JP6402994B2 - Information management method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information management method in an information management system connected to a locker and a training device via a network.

  Conventionally, a technique for managing association between a locker and a locker user in a sports club has been disclosed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4290410

  However, in Patent Document 1, further improvement is required.

  An information management method according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a lock mechanism that allows a key storing a key ID to be removed when a user card storing a user ID indicating a user is inserted; and a first memory that stores a locker ID A locker including a first communication circuit that outputs the locker ID and the user ID, a reading unit that reads the key ID from the key, a second memory that stores a device ID, and the device ID and the key ID An information management method in an information management system connected via a network to a training device provided with a second communication circuit that outputs a signal from the locker into which the user card is inserted via the first communication circuit The locker ID and the user ID are acquired, and the second communication circuit is connected to the training device from which the key ID is read. The device ID and the key ID are acquired, the first database that manages the locker ID and the key ID in association with each other, and the acquired locker ID and the user ID are used to correspond to the key ID. The user ID to be output is output to the training device, and the corresponding user ID is set to the training device.

  According to the said aspect, the further improvement is realizable.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of an information management system in an embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information management system in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the locker in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure of the locker in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the key in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the key in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the server in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the dedicated terminal in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the dedicated terminal in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the training apparatus in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the training apparatus in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the account database in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the store common database in embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the customer personal information database in embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the training record database in embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the database according to store in embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the key database in embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the locker main body database in embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the apparatus database in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the login and logout process in the locker in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the login and logout process to the training apparatus in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the process performed with the training apparatus in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the process when the training apparatus in embodiment detects logout. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the procedure of the detection process of the logout by excess of the elapsed time after login in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the procedure of the detection process of logout accompanying the notification of key ID in embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the information management method in embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the login / logout procedure to the locker in embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the login / logout process sequence to the training apparatus in embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen which shows the historical information displayed on the touchscreen of the training apparatus in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure of the locker in a modification (1). It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the locker and key in a modification (2). It is a block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the locker in a modification (2). It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure of the key in a modification (2). It is a figure for demonstrating the time of locking and unlocking of the locking part of the locker in modification (2). It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the training apparatus in a modification (3).

(Knowledge that became the basis of the present invention)
The inventor has found that the technique described in Patent Document 1 causes the following problems.
Patent Document 1 discloses the following technique.

  First, before using a locker, for example, a front clerk of a sports gym associates portable identification information stored in a portable key device, which is a locker key, with user identification information of a locker user and stores it in a management computer. (Step 1). That is, the front office worker associates the mobile identification information stored in the locker key with the user identification information of the locker user.

  Then, the user enters the changing room with the portable key device handed at the front, and uses any unused locker. When the user locks the locker with the portable key device, the portable identification information of the portable key device is stored in the locker, and the locker identification information of the locker is stored in the portable key device (step 2).

  Next, the user brings the portable key device closer to the reading device connected to the management computer, and reads the portable identification information and the locker identification information stored in the portable key device (step 3).

  Then, the reader transmits the read mobile identification information and locker identification information to the management computer and stores them in the management computer (step 4). That is, the user needs to perform an act of causing the reading device to read the portable identification information and the locker identification information stored in the locker key.

  By going through the above steps, the gym side can grasp which user is using which locker, that is, the correspondence between user identification information and locker identification information.

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, artificial processing by the front clerk in step 1 and user by step 4 is indispensable. For this reason, there is a problem that the check-in process of the user does not proceed smoothly because the work efficiency of the front clerk is reduced. Furthermore, there is a problem that the user is forced to perform troublesome work.

  Based on the above examination, the present inventor examined the following improvement measures in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

  An information management method according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a lock mechanism that allows a key storing a key ID to be removed when a user card storing a user ID indicating a user is inserted; and a first memory that stores a locker ID A locker including a first communication circuit that outputs the locker ID and the user ID, a reading unit that reads the key ID from the key, a second memory that stores a device ID, and the device ID and the key ID An information management method in an information management system connected via a network to a training device provided with a second communication circuit that outputs a signal from the locker into which the user card is inserted via the first communication circuit The locker ID and the user ID are acquired, and the second communication circuit is connected to the training device from which the key ID is read. Then, the device ID and the key ID are acquired, the first database that manages the locker ID and the key ID in association with each other, and the acquired locker ID and user ID are used to correspond to the key ID. A user ID is output to the training device, and the corresponding user ID is set in the training device.

  According to this aspect, the user card storing the user ID indicating the user cannot be carried because it is inserted into the locker, and the user carries the key storing the key ID instead of the user ID. When using the training equipment, the user ID and the key ID are automatically associated with each other through the locker ID indicating the locker without using the front office worker or the user's artificial process. Can set the corresponding user ID in the training device simply by having the training device read the key ID.

  The information management system acquires the device ID and the key ID from the training device, and uses the first database that manages the locker ID and the key ID in association with each other, and the acquired locker ID and user ID. The user ID corresponding to the key ID is set in the training device. Therefore, for example, the gym side can automatically grasp the correspondence between the user and the training equipment used by the user.

  Also, for example, on the gym side, the locker has the first communication circuit, and the information management system acquires the locker ID and the user ID from the locker. It is possible to automatically grasp the correspondence between the user ID and the locker ID without going through the processing.

  In the above aspect, the training device includes a display, and the information management system corresponds to the user ID using a second database in which a user indicated by the user ID manages history information using the training device. The history information may be output to the training device and displayed on the display of the training device.

  According to this aspect, when the user card storing the user ID indicating the user cannot be carried because it is inserted into the locker, the user simply reads the key ID of the key that is carried by the training device. The history information of the user using the same training device can be known without performing troublesome processing.

  In the above aspect, the training device includes a memory that stores a training program, a display that displays an image generated by starting the training program, and a control unit that controls the training device based on the training program, and the information management method May cause the training device to be in a state where the user corresponding to the user ID can use the training program by causing the training device to set the user ID.

  According to this aspect, the user can start a training program that can be used by the training device only by reading the key ID of the key instead of the user ID by the training device.

  In the above aspect, the device ID stored in the second memory of the training device is an IP address, and the information management method assigns the user ID corresponding to the key ID to the training device corresponding to the IP address. It may be output.

  In the above aspect, the locker ID stored in the first memory of the locker is an IP address corresponding to the locker, and the information management method acquires an IP address corresponding to the locker as the locker ID. Also good.

  In the above aspect, IDm used for near field communication may be used as the key ID.

  According to this aspect, the user can set the user ID to the training device only by bringing the locker key close to the training device.

  In the above aspect, IDm used for short-range wireless communication may be used as the user ID.

  According to this aspect, the user can send the user ID from the locker to the information management system simply by inserting the user card into the locker.

  In the above aspect, when the user card is inserted into the locker, the locker ID and the user ID may be acquired from the locker into which the user card is inserted via the first communication circuit.

  In the above aspect, the reading unit is a detection unit that reads the key ID from the key when the key is close to a predetermined range of the training equipment, and the information management method detects the key by the reading unit. When it is, the device ID and the key ID may be acquired via the second communication circuit from the training device from which the key ID has been read.

  According to this aspect, the user can set the user ID to the training device only by bringing the locker key close to the training device.

  In the above aspect, for example, the key may include a key unit and a belt unit, and the belt unit may include a key ID holding unit and a communication unit that transmits the key ID. .

  According to this aspect, even if the key has the function of holding the key ID and communicating the key ID, the key can be configured in a simple manner. Therefore, the key can be configured to be lightweight, and even when the user carries the key with the key attached to the wrist of the user, for example, and uses the training device, the key does not support the training device. It can prevent obstructing the used size.

  Hereinafter, an information management method according to an aspect of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  Note that each of the embodiments described below shows a specific example of the present invention. Numerical values, shapes, materials, and components shown in the following embodiments. Arrangement positions and connection forms of components, steps, order of steps, and the like are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, among the constituent elements in the following embodiments, constituent elements that are not described in the independent claims indicating the highest concept are described as optional constituent elements.

(Embodiment)
[1. overall structure]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an information management system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the information management system according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, the components of the information management system 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the information management system 10 according to the embodiment includes a user card 100, a locker 200, a key 300, a training device 400, a server 500, and a dedicated terminal 600. .

  The user card 100 is a user's membership card and stores a user ID. The user card 100 is realized by a medium such as an NFC tag or an NFC card.

  The locker 200 reads the user ID from the user card 100 and sends the locker ID and the user ID in association with each other.

  The key 300 stores a key ID associated with the locker ID in advance. Specifically, the key 300 incorporates a medium such as an NFC tag and stores the key ID by the medium. Moreover, the key 300 is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of boxes that the locker 200 has, and the box can be locked and unlocked.

  The training device 400 is a training device such as an exercise bike or a walking machine, and reads the key ID from the key 300 and transmits it.

  The server 500 receives the locker ID and the user ID from the locker 200. The server 500 further receives a key ID from the training device 400. Server 500 detects the locker ID corresponding to the key ID from the received key ID. Server 500 further detects a user ID corresponding to the locker ID from the detected locker ID. The server 500 further transmits the detected user ID to the training device 400.

  The dedicated terminal 600 is a terminal for associating a key ID with a locker ID.

  The user ID is a value uniquely assigned to each of a plurality of users so as not to overlap. The key ID is a value uniquely assigned to each of the plurality of keys 300 so as not to overlap. The locker ID is a value assigned so as not to overlap each of the plurality of boxes that the locker 200 has. Specifically, the locker ID may use a fixed value such as an IP address.

  Subsequently, each component will be described in detail.

  First, the configuration of the locker 200 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the appearance of the locker in the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the locker according to the embodiment.

  Each of the plurality of lockers 200 includes a box 210 having an opening, a door 220, a locking unit 230, a card reading unit 240, a user ID storage unit 250, a locker ID storage unit 260, and a command generation unit 270. And a communication unit 280.

  The box 210 is a structure for storing user's belongings such as clothes and valuables. Each box 210 may be configured as an independent box, or may be configured by dividing each box by a partition.

  The door 220 can open and close the opening provided in the corresponding box 210.

  The locking part 230 can be locked in a state where the door 220 closes the opening of the box 210. The locking part 230 has a keyhole part 231 and a locking / unlocking mechanism 232. The keyhole portion 231 is a hole into which the key 300 is inserted in order to lock or unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism 232. The locking / unlocking mechanism 232 is operated by the user through the key 300 inserted into the keyhole portion 231 (specifically, rotated to the left or to the right), so that the locking / unlocking state is changed. Switch physically. Further, the key 300 is still inserted into the keyhole portion 231 of the locking portion 230 when the locker 200 is not used by the user. The locking unit 230 is a lock mechanism that allows the key 300 inserted in the keyhole 231 to be removed when a user card is inserted into an insertion hole provided in the card reading unit 240.

  The card reading unit 240 is a device for reading a user ID stored in the user card 100. Specifically, the card reading unit 240 is realized by a reading device such as an NFC reader. The card reading unit 240 has an insertion hole into which the user card 100 is inserted, and can read a user ID from the user card 100 inserted into the insertion hole.

  The user ID storage unit 250 is a storage device that stores (stores) the user ID read by the card reading unit 240. Specifically, the user ID storage unit 250 is realized by a storage device such as a nonvolatile memory or a hard disk.

  The locker ID storage unit 260 is a storage device that stores (stores) a locker ID. That is, the locker ID storage unit 260 functions as a first memory. Specifically, the locker ID storage unit 260 is realized by a storage device such as a nonvolatile memory or a hard disk.

  Note that the user ID storage unit 250 and the locker ID storage unit 260 may be realized by the same storage device. In this case, it can be distinguished whether the stored information is a user ID or a locker ID. It is sufficient if the information is stored.

  The command generation unit 270 generates a command using the user ID stored in the user ID storage unit 250 and the locker ID stored in the locker ID storage unit 260 and notifies the communication unit 280 of the command.

  The communication unit 280 transmits the user ID stored in the user ID storage unit 250 and the locker ID stored in the locker ID storage unit 260 to the server 500. That is, the communication unit 280 is a first communication circuit that outputs a locker ID and a user ID.

  The above is the configuration of the locker 200.

  Next, the configuration of the key 300 will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a key in the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of keys in the embodiment.

  The key 300 has a key part 310 and a belt part 320. There are a plurality of keys 300 corresponding to each of the plurality of lockers. The key part 310 can lock and unlock the locking part 230 provided on the door 220 of the corresponding locker 200. Specifically, the key portion 310 is a member in which unevenness (teeth) for unlocking the corresponding locking portion 230 is provided on a metal plate-like member. Specifically, the belt part 320 is made of resin, cloth, or the like, and is a member that is worn on a part of the user's body (for example, wrist, ankle, etc.). In the key 300, a medium 330 such as an NFC tag for communicating with the training device 400 is provided in the belt unit 320. The medium 330 functionally includes a holding unit 321 and a communication unit 322 as shown in FIG. The holding unit 321 stores a key ID. In addition, the communication unit 322 transmits the key ID stored in the holding unit 321.

  The above is the configuration of the key 300.

  Next, the configuration of the server 500 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the server in the embodiment.

  The server 500 includes a communication unit 510, a command control unit 520, and an account database 530. The communication unit 510 receives the command type and information corresponding to the command type from the locker 200, the training device 400, and the dedicated terminal 600, and notifies the command control unit 520 of the received information. Subsequently, the command control unit 520 updates the contents of the account database 530 according to the command type, and notifies the communication unit 510 of the update result according to the update result. The communication unit 510 transmits the update result to the locker 200, the training device 400, or the dedicated terminal 600 according to the content of the update result.

  The above is the configuration of the server 500.

  Next, the configuration of the dedicated terminal 600 will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a dedicated terminal according to the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 8A is a perspective view when the dedicated terminal is viewed from the front side. FIG. 8B is a perspective view when the dedicated terminal is viewed from the back side. A user input screen is displayed on the front surface of the dedicated terminal, and a user interface unit 610 is provided. Specifically, the user interface unit 610 is a touch panel that can accept a touch input from a user and display a user input screen or the like. On the other hand, an ID detection unit 620 is mounted on the back surface of the user interface unit 610, and acquires IDs of adjacent NFC tags and cards.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the dedicated terminal according to the embodiment.

  The dedicated terminal 600 includes a user interface unit 610, an ID detection unit 620, a communication command generation unit 630, a communication control unit 640, and an ID storage unit 650.

  When information such as name, age, and sex is input by the user's operation, the user interface unit 610 acquires the input information and notifies the communication command generation unit 630 of the acquired information.

  When the ID detection unit 620 detects the proximity of a medium on which an ID such as an NFC tag or a card is recorded and acquires the ID from the detected medium, the ID detection unit 620 stores the acquired ID in the ID storage unit 650 and the communication command generation unit 630. Is notified that the ID has been acquired.

  When notified from the ID detection unit 620 that the ID has been acquired, the communication command generation unit 630 makes the user interface unit 610 ready for input. Specifically, a screen for user input is displayed on the user interface unit 610 to make the user interface unit 610 ready for input. In addition, when information is input, the user interface unit 610 notifies the communication command generation unit 630 of input information that is input information. Further, upon receiving input information indicating deregistration, the user interface unit 610 notifies the communication command generation unit 630 of input information indicating deregistration.

  Upon receiving the notification, the communication command generation unit 630 generates a command according to the acquired ID and input information, and notifies the communication control unit 640 of the command. When receiving a command from the communication command generation unit 630, the communication control unit 640 transmits the command to the server 500.

  The above is the configuration of the dedicated terminal 600.

  Then, the structure of the training apparatus 400 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a training device according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the training equipment according to the embodiment.

  The training device 400 in the embodiment is an exercise bike, for example. The training device 400 includes a device ID storage unit 410, a key ID detection unit 420, a logout detection unit 430, a communication command generation unit 440, a communication control unit 450, a key ID storage unit 460, and a timeout time storage unit 470. A user interface unit 480, a program storage unit 491, and a program control unit 492.

  The device ID storage unit 410 is a memory that stores a device ID for identifying the training device 400.

  When the key ID detection unit 420 detects the proximity of a medium (for example, the medium 330) on which the key ID is recorded, such as an NFC tag or a card, and acquires the key ID, the key ID detection unit 420 stores the acquired key ID in the key ID storage unit 460. The communication command generation unit 440 is notified that the key ID has been acquired. That is, the key ID detection unit 420 is a reading unit that reads the key ID from the key 300 when the key 300 comes close to a predetermined range of the training device 400.

  When the key ID is notified from the key ID detection unit 420, the communication command generation unit 440 reads out the device ID and the key ID stored in the device ID storage unit 410 and transmits them to the communication control unit 450.

  The communication control unit 450 transmits the received device ID and key ID to the server 500. That is, the communication control unit 450 is a communication circuit that outputs a device ID and a key ID. The key ID storage unit 460 stores “null” as an initial value.

  In addition, the logout detection unit 430 in the embodiment indicates that the logout to the communication command generation unit 440 is performed when the key ID detection unit 420 detects a key ID different from the key ID stored in the key ID storage unit 460. Notice. In the timeout time storage unit 470, a value indicating “2 hours” is written as a predetermined value. The logout detection unit 430 has a built-in timer function. When the time stored in the timeout time storage unit 470 has elapsed since the key ID detection unit 420 acquired the key ID, the communication command generation unit 440 is notified that the logout has been performed. Notice.

  The user interface unit 480 includes a measurement unit 481 for measuring a user's training amount, a touch panel 482 (display) capable of receiving input from the user and displaying history information using the training apparatus 400. Have In the present embodiment, measurement unit 481 includes a pedal and a detection unit that detects the number of rotations of the pedal.

  The touch panel 482 of the training device 400 includes a device ID storage unit 410, a key ID detection unit 420, a logout detection unit 430, a communication command generation unit 440, a communication control unit 450, and a key ID storage unit 460. A timeout time storage unit 470 is incorporated.

  The program storage unit 491 is a memory that stores a training program. The program control unit 492 is a control unit that reads a training program from the program storage unit 491 and controls the training equipment based on the read training program. When the user logs in to the training device 400, the program control unit 492 reads the training program from the program storage unit 491 and starts the training program. And the program control part 492 displays the image | video by starting of a training program on the touch panel 482. FIG.

  The above is the configuration of the training device 400.

  Next, the configuration of the account database 530 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the account database according to the embodiment.

  The account database 530 includes a store common database 710 and a store-specific database 720. The store common database 710 stores information commonly managed in stores scattered in each region, such as customer personal information. On the other hand, the store-specific database 720 stores information used only in the store, such as the device ID of the training device installed in the store and the locker ID of the locker.

  Next, the configuration of the store common database 710 will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a store common database according to the embodiment.

  The store common database 710 includes a customer personal information database 810 and a training record database 820.

  FIG. 14 is a table showing an example of the contents of the customer personal information database in the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the customer personal information database 810 includes at least a user ID 811, and includes a name 812, age 813, and gender 814 as personal information. The customer personal information database 810 stores personal information associated with each user ID 811 for a plurality of people. In the present embodiment, the user ID 811 is an IDm used in NFC communication, that is, an 8-bit 8-digit numeric string. The name 812 indicates the name of the user corresponding to the user ID 811. Age 813 indicates the age of the user corresponding to the user ID 811. The gender 814 indicates the gender of the user corresponding to the user ID 811.

  FIG. 15 is a table showing an example of the contents of the training record database in the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the training record database 820 manages history information using the training device 400 including the user ID 821, the last training date and time 822, the current month average training time 823, and the current month average training time pulse 824. This is the second database. In the present embodiment, the user ID 821 is an IDm used in NFC communication, that is, an 8-bit 8-digit numeric string. The last training date and time 822 indicates the date and time when the user corresponding to the user ID 821 last trained. The current month average training time 823 is a value obtained by dividing the total time during which the user corresponding to the user ID 821 has trained in the current month by the number of days in which training has been performed in that month. The current month average training pulse 824 is an average value of the pulse measured when the user corresponding to the user ID 821 performs training in the current month.

  Next, the configuration of the store-specific database 720 will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the store-specific database according to the embodiment.

  The store-specific database 720 includes at least a key database 910, a locker main body database 920, a device database 930, and a standby time storage unit 940. The standby time storage unit 940 is an area that can be freely set by the server 500. In this embodiment, a value indicating “30 seconds” is recorded as an initial value.

  Next, the configuration of the key database 910 will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a table showing an example of the contents of the key database in the embodiment.

  The key database 910 is a first database composed of a key ID 911 and a locker ID 912. In the present embodiment, the key ID 911 is IDm used in NFC communication, that is, an 8-bit 8-digit numeric string. In the present embodiment, the locker ID 912 is an address used as an IP address, that is, an 8-bit four-value string. The key database 910 stores a set of each of the plurality of key IDs 911 and each of the plurality of locker IDs 912.

  The key ID 911 is individually associated with the key 300, and the locker ID 912 is individually associated with the locker 200. Further, each of the plurality of lockers 200 and each of the plurality of keys 300 correspond one-to-one. Therefore, a key ID 911 and a locker ID 912 corresponding to one locker 200 and one key 300 that can lock and unlock the one locker 200 are stored as one set in the key database 910.

  For example, in FIG. 17, a key 300 to which “219 — 134 — 127 — 211 — 113 — 0 — 39 — 1” is assigned as the key ID 911 can lock and unlock the locker 200 to which “132.182.177.90” is assigned as the locker ID. In the embodiment, it is assumed that the key ID 911 is assigned when the key 300 is manufactured, and the locker ID 912 is assigned when the locker 200 is manufactured. Further, in the embodiment, the server 500, the key 300, and the locker 200 are provided as a set, and the key ID 911 and the locker ID 912 are provided at the time of provision so that the server 500, the locker 200, and the locker 200 are provided. Assume that initial values are set.

  Next, the configuration of the locker main body database 920 will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a table showing an example of the contents of the locker main body database in the embodiment.

  The locker body database 920 includes a locker ID 921 and a user ID 922. In the present embodiment, the locker ID 921 is an address used as an IP address, that is, an 8-bit numerical value string. Further, in the present embodiment, the user ID 922 is IDm used in NFC communication, that is, an 8-bit 8-value sequence. The user ID 922 and the locker ID 921 corresponding to each of the user card 100 and the locker 200 in which the user card 100 is installed (that is, the locker 200 in which the user card 100 is inserted into the card reading unit 240) are the locker body. Stored as one set in the database 920. However, it means that no user card 100 is installed in the locker 200 corresponding to the locker ID 921 whose value of the user ID 922 is “null”.

  For example, in FIG. 18, the user card 100 assigned with the user ID 922 as “219 — 134 — 127 — 211 — 113 — 0 — 39 — 1” is installed in the locker 200 with the locker ID 921 “132.182.177.90”. This means that the owner user is using the locker 200.

  In FIG. 18, since the value of the user ID 922 corresponding to the locker 200 whose locker ID 921 is “132.182.177.10” is “null”, it is confirmed that no user card 100 is installed. means. That is, the locker 200 is not locked (utilized) by any user.

  Next, the configuration of the device database 930 will be described.

  FIG. 19 is a table showing an example of the contents of the device database in the embodiment.

  The device database 930 includes a device ID 931 and a user ID 932. In the present embodiment, the device ID 931 is an address used as an IP address, that is, a numeric string of 4 bits of 8 bits. Further, in the present embodiment, the user ID 932 is IDm used in NFC communication, that is, an 8-bit 8-value sequence. When the user who owns the user card 100 is using the training device 400, the user ID 932 and the device ID 931 respectively corresponding to the user card 100 owned by the user and the training device 400 used by the user are Are stored as one set in the device database 930. However, it means that the training device 400 corresponding to the device ID 931 whose value of the user ID 932 is “null” is not used by any user. On the other hand, it means that a plurality of users are using the training device 400 in the training device 400 corresponding to the device ID 931 in which a plurality of values of the user ID 932 are stored.

  The above is the configuration of the account database 530.

  Next, the processing procedure by each component will be described in detail.

  The procedure of log-in / log-out processing to the locker 200 when the user card 100 is inserted into and removed from the card reading unit of the locker 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, a process when the user card 100 is inserted into the card reading unit 240 of the locker 200 will be described.

  The user card 100 is inserted into the card reading unit 240, and the card reading unit 240 acquires a user ID from the user card 100 (S101). Next, the card reading unit 240 stores the acquired user ID in the user ID storage unit 250 and notifies the command generation unit 270 of the user ID (S102). Subsequently, the command generation unit 270 is a command for logging in to the locker 200, gives a parameter with the acquired user ID as an ID, and gives the locker ID stored in the locker ID storage unit 260 as a parameter. The generated command is generated, and the generated command is notified to the communication unit 280 (S103). The communication unit 280 transmits the acquired command to the server 500 (S104).

  Next, processing when the user card 100 is extracted from the locker 200 will be described.

  When the card reading unit 240 detects that the user card 100 has been extracted from the card reading unit 240 (S105), the card reading unit 240 sends the ID stored in the user ID storage unit 250 to the command generation unit 270, that is, the user. ID is notified (S106). The command generation unit 270 is a command for logging out of the locker 200, assigns a parameter with the acquired user ID as an ID, and communicates a command with the locker ID recorded in the locker ID storage unit 260 as a parameter Notification to the unit 280 (S107). The communication unit 280 transmits the acquired command to the server 500 (S108).

  As described above, when the processing of steps S101 to S104 is performed, when the user card 100 is inserted into the locker 200 (the card reading unit 240 thereof), the server 500 starts from the locker 200 into which the user card 100 is inserted. The locker ID and the user ID are acquired via the communication unit 280.

  The above is the processing in the locker 200 when the user card 100 is inserted into the locker 200 and removed.

  Next, a procedure for log-in / log-out processing to the training device by the key 300, the training device 400, and the server 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the key 300 comes close to the key ID detection unit 420 of the training device 400, the training device 400 acquires the key ID from the key 300 (S201).

  Subsequently, the training device 400 transmits a command for logging in to the training device 400 and including the acquired key ID and a device ID assigned in advance to the training device 400 as parameters to the server 500 (S202). ).

  When receiving the command, the server 500 searches for the key ID given to the command from the key ID 911 of the key database 910 shown in FIG. 17, and if the corresponding key ID is found, the server 500 sets the locker ID corresponding to the key ID to the locker ID. Extracted from the ID 912 (S203). Subsequently, the server 500 searches the locker ID 921 of the locker main body database 920 shown in FIG. 18 for the locker ID, and when the corresponding locker ID is found, extracts the user ID associated with the locker ID from the user ID 922. (S204).

  Subsequently, the server 500 searches the device ID 931 of the device database 930 shown in FIG. 19 for the device ID given to the command, and when the corresponding device ID is found, the server 500 associates it with the corresponding device ID in the user ID 932. By overwriting the user ID with the user ID, login to the training device 400 is executed (S205). When the above login process is completed, the server 500 transmits a user ID to the training device 400 (S206).

  Upon receiving the user ID from the server 500, the training device 400 starts a training program (S207). When the training program is completed, the training device 400 transmits a command for logging out from the training device 400 to which the device ID associated with the training device 400 is assigned as a parameter to the server 500 (S208).

  When the server 500 receives the command, the server 500 searches the device ID 931 in the device database 930 shown in FIG. 19 for the device ID assigned to the command, and when the corresponding device ID is found, the corresponding device in the user ID 932 Logout from the training device 400 is executed by overwriting the user ID associated with the ID with “null” (S209).

  As described above, the server 500 transmits the user ID to the training device 400 in step S206 to make the training device 400 available to the user corresponding to the user ID. Here, “to make the training program available to the user corresponding to the user ID” means reading out the training program (application) stored in the program storage unit 491 of the training device 400 and controlling the program. That is, the unit 492 associates the training program with the user ID of the user who has logged into the training device 400 to make it executable.

  Through the above processing, login and logout processing for the training device 400 is realized.

  Subsequently, processing in the training device 400 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The same processing numbers as those in FIG. 21 are described in FIG. 21 and FIG.

  When the key 300 comes close to the key ID detection unit 420 of the training device 400, the key ID detection unit 420 reads the key ID from the holding unit 321 of the medium 330 of the key 300 through the communication unit 322 (S201), and proceeds to the logout detection unit 430. The read key ID is notified (S300). Subsequently, the key ID detection unit 420 stores the read key ID in the key ID storage unit 460, and then notifies the communication command generation unit 440 of the read key ID (S301). When the communication command generation unit 440 acquires the key ID, it is a command for logging in to the training device 400, and a command that uses the acquired key ID and the device ID stored in the device ID storage unit 410 as parameters. Is notified to the communication control unit 450. When acquiring the command, the communication control unit 450 transmits the acquired command to the server 500 (S202). After transmitting the command to the server 500 and receiving the user ID from the server 500 (S206), the communication control unit 450 issues a start request to start the elapsed time measurement to the logout detection unit 430 and starts the training program. (S207). When receiving the start request, the logout detection unit 430 starts measuring elapsed time (S303).

  Next, in the training device 400, processing in the training device 400 when the logout detection unit detects logout will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the logout detection unit 430 detects logout (S401), the logout detection unit 430 notifies the communication command generation unit 440 of the key ID stored in the key ID storage unit 460 (S402). The communication command generation unit 440 notifies the communication control unit 450 of a command for logging out from the training device 400 and using the acquired key ID as a parameter (S403). When acquiring the command, the communication control unit 450 transmits the acquired command to the server 500 (S208).

  The above is the procedure of the log-in / log-out process to the training device by the key 300, the training device 400, and the server 500.

  Next, a procedure of logout detection processing due to the elapsed time after logging in to the training device 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the logout detection unit 430 detects that the time indicated by the value stored in the timeout time storage unit 470 (“2 hours” in this embodiment) has elapsed since the measurement of the elapsed time was started in S303. (S501), a logout notification is issued to itself (S401).

  Next, a procedure of logout detection processing accompanying key ID notification will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the key 300 approaches the key ID detection unit 420 and the key ID detection unit 420 obtains the key ID from the key 300 (S201), the key ID detection unit 420 notifies the logout detection unit 430 of the key ID (S300). . At this time, it is determined whether or not the acquired key ID and the key ID stored in the key ID storage unit 460 are different values, and if it is determined that they are different values (S601), a new user The log-in notification is issued to itself (S401).

  That is, the logout process performed by the training device 400 may be performed when two hours have elapsed since the training program was started, or may be performed by detecting another key ID.

  The above is the logout detection procedure in the training apparatus 400 in the embodiment.

  The information management system 10 performs the following processing in the information management method.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining an information management method according to the embodiment.

  First, a locker ID and a user ID are acquired via the communication unit 280 from the locker 200 in which the user card 100 is inserted (S1001).

  Next, the device ID and the key ID are acquired from the training device 400 from which the key ID has been read (that is, the key ID has been read) via the communication control unit 450 (S1002).

  Finally, using the key database 910 that manages the locker ID and the key ID in association with each other, and using the acquired locker ID and user ID, the user ID corresponding to the key ID is output to the training device 400, and the corresponding user ID Is set in the training device 400 (S1003).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining a login / logout procedure to the locker in the embodiment.

  First, the card reading unit 240 acquires a user ID from the user card 100 (S1011).

  Next, the card reading unit 240 stores the acquired user ID in the user ID storage unit 250, and notifies the command generation unit 270 of the user ID (S1012).

  The command generation unit 270 notifies the communication unit 280 of a command provided with the user ID and the locker ID as parameters (S1013).

  Then, the communication unit 280 transmits the acquired command to the server 500 (S1014).

  Next, the card reading unit 240 determines whether or not the removal of the user card is detected (S1015). The card reading unit 240 proceeds to the next step S1016 when it detects the removal of the user card, and repeats step S1015 when the removal of the user card is not detected.

  Next, the card reading unit 240 notifies the command generation unit 270 of the user ID (S1016).

  Then, the command generation unit 270 notifies the communication unit 280 of a command assigned with the acquired user ID and the locker ID stored in the locker ID storage unit 260 as parameters (S1017).

  Finally, the communication unit 280 transmits the acquired command to the server 500 (S1018).

  As described above, the server 500 can acquire the locker ID and the user ID as in step S1001 by performing the processing of steps S1011 to S1014 in the locker 200.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a log-in / log-out process procedure for the training apparatus according to the embodiment.

  First, the training device 400 acquires a key ID from the key 300 (S1021).

  Next, the training device 400 transmits a command to which the acquired key ID and the device ID previously assigned to the training device 400 are assigned as parameters to the server 500 (S1022).

  Then, the training device 400 stands by until a user ID is received from the server 500.

  On the other hand, when receiving the command from the training device 400, the server 500 extracts (specifies) the locker ID corresponding to the key ID given to the command from the key database 910 (S1023).

  Next, the server 500 extracts (specifies) the user ID associated with the locker ID from the locker body database 920 (S1024).

  Next, the server 500 searches the user ID associated with the device ID assigned to the command from the device database 930, and executes the login process by overwriting with the user ID specified by the search (S1025). .

  Next, the server 500 transmits the specified user ID to the training device 400 (S1026).

  Then, the server 500 stands by until a command is received from the training device 400.

  The training device 400 that has received the user ID from the server 500 starts a training program (S1027).

  And the training apparatus 400 complete | finishes a training program and transmits the command which provided apparatus ID to the server 500 (S1028).

  The server 500 that has received the command assigned with the device ID from the training device 400 executes the logout process by overwriting the user ID associated with the device ID assigned to the command in the device database 930 with “null”. (S1029).

  As described above, the server 500 can acquire the device ID and the key ID as in step S1002 by performing the processing of step S1021 and step S1022 in the training device 400. Then, the server 500 performs the process of step S1003 by performing the processes of steps S1023 to S1025.

  As described above, according to the information management method according to the present embodiment, the user card 100 storing the user ID indicating the user cannot be carried because it is inserted into the locker 200, and the key storing the key ID instead of the user ID is stored. When the user carries 300 and uses the training device 400, the user ID and the key ID are automatically associated with each other through the locker ID indicating the locker 200, without the manual processing of the front clerk or the user. Therefore, the user can set the corresponding user ID in the training device 400 only by causing the training device 400 to read the key ID.

  In addition, the information management system 10 according to the present embodiment acquires a device ID and a key ID from the training device 400, associates and manages the locker ID and the key ID, and acquires the acquired locker. A user ID corresponding to the key ID is set in the training device 400 using the ID and the user ID. Therefore, for example, the gym side can automatically grasp the correspondence between the user and the training equipment 400 used by the user.

  Moreover, according to the information management method according to the present embodiment, even if the user corresponding to the user ID can make the training program 400 available to the user corresponding to the user ID by setting the user ID in the training device 400. Good. For this reason, when the user card 100 storing the user ID indicating the user cannot be carried because it is inserted into the locker 200, the user only has to read the key ID of the carried key to the training device 400 and perform troublesome processing. The history information of the user who uses the same training device 400 can be known.

  According to the information management method according to the present embodiment, IDm used for near field communication may be used as the key ID. For this reason, the user can set the user ID in the training device 400 simply by bringing the key 300 of the locker 200 close to the training device 400.

  According to the information management method according to the present embodiment, IDm used for near field communication may be used as the user ID. For this reason, the user can send the user ID from the locker 200 to the information management system 10 only by inserting the user card 100 into the locker 200.

  According to the information management method according to the present embodiment, when the key 300 is detected by the key ID detection unit 420, the training device 400 from which the key ID has been read is passed through the communication control unit 450 (second communication circuit). The device ID and key ID may be acquired. For this reason, the user can set the user ID in the training device 400 simply by bringing the key 300 of the locker 200 close to the training device 400.

  According to the information management method according to the present embodiment, for example, the key 300 includes the key unit 310 and the belt unit 320, and the belt unit 320 communicates with the key ID holding unit 321 and the key ID. It may have a portion 322. For this reason, even if the key 300 has a function of holding the key ID and communicating the key ID, the key 300 can be configured simply. Therefore, the key 300 can be configured to be lightweight, and even when the user carries the key 300 with the key 300 attached to the user's wrist, for example, and uses the training device 400, the key 300 uses the training device 400. Can prevent the size from being hindered.

  When the user card 100 is inserted into or removed from the locker 200, the server 500 may record the time at that time and the user ID acquired from the user card, and manage the user's entry / exit times.

  The exercise bike 400 as an example of the training device 400 may transmit training information such as the training time and the average rotation speed / maximum rotation speed / average pulse / maximum / minimum pulse of the pedal to the server 500. Then, the server 500 may record these information in the training record database 820 in association with the user ID.

  As a result, the touch panel 482 or the dedicated terminal 600 of the training device 400 acquires the information recorded from the training record database 820 of the server 500, and displays a screen 1000 indicating the information as shown in FIG. It is good also as a mode to present. In other words, the information management system 10 uses the training record database 820 in which the user indicated by the user ID specified when logging in to the training device 400 is used to manage history information using the training device 400, to the user ID. Corresponding history information may be output to the training device 400 and displayed on the touch panel 482 of the training device 400.

  The screen 1000 includes a previous training date and time 1001, a monthly average training time 1002, a monthly average training pulse 1003, a pedal rotation speed 1004, a pulse 1005, and the like.

  Further, not only the exercise bike but also various other training devices may be equipped with such a login function and a recording function.

(Modification)
(1)
The locker 200a in the modified example (1) will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 30 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the locker in the modified example (1).

  In addition, the locker 200a in the modified example (1) is different from the locker 200 of the embodiment in that a card communication unit 241 is used instead of the card reading unit 240. In addition, about the component same as the locker 200 of embodiment, the code | symbol same as the component of the locker 200 in embodiment, ie, FIG. 4, is used.

  In the locker 200 of the embodiment, the card reading unit 240 has a function of reading an ID from a tag card such as NFC or Felica. On the other hand, the card communication unit 241 of the locker 200a of the modified example (1) realizes the same function as the card reading unit 240 and also provides data to other proximity communication devices such as NFC readers and Felica readers. Transmission processing can be performed. This function is realized by, for example, an NFC reader emulation mode, but is not limited to an NFC reader or a Felica reader.

(2)
In the embodiment, it is assumed that the locker 200 does not receive any ID from the key 300 (that is, communication between the locker 200 and the key 300 is not performed). Therefore, the lock / unlock mechanism 232 is locked by rotating the key 300 inserted in advance in the keyhole portion 231 with the door 220 closed.

  On the other hand, in the modification (2), it is assumed that the locker 200b reads the key ID from the key 300b. That is, the locker 200b is unlocked only while the “key ID assigned to the key 300b corresponding to the locker 200b” can be received from the key 300b.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the appearance of the lockers and keys in the modification (2). FIG. 32 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the locker in the modified example (2). FIG. 33 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of keys in the modification example (2). FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining when the lock part of the locker is locked and unlocked in the modified example (2).

  As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the locker 200b is different from the locker 200 of the embodiment in the configuration of the locking portion 230b. In addition, about the component same as the locker 200 of embodiment, the code | symbol same as the component of the locker 200 in embodiment, ie, FIG. 4, is used.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 33, the key 300b is different from the key 300 of the embodiment in that the key 300b has a configuration having a fitting part 310b and a belt part 320b. Specifically, the fitting unit 310b includes a medium (tag) 330b including a holding unit 311b that holds a key ID and a communication unit 312b that can transmit the key ID. Unlike the belt portion 320 of the key 300 of the embodiment, the belt portion 320b does not have the medium 330.

  The locking unit 230b of the locker 200b includes a key receiving unit 231b, a locking / unlocking mechanism 232b, and a key detection unit 233b. The key receiving portion 231b is provided on the front side of the door 220 of the locker 200b, and the fitting portion 310b can be placed at a predetermined position of the key receiving portion 231b with the fitting portion 310b of the key 300b inserted. It is a member. The key receiving portion 231b has a key that can read the key ID held in the medium 330b provided in the fitting portion 310b in a state where the fitting portion 310b is disposed at a predetermined position (P3 in FIG. 34). A detection unit 233b is provided. That is, the medium 330b of the key 300b is a key detection unit 233b provided in the key receiving unit 231b in a state where the fitting unit 310b is inserted into the key receiving unit 231b and disposed at a predetermined position (P3 in FIG. 34). It is arranged at a position where it can be read. The locking / unlocking mechanism 232b is disposed at a position where the medium 330b can be read by the key detection unit 233b (that is, the fitting unit 310b is disposed at a predetermined position of the key receiving unit 231b (P3 in FIG. 34)). When the medium 330b is not arranged at a position readable by the key detection unit 233b (that is, the fitting unit 310b is removed from the key receiving unit 231b (P1 and P2 in FIG. 34)), the locked state is established. It becomes.

  In addition, as shown to P3 of FIG. 34, you may provide the key stop part 234b for preventing that the fitting part 310b is removed from the key receiving part 231b. In the unlocked state, the lock portion 234b protrudes so that the fitting portion 310b cannot be removed (see P3 of FIG. 34), and in the locked state, the locking portion 234b is retracted so that the fitting portion 310b can be removed (see FIG. 34). (See P1 in FIG. 34).

(3)
In the embodiment, the training device 400 is a fitness device such as an exercise bike, but is not limited to the fitness device. A training studio 400a shown in FIG. 35 may be a studio. In the training device 400a, a key ID detection unit 430a is provided on a wall 420a in the vicinity of the door 410a. When the key ID detection unit 430a acquires the key ID from the keys 300 and 300b during the reception time of each preset program among the preset studio programs, the training device 400a transmits the key ID to the server 500. Then, the server 500 searches for the locker ID from the key ID using the key database 910 and searches for the user ID from the locker ID using the locker main body database 920. Then, the server 500 may record in the training record database 820 that the user ID has participated in the program that is the target of the reception time. For example, when the keys 300 and 300b are touched on the key ID detection unit 430a at 12:58, the user indicated by the user ID associated with the key ID performs aerobics from 13:00 to 14:00. It is recorded in the training record database 820.

(4)
In addition, the process performed by each component of the information management system 10 is not limited to that performed by each component, and any component included in the information management system 10 performs instead. Also good.

  The information management method according to one or more aspects of the present invention has been described based on the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Unless it deviates from the gist of the present invention, one or more of the present invention may be applied to various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art, or forms constructed by combining components in different embodiments. It may be included within the scope of the embodiments.

  The present invention is useful as an information management method or the like in an information management system connected to a locker and a training device via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Information management system 100 User card 200, 200a, 200b Locker 210 Box body 220 Door 230, 230b Locking part 231 Keyhole part 231b Key receiving part 232, 232b Locking unlocking mechanism 233b Key detection part 234b Locking part 240 Card reading part 241 Card communication unit 250 User ID storage unit 260 Locker ID storage unit 270 Command generation unit 280 Communication unit 300, 300b Key 310 Key unit 310b Fitting unit 311b Holding unit 312b Communication unit 320, 320b Belt unit 321 Holding unit 322 Communication unit 330, 330b Medium 400, 400a Training device 410 Device ID storage unit 410a Door 420 Key ID detection unit 420a Wall 430 Logout detection unit 430a Key ID detection unit 440 Communication command generation unit 450 Communication control Unit 460 key ID storage unit 470 timeout time storage unit 480 user interface unit 481 measurement unit 482 touch panel 491 program storage unit 492 program control unit 500 server 510 communication unit 520 command control unit 530 account database 600 dedicated terminal 610 user interface unit 620 ID detection Unit 630 Communication command generation unit 640 Communication control unit 650 ID storage unit 710 Store common database 720 Store-specific database 810 Customer personal information database 820 Training record database 910 Key database 920 Locker body database 930 Device database 940 Standby time storage unit 1000 Screen

Claims (10)

When a user card storing a user ID indicating a user is inserted, a lock mechanism in which the key storing the key ID is removable, a first memory storing the locker ID, and the locker ID and the user ID are output. A training device including a locker having a first communication circuit, a reading unit for reading the key ID from the key, a second memory for storing a device ID, and a second communication circuit for outputting the device ID and the key ID And an information management method in an information management system connected via a network,
Via the first communication circuit from the locker in which the user card is inserted, to acquire the locker ID and the user ID,
The device ID and the key ID are acquired from the training device from which the key ID has been read through the second communication circuit,
Using the first database that manages the locker ID and the key ID in association with each other, and using the acquired locker ID and user ID, the user ID corresponding to the key ID is output to the training device and the corresponding user Let the training equipment set the ID,
Information management method. The training device comprises a display,
The information management system outputs the history information corresponding to the user ID to the training device by using the second database in which the user indicated by the user ID manages the history information using the training device, and the training device. Displayed on the display of the device,
The information management method according to claim 1. The training device further includes a memory that stores a training program, a display that displays an image generated by starting the training program, and a control unit that controls the training device based on the training program,
The information management method includes:
By setting the user ID to the training device, the training device is made available to the user corresponding to the user ID using the training program.
The information management method according to claim 1. The device ID stored in the second memory of the training device is an IP address,
The information management method includes:
Outputting a user ID corresponding to the key ID to a training device corresponding to the IP address;
The information management method according to claim 1. The locker ID stored in the first memory of the locker is an IP address corresponding to the locker,
The information management method includes:
Obtaining an IP address corresponding to the locker as the locker ID;
The information management method according to claim 1. IDm used for near field communication is used as the key ID.
The information management method according to claim 1. IDm used for near field communication is used as the user ID.
The information management method according to claim 1. When the user card is inserted into the locker, the locker ID and the user ID are acquired via the first communication circuit from the locker into which the user card is inserted.
The information management method according to claim 1. The reading unit is a detection unit that reads the key ID from the key when the key is close to a predetermined range of the training device;
The information management method includes:
When the key is detected by the reading unit, the device ID and the key ID are acquired via the second communication circuit from the training device from which the key ID has been read.
The information management method according to claim 1. The key has a key portion and a belt portion,
The belt unit includes a key ID holding unit and a communication unit that transmits the key ID.
The information management method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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