WO2022224981A1 - レンタル機器の管理方法、レンタル機器の管理システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a rental device management method and a rental device management system.
- This application claims priority based on PCT/JP2021/016168 filed internationally on April 21, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated herein.
- coworking space As an open space used by people who do not have a specific office.
- the coworking space offers a service for renting rental equipment such as projectors for a fee. These may be permanently installed in public spaces, or they may be taken out from a predetermined place and rented so that they can be used anywhere in an open space. For this reason, it is difficult to manage because there is a possibility that it will be used by someone other than a specific person or that it will continue to be used even after the rental time has passed.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-200002 describes a technique for preventing unauthorized use by setting a use-permitted time in a projector and restricting functions when a predetermined time has passed.
- Patent Literature 2 describes a technique for managing the expiration date of authorization information used for user authorization processing.
- the problem we are trying to solve is the inability to properly manage passwords and authorize usage when both rental equipment is reserved in advance and rental equipment is handed over on the same day.
- an authentication password for making the rental device available during the validity period is stored in a storage unit in association with the device identification information of the rental device, and is input by the user from the rental device.
- an authentication password which is a password issued in response to reservation acceptance or a password entered from the rental device when the rental device is rented, is obtained, and the obtained authentication password and the rental device are obtained. is associated with the device identification information and stored in a storage unit, receives the input password and the device identification information input by the user from the rental device when using the rental device, and receives the input password and the device identification
- the rental device management method determines whether or not the rental device can be used based on whether or not a combination with information is stored in the storage unit.
- a password acquisition unit acquires an authentication password which is a password issued in response to a reservation acceptance or a password entered from a rental device when the rental device is rented; a storage unit for storing a password and equipment identification information of the rental equipment in association with each other; and a password authentication unit that determines whether or not the rental device can be used based on whether or not a combination of a password and device identification information is stored in the storage unit.
- passwords can be managed and usage permission can be granted regardless of whether the rental device is reserved in advance or the rental device is handed over on the day.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration of a rental device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure and data examples of a password list stored by a server
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure and data examples of a usage reservation information table stored by a server
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure and data examples of a device information table stored by a server
- FIG. FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing an application example of a rental device management system
- FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of accepting a reservation when making a reservation using a client terminal in the management system for rental equipment.
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of authentication processing when using a rental device reserved for use in the rental device management system;
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of registration processing when renting out a same-day rental device in the rental device management system.
- FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a valid period extension process in the rental device management system;
- FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the operation
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing performed by a server when a rental device reservation including use on the day is made from a client terminal or a control terminal;
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the basic configuration of a management system for rental equipment according to the present invention;
- FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration of a rental device management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- a rental equipment management system 1 manages rented rental equipment in order to prevent unauthorized use of the rental equipment in a service for renting rental equipment such as projectors and personal computers for a fee in a coworking space or the like. System.
- the management system 1 has a server 10 , a client terminal 20 and a control terminal 30 .
- the server 10, the client terminal 20, and the control terminal 30 are connected for communication by wire or wirelessly via the network NT.
- the server 10 is a server device that centrally controls the management system 1 .
- the client terminal 20 is a user terminal used by a user who uses rental equipment.
- the client terminal 20 is, for example, a device capable of displaying a website, such as a personal computer, a smart phone, or a tablet terminal.
- the control terminal 30 is a program or device that is installed in a rental device or the like and controls the functions of the corresponding rental device.
- the server 10 includes a communication unit 101, a storage unit 102, a website control unit 103, a payment processing unit 104, a password acquisition unit 105, a password authentication unit 106, a terminal control unit 107, a clock unit 108, It has a validity period updating unit 109 and a notification unit 110 .
- the communication unit 101 communicates with the client terminal 20 or the control terminal 30 .
- the storage unit 102 stores various information. For example, the storage unit 102 stores a usage reservation information table indicating usage reservation status of rental devices, a password list that is a list of one-time passwords issued to the user at the time of usage reservation, and a device information table indicating the model of each rental device.
- the one-time password is authentication information for determining whether or not the rental device can be used.
- the website control unit 103 controls the web page displayed on the client terminal 20 by transmitting web page data to the client terminal 20 when accessed from the client terminal 20 .
- the settlement processing unit 104 executes billing processing according to contract details, settlement processing based on a registered payment method, and the like, when making a reservation for use of a rental device.
- the password acquisition unit 105 issues to the user a password with a validity period set according to the usage time of the rental device at the time of reservation for use of the rental device or at the time of rental on the day.
- the password acquisition unit 105 also associates the issued password with the device identification information of the rental device to be rented out, and writes them to the usage reservation information table stored in the storage unit 102 .
- the device identification information is identification information that identifies each rental device.
- the password authentication unit 106 receives a password and device identification information from the rental device when the user uses the rental device. The password authentication unit 106 determines whether or not the rental device can be used based on whether the combination of the received password and the device identification information is stored in the usage reservation information table of the storage unit 102 . When the terminal control unit 107 determines that the rental device can be used, the terminal control unit 107 synchronizes the time of the control terminal 30 corresponding to the rental device by transmitting a synchronization signal. The synchronization signal includes the date and time clocked by the clock unit 108 . Then, the terminal control unit 107 transmits a log-in signal including the log-out time to the control terminal 30 whose time has been synchronized.
- the logout time is the end time of using the rental device. Further, when the usage time of the rental device (valid period of the password) is extended, the terminal control unit 107 transmits to the control terminal 30 a signal indicating the updated logout time based on the extended valid period.
- the clock unit 108 clocks the date and time.
- the valid period update unit 109 receives a request for extension, it determines whether or not the extension is possible, and if the extension is possible, the validity period set for the password is extended.
- the usage period is the usage time of the rental device. At this time, if the rental device of the same model as the rental device can be used, the validity period updating unit 109 determines that the validity period can be extended.
- the notification unit 110 notifies the user of various information. For example, the notification unit 110 notifies the user that extension is possible when the time until the usage end time of the rental device becomes shorter than a predetermined time. In addition, when the time until the usage end time of the rental device becomes shorter than a predetermined time, the notification unit 110 notifies the user of that fact. In addition, when the usage end time of the rental device has passed, the notification unit 110 notifies the user to that effect.
- the notification unit 110 may notify the user of information by sending an e-mail, or may notify the user of information by displaying a web page on the client terminal 20 from the website control unit 103 . Alternatively, if the rental device is a device including video equipment such as a projector or a personal computer, the notification unit 110 may notify the user of the information by displaying it on its screen.
- the control terminal 30 has a communication section 301 , a function control section 302 , a human sensor 303 , a storage section 304 and a clock section 305 .
- the communication unit 301 communicates with the server 10 or the client terminal 20 .
- a function control unit 302 controls the function of the corresponding rental device. For example, upon receiving a synchronization signal from the server 10, the function control unit 302 synchronizes the date and time measured by the clock unit 305 with the date and time indicated by the received synchronization signal. Also, the function control unit 302 causes the rental device to log in upon receiving the login signal from the server 10, and releases the restriction on the function of the rental device. At this time, the function control unit 302 writes the logout time included in the login signal into the storage unit 304 . Also, the function control unit 302 acquires the detection result from the human sensor 303 when the rental device is logged in. FIG.
- the function control unit 302 determines whether or not the user is near the rental device. When there is no user near the rental device, the function control unit 302 logs out (logs off) the rental device and restricts the functions of the rental device. Further, the function control unit 302 logs out the rental device at the logout time, and restricts the function of the rental device.
- a human sensor 303 detects a person within the detection range.
- Storage unit 304 stores various times. For example, the storage unit 304 stores the logout time of the rental device.
- a clock unit 305 clocks the date and time.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure and data examples of a password list stored by a server.
- the password list stores passwords and valid periods in association with each other.
- Password is a one-time password issued to the user.
- the validity period is the usage time from the usage start time to the usage end time of the rental device.
- the term of validity "-" indicates that the term of validity is not set.
- the validity period of the password "aaaa1111” is from the use start time "2021/3/1/10:00" to the use end time "2021/3/1/12:00".
- the password "bbbb2222” does not have an expiration date set, so it can be issued to a new user.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure and data examples of a usage reservation information table stored by the server.
- the usage reservation information table stores the items of device identification information, password, and effective period in association with each other.
- the device identification information is identification information that identifies each rental device.
- the password is a password for using the rental device.
- the valid period is the valid period of the password and the usage time of the rental device.
- the rental device with the device identification information “A” has a valid period from the usage start time “2021/3/1/10:00” to the usage end time “2021/3/1/12:00”.
- the usage is reserved for a valid period from the usage start time “2021/3/3/13:00” to the usage end time “2021/3/3/16:00”.
- the password from "2021/3/1/10:00” to "2021/3/1/12:00” for the rental device with the device identification information "A” is "aaaa1111” and "2021/3/
- the password from "3/13:00" to "2021/3/3/16:00” is "bbbb222222".
- the rental device with the device identification information “B” is reserved for use during the valid period from the use start time “2021/3/4/13:00” to the use end time “2021/3/4/16:00”. and its password is "cccc3333".
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure and data examples of a device information table stored by a server.
- the device information table stores items of device identification information and model in association with each other.
- the model indicates the model of the rental device.
- the model of the rental device with the device identification information "A” is "XX01”
- the model of the rental device with the device identification information "B” is "XX01”
- the rental device with the device type information "C”. is "YY02”
- the model of the rental device with the device identification information "D” is "ZZ03". That is, the rental device with the device identification information "A” and the rental device with the device identification information "B” are of the same model.
- FIG. 5 is an image diagram showing an application example of the rental device management system.
- the illustrated provided space WS includes a free space FSA, a free space FSB, a rental conference room CR, and a facility rental booth LB.
- the rental conference room CR is a section that can be reserved by designating a section within the provided space WS.
- the free space FSA and the free space FSB are partitions in which a place where no other user is present can be appropriately used without making a reservation.
- the equipment rental booth LB is a section for renting rental equipment to users.
- a rental conference room CR, a notebook computer 32 that is a notebook personal computer, and a projector 33 are exemplified as rental equipment.
- the user can start using the reserved rental equipment by performing authentication using a password from the client terminal 20 after making a reservation for use of the rental equipment in advance.
- the lender asks the user to select one of the rental devices that can be rented, and rents out the rental device.
- the user can start using the rental device.
- the electronic lock 31 that locks the rental conference room CR locks the door of the rental conference room CR in the logout state.
- the electronic lock 31 When the electronic lock 31 is logged in, it unlocks the door of the rental conference room CR.
- the electronic lock 31 is logged in, the door is unlocked, and the user can freely enter and exit the rental conference room CR. be able to.
- the electronic lock 31 In the logout state, the electronic lock 31 is locked and it is not possible to enter the room, but it is possible to leave by opening the manual lock in the rental conference room CR.
- the notebook computer 32 displays a message on the desktop screen telling the user that it cannot be used without logging in, and the URL of the web page for authentication (Uniform Resource Locator) or a two-dimensional code indicating a URL.
- the notebook computer 32 may display a message on the desktop screen telling the user that it cannot be used without logging in, and an input form for accepting the input of a password. good. Note that the user can use the notebook computer 32 without displaying the above message by starting the notebook computer 32 in the logged-in state.
- the projector 33 in the logout state when the projector 33 in the logout state is projected, a message telling the user that the video signal cannot be displayed on the projection screen unless the user logs in and the URL of the web page for authentication (or a two-dimensional code indicating the URL). ) is displayed.
- the projector 33 displays the video signal input to the video terminal by projecting in the logged-in state.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of accepting a reservation when making a reservation using a client terminal.
- the processing shown in this figure is executed when a user makes a reservation for using a rental device.
- the user uses the client terminal 20 to access the website provided by the website control unit 103 of the server 10 and make a reservation for using the rental device.
- the website control unit 103 of the server 10 When receiving access from the client terminal 20, the website control unit 103 of the server 10 reads the current reservation status from the reservation information table stored in the storage unit 102, and sends a web page showing the read reservation status to the client terminal 20. Send (step S101).
- the client terminal 20 displays the received web page on the display screen. Thereby, the user can refer to the reservation status displayed on the display screen of the client terminal 20 and confirm the rental equipment that can be reserved.
- the client terminal 20 accepts input of usage reservation information from the web page received from the server 10.
- the user selects the rental equipment that he/she wishes to use and the usage time (use start time and use end time), and enters payment method information on the web page to make a reservation for use. At this time, the user can also enter his/her own email address.
- the client terminal 20 transmits the usage reservation information input to the web page to the server 10 (step S102).
- Website control unit 103 of server 10 receives the usage reservation information.
- the payment processing unit 104 of the server 10 executes payment processing based on the received usage reservation information.
- the password acquisition unit 105 issues a one-time password when the settlement process is completed (step S103). Specifically, the password acquisition unit 105 selects and issues a password whose use time and validity period included in the use reservation information do not overlap from the password list stored in the storage unit 102 . For example, the password acquisition unit 105 selects a password whose validity period is not set.
- the password acquisition unit 105 associates the issued one-time password, the device identification information of the rental device indicated by the received usage reservation information, and the usage time included in the received usage reservation information, and stores them in the storage unit 102. Write to the usage reservation information table. As a result, the storage unit 102 associates and stores the device identification information of the reserved rental device, the password, and the reserved usage time (valid period of the password) (step S104). The password acquisition unit 105 also writes the valid period corresponding to the issued one-time password to the password list.
- the notification unit 110 transmits the issued one-time password and the device identification information of the rental device reserved for use to the client terminal 20 and notifies the user (step S105).
- the notification unit 110 may notify the user by displaying the password and the device identification information on the web page via the website control unit 103, or send the password to the e-mail address entered at the time of reservation for use. and the user may be notified by sending an e-mail containing the device identification information.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of authentication processing when using a rental device reserved for use in the rental device management system.
- the processing shown in this figure is executed when a user uses a rental device for which use has been reserved.
- the user uses the client terminal 20 to access the website provided by the website control unit 103 of the server 10 and perform authentication for using the rental device.
- the website control unit 103 of the server 10 Upon receiving access from the client terminal 20, the website control unit 103 of the server 10 transmits a web page for receiving password input to the client terminal 20 (step S201).
- the client terminal 20 displays the received web page on the display screen and accepts the input of the password (step S202).
- the user enters the password and device identification information notified at the time of reservation for use.
- the client terminal 20 transmits the password and device identification information entered on the web page to the server 10 .
- the website control unit 103 of the server 10 receives the password and device identification information from the client terminal 20 .
- the password authentication unit 106 of the server 10 determines whether the received password is valid (step S203). Specifically, the password authentication unit 106 determines that the combination of the received password and device identification information is valid when it matches the one stored in the usage reservation information table. When the website control unit 103 determines that the password is not valid (step S203: No), the website control unit 103 transmits a web page notifying that the authentication has failed to the client terminal 20, and returns to the process of step S201.
- step S203 determines that the password is valid (step S203: Yes)
- it reads out the valid period of the received password from the usage reservation information table, and determines that the current date and time is within the valid period. It is determined whether or not (step S204).
- step S204 the website control unit 103 transmits a web page notifying that the valid period is outside to the client terminal 20, and returns to the process of step S201.
- step S204 if the current date and time are within the valid period (step S204: Yes), the terminal control unit 107 of the server 10 synchronizes the time by transmitting a synchronization signal to the control terminal 30 corresponding to the rental device.
- function control section 302 of control terminal 30 synchronizes the date and time kept by clock section 305 with the date and time indicated by the received synchronization signal.
- the terminal control unit 107 of the server 10 transmits a login signal including the logout time to the control terminal 30 (step S205).
- the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 Upon receiving the login signal, the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 writes the logout time included in the login signal into the storage unit 304 . Thereby, the storage unit 304 stores the logout time. Then, the function control unit 302 causes the rental device to log in, and cancels the functional restriction of the rental device (step S206). After that, the function control unit 302 notifies the server 10 that the synchronization has succeeded.
- the notification unit 110 notifies the user that the authentication has succeeded (step S207). For example, the notification unit 110 notifies the user by transmitting to the client terminal 20 a web page notifying that the authentication has been successful via the website control unit 103 . Alternatively, the notification unit 110 may send the notification by e-mail. Alternatively, if the rental device is a device including video equipment such as a personal computer or a projector, the notification unit 110 may display the notification on its screen.
- the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 starts detection by the human sensor 303, and determines whether or not the user has left the seat (whether there is a user near the rental device). (step S208). For example, the function control unit 302 determines that the user has left the seat when the human sensor 303 detects that there is no person within the detection range for a certain period of time or more. When the function control unit 302 determines that the user has not left the seat (step S208: No), the function control unit 302 maintains the logged-in state of the rental device and continues detection by the human sensor 303. FIG. On the other hand, when the function control unit 302 determines that the user has left the seat (step S208: Yes), the function control unit 302 ends the detection by the human sensor 303, logs out the rental device, and restricts the function of the rental device.
- the notification unit 110 of the server 10 notifies the user that the usage end time is approaching and prompts the user to leave when the time until the usage end time becomes shorter than a predetermined time (step S209). At this time, if the control terminal 30 does not have the next use reservation, the notification unit 110 also notifies that the extension procedure is possible. For example, the notification unit 110 may cause the client terminal 20 to display the notification, or may send the notification by e-mail. Alternatively, if the rental device is a device including video equipment such as a personal computer or a projector, the notification unit 110 may display the notification on its screen.
- the notification unit 110 of the server 10 notifies the user that the usage end time has passed (step S210).
- the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 logs out the rental device and restricts the function of the rental device (step S211). As a result, after the usage end time has passed, the rental device is automatically logged out and cannot be used.
- a password and device identification information for authentication are input from the client terminal 20.
- the rental device receives the input of the password and device identification information, and the server 10 may be sent to
- the management system 1 performs authentication using a password issued in advance and valid only for a specific period, thereby preventing continued use even after the use time has passed.
- the control terminal 30 detects that a person leaves the seat based on the detection result of the human sensor 303, the control terminal 30 logs out and restricts the function of the rental device. Unauthorized use can be prevented.
- FIG. 8 is a flow chart explaining the operation of registration processing when renting out a same-day rental device in the rental device management system. The processing shown in this figure is executed when the user rents and uses the rental equipment at the equipment rental booth LB on the same day.
- the storage unit 102 of the server 10 stores the device identification information of the rental device rented to the user and the usage time (valid period of the password) in the usage reservation information table (step S301).
- the rental device When the user activates the rented rental device, the rental device accepts the input of the password (step S302). The user sets and inputs an arbitrary password. Alternatively, if the rental device can detect the identification information of the user's smart phone or the like, the rental device may capture the identification information as a password. The rental device transmits the input password and the device identification information of its own device to the server 10 .
- the password acquisition unit 105 of the server 10 receives the password and the device identification information from the rental device, associates the received password with the device identification information and the expiration date stored in step S301, and uses the usage reservation stored in the storage unit 102. Write to the information table. As a result, the storage unit 102 associates and stores the device identification information and validity period stored in step S301 with the received password (step S303).
- the terminal control unit 107 of the server 10 synchronizes the time by transmitting a synchronization signal to the control terminal 30 corresponding to the rental device.
- function control section 302 of control terminal 30 synchronizes the date and time kept by clock section 305 with the date and time indicated by the received synchronization signal.
- the terminal control unit 107 of the server 10 transmits a login signal including the logout time to the control terminal 30 (step S304).
- the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 Upon receiving the login signal, the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 writes the logout time included in the login signal into the storage unit 304 . Thereby, the storage unit 304 stores the logout time. Then, the function control unit 302 causes the rental device to log in, and cancels the functional restriction of the rental device (step S305).
- step S306 to step S309 is the same as the processing from step S208 to step S211 described above, so description thereof will be omitted.
- the password notified at the time of reservation for use or the password set and input by the user in step S302 can be re-entered into the rental device.
- the rental device can be used again by logging in the device.
- the rental device transmits the re-entered password to the server 10 together with the device identification information of its own device.
- the server 10 executes the processes shown in steps S203 to S205 described above to put the rental device into the login state again.
- FIG. 9 is a flow chart explaining the operation of the valid period extension process in the rental device management system. The processing shown in this figure is executed when the user extends the usage time of the rental device. The user uses the client terminal 20 to access the website provided by the website control unit 103 of the server 10 and extend the usage time of the rental device (valid period of the password).
- the website control unit 103 of the server 10 transmits a web page for receiving extension of usage time to the client terminal 20 (step S401).
- the client terminal 20 displays the received web page on the display screen and accepts the input of the password and device identification information (step S402).
- the user enters a password and device identification information.
- the client terminal 20 transmits the password and device identification information entered on the web page to the server 10 .
- the website control unit 103 of the server 10 receives the password and device identification information from the client terminal 20 .
- the password authentication unit 106 of the server 10 authenticates the password by executing the same processes as those of steps S203 and S204 described above. If the password is successfully authenticated, the valid period updating unit 109 reads out the usage reservation information table, inquires about the current usage reservation status, and determines whether or not extension is possible (step S403). If there is another reservation for use during the time period to be extended, the validity period updating unit 109 identifies another rental device of the same model as the rental device based on the device information table stored in the storage unit 102 . Then, the validity period updating unit 109 determines the remaining number of the other specified rental devices that have not been reserved for use in the same time slot.
- the valid period update unit 109 determines that the extension is possible. judge. On the other hand, the validity period update unit 109 cannot extend the extension if there is another reservation for use in the time period to be extended and if there is no rental device of the same model that is not reserved for use in the same time period. I judge.
- the website control unit 103 determines that the extension is not possible (step S403: No)
- the website control unit 103 transmits a web page notifying that the extension is not possible to the client terminal 20, and returns to the process of step S401.
- step S403 determines that the extension is possible (step S403: Yes)
- the website control unit 103 transmits a web page for performing the extension procedure to the client terminal 20.
- the client terminal 20 displays the received web page and accepts the extension procedure (step S404).
- the user can specify the usage time to be extended from the web page displayed on the client terminal 20 and input the information of the payment method, thereby performing the extension procedure.
- the client terminal 20 transmits the input extension information to the server 10 .
- Website control unit 103 of server 10 receives the extension information.
- the payment processing unit 104 of the server 10 executes payment processing based on the received extension information.
- the valid period update unit 109 rewrites the valid period corresponding to the authenticated password and device identification information based on the received extension information.
- the validity period corresponding to the authenticated password and device identification information is updated in the usage reservation information table stored in the storage unit 102 (step S405).
- the validity period update unit 109 updates the other rental apparatuses of the same model as the rental apparatus that do not have reservations for use in the same time period. Make a reservation for the use of Specifically, the validity period updating unit 109 associates the device identification information of the other rental device with the password and the validity period of the other usage reservation and writes them in the usage reservation information table.
- the terminal control unit 107 of the server 10 synchronizes the time by transmitting a synchronization signal to the control terminal 30 of the rental device with the extended usage time.
- the terminal control unit 107 transmits a signal indicating the updated logout time (use end time) to the control terminal 30 .
- the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 rewrites the logout time stored in the storage unit 304 to the logout time indicated by the signal. Thereby, the logout time stored in the storage unit 304 is updated (step S406).
- the function control unit 302 notifies the server 10 that the synchronization has succeeded.
- the control terminal 30 When the control terminal 30 notifies the website control unit 103 of the server 10 that the synchronization has succeeded, the website control unit 103 transmits to the client terminal 20 a web page notifying that the usage time of the rental device has been extended (step S407).
- the client terminal 20 performs a procedure for extending the usage time of the rental device, but the rental device is not limited to this, and can display a web page on a personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, or the like. In the case of a device, procedures for extending the usage time may be performed from the rental device.
- a password (authentication password) entered from a rental device when a password issued upon receipt of a reservation or a rental device is rented is obtained.
- the obtained password and the device identification information of the rental device are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit 102, and when the rental device is used, the password (input password input by the user) and the device identification information are received from the rental device.
- the rental device is used, the password (input password input by the user) and the device identification information are received from the rental device.
- Whether or not the rental device can be used is determined based on whether or not the combination of the received password and the device identification information is stored in the storage unit 102 .
- passwords can be managed and usage permission can be given in both cases in which a rental device is reserved in advance and in which a rental device is handed over on the same day.
- the detection result from the sensor is acquired, based on the detection result of the sensor, it is determined whether or not the user is in the vicinity of the rental device. To log off a rental device when there is no user. As a result, when the user leaves the rental device, the rental device automatically enters a logout state, thereby preventing unauthorized use of the rental device by another person while the user is away.
- the human sensor 303 included in the control terminal 30 is exemplified as an example of the sensor, but it is not limited to this as long as it can determine that the user has left the rental device.
- the rental device is a personal computer
- a person may be detected by capturing an image with a camera provided in the personal computer and determining whether or not the captured image includes a person.
- the rental device is a projector
- the projector may have a built-in human sensor, or the human sensor may be attached to the projector later.
- a motion sensor provided outside the rental device may be used.
- the motion sensor is (1) a motion sensor installed on the ceiling or the like that detects people based on the presence or absence of movement of people, and (3) a sensor that detects that a user has entered or left a room by opening or closing a door.
- the server 10 associates the closest human sensor with the rental device at the location where the user logs into the rental device for the first time. Then, the server 10 determines whether or not the user is in the vicinity of the rental device based on the detection result of the linked motion sensor.
- the server 10 may be input at the time of making a reservation to use which section the rental device is to be used in, and associate the motion sensor provided in the reserved section with the rental device. For example, when the reserved section is a free space, the server 10 associates it with a different human sensor depending on whether it is a free space FSA or a free space FSB.
- the server 10 can identify the person installed in the section.
- a sensor and a projector can be linked.
- the server 10 associates the personal computer with the projector. Then, depending on whether or not a person is detected in the personal computer rented together with the projector, the server 10 causes the personal computer to log out of the projector as well.
- a motion sensor can be used to detect whether or not the user who uses the rental device is nearby, but in addition to this, a function to detect the user's position may be used as a sensor.
- the function to detect the user's position may acquire position information from the GPS (Global Positioning System) possessed by the user, or identify the access point that the device such as the smartphone possessed by the user accesses by communication, and The location where the access point is installed may be used as the location information.
- GPS Global Positioning System
- the rental device management system 1 when an extension request is received, it is determined whether or not the extension is possible. If the extension is possible, a password (authentication password) is set. Extend the expiration date. At this time, if a rental device of the same model as the rental device can be used, it is determined that the extension is possible. As a result, even if the rental device currently used by the user has a reservation for the next use, if there is no reservation for use of another rental device of the same model, the usage time of the rental device can be extended. , the user can continue to use the currently used rental device.
- a password authentication password
- the time of the rental device is synchronized, and the rental device is logged off when the expiration date set for the password (authentication password) has passed.
- the control terminal 30 provided in the rental equipment manages the end time of use, and when the end time of use has passed, automatic The rental device can be automatically logged out.
- the password (authentication password) has a valid period corresponding to the usage time of the rental device, and the received password (authentication password corresponding to the input password) is within the validity period, it is determined that the rental device can be used. As a result, since the rental device cannot be used outside the valid period, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the rented rental device.
- the rental device management system 1 when the time until the expiration date set for the password (authentication password) becomes shorter than a predetermined time, the user is notified of this fact. As a result, the user can know that the usage end time of the rental device is approaching, so that the user can extend the usage time as necessary.
- the rental device management system 1 when the expiration date set for the password (authentication password) has passed, the user is notified of this fact. As a result, the user can know that the rental device cannot be used because the usage time of the rental device has passed.
- FIG. 10 is a flow chart explaining the operation of the usage procedure when using the same-day rental equipment using the control terminal 30.
- FIG. The process shown in this figure is executed when the user borrows and uses the same-day rental device.
- the website control unit 103 of the server 10 transmits to the control terminal 30 a web page for receiving the usage time desired by the user.
- the control terminal 30 displays the received web page on the display screen, and accepts input of usage time from the web page received from the server 10 .
- the user selects the desired usage time (usage start time and usage end time), and enters payment method information on the web page to complete the usage procedure (step S501).
- the control terminal 30 transmits to the server 10 the usage time entered in the web page.
- Website control unit 103 of server 10 receives the usage time.
- the website control unit 103 reads the usage reservation information table, inquires about the current usage reservation status, and determines whether the rental device corresponding to the control terminal 30 can be used during the time period that the user desires to use. is determined (step S503).
- Website control unit 103 identifies other rental devices of the same model as the rental device based on the device information table stored in storage unit 102 when another reservation for use is made in the same time slot. Then, the website control unit 103 determines the remaining number of other specified rental devices that have not been reserved for use during the same time period.
- the website control unit 103 determines that it is available if there is no other reservation for use in the same time slot, or if there is a rental device of the same model that is not reserved for use in the same time slot. do. On the other hand, the website control unit 103, if there is another reservation for use in the time period that the user desires to use, and if there is no rental device of the same model that is not reserved for use in the same time period, It is judged to be unusable. When the website control unit 103 determines that the use is not possible (step S502: No), the website control unit 103 transmits a web page notifying that the use is not possible to the control terminal 30 (step S503), and returns to the process of step S501.
- the website control unit 103 determines that it can be used (step S502: Yes)
- the client terminal 20 displays the received web page and accepts the usage procedure (step S505).
- the user can perform a usage procedure by setting and inputting an arbitrary password from the web page displayed on the control terminal 30 and inputting information on the settlement method.
- the control terminal 30 transmits the entered password and payment method information to the server 10 .
- the website control unit 103 receives information on passwords and payment methods.
- the payment processing unit 104 of the server 10 executes payment processing based on the received payment method information.
- the password acquisition unit 105 of the server 10 associates the received password with the device identification information of the rental device corresponding to the control terminal that has notified the password, and the usage time input in step S501. and write it in the usage reservation information table stored in the storage unit 102 .
- the storage unit 102 associates and stores the device identification information of the rental device for which the usage procedure has been completed, the password, and the usage time (valid period of the password) for which the usage procedure has been completed (step S506).
- the password acquisition unit 105 writes the validity period corresponding to the password received from the control terminal 30 into the password list.
- step S205 the terminal control unit 107 of the server 10 synchronizes the time by transmitting a synchronization signal to the control terminal 30 corresponding to the rental device, and transmits a login signal including the logout time to the control terminal 30.
- Step S507 the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 writes the logout time included in the received log-in signal into the storage unit 304, causes the rental device to log in, and cancels the functional restriction of the rental device (step S508). .
- the server 10 when the server 10 is notified that the control terminal 30 has successfully logged in, the server 10 may notify the client terminal 20 that the rental device is now available. Further, similarly to step S208, the function control unit 302 of the control terminal 30 may start detection by the human sensor 303 after logging in the rental device.
- step S501 shown in the figure the usage time is input from the control terminal 30, but the usage time of the rental equipment is input by a terminal (equipped terminal) provided in the equipment rental booth LB. may be received and the usage time input by the user may be transmitted to the server 10 .
- the equipped terminal may transmit to the server 10 any password set and input by the user.
- the client terminal may accept the input of the usage time and transmit the usage time input by the user to the server 10.
- the client terminal 20 may transmit to the server 10 any password set and input by the user.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the processing performed by the server when the client terminal 20 or the control terminal 30 requests the use of a rental device, including the use reservation and same-day use.
- the website control unit 103 of the server 10 determines whether or not the rental device can be used during the time period that the user wishes to use (step S601).
- the website control unit 103 determines the remaining number of the rental devices that the user desires to use but has no usage reservation for the same time slot, and determines the number of usage reservations. If there is a rental device that is not included, it is determined that it can be used.
- the website control unit 103 determines that the rental device corresponding to the control terminal 30 can be used if there is no usage reservation for the same time slot. .
- the website control unit 103 selects a rental device of the same model as the rental device that has a reservation for use in the same time slot. If there is a rental device of the same model that is not reserved for use, it is determined that it is available.
- the website control unit 103 determines whether or not the control terminal 30 has notified the user of the desire to use the rental device (step S602).
- the website control unit 103 receives the password set and input by the user, the device identification information of the rental device, and the usage time. are associated with each other and stored in the usage reservation information table stored in the storage unit 102 (step S603).
- the website control unit 103 acquires the password set and input by the user from the control terminal 30, and the storage unit 102 stores the acquired password.
- the password acquisition unit of the server 10 105 selects and issues a password whose validity period does not overlap with the password issued for the use of other rental equipment used in the same time zone, issues the issued one password, the equipment identification information of the rental equipment, and It is stored in the usage reservation information table stored in the storage unit 102 in association with the usage time (step S604).
- the password acquisition unit 105 when receiving a request to use a rental device from the client terminal 20, the password acquisition unit 105 issues a password according to the request for use without accepting a password set and input by the user, and stores the issued password. It is stored in the usage reservation information table stored by the unit 102 .
- step S601 if the rental device cannot be used (step S601: No), the website control unit 103 notifies the user that the rental device cannot be used.
- the website control unit 103 When the usage reservation information is received from the client terminal 20, the website control unit 103 notifies the client terminal 20 that the rental device cannot be used.
- the website control unit 103 transmits to the control terminal 30 that the rental device cannot be used.
- the website control unit 103 determines whether or not the rental device has notified the rental device of the desire to use the rental device. can be In this case, the website control unit 103 acquires the password set and input by the user from the rental device, and stores the acquired password in the usage reservation information table stored in the storage unit 102 in step S603.
- step S601 when the user accepts a usage request including a time zone in which the user wishes to use the rental device, the website control unit 103 sets the time at which the usage request is accepted to the time zone in which the user wishes to use. It is also possible to accept a password that is included, that is, that is set and input by the user if the user desires to use it on the day. In this case, the website control unit 103 accepts the time slot that the user desires to use, determines whether the rental device can be used based on the usage reservation status of the rental device, and determines that the rental device can be used.
- the password set and input by the user is obtained from the control terminal 30, and the obtained password is stored in the storage unit 102. It is stored in the usage reservation information table.
- step S601 if the user accepts a request for use that includes a time period during which the user wishes to use the rental device, there is a rental device for which no reservation has been made, that is, the time period that the user desires to use is within the valid period. If there is a rental device (a usable rental device) for which the included password has not been issued, the procedure for using the rental device may be accepted from the client terminal 20 and the rental device. In this case, the website control unit 103 accepts the time zone that the user desires to use, and determines whether or not there is a rental device that can be used.
- the website control unit 103 receives a procedure (usage procedure) for using the rental device from the client terminal 20 and the rental device.
- a procedure usage procedure
- the server 10 executes the processing shown in step S604.
- the server 10 executes the processing shown in step S603.
- a password for making the rental device available during the effective period is associated with the device identification information of the rental device, and stored in the storage unit 102.
- Whether or not the rental device can be used is determined based on whether or not it is stored in the . As a result, it is possible to appropriately permit the use of the rental device during the validity period.
- the rental device management system 1 if a password (issued password) issued in response to a request to use a rental device has not been issued, the password set and input by the user (set password) is It is accepted as a password (authentication password) for making the rental device available for the valid period. Thereby, depending on whether the password has been issued or not, the password set and input by the user can be used as the authentication password.
- the rental device management system 1 when a notification requesting use of a rental device (use request) is received from the client terminal 20, the password set and input by the user (setting password) is not accepted. , a password issued in response to a request for use (issued password) is accepted as a password (authentication password) for enabling the rental device to be used during the valid period.
- the password emitted by the server 10 can be used as the authentication password instead of the password set and input by the user according to the terminal that has notified of the desire to use.
- a password (setting password) set and input by the user is received from the rental equipment.
- a password can be set from the rental device, and requests for use can be received more efficiently than through the client terminal 20 when using the rental device on the same day.
- the management system 1 for rental equipment when a time slot (desired period of use) that the user wishes to use is received, it is determined whether or not the rental equipment can be used based on the usage reservation status of the rental equipment. If it is determined that the rental device can be used, and if the time at which the desired period of use is accepted is included in the desired period of use, the password set and input by the user (set password) is It is accepted as a password (authentication password) for making the rental device available for the valid period.
- any password set and input by the user can be changed to a password that allows the use of the rental device. , and the rental device can be used more efficiently than when the server 10 issues a password.
- the rental device management system 1 when a time slot (desired usage period) that the user desires to use is received, a rental device for which a password that includes the desired usage period is included in the valid period has not been issued. If there is (a rental device that can be used), requests for its use are received from the client terminal 20 and the rental device. As a result, when there is a rental device that can be used, it is possible to accept the request for use from the client terminal 20 and the rental device regardless of whether it is a reservation for use or a reservation on the same day, thereby improving convenience.
- the rental device functions are controlled by the control terminal 30 .
- the control terminal 30 can manage the rental equipment, making it possible to easily use equipment such as notebook computers and projectors as rental equipment.
- the password notified from the client terminal 20 or the control terminal 30 is acquired as the authentication password.
- the password notified from the client terminal 20 or the control terminal 30 is acquired as the authentication password.
- the client terminal 20 is any one of a smart phone, a tablet terminal, and a personal computer. As a result, it is possible to reserve a rental device using a general-purpose terminal device, and it is possible to improve convenience for the user.
- the rental device management system 1 if the reception time at which the input password is received is outside the validity period of the authentication password corresponding to the input password, it is determined that the rental device cannot be used. As a result, since the rental device cannot be used unless it is within the validity period, it is possible to prevent the rental device from being illegally used outside the validity period.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the basic configuration of a management system for rental equipment according to the present invention.
- the basic configuration of the management system 2 for rental equipment according to the present invention includes a password acquisition section 21 , a storage section 22 and a password authentication section 23 .
- the password acquisition unit 21 acquires a password issued in response to reservation acceptance or a password entered from a rental device when the rental device is rented.
- the storage unit 22 associates and stores the acquired password with the device identification information of the rental device.
- the password authentication unit 23 receives a password and device identification information from the rental device when using the rental device, and determines whether the combination of the received password and device identification information is stored in the storage unit. to determine whether the rental device can be used.
- a program for realizing each function of the server, the client terminal, and the control terminal in FIG. Position detection may be performed by It should be noted that the "computer system” referred to here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices.
- the "computer system” also includes the home page providing environment (or display environment) if the WWW system is used.
- the term "computer-readable recording medium” refers to portable media such as flexible discs, magneto-optical discs, ROMs and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard discs incorporated in computer systems.
- the term “computer-readable recording medium” includes media that retain programs for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory inside computer systems that serve as servers and clients.
- the program may be for realizing part of the functions described above, or may be capable of realizing the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.
- the above program may be stored in a predetermined server, and distributed (downloaded, etc.) via a communication line in response to a request from another device.
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本願は、2021年4月21日に国際出願されたPCT/JP2021/016168に基づき優先権を主張し、その内容をここに援用する。
図1は、本発明の実施形態におけるレンタル機器の管理システムの構成を説明する概略ブロック図である。この実施形態において、レンタル機器の管理システム1は、コワーキングスペースなどでプロジェクタやパーソナルコンピュータなどのレンタル機器を有償で貸し出しするサービスにおいて、レンタル機器の不正利用を防ぐために、貸し出したレンタル機器を管理するシステムである。
サーバ10とクライアント端末20と制御端末30とはネットワークNTを介して有線又は無線により通信接続する。
クライアント端末20は、レンタル機器を利用するユーザが使用するユーザ端末である。クライアント端末20は、例えば、パーソナルコンピュータや、スマートフォンや、タブレット端末等のウェブサイトを表示可能な装置である。
制御端末30は、レンタル機器などに搭載され、対応するレンタル機器の機能を制御するプログラムや装置である。
通信部101は、クライアント端末20または制御端末30と通信する。
記憶部102は、種々の情報を記憶する。例えば、記憶部102は、レンタル機器の利用予約状況を示す利用予約情報テーブルや、利用予約時にユーザに発行するワンタイムパスワードのリストであるパスワードリストや、各レンタル機器の機種を示す機器情報テーブルを記憶する。ワンタイムパスワードは、レンタル機器の利用可否を判定する認証情報である。
決済処理部104は、レンタル機器の利用予約時などに、契約内容に応じた課金処理や、登録された支払い方法に基づく決済処理などを実行する。
端末制御部107は、レンタル機器が利用可であると判定した場合に、同期信号を送信することにより当該レンタル機器に対応する制御端末30の時刻を同期させる。同期信号には、時計部108の計時する日時が含まれる。そして、端末制御部107は、時刻を同期させた制御端末30に、ログアウト時間を含むログイン信号を送信する。ログアウト時間は、レンタル機器の利用終了時刻である。また、端末制御部107は、レンタル機器の利用時間(パスワードの有効期間)が延長されると、延長された有効期間に基づいて更新されたログアウト時間を示す信号を制御端末30に送信する。
有効期間更新部109は、延長の要求を受け付けると、延長可能か否かを判定し、延長可能である場合には、パスワードに対して設定されている利用期限を延長する。利用期限は、レンタル機器の利用時間である。このとき、有効期間更新部109は、レンタル機器と同機種のレンタル機器が利用可能である場合には、延長可能であると判定する。
機能制御部302は、対応するレンタル機器の機能を制御する。例えば、機能制御部302は、サーバ10から同期信号を受信すると、受信した同期信号が示す日時に、時計部305が計時する日時を同期させる。また、機能制御部302は、サーバ10からのログイン信号の受信によりレンタル機器をログインさせ、レンタル機器の機能の制限を解除する。このとき、機能制御部302は、ログイン信号に含まれるログアウト時間を記憶部304に書き込む。また、機能制御部302は、レンタル機器のログイン状態時に人感センサ303からの検出結果を取得する。そして、機能制御部302は、人感センサ303の検出結果に基づいて、レンタル機器の近傍にユーザがいるか否かを判定する。機能制御部302は、レンタル機器の近傍にユーザがいない場合に、レンタル機器をログアウト(ログオフ)させ、レンタル機器の機能を制限する。また、機能制御部302は、ログアウト時間になるとレンタル機器をログアウトさせ、レンタル機器の機能を制限する。
記憶部304は、種々の時間を記憶する。例えば、記憶部304は、レンタル機器のログアウト時間を記憶する。
時計部305は、日時を計時する。
図示するように、パスワードリストは、パスワードと、有効期間とを対応付けて記憶する。パスワードは、ユーザに発行するワンタイムパスワードである。有効期間は、レンタル機器の利用開始時刻から利用終了時刻までの利用時間である。ここで、有効期間「-」は、有効期間が設定されていないことを示す。図示する例では、パスワード「aaaa1111」の有効期間は利用開始時刻「2021/3/1/10:00」から利用終了時刻「2021/3/1/12:00」まである。一方、パスワード「bbbb2222」は、有効期間が設定されていないため、新たにユーザに発行することができる。
図示するように、利用予約情報テーブルは、機器識別情報と、パスワードと、有効期間との各項目を対応付けて記憶する。機器識別情報は、各レンタル機器を識別する識別情報である。パスワードは、レンタル機器を利用するためのパスワードである。有効期間は、パスワードの有効期間であるとともに、レンタル機器の利用時間である。
図示するように、機器情報テーブルは、機器識別情報と、機種との各項目を対応付けて記憶する。機種は、レンタル機器の機種を示す。
図示する例では、機器識別情報「A」のレンタル機器の機種は「XX01」であり、機器識別情報「B」のレンタル機器の機種は「XX01」であり、機器種別情報「C」のレンタル機器の機種は「YY02」であり、機器識別情報「D」のレンタル機器の機種は「ZZ03」である。つまり、機器識別情報「A」のレンタル機器と機器識別情報「B」のレンタル機器は、機種が同一である。
図示する例では、コワーキングスペースやインターネットカフェ等の提供空間WSに管理システム1を適用する場合について説明する。図示する提供空間WSには、フリースペースFSAと、フリースペースFSBと、貸会議室CRと、設備貸出ブースLBとがある。貸会議室CRは、提供空間WS内の区画を指定して予約することができる区画である。フリースペースFSA及びフリースペースFSBは、予約しなくても他の利用者が居ない場所を適宜利用できる区画である。設備貸出ブースLBは、ユーザに対してレンタル機器の貸し出しをする区画である。
本図では、レンタル機器として、貸会議室CRと、ノート型のパーソナルコンピュータであるノートパソコン32と、プロジェクタ33とが例示されている。
図6は、クライアント端末を用いて予約する際の予約受付の動作について説明するフローチャートである。本図に示す処理は、ユーザがレンタル機器の利用予約をする際に実行される。ユーザは、クライアント端末20を用いて、サーバ10のウェブサイト制御部103が提供するウェブサイトにアクセスし、レンタル機器の利用予約をする。
一方、レンタル機器の利用希望が、制御端末30又はレンタル機器から通知されていない、つまりレンタル機器の利用希望がクライアント端末20から通知されている場合(ステップS602:No)、サーバ10のパスワード取得部105は、同時間帯で利用される他のレンタル機器の利用に対して発行されたパスワードと有効期間が重複しないパスワードを選択して発行し、発行したワンパスワードと、レンタル機器の機器識別情報及び利用時間とを対応付けて記憶部102が記憶する利用予約情報テーブルに記憶させる(ステップS604)。つまり、パスワード取得部105は、クライアント端末20からレンタル機器の利用希望を受け付けた場合、ユーザから設定入力されるパスワードを受け付けることなく、利用希望に応じてパスワードを発行し、発行したパスワードを、記憶部102が記憶する利用予約情報テーブルに記憶させる。
本発明によるレンタル機器の管理システム2の基本構成は、パスワード取得部21、記憶部22、及びパスワード認証部23を基本構成とする。
パスワード取得部21は、予約受け付けに応じて発行されるパスワードまたはレンタル機器が貸し出しされた際にレンタル機器から入力されるパスワードを取得する。
記憶部22は、取得したパスワードとレンタル機器の機器識別情報とを対応づけて記憶する。
パスワード認証部23は、レンタル機器を利用する際にレンタル機器から、パスワードと機器識別情報とを受信し、受信したパスワードと機器識別情報との組み合わせが、記憶部に記憶されているか否かに基づいて、レンタル機器の利用可否を判定する。
また、「コンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体」とは、フレキシブルディスク、光磁気ディスク、ROM、CD-ROM等の可搬媒体、コンピュータシステムに内蔵されるハードディスク等の記憶装置のことをいう。さらに「コンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体」とは、サーバやクライアントとなるコンピュータシステム内部の揮発性メモリのように、一定時間プログラムを保持しているものを含むものとする。また上記プログラムは、前述した機能の一部を実現するためのものであっても良く、さらに前述した機能をコンピュータシステムにすでに記録されているプログラムとの組み合わせで実現できるものであってもよい。また、上記のプログラムを所定のサーバに記憶させておき、他の装置からの要求に応じて、当該プログラムを通信回線を介して配信(ダウンロード等)させるようにしてもよい。
10 サーバ
101 通信部
102,22 記憶部
103 ウェブサイト制御部
104 決済処理部
105,21 パスワード取得部
106,23 パスワード認証部
107 端末制御部
108 時計部
109 有効期間更新部
110 通知部
20 クライアント端末
30 制御端末
301 通信部
302 機能制御部
303 人感センサ
304 記憶部
305 時計部
Claims (19)
- レンタル機器を有効期間において利用可能にするための認証パスワードを、前記レンタル機器の機器識別情報と対応づけて記憶部に記憶し、
前記レンタル機器から、ユーザによって入力された入力パスワードを受信し、
受信した前記入力パスワードと前記機器識別情報との組み合わせが、前記記憶部に記憶されているか否かに基づいて、前記レンタル機器の利用可否を判定する
レンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記レンタル機器の利用希望に応じて発行される発行パスワードが発行されていない場合、ユーザによって設定入力される設定パスワードを前記認証パスワードとして受け付ける
請求項1に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記レンタル機器とは異なるクライアント端末から前記利用希望を受け付けた場合、前記設定パスワードを受け付けることなく前記発行パスワードを前記認証パスワードとして受け付ける
請求項2に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記設定パスワードを、前記レンタル機器から受信する、
請求項2に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記レンタル機器の利用を希望する利用希望期間を受け付けた場合、前記レンタル機器の利用予約状況から利用可否を判定し、前記レンタル機器の利用が可能であると判定した場合であって、さらに、前記利用希望期間に前記利用希望期間を受け付けた時刻が含まれている場合、前記設定パスワードを前記認証パスワードとして受け付ける、
請求項2から請求項4のいずれか一項に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記レンタル機器の利用を希望する利用希望期間を受け付けた場合、前記利用希望期間を有効期間に含む前記認証パスワードが発行されていない利用可能なレンタル機器がある場合、前記利用可能なレンタル機器の前記利用希望を前記クライアント端末及び前記レンタル機器から受け付ける、
請求項3に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記レンタル機器は、制御端末により前記レンタル機器の機能が制御されている、
請求項1から請求項6のいずれか一項に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記制御端末から通知されたパスワードを、前記認証パスワードとして取得する、
請求項7に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記クライアント端末は、スマートフォン、タブレット端末、パーソナルコンピュータの何れかである、
請求項3に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記入力パスワードを受信した受信時間が、前記入力パスワードに対応する前記認証パスワードの有効期間外である場合、前記レンタル機器が利用できないと判定する、
請求項1から請求項9のいずれか一項に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 予約受け付けに応じて発行されるパスワードまたはレンタル機器が貸し出しされた際にレンタル機器から入力されるパスワードである認証パスワードを取得し、
取得した前記認証パスワードとレンタル機器の機器識別情報とを対応づけて記憶部に記憶し、
レンタル機器を利用する際にレンタル機器から、ユーザによって入力された入力パスワードと機器識別情報とを受信し、
受信した前記入力パスワードと機器識別情報との組み合わせが、前記記憶部に記憶されているか否かに基づいて、前記レンタル機器の利用可否を判定する
レンタル機器の管理方法。 - センサからの検出結果を取得し、
センサの検出結果に基づいて、レンタル機器の近傍にユーザがいるか否かを判定し、
レンタル機器の近傍にユーザがいない場合に、前記レンタル機器をログオフさせる
請求項11に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 延長の要求を受け付けると、延長可能か否かを判定し、延長可能である場合には、前記認証パスワードに対して設定されている利用期限を延長する
請求項11または請求項12に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記レンタル機器と同機種のレンタル機器が利用可能である場合には、延長可能であると判定する
請求項13に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記レンタル機器の時刻を同期させ、前記認証パスワードに対して設定されている利用期限を過ぎると前記レンタル機器がログオフする
請求項11から請求項14のうちいずれか1項に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記認証パスワードには、前記レンタル機器の利用時間に応じた有効期間が設定されており、
受信した前記入力パスワードに対応する前記認証パスワードが有効期間内である場合にのみレンタル機器が利用可であると判定する
請求項11から請求項15のうちいずれか1項に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記認証パスワードに対して設定されている利用期限までの時間が所定の時間より短くなると、前記ユーザにその旨通知する
請求項11から請求項16のうちいずれか1項に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 前記認証パスワードに対して設定されている利用期限を過ぎると、前記ユーザにその旨通知する
請求項11から請求項17のうちいずれか1項に記載のレンタル機器の管理方法。 - 予約受け付けに応じて発行されるパスワードまたはレンタル機器が貸し出しされた際にレンタル機器から入力されるパスワードである認証パスワードを取得するパスワード取得部と、
取得した前記認証パスワードとレンタル機器の機器識別情報とを対応づけて記憶する記憶部と、
レンタル機器を使用する際にレンタル機器から、ユーザによって入力された入力パスワードと機器識別情報とを受信し、受信した前記入力パスワードと機器識別情報との組み合わせが、前記記憶部に記憶されているか否かに基づいて、前記レンタル機器の利用可否を判定するパスワード認証部と、
を備えるレンタル機器の管理システム。
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