と人体通信を用いて通信し、
前記設定情報に基づく前記第2の通信装置との通信を確立する通信部を備える通信装置。 - 前記設定情報は、自装置の設定情報である第1の設定情報を含み、
前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置に前記人体通信を用いて送信する、請求項8に記載の通信装置。 - 前記第1の設定情報の送信許可照会が前記第3の通信装置から受信される場合に、ユーザに対して前記送信許可照会があった旨の提示を行い、前記提示に対して行われるユーザ操作に基づいて前記第1の設定情報の送信許否についての決定を行う制御部をさらに備える、請求項9に記載の通信装置。
- 前記設定情報は、前記第2の通信装置の設定情報である第2の設定情報を含み、
前記通信部は、前記第2の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置から受信し、
受信される前記第2の設定情報に基づいて、前記第2の通信装置との前記人体通信とは異なる通信を確立する、請求項9に記載の通信装置。 - 前記通信部は、人体通信を促す信号を送信する、請求項8に記載の通信装置。
- 第1の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報について第3の通信装置と人体通信を用いて通信し、
前記設定情報に基づく前記第1の通信装置との通信を確立する通信部を備える通信装置。 - 前記設定情報は、前記第1の通信装置の設定情報である第1の設定情報を含み、
前記通信部は、前記第1の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置から人体通信を用いて受信する、請求項13に記載の通信装置。 - 前記通信部は、前記第1の通信装置との通信後、前記第1の設定情報を破棄する、請求項14に記載の通信装置。
- 前記設定情報は、自装置の設定情報である第2の設定情報を含み、
前記通信部は、前記第2の設定情報を前記第3の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信し、
前記第2の設定情報に基づいて送信される前記第1の通信装置からの通信確立要求を受信し、前記通信確立要求に基づいて前記第1の通信装置との通信を確立する、請求項13に記載の通信装置。 - 自装置に対するユーザの近接を検出する検出部をさらに備え、
前記通信部は、前記検出部により前記ユーザの近接が検出された際に、人体通信を促す信号を送信する、請求項13に記載の通信装置。 - 第1の通信装置と第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報を、前記第1の通信装置または前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信することと、
前記設定情報に基づいて前記第1の通信装置と前記第2の通信装置との通信を確立することと、
を含む通信方法。 - 第1の通信装置と第2の通信装置との間の通信を確立するための設定情報を、前記第1の通信装置または前記第2の通信装置に人体通信を用いて送信する機能と、
前記設定情報に基づいて前記第1の通信装置と前記第2の通信装置との通信を確立する機能と、
を備える通信システム。
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