JP6995270B2 - Programs, methods, information processing equipment and server equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to programs, methods, information processing devices and server devices.

It has been conventionally studied to facilitate monitoring of people, things, the environment, etc. by constructing a sensor network consisting of sensor terminals. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-270914 (Patent Document 1) is a method for controlling sensor terminals that can realize batch data transmission to a plurality of sensor terminals because it is necessary to save power for communication between sensor terminals. Is described.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-270914

In Patent Document 1, general sensor networks are installed in various places in the environment to acquire information such as user preferences, and it is difficult to observe in the past such as disaster sites and complicated pipelines. It is described that it is expected to be widely used in the environment (background technology of Patent Document 1). The outputs of the various sensors that make up these sensor networks are integrated, for example, in a management server device. The network engineer analyzes the data accumulated in the server device in order to utilize the output of these sensors for business activities.

On the other hand, in recent years, with the spread of smartphones, the spread of sensor terminals has exploded, and the opportunities for the use of terms such as IoT (Internet of Things) are increasing. Along with this, opportunities to build sensor networks will increase, and not only network engineers but also general users will have the opportunity to benefit from sensor networks such as installing sensors and notifying smartphones according to the output results of the sensors. It is expected that the number will increase more and more.

The present disclosure aims to make it easier for users to benefit from IoT by making it easier to build sensor networks.

The program according to the present disclosure is executed by a computer including a processor and a memory. The computer is configured to be able to send and receive signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band that the computer does not support. The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the computer does not support. The program sets the conditions and the step of displaying a screen for setting the conditions on the screen for the processor to perform processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the conditions to be compared with the detection results. To execute a step that accepts the user's operation for the purpose.

The information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a processor and a memory. The information processing device is configured to be able to send and receive signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band that the information processing device does not support. The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the information processing apparatus does not support. The information processing unit reads and executes a program stored in the memory of the processor to set conditions for performing processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the condition to be compared with the detection result. The screen is displayed on the screen and is configured to accept user operations for setting conditions.

The method according to the present disclosure is performed by a computer comprising a processor and memory. The computer is configured to be able to send and receive signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band that the computer does not support. The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the computer does not support. In the method, the processor reads and executes a program stored in the memory, and the processor sets a condition for performing processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the condition to be compared with the detection result. It includes a step of displaying a screen for the purpose on the screen and a step of accepting a user's operation for setting a condition.

The server device according to the present disclosure includes a processor, a memory, and a storage. By reading and executing a program stored in the memory, the processor performs processing based on the detection results of one or more sensors and the conditions to be compared with the detection results from the terminal operated by the first user. Based on the first step of receiving information indicating the setting of conditions and saving it in the storage, and the information saved in the storage when accessed from the terminal operated by the second user. As a setting for the sensor, the information that identifies the sensor, the information that indicates the condition associated with the sensor, and the information that indicates the processing content performed by comparing the detection result and the condition of the specified sensor are associated with each other. To use the second step presented to the terminal operated by the second user, the third step of accepting the processing request for using the setting for the sensor from the second user, and the setting for the sensor. In response to the processing request of the above, the second user is configured to execute the fourth step of performing the processing for making the setting available.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to further facilitate the construction of the sensor network and to make it easier for the user to receive the benefits of IoT.

It is a figure which shows the outline of the construction example of the sensor network shown in this embodiment, and the process which makes it possible to purchase various settings for making a function of a sensor network from a user's terminal. It is a figure which shows the structure of the communication system 1 of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of the terminal apparatus 10 which constitutes the communication system 1 of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of the communication device 30 which constitutes the communication system 1 of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of the sensor apparatus 50 which constitutes the communication system 1 of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the functional configuration of the terminal apparatus 10A. It is a figure which shows the functional configuration of the terminal apparatus 10N. It is a figure which shows the functional configuration of a server 20. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the sensor output log 182 which shows the output log of a sensor apparatus 50, and the sensor output result database 287 which the server 20 holds by associating a sensor output log 182 with a user. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the sensor setting information 181. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the notification log 183. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the user information database 284 held in the server 20. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the terminal apparatus 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor apparatus 50 through a communication device 30 and holds it in the memory as a sensor output log 182. Based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 acquired by the terminal device 10 via the communication device 30 and the sensor setting information 181 in the process of notifying the terminal device 10 and the timing at which the log of the notification process and the notification process are performed. It is a flowchart which shows the process of associating with the output of the sensor of a terminal apparatus 10 and transmitting to a server 20. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the user of the terminal apparatus 10N performs the operation which accesses the server 20 functioning as a distribution platform of a sensor setting, and the operation content of the user is transmitted from the terminal apparatus 10N to the server 20. It is a figure which shows the display example of the operation reception part 130 of the aspect which the user of a terminal apparatus 10 accesses the distribution platform of a sensor setting, and performs the operation of acquiring a sensor setting. It is a figure which shows the display example of the operation reception part 130 of the aspect which the user of a terminal apparatus 10 performs an operation which generates a sensor setting. It is a figure which shows the screen example of the aspect which the user edits the detection result of a sensor, the condition which is compared with the detection result, and the processing content corresponding to a condition as a sensor setting.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are the same. Therefore, the detailed description of them will not be repeated.

<1. Overview>
<1.1 Background>
Wireless communication compatible with mobile communication systems such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) and 3G (for example, W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), CDMA2000 and other third-generation mobile communication systems) as terminals operated by the user. Terminals (for example, smartphones, tablet terminals, laptop PCs (Personal Computers), etc.) are widely used. In addition to the communication method of mobile communication systems, wireless communication terminals include wireless LAN (Local Area Network) standards such as IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) 802.11a / b / g / n, and Bluetooth (registered). It also supports communication methods such as (trademark).

Wireless LAN standards such as IEEE 802.11 use frequencies such as the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band, and aim to increase the transmission speed by utilizing MIMO (multiple-input and multiple output) technology. There is. However, since it uses a relatively high frequency band such as 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, it is easily affected by obstacles such as walls, and it is wireless to a long distance compared to the case of using a signal with a frequency in the sub-gigahertz band. Signal transmission tends to be difficult. Depending on the installation conditions of shields, etc., the transmission distance may be limited to several meters even indoors. In addition to the wireless LAN standard, wireless communication terminals such as smartphones may support standards for short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) (2.4 GHz band), but they are approximately 10 meters. Communication distances up to a certain level are assumed, and communication tends to be interrupted if the distance is longer than this.

On the other hand, in recent years, with the widespread use of smartphones, various sensors have been mass-produced, and the situation where they can be obtained at low cost is gradually being established. As a result, not only network engineers but also general users can obtain proximity sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, acceleration sensors, etc., install these sensors in the user's living environment, etc., and output the sensors. It is becoming possible to send notifications to smartphones accordingly. For example, by installing an accelerometer on the door of the house, detecting that the door has been opened and closed by the output of the accelerometer, and notifying the user's terminal such as a smartphone, the security system and family members can easily do it. It can be used to manage entry and exit.

However, if the user's terminal is notified according to the output result of these sensors, the layout in which the sensor can be installed is restricted depending on the communication standard supported by the sensor. For example, if the communication standard supported by the sensor uses a gigahertz frequency band such as 802.11, it is susceptible to shielding such as walls.

<1.2 Outline of this embodiment>
Therefore, in one aspect of the embodiment shown below, the communication device is configured to acquire the output results of various sensors by using a communication device capable of communicating with the smartphone. The smartphone receives the output results of various sensors via the communication device. Here, the communication device is configured to communicate with various sensor devices in a frequency band that the user's terminal does not support. Alternatively, the communication device is configured to communicate with various sensor devices by a communication method that the user's terminal does not support. Therefore, depending on the situation in which various sensors are installed, even if communication between the user's terminal and the various sensors is difficult in the frequency band supported by the user's terminal, the output results of the various sensors via the communication device Can be acquired by the user's terminal. Alternatively, it may be difficult to communicate between the user's terminal and various sensors in the communication method supported by the user's terminal (communication method for short-range wireless communication such as IEEE802.11 or Bluetooth (registered trademark)). However, the user's terminal can acquire the output results of various sensors via the communication device.

The communication device receives the signal of the sensor output result from the sensor device by wireless communication at a sub giga (frequency smaller than 1 GHz) as a frequency band that the user's terminal does not support, such as a smartphone. The communication device is, for example, a sub-gigahertz band such as a LoRa (a type of LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) and a communication method proposed by the LoRa Alliance (registered trademark)) method and a Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Utility Network) method. The detection result of the sensor is received from the sensor corresponding to the communication method of. As described above, the communication device is a LoRa method different from the communication methods (wireless LAN standard, Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc.) supported by smartphones, tablets, laptop PCs, etc., which are widely used as user terminals. Since the communication with the sensor device is performed by a communication method such as the Wi-SUN method, it is less likely to be adversely affected by a shield or the like as compared with the case where the user's terminal and the sensor device communicate with each other. Therefore, even in an environment where a shield such as metal is installed, the communication device can install various sensors in various ways, such as making it easier for the communication device to receive wireless signals from the sensor device, and the communication device can output the sensor output results. Can be obtained.

The user's terminal and the communication device may communicate by a wireless communication method supported by the user's terminal, or the user's terminal and the communication device may be electrically connected to transmit and receive signals. .. The user's terminal and the communication device can communicate with each other with relatively stable quality. The communication device is, for example, a case that accepts a user's terminal such as a smartphone, a cradle, or the like. The communication device is a device that can be coupled to the user's terminal, and may be electrically connectable by, for example, a connector or the like. Further, the communication device may be configured to be electrically connected to the connector of the user's terminal or to be able to supply power to the user's terminal in a non-contact manner with the user's terminal. With the spread of smartphones, cases that protect the user's terminal from physical impact and cradle that can charge the user's terminal are widely used. Therefore, by realizing the communication device as a case or cradle, the communication device can be provided to the user through a sales channel such as a website or an existing home appliance mass retailer, and the opportunity for the user to obtain the communication device can be increased. can.

A user's terminal such as a smartphone receives the output results of various sensors via a communication device, and outputs voice based on the output results of the various sensors and the settings (sensor settings) for comparison with the output results. , Video output, vibration of the user's terminal itself, signal transmission to an external device, and other predetermined processes. For example, when the user's terminal acquires the detection result of the proximity sensor and compares the detection result of the proximity sensor with the threshold value, it detects that an object has approached within a certain distance from the installation location of the proximity sensor. , The user may be audibly warned by outputting voice or the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an example of constructing a sensor network shown in the present embodiment and a process of making various settings for operating the sensor network available for purchase from a user's terminal. The state (A) of FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a communication device 30 and a terminal device 10A mounted on the communication device 30. The state (B) of FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example in which a sensor is installed in a vehicle as an example of constructing a sensor network. As an example, the state (B) shows an example in which a sensor network is constructed by installing a sensor for detecting an object approaching the vehicle on the outer edge of the body of the vehicle. In the state (C) of FIG. 1, the user's terminal controls the display of the touch screen 130 of the user's terminal based on the output results of various sensors and the settings to notify the user for attention. It is a figure which shows the example. The state (D) of FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a screen example for another user to operate a terminal and purchase a setting for comparison with an output result of a sensor.

As shown in the state (A), the communication device 30 capable of communicating with the terminal device 10A can be realized as a case for protecting the terminal device 10A. When the communication device 30 is realized as a case of the terminal device 10A, the communication device 30 is configured to be equipped with a battery and to supply electric power to the terminal device 10A mounted on the communication device 30 by contact or non-contact. obtain. Further, the communication device 30 can be realized as a cradle for connecting to the accessory socket of the vehicle to receive electric power from the vehicle, accepting the installation of the terminal device 10A, and charging the terminal device 10A.

The vehicle front surface 70A in the state (B) is a diagram showing the front surface of the vehicle in which the sensor is installed. The vehicle side surface 70B is a diagram showing the side surface (left side) of the vehicle. The vehicle upper surface 70C is a diagram showing the upper surface of the vehicle. As shown in the state (B), for example, a sensor detects an object to be detected approaching the vehicle (including a moving object such as a car, an installation object such as a wall, a human body and other objects to be detected), and the vehicle and the object are detected. For the purpose of avoiding collision with an object, the user installs a sensor at the corner of the vehicle (hereinafter, first sensor device 50A, second sensor device 50B, third sensor device 50C, fourth sensor). Various sensors that construct a sensor network such as the device 50D may be collectively referred to as "sensor device 50"). Sensors can be installed in front of, behind, sideways, etc. of the vehicle. The first sensor device 50A is installed on the front right side of the vehicle. The second sensor device 50B is installed on the front left side of the vehicle. The third sensor device 50C is installed on the rear right side of the vehicle. The fourth sensor device 50D is installed on the rear left side of the vehicle. The sensor device 50 shown in the state (B) is realized as, for example, a module for optically measuring the distance between the sensor and the object, and can detect the presence of the object at a distance of several centimeters to several meters. ..

The state (C) is set to the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the conditions shown in the setting according to the setting (sensor setting) for the terminal device 10A to compare with the detection result of the sensor device 50 in the operation reception unit 130. An example of performing notification processing based on this is shown. The processing performed by the terminal device 10A based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the conditions shown in the sensor setting is to give a voice to the user when the detection result of the sensor device 50 satisfies the condition shown in the sensor setting. Includes pre-determined notification by video, vibration or other methods. Further, the terminal device 10A includes transmitting a signal for notification to a predetermined external device when the detection result of the sensor device 50 satisfies the condition shown in the sensor setting. For example, a person concerned with a vehicle, an operation management company, or the like may want to manage a log detected by an object in the vehicle according to the detection result of a sensor installed in the vehicle. By analyzing these logs, it is possible to support more optimal vehicle operation (determination of vehicle travel route, etc.). In the state (C), the terminal device 10A compares the detection result of the fourth sensor device 50D installed on the rear left side of the vehicle with a predetermined threshold value, and makes an object within a predetermined distance from the rear left side of the vehicle. An example is shown in which a message calling attention to a user is displayed in the operation reception unit 130 when it is detected that there is.

In this way, in the state where the user obtains and installs the sensor, the user himself / herself performs the processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the condition such as the threshold value to be compared with the detection result. However, it is desirable that the setting of this condition (sensor setting) can be easily customized. A specific example for accepting the user's operation for setting this condition on the user's terminal will be described later. Further, the terminal device 10A can save the sensor settings in the server 20 by transmitting the result of customizing the condition settings for comparison with the sensor detection result to the server 20. The user who has customized the settings can also provide the sensor settings to other users via the server 20 by posting the customized result to the server 20. The server 20 functions as, for example, a distribution platform that distributes sensor settings for causing a user to perform notification processing based on a detection result of a sensor in a sensor network.

The state (D) of FIG. 1 shows an example in which the terminal device 10N communicates with the server 20 and presents the service of the distribution platform that distributes the setting of conditions to the user at the operation reception unit 130 of the terminal device 10N. The terminal device 10N is configured to receive from the user an operation for searching for a condition setting and an operation for purchasing the condition setting in the operation receiving unit 130. In the example of the state (D), the user of the terminal device 10N taps the "buy" button with the finger 3 of the user of the terminal device 10N to search for the setting of the condition for the vehicle and purchase the setting. It shows the situation. The terminal device 10A, the terminal device 10N, and the like operated by each user may be collectively referred to as "terminal device 10".

In this way, the user can easily customize the setting of conditions for constructing a sensor network and causing a user's terminal such as a smartphone to perform predetermined processing such as voice, video, and vibration based on the output result of the sensor. It is also possible to post the customized result to the server 20 and distribute it to a third party. When the server 20 receives a processing request (billing process, etc.) for using the sensor setting from another user for the sensor setting posted by one user, the server 20 gives various rewards to the user who posted the sensor setting. May be given. As a reward for the user who posted, when the billing process is performed to use the setting, a monetary reward is given according to a predetermined rate (a commission is given according to the billing amount). )including. Further, as a reward to the user, a virtual currency that can be used in the distribution platform that distributes the condition setting (sensor setting) may be given. Cryptocurrencies are used, for example, to enable various functions on the distribution platform (providing more detailed search methods, providing analysis data such as sales to users who post condition settings, and other functions). be able to.

Further, when using the sensor settings for operating the sensor network, when saving the log of the output result of the sensor, it is conceivable to output the log from the user's terminal such as a smartphone to an external device such as the server 20. .. The server 20 may provide such a log storage service to the user of the terminal device 10. Further, the server 20 may provide the terminal device 10 with an expiration date for the sensor setting. For example, the user can use the sensor setting by performing monthly billing processing.

<2 configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the communication system 1 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the communication system 1 includes a terminal device 10, a server 20, a communication device 30, and a sensor device 50. The terminal device 10 and the server 20 communicate with each other via the network 80.

The terminal device 10 is a device operated by each user. The terminal device 10 is realized by, for example, a stationary PC (Personal Computer), a laptop PC, a smartphone compatible with a mobile communication system, a mobile terminal such as a tablet, or the like. As shown as the terminal device 10N in FIG. 2, the terminal device 10 includes a communication IF (Interface) 12, an input / output IF 13, a memory 15, a storage 16, and a processor 19. The server 20 includes a communication IF 22, an input / output IF 23, a memory 25, a storage 26, and a processor 29.

The terminal device 10 is communicably connected to the server 20 via the network 80. The terminal device 10 is connected to the network 80 by communicating with a communication device such as a wireless base station 81 corresponding to a communication standard such as LTE and a wireless LAN router 82 corresponding to a wireless LAN standard such as IEEE802.11. The user can perform data input / output operations via the server 20 by communicating with the server 20 from either a PC installed in the office or a mobile terminal used when going out. For example, the user can communicate with the server 20 by the terminal device 10, refer to various data managed by the server 20, and input data regardless of whether he / she is staying in the office or going out.

The communication IF 12 is an interface for inputting / outputting signals because the terminal device 10 communicates with an external device. The input / output IF 13 is an input device for receiving an input operation from a user (for example, a touch panel, a touch pad, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, etc.), and an output device for presenting information to the user (display, display, etc.). Functions as an interface with a speaker, etc.). The memory 15 is for temporarily storing a program, data processed by the program, or the like, and is, for example, a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). The storage 16 is a storage device for storing data, for example, a flash memory or an HDD (Hard Disc Drive). The processor 19 is hardware for executing an instruction set described in a program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, and the like.

The server 20 manages each user of the terminal device 10 to set a condition (sensor setting) to be compared with the detection result in order to perform processing based on the detection result of the sensor of the sensor network. The server 20 may communicate with the terminal device 10 via the network 80 to provide a user interface for customizing condition settings. For example, the user runs a browser application and accesses the server 20. The server 20 responds to the terminal device 10 with information for displaying a screen on the browser. The user can customize the condition settings by operating the screen displayed by the browser.

The communication IF 22 is an interface for inputting / outputting signals because the server 20 communicates with an external device. The input / output IF 23 functions as an interface with an input device for receiving an input operation from the user and an output device for presenting information to the user. The memory 25 is for temporarily storing a program, data processed by the program, or the like, and is, for example, a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). The storage 26 is a storage device for storing data, and is, for example, a flash memory or an HDD (Hard Disc Drive). The processor 29 is hardware for executing an instruction set described in a program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, and the like.

The communication device 30 receives the detection results of each sensor from the first sensor device 50A, the second sensor device 50B, the third sensor device 50C, and the fourth sensor device 50D that construct the sensor network. In the example of FIG. 2, the communication device 30 is configured as a case for accepting the attachment of the terminal device 10A.

<2.1 Configuration of terminal device 10A>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a terminal device 10 constituting the communication system 1 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 10 operates with a plurality of antennas (antenna 111, antenna 112) and a wireless communication unit (first wireless communication unit 121, second wireless communication unit 122) corresponding to each antenna. The reception unit 130 (including the touch-sensitive device 131 and the display 132), the voice processing unit 140, the microphone 141, the speaker 142, the position information sensor 150, the vibrator 160, the storage unit 180, the control unit 190, and the like. including. The terminal device 10 also has functions and configurations (for example, a battery for holding electric power, a power supply circuit for controlling the supply of electric power from the battery to each circuit, and the like) which are not particularly shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, each block included in the terminal device 10 is electrically connected by a bus or the like.

The antenna 111 radiates a signal emitted by the terminal device 10 as a radio wave. Further, the antenna 111 receives radio waves from the space and gives a received signal to the first wireless communication unit 121.

The antenna 112 radiates a signal emitted by the terminal device 10 as a radio wave. Further, the antenna 112 receives radio waves from the space and gives a received signal to the second radio communication unit 122.

Since the terminal device 10 communicates with other wireless devices, the first wireless communication unit 121 performs modulation / demodulation processing for transmitting / receiving signals via the antenna 111. Since the terminal device 10 communicates with another wireless device, the second wireless communication unit 122 performs modulation / demodulation processing for transmitting / receiving signals via the antenna 112. The first wireless communication unit 121 and the second wireless communication unit 122 are communication modules including a tuner, an RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) calculation circuit, a CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) calculation circuit, a high frequency circuit, and the like. The first wireless communication unit 121 and the second wireless communication unit 122 perform modulation / demodulation and frequency conversion of the wireless signal transmitted / received by the terminal device 10 and supply the received signal to the control unit 190.

The operation receiving unit 130 has a mechanism for receiving a user's input operation. Specifically, the operation receiving unit 130 is configured as a touch screen and includes a touch sensitive device 131 and a display 132. The touch-sensitive device 131 accepts an input operation by the user of the terminal device 10. The touch-sensitive device 131 detects the user's contact position with respect to the touch panel, for example, by using a capacitive touch panel. The touch-sensitive device 131 outputs a signal indicating the contact position of the user detected by the touch panel to the control unit 190 as an input operation.

The display 132 displays data such as images, moving images, and texts according to the control of the control unit 190. The display 132 is realized by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display.

The voice processing unit 140 performs modulation / demodulation of the voice signal. The voice processing unit 140 modulates the signal given from the microphone 141 and gives the modulated signal to the control unit 190. Further, the voice processing unit 140 gives a voice signal to the speaker 142. The voice processing unit 140 is realized by, for example, a processor for voice processing. The microphone 141 receives the voice input and gives the voice signal corresponding to the voice input to the voice processing unit 140. The speaker 142 converts the voice signal given from the voice processing unit 140 into voice and outputs the voice to the outside of the terminal device 10.

The position information sensor 150 is a sensor that detects the position of the terminal device 10, and is, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) module. The GPS module is a receiving device used in a satellite positioning system. The satellite positioning system receives signals from at least three or four satellites and detects the current position of the terminal device 10 on which the GPS module is mounted based on the received signals. The position detected by the GPS module is, for example, when the terminal device 10 stores the position information of the terminal device 10 when performing a predetermined notification process based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 in the memory. Can be used.

The vibrator 160 is a mechanism for vibrating the terminal device 10 and notifying the user by the vibration. The sensor setting information 181 generates vibration by, for example, attaching a weight whose center of gravity is deviated to the shaft of the motor and rotating the motor.

The storage unit 180 is composed of, for example, a flash memory or the like, and stores data and programs used by the terminal device 10. In a certain aspect, the storage unit 180 stores the sensor setting information 181 and the sensor output log 182, the notification log 183, and the user information 184.

The sensor setting information 181 indicates the setting contents of the condition for causing the terminal device 10 to perform the processing for notification based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the condition to be compared with the detection result. The sensor setting information 181 includes threshold value and comparative formula information for comparison with the detection result of the sensor device 50 as a condition setting. Further, the sensor setting information 181 includes information on the processing content for notification to be performed by the terminal device 10 according to the detection result of the sensor device 50. For example, suppose you want to attach a sensor device to a vehicle and detect that there is an object approaching the vehicle within a certain distance. In this case, the terminal device 10 sets "Condition: The detection result of the first sensor device 50A is equal to or less than the first threshold value" according to the detection result of the first sensor device 50A and the setting shown in the sensor setting information 181. When the condition is satisfied, a process of "processing for notification: a warning sound is generated by the sensor 142" is performed.

The sensor output log 182 shows a log of the detection result when the terminal device 10 receives the detection result of the sensor device 50 via the communication device 30.

The notification log 183 shows a log in which the terminal device 10 has notified the user based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181. The notification to the user includes, for example, a voice notification such as generating an alert sound by the speaker 142, a visual notification such as displaying a predetermined message on the display 132, and the terminal device 10 being vibrated by the vibrator 160. Includes tactile notification. Further, the notification to the user includes the terminal device 10 transmitting a signal for notification to the external device and notifying the external device side. For example, it is assumed that not only the user who operates the terminal device 10 but also the terminals of a plurality of users are notified.

The user information 184 is information about the user of the terminal device 10. The information about the user may include, for example, information for identifying the user, an ID for using the platform service provided by the server 20, and the like. Further, the user information 184 includes information on the purchase history of the user and the like.

The control unit 190 controls the operation of the terminal device 10 by reading the program stored in the storage unit 180 and executing the instructions included in the program. The control unit 190 is, for example, an application processor. By operating according to the program, the control unit 190 exhibits functions as an input operation reception unit 191, a transmission / reception unit 192, a data processing unit 193, and a display control unit 194.

The input operation receiving unit 191 performs a process of accepting a user's input operation to an input device such as a touch-sensitive device 131. The input operation reception unit 191 is based on the information of the coordinates when the user touches the touch-sensitive device 131 with a finger or the like, and the user's operation is a flick operation, a tap operation, or a drag (swipe) operation. Determine the type of operation such as existence.

The transmission / reception unit 192 performs a process for the terminal device 10 to transmit / receive data to / from an external device such as a server 20 according to a communication protocol.

The data processing unit 193 performs a calculation on the data received by the terminal device 10 according to a program, and performs a process of outputting the calculation result to a memory or the like. For example, the data processing unit 193 performs a process of supporting the user to generate the sensor setting information 181. The data processing unit 193 causes the user to set the conditions for causing the terminal device 10 to perform the processing for notification based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the conditions to be compared with the detection result. Is generated, and the generated screen is displayed on the display 132. Further, the data processing unit 193 performs a process of accepting the user's setting for setting the condition by the user's operation on the touch-sensitive device 131. The data processing unit 193 is, for example, a user's screen for arranging images (icons indicating sensors) for identifying each of the various sensors of the sensor device 50 on the screen for causing the user to set conditions. An image (icon showing audio output, icon showing video output, vibration output) showing the contents of the processing based on the processing for accepting the operation and the detection result and conditions of the sensor device 50 (specific contents of the notification processing) is shown. Performs a process of accepting a user's operation for arranging an icon or the like on the screen. Further, the data processing unit 193 accepts a user's operation for associating these icons with each other, and performs a process of displaying an image indicating that the icons are associated with each other on the display 132.

The notification control unit 194 performs a process of displaying a display image on the display 132, a process of outputting sound to the speaker 142, and a process of generating vibration in the vibrator 160.

<2.2 Configuration of communication device 30>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a communication device 30 constituting the communication system 1 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the communication device 30 includes a plurality of antennas (antenna 311 and antenna 312), wireless communication units (first wireless communication unit 321 and second wireless communication unit 322) corresponding to each antenna, and electric power. It includes a supply control unit 340, a battery 342, a mounting reception mechanism 350, a storage unit 380, and a control unit 390. As shown in FIG. 4, each block included in the communication device 30 is electrically connected by a bus or the like.

The antenna 311 radiates a signal emitted by the communication device 30 as a radio wave. Further, the antenna 311 receives a radio wave from the space and gives a received signal to the first radio communication unit 321.

The antenna 312 radiates a signal emitted by the communication device 30 as a radio wave. Further, the antenna 312 receives a radio wave from the space and gives a received signal to the second radio communication unit 322.

Since the communication device 30 communicates with another wireless device, the first wireless communication unit 321 performs modulation / demodulation processing for transmitting / receiving signals via the antenna 311. Since the communication device 30 communicates with another wireless device, the second wireless communication unit 321 performs modulation / demodulation processing for transmitting / receiving signals via the antenna 312. The first wireless communication unit 321 and the second wireless communication unit 322 are communication modules including a tuner, an RSSI calculation circuit, a CRC calculation circuit, a high frequency circuit, and the like. The first wireless communication unit 321 and the second wireless communication unit 322 perform modulation / demodulation and frequency conversion of the wireless signal transmitted / received by the communication device 30, and supply the received signal to the control unit 390.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the communication device 30 corresponds to a plurality of wireless communication standards. For example, the first wireless communication unit 321 is a communication module that supports wireless communication at frequencies in the sub-gigahertz band, such as the LoRa system and the Wi-SUN system. The second wireless communication unit 322 is a communication module corresponding to a wireless LAN standard such as 802.11 and a communication standard for short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication device 30 receives the detection result of the sensor device 50 from the sensor device 50 as a radio signal having a frequency in the sub-gigahertz band by the antenna 311 and performs demodulation processing or the like by the first wireless communication unit 321. Further, when the communication device 30 transmits / receives a signal to / from the terminal device 10 by a wireless signal, the second wireless communication unit 322 performs signal modulation / demodulation processing to transmit / receive the signal via the antenna 312.

The power supply control unit 340 is a module that controls the supply of power from the battery 342 to each circuit of the communication device 30.

The attachment reception mechanism 350 is a mechanism for the communication device 30 to accept the attachment of the terminal device 10. For example, when the communication device 30 is realized as a protective case for a smartphone or the like, the mounting reception mechanism 350 is a member that physically holds the terminal device 10 so that the terminal device 10 is not easily detached from the communication device 30. be. The mounting reception mechanism 350 may have a mechanism for electrically connecting the terminal device 10 and the communication device 30. For example, the mounting reception mechanism 350 is realized as a connection terminal corresponding to the terminal of the terminal device 10 when the terminal device 10 has a terminal for USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection. When the communication device 30 is realized as a cradle that holds the terminal while charging the terminal such as a smartphone, the mounting reception mechanism 350 may include a terminal portion for charging the terminal.

The storage unit 380 is configured by, for example, a flash memory or the like, and stores data and programs used by the communication device 30. In a certain aspect, the storage unit 380 stores the sensor output information 382 and the authentication information 384.

The sensor output information 382 shows a log of the detection result when the communication device 30 communicates with the sensor device 50 and receives the detection result of the sensor device 50.

The authentication information 384 includes information for the terminal device 10 to authenticate the communication device 30 when the communication device 30 and the terminal device 10 are connected by a connector or the like. For example, when the communication device 30 and the terminal device 10 are electrically connected by a connector or the like, the terminal device 10 requests the communication device 30 for authentication information, and the communication device 30 responds with the authentication information. do. The terminal device 10 may hold a list of identification information of devices that are permitted to accept connections by connectors or the like when it is desired to limit the connections of devices by connectors or the like within a certain range instead of accepting them indefinitely. The terminal device 10 can determine whether to allow or deny the connection of the device via the connector by collating the authentication information acquired from the device with the identification information shown in the list.

The control unit 390 controls the operation of the communication device 30 by reading the program stored in the storage unit 380 and executing the instruction included in the program. The control unit 390 is, for example, a processor. The control unit 190 exerts functions as a transmission / reception unit 392 and a data processing unit 393 by operating according to the program.

The transmission / reception unit 392 performs processing for the communication device 30 to receive a signal from the sensor device 50, processing for transmitting / receiving a signal to / from the terminal device 10, and other processing for transmitting / receiving data.

The data processing unit 393 performs a calculation on the data received by the communication device 30 according to a program, and performs a process of outputting the calculation result to a memory or the like. For example, the data processing unit 393 requests the sensor device 50 to transmit the detection result of the sensor device 50, receives the detection result of the sensor device 50 as a response to the request, and uses the received detection result as the sensor output information 382. A process of storing in the storage unit 380 is performed. Further, the data processing unit 393 communicates with the terminal device 10, receives a request from the terminal device 10 to transmit the sensor output information 382 to the terminal device 10, and performs a process of transmitting the sensor output information 382 to the terminal device 10. ..

<2. Configuration of mounting reception mechanism 350>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the sensor device 50 constituting the communication system 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 shows, as an example, a block diagram of the first sensor device 50A among the sensor devices 50.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first sensor device 50A includes an antenna 511, a sub-giga wireless communication unit 521, various sensors 550 (distance measuring sensor 551, temperature sensor 552, volume sensor 553, motion sensor 554, etc.). A storage unit 580 and a control unit 590 are included. As shown in FIG. 5, each block included in the sensor device 50 is electrically connected by a bus or the like.

The antenna 511 radiates a signal emitted by the first sensor device 50A as a radio wave. Further, the antenna 511 receives a radio wave from the space and gives a received signal to the sub-giga wireless communication unit 521.

In the present embodiment, the first sensor device 50A is configured to be able to transmit and receive a signal by a radio signal having a frequency in the sub-gigahertz band as a radio signal in a frequency band that the terminal device 10A does not support. Many terminal devices 10A, which are terminals operated by users such as smartphones, are compatible with wireless LAN standards such as 802.11 and short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), but these are mainly used. It is transmitted and received as a radio signal in the 2.4 GHz band. On the other hand, if the communication method is in the sub-gigahertz band such as the LoRa method or the Wi-SUN method, the transmission and reception of the wireless signal is less affected by obstacles than the 2.4 GHz band wireless signal, and the sensor network is designed. The degree of freedom is increased.

Since the first sensor device 50A communicates with other wireless devices, the sub-giga wireless communication unit 521 performs modulation / demodulation processing for transmitting / receiving signals via the antenna 511. The sub-giga wireless communication unit 521 is a communication module including a tuner, an RSSI calculation circuit, a CRC calculation circuit, a high frequency circuit, and the like. The sub-giga wireless communication unit 521 performs modulation / demodulation and frequency conversion of the wireless signal transmitted / received by the sensor device 50, and supplies the received signal to the control unit 590.

The sensor 550 includes various sensors mounted on the first sensor device 50A, and may include various sensor devices other than the sensor device shown in FIG.

The distance measuring sensor 551 is a sensor for measuring the distance between the sensor and an object. For example, the distance measuring sensor 551 measures the distance to an object by an optical method such as emitting infrared rays and measuring the time until reception.

The temperature sensor 552 is a sensor for detecting the temperature of the environment in which the sensor is installed. The temperature sensor 552 detects the temperature by using, for example, an element whose electric resistance value changes in response to a change in temperature.

The volume sensor 553 is a sensor for detecting the volume of the environment in which the sensor is installed. The volume sensor 553 detects the volume of the environment in which the sensor is installed, for example, by detecting vibration due to sound pressure.

The motion sensor 554 is a sensor for measuring the movement of the first sensor device 50A, and includes, for example, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, a 3-axis angular velocity sensor, and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor. For example, when the first sensor device 50A is installed on a moving body such as a vehicle, the acceleration of the vehicle can be detected by the first sensor device 50A, and the terminal device 10 or the like can detect a sudden stop of the vehicle.

The storage unit 580 is configured by, for example, a flash memory or the like, and stores data and programs used by the first sensor device 50A. In a certain aspect, the storage unit 580 stores the sensor output information 582 and the device identification information 584.

The sensor output information 582 is information showing a log of detection results of various sensor devices mounted on the first sensor device 50A.

The device identification information 584 is information for identifying the first sensor device 50A, and is, for example, a MAC (Media Access Control) address of the first sensor device 50A. The communication device 30 stores the information that identifies the first sensor device 50A and the sensor output information 582 of the first sensor device 50A in association with each other, so that the log of the detection result of each of the plurality of sensor devices can be stored for each sensor device. Can be managed.

The control unit 590 reads the program stored in the storage unit 580 and executes an instruction included in the program to control the operation of the first sensor device 50A. The control unit 590 is, for example, a processor. The control unit 190 exerts functions as a sensor output transmission unit 592 and a sensor output acquisition unit 593 by operating according to the program.

The sensor output transmission unit 592 performs a process of transmitting the detection results of various sensors of the sensor 550 to an external device such as the communication device 30. The sensor output transmission unit 592 sequentially reads out the log accumulated as the sensor output information 582 and transmits it to the communication device 30 in response to the request from the communication device 30.

The sensor output acquisition unit 593 controls the drive of various sensor devices of the sensor 550, and acquires the data of the detection result detected by these sensor devices. The sensor output acquisition unit 593 stores the acquired detection result in the storage unit 580 as sensor output information 582.

<2.4 Functional configuration of terminal device 10>
Here, in the present embodiment, a functional configuration of the terminal device 10A for causing the terminal device 10 to perform notification processing based on the sensor detection result and the sensor setting information 181 will be described below. Further, a functional configuration in which the terminal device 10N acquires the sensor setting information 181 posted to the server 20 by a certain user by communicating with the terminal device 10N and the server 20 will be described.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the terminal device 10A. As shown in FIG. 6, the terminal device 10A exhibits functions as a wireless communication unit 101A, a storage unit 102A, and a control unit 103A.

The wireless communication unit 101A performs a process for the terminal device 10A to communicate with an external device.

The storage unit 102A stores data and programs used by the terminal device 10A. The storage unit 102A stores the user information of the terminal device 10A as the user information 184A.

The control unit 103A exhibits the functions shown as various modules when the processor of the terminal device 10A performs processing according to a program.

The operation content acquisition module 1041 acquires the contact position of the user's finger, stylus pen, etc. in contact with the touch-sensitive device 131 as coordinate values, and records the coordinate values in the history of the coordinate values (history of the user moving the finger on the touch-sensitive device 131). Based on this, the user is performing a touch operation such as touching the touch sensitive device 131 with a finger or the like, which coordinate of the touch sensitive device 131 the user is touching, whether the user operation is a flick operation, or dragging. (Swipe) Determines the user's operation content such as whether it is an operation, a tap operation, or a long tap operation.

The reception control module 1042 controls a process in which the terminal device 10A receives a signal from an external device according to a communication protocol.

The transmission control module 1043 controls a process in which the terminal device 10A transmits a signal to an external device according to a communication protocol.

The task management module 1044 manages the execution status of various tasks targeted by the terminal device 10A.

The display control module 1045 controls a process of determining the content to be displayed on the display 132 by the terminal device 10A, generating a video signal, and displaying the video signal on the display 132.

The voice control module 1046 controls a process in which the terminal device 10A accepts a voice input as a digital signal via the microphone 141 and a process in which the terminal device 10A outputs voice via the speaker 142.

The vibration control module 1047 controls a process in which the terminal device 10A vibrates the terminal device 10A by the vibrator 160.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the terminal device 10N. As shown in FIG. 7, the terminal device 10N exhibits functions as a wireless communication unit 101N, a storage unit 102N, and a control unit 103N.

The wireless communication unit 101N performs a process for the terminal device 10N to communicate with an external device.

The storage unit 102N stores data and programs used by the terminal device 10N. The storage unit 102N stores the user information of the terminal device 10N as the user information 184N. Further, the storage unit 102N stores the sensor setting purchase history 185 and the store screen operation log 186.

The sensor setting purchase history 185 includes information on the purchase history of the sensor settings purchased by the user of the terminal device 10N on the platform for distribution of the sensor settings (store for selling the sensor settings) provided by the server 20 in the past. obtain.

The store screen operation log 186 includes a log of contents operated by the user of the terminal device 10N on the platform for distribution of sensor settings provided by the server 20. The log of the operation contents of the user of the terminal device 10N includes the date and time when the user of the terminal device 10N accessed the platform for distribution of the sensor settings, the keyword used by the user for the search, the information specifying the sensor setting viewed by the user, and the user. May include time and other information that causes the display 132 to display the purchase screen for sensor settings.

The control unit 103N exhibits the functions shown as various modules when the processor of the terminal device 10A performs processing according to a program.

<2.5 Functional configuration of server 20>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the server 20. As shown in FIG. 8, the server 20 functions as a communication unit 201, a storage unit 202, and a control unit 203.

The communication unit 201 performs a process for the server 20 to communicate with an external device.

The storage unit 202 stores data and programs used by the server 20. The storage unit 202 stores the sensor setting database 281, the user information database 284, the sensor setting purchase history database 285, the sensor setting notification log database 286, the sensor output result database 287, and the store operation feedback history 288.

The sensor setting database 281 sets conditions for performing processing based on the detection results of one or more sensor devices constituting the sensor network and the conditions to be compared with the detection results (this setting is referred to as "sensor setting". It is a database that holds). The sensor setting database 281 is information in which information for specifying the sensor device, threshold value and comparative formula information to be compared with the detection result of the sensor device, and processing contents to be performed by the terminal device 10 are associated with each other. The sensor setting is, for example, a predetermined alert voice when the output value of the first sensor device 50A (information specifying the sensor device) is the threshold value Th1 or more (threshold value “Th1”, comparative formula “threshold value or more”). Is included in a plurality of conditions such as output to the terminal device 10 (processing content).

The user information database 284 is a database that holds information of each user who operates the terminal device 10.

The sensor setting purchase history database 285 is a database that holds a history of user purchases of sensor settings when the server 20 functions as a distribution platform for distributing sensor settings.

The sensor setting notification log database 286 is a database that retains the sensor settings related to the notification log 183 and the notification log 183 in association with each other when the server 20 receives the notification log 183 from the terminal device 10. That is, the sensor setting notification log database 286 specifies the history (notification log 183) of processing based on the sensor setting information 181 and the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181 in the terminal device 10. It is a database that holds information in association with each other.

The sensor output result database 287 is a database that holds the sensor output log 182 when the server 20 receives the sensor output log 182 from the terminal device 10.

The store operation feedback history 288 is a database that holds a history of operations of a user who accesses the distribution platform when the server 20 functions as a distribution platform that distributes sensor settings. For example, when the server 20 provides a website for selling sensor settings to a user's terminal, the history of user operations on the website (keywords for searching sensor settings, history of browsing sensor setting details, etc.) is displayed. , The server 20 holds the store operation feedback history 288.

The control unit 203 exerts a function shown as various modules by performing processing according to a program by the processor of the server 20.

The operation content acquisition module 2041 provides a screen for setting the server 20 for the terminal device 10 to perform processing based on the detection results of various sensors of the sensor device 50 and the conditions to be compared with the detection results. When doing so, the operation content of the user of the terminal device 10 is acquired. Further, the operation content acquisition module 2041 acquires the operation content of the user who intends to purchase the sensor setting when the server 20 functions as a distribution platform for selling the sensor setting to the terminal device 10.

The reception control module 2042 controls the process by which the server 20 receives a signal from an external device according to a communication protocol.

The transmission control module 2043 controls a process in which the server 20 transmits a signal to an external device according to a communication protocol.

The task management module 2044 manages the execution status of various tasks targeted by the server 20.

The setting reception module 2045 provides a screen for setting for the server 20 to perform processing on the terminal device 10 based on the detection results of various sensors of the sensor device 50 and the conditions to be compared with the detection results. In this case, the process of generating the sensor setting is accepted according to the operation content of the user of the terminal device 10. The setting reception module 2045 transmits the received sensor setting to the terminal device 10 that generated the sensor setting, and registers the sensor setting in the sensor setting database 281.

The recommendation determination module 2046 determines the sensor setting to be recommended as a purchase target to the user who intends to purchase the sensor setting when the server 20 functions as a distribution platform for selling the sensor setting to the terminal device 10. do. The recommendation determination module 2046 acquires, for example, the history of user operations on the distribution platform by referring to the store operation feedback history 288, and the sensor settings recommended as purchase targets based on the history of sensor settings viewed by the user. To determine. For example, when the server 20 can specify to the terminal device 10 the use of the sensor setting viewed by the user (use of detecting an object approaching the vehicle, exterminating vermin, managing door lock, etc.). Recommend sensor settings for similar applications.

When the billing processing module 2047 receives an operation for purchasing from the user's terminal, the billing processing module 2047 performs billing processing for the user. For example, in a distribution platform that distributes sensor settings, when an operation for purchasing sensor settings is received from a user's terminal, the user is charged.

<3. Data structure>
Next, the structure of various data used in the communication system 1 will be described.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a sensor output log 182 showing an output log of the sensor device 50 and a data structure of a sensor output result database 287 held by the server 20 in association with the sensor output log 182 and the user. The terminal device 10 performs processing based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181. As shown in FIG. 9 as an example (A), the terminal device 10 associates the sensor output log 182 with the information for identifying the sensor setting information 181 (identification information “vehicle # 000011”), and the sensor device 50. Keeps a log of the detection result of. The records of the sensor output log 182 include (i) information on the date and time when the sensor device 50 generates the detection result detected by various sensors, or information on the date and time when the terminal device 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor device 50, and (ii). It includes information for specifying each sensor device constituting the sensor network, and (iii) a detection result (output value of the sensor) of each sensor device.

As shown in the illustrated example (B) of FIG. 9, the server 20 receives the sensor output log 182 from each user's terminal, holds the sensor output log 182 for each user, and manages the sensor output result database 287. .. The terminal device 10 performs a process of transmitting the sensor output log 182 to the server 20. At this time, the terminal device 10 may transmit the output value of the sensor mounted on the terminal device 10 to the server 20. For example, when the terminal device 10 acquires the position information by the GPS module and saves the history of the acquired position information, the terminal device 10 transmits the sensor output log 182 to the server 20, and the terminal device 10 The process of transmitting the position information acquired by the position information sensor 150 is performed. For example, when the sensor setting is for the purpose "for vehicle", the terminal device 10 holds the detection result of the sensor device 50 installed in the vehicle in association with the position information by configuring as described above. It is possible to hold the traveling route of the vehicle and the detection result of the sensor device 50.

In the illustrated example (B) of FIG. 9, the sensor output result database 287 when the terminal device 10 performs a process of transmitting the sensor setting information 181 to the server 20 and a process of transmitting the detection result of the position information sensor 150. Shows the data structure. In this way, the server 20 holds a log of the detection result of the sensor device 50 in association with the information that identifies the user in the sensor output result database 287. The records of the sensor output result database 287 include (i) information for identifying the sensor settings (for example, identification information “for vehicle # 000011”) and (ii) detection results detected by the sensor device 50 by various sensors. Information on the date and time generated as, or information on the date and time acquired by the terminal device 10 from the detection result of the sensor device 50, (iii) information specifying each sensor device constituting the sensor network, and (iv) detection of each sensor device. The result (information indicating the output value of the sensor) and (v) the information of the detection result of the sensor included in the terminal device 10 (the detection result of the position information sensor 150, etc.) are included.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a data structure of the sensor setting information 181. As shown in FIG. 10, the record of the sensor setting information 181 is associated with the information for identifying the sensor setting, and (i) the information for identifying each of the conditions for comparison with the detection result of the sensor device 50. (For example, identification information “for vehicle # 000001”), (ii) information for identifying one or more of the sensor devices included in the sensor device 50 constituting the sensor network, and (iii) detection of the sensor device. It includes information for specifying a threshold value and a comparison formula for comparison with the result, and (iv) information for specifying the processing content to be performed by the terminal device 10 when the detection result of the sensor device satisfies the condition. For example, in the example of FIG. 10, in the identification information “Vehicle # 000001” of the sensor setting, (i) the first condition “condition # 1” is (ii) the detection result of the first sensor device 50A. (Iii) The threshold value for comparison with the detection result (sensor output value) of the sensor device 50 is the threshold value “Th1”, and the sensor output value is compared with the threshold value Th1 and the sensor output value is equal to or higher than the threshold value Th1. In the case of (iv), it is defined that the terminal device 10 executes the process "output the first alert sound by the sensor 142".

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the data structure of the notification log 183. As shown in FIG. 11, the record of the notification log 183 is a case where (i) the terminal device 10 causes the terminal device 10 to perform processing such as notification based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181. , Information that identifies the condition for which the process is executed, (ii) information indicating the timing when the terminal device 10 executes the process associated with the condition, and (iii) the sensor of the terminal device 10 at the timing when the process is executed. (In the example of FIG. 11, the information of the detection result of the position information sensor 150 is shown as an example). For example, when the user uses the sensor setting for the vehicle, the terminal device 10 determines the position information of the terminal device 10 at the timing when the alert voice is output by the terminal device 10 according to the detection result of the sensor by the sensor setting. It is retained in the notification log 183 in association with the timing of the notification processing. Thereby, the position of the user (the position of the vehicle when the user is in the vehicle) when the alert sound is generated by the sensor setting can be held in the notification log 183.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a data structure of the user information database 284 held in the server 20. As shown in FIG. 12, the record of the user information database 284 contains, as information of the user of the terminal device 10, (i) information for identifying the user and (ii) information for identifying the sensor setting used by the user. , (Iii) When the user posts the customized result of the sensor setting to the server 20, which is the distribution platform of the sensor setting, the information for identifying the sensor setting and (iv) the sensor setting posted to the distribution platform. , Information indicating the evaluation content evaluated by the user who uses the distribution platform (for example, the total number of reviews posted for the sensor setting, and when a multi-step numerical evaluation is performed for the sensor setting, the evaluation (Including average value and other information) and (v) information indicating the evaluation content evaluated by the user who uses the distribution platform to the user who posts the sensor setting (for example, other users like the user). (Total number of registrations, etc.) and included.

<4. Operation and screen example>
The operation of each device constituting the communication system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18.

<4.1 Processing in which the terminal device 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor device 50 via the communication device 30>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a process in which the terminal device 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor device 50 via the communication device 30 and holds it in the memory as the sensor output log 182.

In step S1311, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10 transmits an activation instruction to the communication device 30 in order to start communication with the communication device 30.

In step S1331, when the control unit 390 of the communication device 30 receives the activation instruction from the terminal device 10, the detection result of the sensor device 50 is transmitted to the terminal device 10, so that whether or not there is a response from the sensor device 50 is determined. A signal for confirmation is transmitted to the sensor device 50.

In step S1351, when the control unit 590 of the sensor device 50 receives the signal from the communication device 30, it transmits a response indicating that it can communicate with the communication device 30 to the communication device 30.

In step S1333, when the control unit 390 of the communication device 30 receives a response from the sensor device 50 indicating that the communication device 30 and the sensor device 50 can communicate with each other, information specifying each of the sensor devices that responded is received. Is transmitted to the terminal device 10.

In step S1313, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10 receives information specifying a communicable sensor device from the communication device 30, and causes the memory to hold the sensor setting information 181.

After that, the terminal device 10 performs a process of receiving the detection result of the sensor device 50 via the communication device 30.
In step S1353, the sensor device 50 sequentially transmits a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor to the communication device 30. For example, the sensor device 50 transmits a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor to the communication device 30 so as to respond to the signal periodically transmitted from the communication device 30. The communication device 30 stores the information indicating the detection result of the sensor received from the sensor device 50 in the storage unit 380 as the sensor output information 382.

In step S1315A, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10 transmits a signal for requesting the detection result of the sensor device 50 to the communication device 30.

In step S1335A, the control unit 390 of the communication device 30 reads the sensor output information 382 from the storage unit 380 and transmits it to the terminal device 10 in response to the request from the terminal device 10.

In step S1317A, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10 receives the sensor output information 382 indicating the detection result of the sensor device 50 from the communication device 30, and stores the received information in the storage unit 180 as the sensor output log 182. ..

After that, the terminal device 10 performs the process of step S1315B which is the same as the process of step S1315A and the process of step S1317B which is the same as the process of step S1317A, and the communication device 30 is the same as the process of step S1335A. The process of step S1335B is performed. By repeating such processing by the terminal device 10 and the communication device 30, the terminal device 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor device 50 via the communication device 30 and stores it in the storage unit 180 as the sensor output log 182. ..

Further, although not shown, the terminal device 10 can preserve the data of the sensor output log 182 by transmitting the sensor output log 182 to the server 20. When the server 20 receives the sensor output log 182 from the terminal device 10, the server 20 updates the sensor output result database 287.

<4.2 Notification processing performed by the terminal device 10 based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181>
FIG. 14 shows a process of notifying the terminal device 10 based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 acquired by the terminal device 10 via the communication device 30 and the sensor setting information 181 and a log of the notification process and the notification process. It is a flowchart which shows the process of transmitting to the server 20 in association with the output of the sensor of the terminal apparatus 10 at the time made.

In step S1411, when the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10 receives the detection result of the sensor device 50 from the communication device 30, the detection result of the sensor device 50 is compared with the conditions shown in the sensor setting information 181. , If the conditions are met, the processing corresponding to the conditions (processing for notification such as outputting an alert sound) is performed.

In step S1413, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10 stores the log of the processing corresponding to the condition of the sensor setting information 181 in the storage unit 180 as the notification log 183 in step S1411. At this time, when the control unit 190 performs the process corresponding to the condition in step S1411, the sensor of the terminal device 10 (for example, the sensor included in the terminal device 10 such as the 1 sensor device 50) is combined with the process log. When the output value is saved, in the sensor output log 182 or the notification log 183, the output value of the sensor of the terminal device 10 is held in association with the timing when the process corresponding to the condition is performed in step S1411.

In step S1415, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10 transmits the notification log 183 stored in the storage unit 180 to the server 20.

In step S1421, the server 20 receives the notification log 183 from the terminal device 10, and holds the received notification log 183 as the sensor setting notification log database 286 in association with each user.

By repeating the processes of step S1411, step S1413, and step S1415, the terminal device 10 transmits the history of processing such as notification to the server 20 based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181. ..

<4.3 Processing in which the terminal device 10N acquires the sensor settings from the server 20>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a process in which a user of the terminal device 10N performs an operation of accessing the server 20 functioning as a distribution platform for sensor settings, and the operation content of the user is transmitted from the terminal device 10N to the server 20.

In step S1511, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10N receives an operation of accessing the server 20 which is a distribution platform for purchasing sensor settings from the user, and accesses the server 20 by a browser or the like. The control unit 190 transmits a connection request for receiving the presentation of the sensor setting from the distribution platform to the server 20.

In step S1521, the control unit 203 of the server 20 exerts a function as a distribution platform for sensor settings, and receives user information of a user who accesses the distribution platform. For example, the server 20 issues an account to the user and accepts login by the account from the user. The control unit 203 determines the sensor setting recommended to the user by referring to the information of the user information database 284, the sensor setting purchase history database 285, and the store operation feedback history 288 shown in the user information. That is, the control unit 203 identifies the purpose of the sensor setting that the user is interested in based on the history of the sensor setting that the user has browsed on the distribution platform in the past, the history of the purchased sensor setting, and the like, and obtains the specified information. Based on this, the sensor settings to be presented to the user are determined.

In step S1523, the control unit 203 of the server 20 transmits the information on the screen for presenting the sensor settings to the terminal device 10N, including the information recommended to the user who accesses the distribution platform.

In step S1513, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10N receives the information transmitted from the server 20 and generates a screen for accepting an operation for the user to acquire the sensor setting by a purchase process or the like, and displays the generated screen. , Displayed on the display 132 by a browser or the like.

In step S1515, the control unit 190 of the terminal device 10N transmits the operation content of the user as a log to the server. The log of the user's operation is the history of inputting keywords for searching the sensor setting and the information indicating the sensor setting that the user has performed the operation for confirming the detailed information among the sensor settings displayed by the browser or the like. Information indicating that the user has performed a billing process to purchase the sensor settings, and the time during which it can be estimated that the user was browsing the screen on the screen for presenting the sensor settings (displaying the page on the browser). Includes information and other information (such as ongoing time).

In step S1525, the control unit 203 of the server 20 receives from the terminal device 10N a log of the user's operation content on the screen for presenting the sensor setting to the user. When the user of the terminal device 10N performs the charging process for acquiring the sensor setting, the control unit 203 processes the sensor setting related to the charging process so that the user of the terminal device 10N can use it. Further, when the sensor setting for which the billing process is performed by the user of the terminal device 10N is posted by any user of the distribution platform, the server 20 informs the posted user according to the amount of the billing process. Performs the process of granting commissions.

<4.4 Screen example of the situation where the user of the terminal device 10 acquires the sensor setting>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of the operation reception unit 130 in a phase in which a user of the terminal device 10 accesses a distribution platform for sensor settings and performs an operation for acquiring sensor settings.

The state (A) of FIG. 16 shows a display example when the top page of the distribution platform of the sensor setting is accessed. The terminal device 10 displays the main menu tab 131A, the sensor setting generation tab 131B, and the sensor setting purchase tab 131C in the operation reception unit 130. The terminal device 10 accepts the user's tap operation to the main menu tab 131A, the sensor setting generation tab 131B, and the sensor setting purchase tab 131C by the touch sensitive device 131.

In the example of the state (A), the main menu tab 131A is emphasized in a manner different from the sensor setting generation tab 131B and the sensor setting purchase tab 131C so that the user can visually recognize that the main menu tab 131A is selected. It is displayed. The terminal device 10 displays information about the sensor setting recommended to the user in the notification area 131D of the operation reception unit 130. For example, the terminal device 10 displays the classification result of classifying the categories according to the aspect in which the sensor setting is used as the information about the sensor setting recommended to the user on the operation receiving unit 130, and accepts the tap operation of the user. In the state (A), for example, when the terminal device 10 accepts the tap operation to the item "Vermin prevention kit" in the notification area 131D, the terminal device 10 is included in the category "Vermin prevention kit" which is the category in which the tap operation is accepted. The sensor setting is read out and displayed on the operation reception unit 130.

When the terminal device 10 accepts the tap operation to the sensor setting purchase tab 131C in the state (A), the terminal device 10 presents the screen shown in the state (B) to the user.

The state (B) shows a display example of the operation receiving unit 130 in the aspect of accepting the purchase of the sensor setting from the user's terminal on the distribution platform of the sensor setting. The terminal device 10 purchases sensor settings in a manner different from that of the main menu tab 131A and the sensor setting generation tab 131B so that the user can visually recognize that the sensor setting purchase tab 131C is selected in the operation reception unit 130. Tab 131C is highlighted. The terminal device 10 displays a category search tab 131E and a keyword search tab 131F in order to receive a search operation from a user who intends to purchase a sensor setting in the operation receiving unit 130.

The terminal device 10 displays information about the sensor setting recommended to the user in the display area 131G of the operation reception unit 130. Further, the terminal device 10 displays the user rank 131X of the operation reception unit 130 on the user rank 131X, which indicates the degree of utilization of how much the user is using the distribution platform set by the sensor. For example, the user purchases the sensor setting, the user logs in to the distribution platform of the sensor setting, the user posts the sensor setting to the distribution platform so that other users can purchase it, and so on. Accordingly, the server 20 gives the user numerical information such as a score. The server 20 notifies the user of the degree of use of the user in a manner such as increasing the rank each time the numerical information given to the user is accumulated to a certain degree.

When the terminal device 10 accepts the tap operation to the category search tab 131E in the state (B), the terminal device 10 presents the screen shown in the state (C) to the user.

The state (C) shows a display example of the operation reception unit 130 in the aspect in which the user is performing a category search in order to purchase the sensor setting on the distribution platform of the sensor setting. The terminal device 10 displays category candidates for searching sensor settings in the display area 131G of the operation reception unit 130. When a tap operation is performed for each category displayed in the display area 131G, the user is presented with a further classified category for the category for which the tap operation is performed.

When the terminal device 10 accepts a tap operation to the category "agriculture" among the categories shown in the display area 131G in the state (C), the terminal device 10 presents the screen shown in the state (D) to the user.

The state (D) shows a display example of the operation reception unit 130 at the stage where the user is performing a category search in order to purchase the sensor setting on the distribution platform of the sensor setting. In the display area 131G of the operation reception unit 130, the terminal device 10 has a large category (category "agriculture" in the example of the state (D)) and a minor category (state (D)) for searching the sensor settings. In the example, the category "automatic thermo-hygrometer", the category "automatic watering", the category "soil sensor", the category "animal damage prevention kit", etc. are shown). For example, in the category "automatic temperature / humidity meter", sensor settings for automatically measuring the temperature / humidity of the sensor network based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and performing processing according to the measurement result are classified.

<4.5 Screen example of the situation where the user of the terminal device 10 generates the sensor setting>
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of the operation receiving unit 130 in a phase in which the user of the terminal device 10 performs an operation of generating a sensor setting. When the terminal device 10 receives a tap operation to the sensor setting generation tab 131B in the operation receiving unit 130 shown in the states (A) to (D) of FIG. 16, the user displays the screen shown in the state (A) of FIG. Present to.

The state (A) and the state (B) of FIG. 17 show a display example of the operation receiving unit 130 in the mode for the user to generate the sensor setting. The terminal device 10 displays the sensor list display tab 131H, the sensor setting generation tab 131I, and the setting target display area 131J in the operation reception unit 130.

The sensor list display tab 131H is a button for the user to check a list of various sensors constituting the sensor network and for the user to edit the sensors to be included in the sensor network. The terminal device 10 receives the user's tap operation on the sensor list display tab 131H and the sensor setting generation tab 131I by the touch-sensitive device 131. In the example of the state (A), the sensor list display tab 131H is highlighted in a manner different from the sensor setting generation tab 131I so that the user can visually recognize that the sensor list display tab 131H is selected. Has been done.

The sensor setting generation tab 131I is a button for accepting from the user an operation of shifting to the mode for generating the sensor setting.

The setting target display area 131J displays a list of sensors included in the sensor network. When the terminal device 10 receives a user's tap operation for each of the sensors included in the setting target display area 131J, the terminal device 10 displays detailed information of the sensor designated by the tap operation in the setting target display area 131J. When the terminal device 10 receives a tap operation on the sensor "distance sensor # 1" among the sensors included in the setting target display area 131J of the state (A), as shown in the state (B), the sensor "distance sensor #" The detailed information of "1" is displayed in the setting target display area 131J.

The state (C) of FIG. 17 is a display example of a situation in which the user customizes the sensor settings in the terminal device 10 and the terminal device 10 accepts the user's operation for saving the customized sensor settings as the sensor setting information 181. show. When the terminal device 10 accepts the tap operation to the sensor setting generation tab 131I of the state (A), the terminal device 10 presents the screen shown in the state (C) to the user. The terminal device 10 has, for example, a sensor list 131K, a threshold value setting button 131L, an AND setting button 131M, an OR setting button 131N, and a NOT setting as a screen for receiving an operation for customizing the sensor setting from the user. A screen including the button 131P, the sensor setting save button 131S, and the customization reception area 131Q is presented to the user.

The sensor list 131K is an area showing a list of sensor devices constituting the sensor network. The threshold value setting button 131L is an icon for setting a threshold value and a comparative expression as a sensor setting condition. The AND setting button 131M is an icon for setting an AND condition as a sensor setting condition. The OR setting button 131N is an icon for setting an OR condition as a sensor setting condition. The NOT setting button 131P is an icon for setting a NOT condition as a sensor setting condition.

The customization reception area 131Q is an area for customizing sensor settings by tap operation, drag operation, or the like. The terminal device 10 identifies a target sensor device for which a condition is set by accepting an operation of dragging each sensor shown in the sensor list 131K to the area shown in the customized reception area 131Q from the user. Further, the terminal device 10 receives an operation of tapping the threshold value setting button 131L or an operation of dragging the threshold value setting button 131L to the area shown in the customized reception area 131Q from the user to compare with the detection result of the sensor device. Accepts the threshold and comparison formula input from the user. The terminal device 10 receives the sensor detection result and the operation of tapping the AND setting button 131M, the OR setting button 131N, or the NOT setting button 131P, or dragging these to the area shown in the customization reception area 131Q. It is set to perform AND operation, OR operation, and NOT operation for the comparison result with the threshold value.

The sensor setting save button 131S accepts an operation for the user to save the customization result of the sensor setting shown in the customization reception area 131Q.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a screen example of a phase in which a user edits a sensor detection result, a condition to be compared with the detection result, and a processing content according to the condition as a sensor setting.

The state (A) of FIG. 18 shows (i) an operation in which the user specifies a sensor device to be set as a sensor, (ii) an operation in which a threshold value and a comparative expression are specified, and (iii) a detection result of the sensor device. Shows an operation of designating the processing content of the terminal device 10 when the threshold value and the comparison formula are satisfied. The state (B) of FIG. 18 shows a situation in which the user (iv) performs an operation of associating a sensor device, a threshold value and a comparative expression, and a processing content of the terminal device 10 to set a condition.

(I) Operation for designating a sensor device: As shown in the state (A) of FIG. 18, the user specifies each sensor constituting the sensor network, so that any sensor in the sensor list shown in the sensor list 131K can be specified. Touch to and drag the touched sensor to the customized reception area 131Q. The terminal device 10 touches, for example, the sensor “distance sensor # 1” shown in the sensor list 131K, and drags the sensor “distance sensor # 1” to the customized reception area 131Q (shown in the state (A)). When the user operation OP1) is received, the sensor type SE1 which is an icon corresponding to the sensor "distance sensor # 1" is displayed in the customized reception area 131Q. Further, the terminal device 10 accepts an input operation of dragging the sensor "humidity sensor # 1" of the sensor list 131K to the customized reception area 131Q, thereby displaying the sensor type SE2 which is an icon corresponding to the sensor "humidity sensor # 1". Displayed in the customized reception area 131Q.

(Ii) Operation for specifying the threshold value and the comparison formula: As shown in the state (A) of FIG. 18, the terminal device 10 specifies the threshold value and the comparison formula for the user to compare with the detection result of the sensor. The operation of touching the setting button 131L and dragging it to the customization reception area 131Q (user operation OP2 shown in the state (A)) is accepted. When the terminal device 10 accepts the operation of dragging the threshold value setting button 131L to the customization reception area 131Q, the terminal device 10 displays cd1 which is an icon indicating the threshold value and the comparison formula in the customization reception area 131Q. Although not shown, the terminal device 10 may operate to accept the change of the threshold value and the change of the comparative expression from the user by accepting the tap operation for cd1. The terminal device 10 sequentially receives the same operations as described above, thereby displaying the comparative type CD2 and the comparative type CD3 in the customized reception area 131Q. Further, when the terminal device 10 receives an input operation (user operation OP3 shown in the state (A)) for dragging the AND setting button 131M to the customization reception area 131Q in order to set the AND calculation in the sensor setting, the product calculation AN1 Is displayed in the customized reception area 131Q. When the user sets the OR operation in the sensor setting, the terminal device 10 accepts the operation of dragging the OR setting button 131N to the customization reception area 131Q in the same manner as described above. When the user sets the NOT calculation in the sensor setting, the terminal device 10 accepts the operation of dragging the NOT setting button 131P to the customization reception area 131Q in the same manner as described above.

(Iii) Operation for specifying the processing content of the terminal device 10 when the detection result of the sensor device satisfies the threshold value and the comparative formula: As shown in the state (A) of FIG. 18, the user uses the detection result of the sensor and the threshold value. Is compared based on the comparison formula (for example, whether or not the detection result of the sensor "distance sensor # 1" is compared with the threshold value "Th3" to satisfy the comparison formula "greater than the threshold value Th3"). The processing content NP1 is displayed in the customization reception area 131Q as the processing content to be performed when the condition is satisfied. For example, the terminal device 10 can operate to generate an icon for designating the processing content such as the processing content NP1 and the processing content NP2 by receiving the tap operation in the customized reception area 131Q from the user.

(Iv) An operation in which the user performs an operation of associating the sensor device, the threshold value and the comparative expression, and the processing content of the terminal device 10 to set a condition: as shown in the state (B) of FIG. In order to associate the sensor type SE1 with the comparative CD1, the terminal device 10 accepts an operation (user operation OP4 shown in the state (B)) in which the user touches the sensor type SE1 and drags it to the comparative CD1. When the terminal device 10 receives an input operation for associating the sensor type SE1 with the comparative type CD1, the terminal device 10 displays the associated image IN1 which is an image indicating that the sensor type SE1 and the comparative type CD1 are associated with each other in the customized reception area 131Q.

As shown in the state (B), since the user associates the comparative expression CD1 with the processing content NP1, the terminal device 10 is operated by the user to touch the comparative expression CD1 and drag it to the processing content NP1 (in the state (B)). Accepts the indicated user operation OP5). When the terminal device 10 receives an input operation for associating the comparative expression CD1 with the processing content NP1, the terminal device 10 displays the associated image IN2, which is an image indicating that the comparative expression CD1 and the processing content NP1 are associated with each other, in the customized reception area 131Q. As a result, the information that identifies the sensor, the threshold value and the comparison formula to be compared with the detection result of the sensor, and the processing content of the terminal device 10 are associated with each other. Therefore, the terminal device 10 has the associated image IN1 and the associated image IN2. The information that identifies the sensor displayed in the customization reception area 131Q, the threshold value and the comparison formula, and the processing content of the terminal device 10 are held as the sensor setting conditions (for example, in FIG. 10). The condition identification number of the sensor setting information 181 is assigned and these information are stored).

After that, the user sequentially performs an operation of associating the sensor device with the threshold value and the comparison formula, and an operation of associating the threshold value and the comparison formula with the processing content, thereby performing the editing result of the sensor setting shown in the state (C) of FIG. Is generated. The terminal device 10 receives the input operation for the sensor setting save button 131S, and saves the sensor setting shown in the customization reception area 131Q as the sensor setting information 181. The terminal device 10 transmits the sensor setting information 181 to the server 20 in association with the information of the user who generated the sensor setting. The server 20 stores the sensor setting information 181 received from the terminal device 10 in association with the user information. At this time, the server 20 may accept from the user of the sensor setting information 181 whether or not to distribute the sensor setting information 181 generated by the user to another user on the distribution platform.

<Example of building a sensor network>
In the above embodiment, the sensor is installed in the moving vehicle to construct a sensor network, and the threshold value and the comparison formula for comparison with the detection result of the sensor can be set by the user, thereby facilitating customization. An example of doing so was explained.

(1) Approach detection of moving objects for the tourism industry: Other uses include cars to parking lots and entrances in order to contribute to customer service at entrances of inns, hotels, etc. It is assumed that a sensor is installed on the flow line of the above and the detection result of the sensor is transmitted to a communication device by the LoRa method or the Wi-SUN method. In this case, by using a cradle that can be attached to the computer (tablet, etc.) used by the reception staff of the inn or hotel as a communication device, the reception staff uses the notification processing using the detection result of the sensor. It can be carried out by the computer. In this way, while using computers that are familiar to the reception staff, even for sensors that are at a distance where signals cannot be received by the wireless LAN standard Bluetooth (registered trademark) supported by these computers, the terminal device 10 can acquire the detection result of the sensor via the communication device 30. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the variation in the physical arrangement of the sensors when constructing the sensor network.

(2) Example of building a sensor network for the long-term care industry: In addition to this, for example, it is assumed that the sensor is installed in daily necessities such as underwear and clothes worn by humans. For example, a hygrometer is attached to the surface of a diaper or the like, and when a humidity exceeding a threshold value is detected, the user of the terminal device 10 is notified to replace the diaper (or the terminal of another user is notified via the server 20). Notify) etc. are expected. For example, a hygrometer is attached to the diaper of a person in need of care, and the caregiver is notified based on the detection result and the threshold value of the hygrometer that the hygrometer needs to be replaced.

(3) Example of building a sensor network for the beauty industry: Another application is, for example, measuring the temperature distribution in a certain space with a thermometer and confirming that there is no temperature variation with the terminal device 10. Etc. are assumed. For example, when perming a customer in a beauty salon, the temperature distribution in the prevention is measured by a thermometer. The mean value and the dispersion value of the distribution of the thermometer are measured, and when the standard deviation based on the dispersion value exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the terminal device 10 of the beautician is notified that there is a variation in temperature. As a result, it is possible to detect with a thermometer so that perm and uneven dyeing do not occur, and the value provided to the customer of the beauty salon is increased.

(4) Example of sensor network construction for the public and civil engineering fields: In addition to this, for example, multiple tilt sensors are arranged on the slope to form a mesh network, and based on the change in the detection result of the tilt sensor, the slope is used. It is expected to detect landslides.

(5) Remote monitoring: In addition to this, a motion sensor is installed in a rotatable object such as a door used by a resident inside a house, and the detection result of the motion sensor is stored in the server 20. By such means, it is possible to construct a sensor network for remote monitoring. For example, in an environment where an elderly parent household lives, a motion sensor is installed on a toilet door or the like, and the detection result of the sensor is sequentially acquired by the terminal device 10 via the communication device 30 in the living environment, and the terminal device 10 is used. To the server 20. The server 20 manages the detection result of the motion sensor of the toilet door as a log, and the door does not open or close for a certain period or more (the fluctuation of the motion sensor detection result exceeding the threshold is for a certain period or more (for example, half a day or more). ) No), the server 20 notifies the terminal device 10 of the person who wishes to watch over (for example, the household of the child who lives in a place remote from the parent household).

(6) In addition to this, when the terminal device 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor device 50 via the communication device, the terminal device 10 may be an actuator or the like based on the sensor detection result and the sensor setting information 181. It may be processed to drive the driving device of. In this way, the terminal device 10 performs the processing based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181. The terminal device 10 performs the notification processing by the speaker 142 or the like of the terminal device 10. In addition, it also includes a process of transmitting a command to another device. For example, in a living environment, a proximity sensor is used as the sensor device 50, and the proximity sensor is installed in the bedroom. When the user brings his / her hand close to the proximity sensor of the ventricle, the terminal device 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor via the communication device 30, compares the detection result of the proximity sensor with the threshold value, and the proximity sensor is the user's hand. It is judged that the proximity such as is detected. When the terminal device 10 determines that the user's hand or the like is close to the proximity sensor, the terminal device 10 drives the actuator to turn off a predetermined lamp in a living environment such as a front door or a living room. At this time, the terminal device 10 may transmit a drive instruction to the actuator via the communication device 30. That is, the terminal device 10 performs processing based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181 means that the terminal device 10 transmits a command to another device via the communication device 30. Including doing.

In addition to this, as an application in the agricultural field, a hygrometer is installed in the soil, the detection result of the hygrometer is acquired by the terminal device 10, and the detection result of the hygrometer and the sensor setting information 181 are used as the basis. It is assumed that the terminal device 10 drives the actuator to operate the sprinkler. Further, it is assumed that a water level gauge is installed in the agricultural field, and the terminal device 10 controls the actuator to stop the water discharge by the sprinkler based on the detection result of the water level gauge and the sensor setting information 181. .. In this way, it is possible to easily construct a sensor network for automating soil watering.

<Modification example>
In the description of each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the terminal device 10 and the server 20 communicate with each other to execute the process has been described, but the process of each of these devices is not limited to the above embodiment, and the terminal device 10 It may be executed on any of the servers 20. That is, the terminal device 10 acquires the detection result of the sensor device 50 via the communication device, and performs processing (notification processing, etc.) based on the detection result of the sensor device 50 and the sensor setting information 181. May be performed by the other terminal device 10, or the server 20 may transmit a signal to the other terminal device 10.

Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the description of the present embodiments. This embodiment is an example, and it is understood by those skilled in the art that various embodiments can be modified within the scope of the invention described in the claims. The technical scope of the present invention should be determined based on the scope of the invention described in the claims and the scope thereof.

<Additional notes>
As described above, one aspect of the embodiment shown in the present disclosure has been described. One aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure has the following configurations.

(Appendix 1): The program described in the embodiment is a program executed by a computer (terminal device 10) including a processor (control unit 190) and a memory (storage unit 180). The computer is configured to be able to send and receive signals to and from a communication device (communication device 30) capable of communicating with one or more sensors (sensor device 50) in a frequency band not supported by the computer (second wireless communication unit 122). ). The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band not supported by the computer (first wireless communication unit 321). The program displays a screen (display 132, customized reception area 131Q in FIG. 17) on the processor for setting conditions for processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the condition to be compared with the detection result. ) And the step of accepting the user's operation for setting the condition (touch-sensitive device 131, customization acceptance area 131Q in FIG. 17) are executed.

According to the configuration of Appendix 1, the user can easily customize the settings for causing the computer to perform various processes according to the detection result of the sensor of the sensor network, and the user can more easily receive the benefits of IoT.

(Appendix 2): The program shown in (Appendix 1) is compared with the detection result of the sensor in the step of accepting the user's operation for setting the condition (touch sensitive device 131, customization acceptance area 131Q in FIG. 17). As a condition, an operation of setting a threshold value for comparison with the detection result of the sensor (threshold value setting button 131L, user operation OP2, comparison formula CD1) is accepted.

According to the configuration of Appendix 2, the user can easily customize the threshold value to be compared with the detection result of the sensor as a setting for causing the computer to perform various processes according to the detection result of the sensor. Therefore, for example, if the sensor is a distance sensor, it is possible to easily make fine adjustments such as how far the sensor's detection target and the sensor should be for the computer to perform processing, and the sensor network can be made flexible. Can be designed. For example, when a sensor is installed in a vehicle, it is assumed that the size of the moving object to which the sensor is installed is different, and the user's preference for using the sensor setting to perform processing on the computer is also different. In such cases, the user can flexibly adjust the customization of the sensor settings by himself / herself, so that the chances of using the sensor network are likely to increase.

(Appendix 3): The program of (Appendix 1) or (Appendix 2) identifies a sensor in the step of accepting a user's operation for setting a condition (touch-sensitive device 131, customized reception area 131Q in FIG. 17). (Sensor type SE1, sensor type SE2), and the first image for specifying the condition to be compared with the detection result of the specified sensor (sensor type SE1, sensor type SE2, comparative CD1, comparative CD2, comparison). A second image (process content NP1, process) showing the step of accepting the operation (user operation OP1) for arranging the formula CD3, product calculation AN1) on the screen, and the content of the process based on the detection result and the condition of the sensor. The step of accepting the operation for arranging the content NP2) on the screen (tap operation in the customized reception area 131Q, etc.) and the operation for associating the first image with the second image (user operation OP4, user operation OP5). When the step of accepting the image and the association between the first image and the second image are made, the image indicating that the association is made (association image IN1, association image IN2), and the association are made. A step of displaying on the screen the conditions (comparative formula CD1, comparative formula CD2, comparative formula CD3, product calculation AN1) to be compared with the detection result of the sensor shown in the first image can be executed.

According to the configuration of Appendix 3, the user can edit the sensor settings while visually observing the process of editing the sensor settings by the simple operation of arranging the image on the screen. It can be easily customized.

(Appendix 4): The computer (terminal device 10) that executes any of the programs (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 3) is configured to be communicable in correspondence with at least one of the mobile communication system or the wireless LAN standard. (First wireless communication unit 121). The communication device is configured to receive a wireless signal from a sensor by a sub-giga band wireless signal as a wireless signal in a frequency band that the computer does not support (first wireless communication unit 321).

According to the configuration of Appendix 4, for example, when the user's terminal supports a mobile communication system, the communication device receives a radio signal from the sensor by a radio signal in a frequency band that the user's terminal does not support. .. As a result, depending on the configuration of the sensor network, it is difficult to receive a signal from the sensor device in the frequency band supported by the user's terminal (for example, the frequency in the 2.4 GHz band used in the wireless LAN standard or the like). Also, the communication device may be able to receive a signal from the sensor device by means of a sub-giga band radio signal. As a result, the degree of freedom in arranging the sensor devices for configuring the sensor network is further improved, so that the user's terminal uses the sensor via the communication device as compared with the case where the detection results of the sensor device are aggregated in the user's terminal. By aggregating the detection results of the devices, it becomes easier to build a sensor network in various environments.

(Appendix 5): The computer (terminal device 10) of (Appendix 4) is a smartphone or tablet terminal equipped with a touch screen (operation reception unit 130) and capable of accepting user operations by the touch screen. obtain. In the step of displaying the screen for setting the condition on the screen, the program displays the screen for setting the condition (FIG. 18) on the touch screen and operates the user for setting the condition. In the accepting step, the user's operation is accepted by the user's operation on the touch screen (user operation OP1 or the like).

According to the configuration of Appendix 5, a user's operation for setting conditions is accepted using a touch screen of a smartphone, tablet, or the like, which is a widely used terminal. As a result, the user can set the conditions by the operation system (tap operation, drag operation, etc.) that he / she has learned by operating the smartphone on a daily basis. Therefore, the user can easily customize the settings for causing the computer to perform various processes according to the detection result of the sensor of the sensor network, and the user is more likely to receive the benefit of IoT.

(Appendix 6): The communication device (communication device 30) of (Appendix 5) is a device that can be combined with a computer (mounting reception mechanism 350) and is configured to be able to supply electric power to the computer (control unit 390). , Power supply control unit 340).

According to the configuration of Appendix 6, while using a device capable of supplying power to the user's terminal, the detection result of the sensor device can be aggregated as compared with the case where the sensor's detection result of the sensor network is aggregated by the user's terminal. Can be easy. In particular, cases and cradle that can supply power to smartphones and the like have a relatively large amount of sales at home appliance mass retailers, so if communication devices are realized by cases and cradle, a channel where users can obtain communication devices should be used. It can be prepared abundantly.

(Appendix 7): The program of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 6) receives a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor via the processor and the communication device (steps S1315, S1317). According to the setting of the condition, the detection result of the sensor and the step of performing the process (step S1411) based on the condition are executed.

As a result, various processes can be performed by comparing the detection result of the sensor with the conditions by the terminal capable of communicating with the communication device, and the user can customize the sensor network by using a widely used general-purpose computer. It can be done easily.

(Appendix 8): The program of (Appendix 7) notifies the user when the sensor detection result satisfies the condition in the step of performing the process (step S14411) based on the sensor detection result and the condition. Processing (step S1411, notification control unit 194, voice processing unit 140, vibrator 160, display 132) is performed.

As a result, the user can receive notifications from the terminal device 10 for calling the user's attention such as alert sound, video display, vibration, etc. according to the detection result of the sensor, and the user's five senses benefit from IoT. be able to.

(Appendix 9): The information processing apparatus described in the embodiment includes a processor and a memory. The information processing device is configured to be able to send and receive signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band that the information processing device does not support. The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the information processing apparatus does not support. The information processing unit reads and executes a program stored in the memory of the processor to set conditions for performing processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the condition to be compared with the detection result. The screen is displayed on the screen and is configured to accept user operations for setting conditions.

As a result, as in the configuration of Appendix 1, the user can easily customize the settings for causing the computer to perform various processes according to the detection result of the sensor in the sensor network, and the user can further benefit from IoT. It will be easier to receive.

(Appendix 10): In the embodiment, a method executed by a computer including a processor and a memory has been described. The computer is configured to be able to send and receive signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band that the computer does not support. The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the computer does not support. In the method described in the embodiment, the processor reads and executes a program stored in the memory, so that the processor performs processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the condition to be compared with the detection result. , Accepts the step of displaying a screen for setting conditions on the screen and the user's operation for setting conditions.

As a result, as in the configuration of Appendix 1, the user can easily customize the settings for causing the computer to perform various processes according to the detection result of the sensor in the sensor network, and the user can further benefit from IoT. It will be easier to receive.

(Appendix 11): The server device (server 20) described in the embodiment includes a processor (processor 29), a memory (memory 25), and a storage (storage 26). When the processor reads and executes a program stored in the memory, the detection results of one or more sensors from the terminal (terminal device 10A) operated by the first user, and the conditions to be compared with the detection results. When there is an access from the terminal (terminal device 10N) operated by the second user and the first step of receiving the information indicating the setting of the condition and saving it in the storage for performing the processing based on the above. Information that indicates the processing content performed by comparing the information that identifies the sensor, the information that indicates the conditions associated with the sensor, and the detection results and conditions of the specified sensor based on the information stored in the storage. (Step S1523, notification area 131D in FIG. 16) presented to the terminal operated by the second user as the setting for the sensor in association with the second step, and the setting for the sensor is used from the second user. (Step S1515, Step S1525) The process of accepting the processing request for using the setting for the second user in response to the processing request for using the setting for the sensor in the third step (step S1515, step S1525). (Step S1525) The fourth step is executed.

As a result, the function as a distribution platform for distributing the sensor settings can be provided to the user, and the user can easily obtain the sensor settings for operating the sensor network.

(Appendix 12): In the third step executed by the server device of (Appendix 11), the processing request for using the setting for the sensor includes accepting the billing process from the second user (step S1525). ..

This allows users to use sensor settings through familiar billing models such as e-commerce sites and video distribution services, providing users with a variety of purchasing experiences such as sold-out sensor settings and monthly billing subscription models. obtain.

(Appendix 13): When the processor of the server device of (Appendix 12) accepts the billing process in the third step, the processor of the server device responds to the billing amount to the user who has transmitted the setting related to the billing process to the server device. It is configured to grant commissions (step S1525).

As a result, the user who posted the sensor setting to the distribution platform that distributes the sensor setting not only provides an opportunity for other users to widely use the result of building the sensor network and adjusting the sensor setting by himself / herself. You can also get a profit opportunity. In addition, for the distribution platform, it is possible to enhance the sensor settings that can be distributed, and it is possible to enhance the attractiveness of the platform.

(Appendix 14): In the server device of (Appendix 11) to (Appendix 13), the processor of the server device further accepts the evaluation of the setting from the user who has performed the process of making the setting of the sensor available. It is configured to execute the step of storing the received evaluation of the setting in the storage (user information database 284). The second step includes presenting the setting of the sensor and the evaluation received for the setting to the terminal operated by the second user (step S1523).

As a result, for the user who wants to acquire the sensor setting on the distribution platform, it is possible to determine whether or not to acquire the sensor setting based on the evaluation number of the user who posted the sensor setting, which is convenient for the user. It will increase. In addition, the evaluation results of other users can be fed back to the user who posts the sensor settings, and the incentive to post the sensor settings to the distribution platform can be increased.

(Appendix 15): In the server device of (Appendix 11) to (Appendix 14), in the second step executed by the server device, the first history information (store operation feedback) in which the second user is presented with the setting. Saved in storage based on at least one of the history 288) and the second history information (sensor setting purchase history database 285) that has received a processing request from the second user to use the settings for the sensor. Among the settings to be performed, the setting to be presented to the second user is specified (step S1521), and the specified setting is presented to the terminal operated by the second user (step S1523).

As a result, it is possible to analyze the user's taste and demand based on the user's behavior on the distribution platform, narrow down the sensor settings suitable for the user according to the analysis result, and make recommendations. Therefore, users who want to purchase sensor settings on the distribution platform can easily reach the information they need, further promote the distribution of sensor settings, and easily benefit users from IoT. Can be.

(Appendix 16): In the third step executed by the server device of (Appendix 11) to (Appendix 15), to purchase a processing request for using the setting for the sensor and a sensor for the setting related to the processing request. (Steps S1515, S1525).

This allows users to use sensor settings through familiar billing models such as e-commerce sites and video distribution services, providing users with a variety of purchasing experiences such as sold-out sensor settings and monthly billing subscription models. obtain.

1 communication system, 10 terminal devices, 20 servers, 30 communication devices, 50 sensor devices, 80 networks, 81 wireless base stations, 82 wireless LAN routers, 181 sensor setting information, 182 sensor output logs, 183 broadcast logs, 184 user information, 185 sensor setting purchase history, 186 store screen operation log, 382 sensor output information, 384 authentication information, 582 sensor output information, 584 device identification information.

Claims (9)

A program executed by a computer equipped with a processor and memory.
The computer is configured to be capable of transmitting and receiving signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band not supported by the computer.
The computer is a portable mobile terminal carried by a user.
The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating a detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the computer does not support.
The communication device is carried together with the mobile terminal while being communicatively connected to the portable mobile terminal of the user.
The program is attached to the processor.
A step of displaying a screen for setting the conditions on the screen for performing processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the conditions to be compared with the detection results.
The step of accepting the user's operation for setting the above condition is executed , and the step is executed.
The program is applied to the processor and further to the processor.
A step of receiving a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor via the communication device, and
A program for executing a detection result of the sensor and a step of performing processing based on the condition according to the setting of the condition . The first aspect of the present invention is to accept an operation of setting a threshold value for comparison with the detection result of the sensor as a condition to be compared with the detection result of the sensor in the step of accepting the user's operation for setting the condition. The program described. The step of accepting the user's operation for setting the above condition is
A step of accepting an operation for arranging a first image on the screen for identifying the sensor and specifying a condition to be compared with the detection result of the identified sensor.
A step of accepting an operation for arranging a second image showing the content of the process based on the detection result of the sensor and the condition on the screen.
A step of accepting an operation for associating the first image with the second image,
When the first image and the second image are associated with each other, the image showing that the association is made and the sensor shown in the first image with which the association is made. The program according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a step of displaying a condition to be compared with the detection result on the screen. The computer is configured to be communicable in accordance with at least one of a mobile communication system or a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) standard.
3. The program described in. The computer is a smartphone or tablet terminal equipped with a touch screen and capable of accepting operations by the user by the touch screen.
In the step of displaying the screen for setting the conditions on the screen, the program causes the touch screen to display the screen for setting the conditions.
The program according to claim 4, wherein in the step of accepting the user's operation for setting the condition, the user's operation is accepted by the user's operation on the touch screen. The program according to claim 5, wherein the communication device is a device that can be coupled to the computer and is configured to be able to supply electric power to the computer. The program according to claim 1 , wherein in a step of performing processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the conditions, processing is performed to notify the user when the detection result of the sensor satisfies the conditions. An information processing device equipped with a processor and a memory.
The information processing device is configured to be able to send and receive signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band that the information processing device does not support.
The information processing device is a portable mobile terminal carried by a user.
The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating a detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the information processing apparatus does not support.
The communication device is carried together with the mobile terminal while being communicatively connected to the portable mobile terminal of the user.
The information processing device reads and executes a program stored in the memory by the processor.
A screen for setting the conditions for performing processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the conditions to be compared with the detection results is displayed on the screen.
It is configured to accept user operations for setting the above conditions , and further.
A step of receiving a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor via the communication device, and
An information processing device that executes a detection result of the sensor and a step of performing processing based on the condition according to the setting of the condition . A method performed by a computer equipped with a processor and memory,
The computer is configured to be capable of transmitting and receiving signals to and from a communication device capable of communicating with one or more sensors in a frequency band not supported by the computer.
The computer is a portable mobile terminal carried by a user.
The communication device is configured to receive a signal indicating a detection result of the sensor from the sensor as a radio signal in a frequency band that the computer does not support.
The communication device is carried together with the mobile terminal while being communicatively connected to the portable mobile terminal of the user.
In the method, the processor reads and executes a program stored in the memory, so that the processor can control the program.
A step of displaying a screen for setting the conditions on the screen for performing processing based on the detection result of the sensor and the conditions to be compared with the detection results.
The step of accepting the user's operation for setting the above condition is executed, and further,
A step of receiving a signal indicating the detection result of the sensor from the sensor via the communication device, and
A method comprising performing a detection result of the sensor and a step of performing processing based on the condition according to the setting of the condition .

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