JP7480796B2 - Information processing device, control method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The disclosure of this specification relates to an information processing device, a control method, and a program.

In recent years, learning systems that use communication terminals such as computers and smartphones to carry out learning have been attracting attention. Users (students) of this type of learning system can study without being restricted by time or place by connecting the communication terminals such as personal computers and smartphones used for learning to a server device that stores learning content via a communication network (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Furthermore, learning systems that use communication terminals have recently been introduced into, for example, school education.

In addition, in academic and certification exams, the use of scientific calculators, which have functions for calculating scientific and technical calculations other than the four arithmetic operations, may be permitted.

JP 2012-133251 A

Some of the scientific calculators mentioned above are capable of storing functions, programs, etc. created by the user and executing calculations using those functions, programs, etc. For this reason, in exams that permit the use of scientific calculators, the functions that can be used during the exam may be restricted in order to prevent examinees from using functions, programs, etc. that were created before the exam.

On the other hand, scientific calculators that can perform calculations using functions, programs, etc. created by the user can be used, for example, in exams in which examinees create functions, programs, etc. to answer questions during the exam. For example, programming has become a compulsory subject in school education in recent years, and it is expected that programming exams will involve examinees (children, students, etc.) creating programs using scientific calculators and submitting them to graders (teacher).

However, with conventional scientific calculators, even if the functions that can be used during the test are restricted, if an examinee is able to cheat by, for example, removing the restrictions and then create data such as functions or programs as answers, the problem can arise that this data can be output to an external device .

In view of the above circumstances, an object of one aspect of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of preventing fraudulent acts during a test, including fraudulently canceling the test mode .

An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with an external terminal, and a control unit that, when a state in which available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information from a specific external terminal that instructs the user to transition to a function restriction mode, receives release instruction information from the external terminal that instructs the user to release the function restriction mode, controls whether or not to delete data created during the function restriction mode based on a determination result of whether the specific external terminal that sent the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that sent the release instruction information.

A control method according to one aspect of the present invention is a control method executed by an information processing device capable of communicating with an external terminal, and when , in a state in which available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information instructing a transition to a function restriction mode from a specific external terminal, release instruction information instructing the release of the function restriction mode is received from the external terminal, the control method includes a control step of controlling whether or not to delete data created during the function restriction mode based on a determination result of whether the specific external terminal that sent the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that sent the release instruction information.

A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer of an information processing device capable of communicating with an external terminal to execute a procedure for controlling whether or not to delete data created during the function restriction mode, based on a determination result of whether or not the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that sent the release instruction information, when the computer receives release instruction information from an external terminal while available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information from a specified external terminal that instructs the computer to transition to a function restriction mode .

According to the above aspect, it is possible to provide a technique capable of preventing fraudulent acts during a test, including fraudulently canceling the test mode .

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the appearance of a scientific calculator. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a test system according to an embodiment. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a test mode management process performed by a scientific calculator according to an embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining an example of data held by a scientific calculator in a test mode. FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining an example of data held by the scientific calculator in the test mode; FIG. 3 is a diagram (part 3) for explaining an example of data held by the scientific calculator in the test mode; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of data held by the scientific calculator in the test mode; FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram illustrating a process performed in a test system according to an embodiment. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating a process of the scientific calculator when an unauthorized attempt is made to cancel the test mode of the scientific calculator. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a first modified example of a test mode management process. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a second modified example of the test mode management process.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a calculator known as a scientific calculator, which has calculation functions related to scientific and technical calculations other than the four arithmetic operations, will be given as an example of an information processing device according to the present invention. In the following description, detailed descriptions of well-known functions, configurations, operations, etc. of scientific calculators will be omitted.

Figure 1 is a front view showing an example of the appearance of a scientific calculator. The scientific calculator 1 shown in Figure 1 has a key arrangement section 2 and a display 3 on one surface of the housing.

Key arrangement section 2 has a number of keys arranged thereon, including keys used for arithmetic operations and keys used for calculating specific functions such as trigonometric functions. Several functions are assigned to some of the keys arranged on key arrangement section 2, and it is possible to select one of the multiple functions by combining a shift key or a function key. Display 3 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display that displays arithmetic expressions entered using the keys on key arrangement section 2, the results of calculations, menu screens, etc.

The scientific calculator 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 allows users to create functions and programs by operating the keys arranged on the key arrangement section 2, and store the created functions and programs in the scientific calculator 1 as user data. The scientific calculator 1 can also be used for academic achievement tests, qualification tests, and the like by restricting the functions that can be used (for example, prohibiting the execution of calculation processes using specified functions, programs, and the like). In the following explanation, regarding the state of the scientific calculator 1, a state in which functions are not restricted is referred to as "normal mode," and a state in which functions are restricted when used in academic achievement tests and the like is referred to as "exam mode." The exam mode is an example of a function restriction mode in which the functions that can be used are restricted by a specified external terminal (for example, the mode control terminal 6 in FIG. 2), which will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a test system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a test system including a scientific calculator 1, a mode control terminal 6, and a server device 7 as an example of the configuration of a test system according to this embodiment. Note that while FIG. 2 shows only one scientific calculator 1, the test system according to this embodiment may include multiple scientific calculators 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the scientific calculator 1 according to this embodiment includes a control unit 100, a memory unit 110, an input unit 120, a display unit 130, and a communication unit 140. The input unit 120 corresponds to the multiple keys of the key arrangement unit 2 described above, and the display unit 130 corresponds to the display 3 described above. The input unit 120 may include, for example, a digitizer (position detector) arranged over the display area of the display unit 130 (display 3).

The control unit 100 controls the operation of the entire scientific calculator 1. The control unit 100 includes an input information processing unit 101, a display control unit 102, and a mode management unit 103. The input information processing unit 101 performs various processes such as numerical calculations and program creation based on the input information input by the input unit 120. The display control unit 102 controls the display of the input information input by the input unit 120, the processing results of the input information processing unit 101, etc. on the display unit 130. The mode management unit 103 manages the transition (entry) from normal mode to test mode and the release of test mode. The functions of each of the above-mentioned units of the control unit 100 are realized, for example, by a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes several programs. Some of the functions of the above-mentioned parts of the control unit 100 may be realized, for example, by a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

The storage unit 110 stores various information related to the operation of the scientific calculator 1. The storage unit 110 includes a first storage area 111 that stores data (preset data) such as pre-prepared functions and programs, a second storage area 112 that stores data (user data) such as functions, programs, and text created by the user of the scientific calculator 1, and a third storage area 113 that stores identification information (terminal ID) of the mode control terminal 9 that instructed the transition to the test mode. The storage unit 110 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The third storage area 113 may be provided, for example, in a buffer built into the processor.

The communication unit 140 communicates with a wireless communication device (external terminal) such as the mode control terminal 6 via wireless communication according to a well-known short-range wireless communication standard such as BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark)).

The mode control terminal 6 is a communication terminal that can remotely control the transition to and release from the test mode of one or more scientific calculators 1 by wireless communication, and communicates with an external device such as a server device 7 via a communication network 8. The communication network 8 is, for example, the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). For the mode control terminal 6, for example, a general-purpose computer such as a tablet computer or an information processing device such as a smartphone can be used. The mode control terminal 6 is operated by, for example, an examiner (grader) such as a teacher. The mode control terminal 6 may be connected to a scientific calculator that does not include a wireless communication function different from the scientific calculator 1 exemplified in this embodiment via a transmission cable such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, and may be capable of controlling the transition to and release from the test mode of the scientific calculator.

In the normal mode, the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment can execute all functions executable by the scientific calculator 1, such as calculating functions using preset data stored in the first memory area 111 of the memory unit 110. In addition, in the normal mode, the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment can create functions and programs based on input information inputted by the input unit 120, and perform calculations using the functions and programs. Furthermore, in the normal mode, the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment can store functions and programs created based on input information in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110, and can call up the functions and programs as necessary. Note that the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment may be capable of functions other than those described above, such as viewing texts and images related to scientific and technological calculations.

When the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment is used in an academic ability test or the like, it is desirable to prohibit the use of user data (e.g., calculations using functions, programs, etc. created by the user, viewing of text, images, etc.) created before the test and stored in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 from the viewpoint of preventing fraud. On the other hand, the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment can also be used in a test in which, for example, examinees (children, students, etc.) submit (output) user data such as functions and programs created by operating the keys of the key arrangement unit 2 during the test as answers to test questions. When used in an academic ability test or the like in which user data created during the test is submitted as answers, the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment works in conjunction with the mode control terminal 6 to perform a test mode management process as exemplified in FIG. 3.

Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the test mode management process performed by a scientific calculator according to an embodiment. The test mode management process illustrated in Figure 3 is performed, for example, after the scientific calculator 1 is turned on in an exam venue (e.g., a school classroom) and wireless communication by the communication unit 140 is enabled.

In the test mode management process, the mode management unit 103 of the control unit 100 of the scientific calculator 1 first determines whether or not a test mode transition command has been received from the mode control terminal 6 (step S1). The test mode transition command from the mode control terminal 6 includes a terminal ID for identifying the mode control terminal 6 and mode information regarding transition to the test mode, as described later with reference to FIG. 8. The test mode transition command is an example of transition instruction information that instructs transition to the test mode (function-restricted mode) from the mode control terminal 9. If the test mode transition command has not been received (step S1; NO), the mode management unit 103 repeats the determination of step S1. If the test mode transition command is received (step S1; YES), the mode management unit 103 holds the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 and transitions to the test mode (step S2). In step S2, the mode management unit 103 stores, for example, the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 as a transition instruction terminal ID in the third memory area 113 of the memory unit 110. Also, in step S2, the mode management unit 103 identifies the processes (functions) to be prohibited in the test mode, for example, based on the mode information included in the test mode transition command, and starts monitoring and restricting the processes performed by the input information processing unit 101.

After step S2, when the test is started, the scientific calculator 1 can perform calculation processing and the like based on the input information input by the input unit 120 within the range permitted in the test mode, in parallel with the test mode management processing exemplified in FIG. 3. The scientific calculator 1 stores data created during the period from when the test mode is entered to when the test mode is released in the second memory area 112 in a state that is distinguishable from data stored in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 before the test mode is entered. For example, the scientific calculator 1 secures a test-time created data storage area for storing data created during the test mode in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 that stores user data, and stores data created during the period from when the test mode is entered to when the test mode is released in the test-time created data storage area. In addition, when storing data created during the period from when the test mode is entered to when the test mode is released in the second memory area 112, the scientific calculator 1 may add information indicating that the data was created during the test to the data.

After transitioning to the test mode, the mode management unit 103 determines whether or not a test mode release command has been received from the external terminal via the communication unit 140 (step S3). The test mode release command is an example of release instruction information that instructs the scientific calculator 1 to release the test mode (restricted function mode). If the test mode release command has not been received (step S3; NO), the mode management unit 103 repeats the determination in step S3.

When the test mode release command is received (step S3; YES), the mode management unit 103 determines whether the source terminal ID of the test mode release command matches the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S4). In step S4, the mode management unit 103 determines whether the source terminal ID included in the test mode release command matches the transition instruction terminal ID stored in the third memory area 113 of the memory unit 110.

If the terminal ID of the sender of the test mode release command matches the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S4; YES), the mode management unit 103 outputs the data created during the test mode (step S5), releases the test mode (step S6), and ends the test mode management process. In step S5, the mode management unit 103 reads the data created during the test from the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110, and transmits the output data including the read data and the examinee ID to the mode control terminal 6 using the communication unit 140. The examinee ID is information that identifies the examinee who created the data sent to the mode control terminal 6, and can be, for example, the examinee's name, examinee number, or information that identifies the scientific calculator 1 used by the examinee. In step S6, when the mode management unit 103 releases the test mode and returns to the normal mode, it makes available all of the functions that were available before the transition to the test mode. Therefore, when the test mode is released in step S6, the scientific calculator 1 becomes able to execute functions that were available before the test mode was switched to and were prohibited from use during the test mode, such as, for example, calculations using functions stored in the second memory area 112 before the test mode was switched to. When the scientific calculator 1 releases the test mode, it may delete data that was created during the test and that has been sent to the mode control terminal 6.

On the other hand, if the terminal ID of the sender of the test mode release command does not match the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S4; NO), the mode management unit 103 deletes the data created during the test mode (step S7), releases the test mode (step S6), and ends the test mode management process. In step S7, the mode management unit 103 deletes the user data stored in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 after switching to the test mode without outputting it to the mode control terminal 6. When the test mode is released in step S6, the scientific calculator 1 becomes able to execute functions that were available before switching to the test mode and that were prohibited from being used during the test mode, such as, for example, calculations using functions stored in the second memory area 112 before switching to the test mode.

The scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment may, for example, output data created during the test mode (step S5) or delete data created during the test mode (step S7) simultaneously with or after the test mode is cancelled.

In this way, when the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment receives a test mode release command from a specific external terminal (mode control terminal 6) while restricting available functions based on a test mode transition command from the external terminal, it determines whether the external terminal that sent the test mode release command is the same as the external terminal that sent the test mode transition command, and controls the output of data created during test mode based on the result of this determination. The scientific calculator 1 that performs the test mode management process illustrated in FIG. 3 outputs the data created during test mode if the external terminal is the same (step S5), and deletes the data created during test mode without outputting it if the external terminal is not the same (step S7).

Here, we will explain examples of data that the scientific calculator creates and stores in test mode with reference to Figures 4 to 7.

Figure 4 is a diagram (part 1) that explains an example of data held by a scientific calculator in test mode. Figure 5 is a diagram (part 2) that explains an example of data held by a scientific calculator in test mode. Figure 6 is a diagram (part 3) that explains an example of data held by a scientific calculator in test mode. Figure 7 is a diagram (part 4) that explains an example of data held by a scientific calculator in test mode.

(a1) to (a4) in FIG. 4 show examples of display screens of the display unit 130 (display 3) related to the history of calculation results among the data held by the scientific calculator 1 during the test mode. (a1) shows an example of a display screen 1001 when an examinee operates the scientific calculator 1 to perform addition. At this time, the scientific calculator 1 creates data including, for example, the formula "1+3" input by the input unit 120 and the calculation result "4" and stores it in the second memory area 112. (a2) shows an example of a display screen 1002 when an examinee operates the scientific calculator 1 to perform a square root calculation. (a3) shows an example of a display screen 1003 when an examinee operates the scientific calculator 1 to perform a trigonometric function calculation. (a4) shows a display screen 1004 when an examinee operates the scientific calculator 1 to perform an integral calculation. When performing calculations such as those illustrated in (a2) to (a4), the scientific calculator 1 creates data including, for example, the calculation formula input via the input unit 120 and the calculation result, and stores the data in the second memory area 112.

(b1) and (b2) of FIG. 5 each show an example of a display screen of the display unit 130 (display 3) related to spreadsheet input data among the data held by the scientific calculator 1 in the test mode. (b1) shows an example of a display screen 1005 when an examinee operates the scientific calculator 1 to create a spreadsheet. At this time, the scientific calculator 1 creates data including the numerical values entered into each cell of the spreadsheet by the input unit 120, for example, and stores the data in the second memory area 112. (b2) shows an example of a display screen 1006 when an examinee operates the scientific calculator 1 to create statistical processing data. At this time, the scientific calculator 1 also creates data including the numerical values entered by the input unit 120, for example, and stores the data in the second memory area 112.

(c1) and (c2) of FIG. 6 show examples of display screens of the display unit 130 (display 3) related to processing using a program among data held by the scientific calculator 1 in the test mode. (c1) shows examples of display screens 1007a and 1007b when an examinee creates a program by operating the scientific calculator 1. The character string (program line) displayed on the display screen 1007a and the character string (program line) displayed on the display screen 1007b are consecutive character strings included in one program, and the display screens 1007a and 1007b are switched by scrolling the display screen up and down. (c2) shows an example of a display screen 1008 showing the results of executing the program shown in the display screens 1007a and 1007b. At this time, the scientific calculator 1 creates data including the program input by the input unit 120, for example, and stores it in the second memory area 112.

Figure 7 shows an example of a display screen 1009 of the display unit 130 (display 3) that is associated with answers to multiple choice questions from among the data held by the scientific calculator 1 in exam mode. The display screen 1009 includes the question number, answer options, and the answer entered by the examinee by operating the input unit 120. At this time, the scientific calculator 1 stores, for example, data that associates the question number with the answer entered by the examinee in the second memory area 112.

Note that in the exam mode, the scientific calculator 1 may store all of the data described above with reference to Figures 4 to 7 in the second memory area 112, or may store only some of the data described above with reference to Figures 4 to 7 that is related to exam grading in the second memory area 112. Furthermore, the data that the scientific calculator 1 creates in the exam mode and stores in the second memory area 112 is not limited to the data described above with reference to Figures 4 to 7, and may be other data.

Figure 8 is a sequence diagram explaining the processing performed in a test system according to one embodiment. Figure 8 shows an example of the operation of the mode control terminal 6, the scientific calculator 1, and the server device 7 when a scientific calculator used in a test performs the test mode management processing illustrated in Figure 3. Also, although Figure 8 shows only one scientific calculator, the test system according to this embodiment includes multiple scientific calculators.

When an examination is held in which a scientific calculator 1 can be used, multiple scientific calculators 1 are present in the examination hall. When an examiner such as a teacher performs a predetermined operation on the mode control terminal 6 before the start of the examination, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the mode control terminal 6 transmits an examination mode transition command Q1 to each of the multiple scientific calculators 1 present in the examination hall by short-distance wireless communication such as BLE (step S21). The examination mode transition command Q1 includes a terminal ID that identifies the mode control terminal 6 and mode information. The mode information includes, for example, information indicating functions that are prohibited from being used when the scientific calculator 1 transitions to the examination mode (or functions that can be used). In addition, for example, when a multiple-choice question such as that described with reference to FIG. 7 is included, the mode control terminal 6 may transmit, for example, data regarding an answer sheet to the scientific calculator 1 together with the examination mode transition command Q1.

Each of the scientific calculators 1 that received the test mode transition command Q1 stores and holds the terminal ID included in the received test mode transition command Q1 as a transition instruction terminal ID in the third memory area 113 of the memory unit 110, and transitions to the test mode (step S2). After step S2, each scientific calculator 1 can execute only the functions permitted in the test mode. That is, during the period from the start of the test to the end of the test, each scientific calculator 1 can execute only the functions permitted in the test mode. For this reason, for example, if the mode information of the test mode transition command Q1 is information indicating that the use of user data such as functions stored in the second memory area 112 before the start of the test is prohibited, the user of the scientific calculator 1 cannot cause the scientific calculator 1 to execute calculations using functions stored in the second memory area 112 before the test during the test. In addition, the mode information of the test mode transition command Q1 may include, for example, information indicating available functions among the preset data such as functions stored in the first memory area 111 of the memory unit 110 of the scientific calculator 1. By limiting the functions that can be used, it is possible to make only the same functions available on multiple types of scientific calculators 1 that have different numbers of functions and programs included in the preset data, reducing unfairness between models.

When the test mode is entered and the test is started, the scientific calculator 1 retains the data created during the test mode (step S11). In step S11, the scientific calculator 1 stores, for example, the data described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 and other data in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 in a state that can be distinguished from the data stored before the test started.

When the end of the test arrives and an examiner such as a teacher performs a specified operation on the mode control terminal 6, the mode control terminal 6 transmits a test mode release command Q2 to each of the multiple scientific calculators 1 present in the test venue (step S22).

Each scientific calculator 1 that receives the test mode release command Q2 compares the terminal ID included in the received test mode release command Q2 with the transition instruction terminal ID stored in the third memory area 113 of the memory unit 110, and determines that the two match (step S4; YES). Therefore, each scientific calculator 1 outputs the data created during the test mode to the mode control terminal 6 (step S5) and releases the test mode (step S6). In step S5, the scientific calculator 1 transmits output data Q3 including the examinee ID and the created data to the mode control terminal 6. The examinee ID may be information that identifies the examinee, or may be information that identifies the scientific calculator 1 used by the examinee. After transmitting the output data Q3 to the mode control terminal 6 and releasing the test mode, the scientific calculator 1 returns to the state before switching to the test mode, and ends the processing related to the test.

The mode control terminal 6, which has received the output data Q3 from the scientific calculator 1, transfers the received output data Q3 to the server device 7 (step S23). In step S23, the mode control terminal 6 transmits data Q4 to the server device 7, which includes, for example, a test ID for identifying the test and the output data Q3 received from the scientific calculator 1. The mode control terminal 6 transmits the output data Q3 output from each of the multiple scientific calculators 1 to the server device 7, either individually or collectively. The server device 7, which has received the data Q4, stores the output data Q3 transmitted (output) by the scientific calculator 1 in a data memory area specified by the test ID included in the data Q4 (step S31).

After the output data Q3 output from the scientific calculator 1 is stored in the server device 7, an examiner such as a teacher can use the mode control terminal 6 to view the output data Q3 stored in the server device 7, for example, to grade the tests. In this case, the examiner performs a specified operation on the mode control terminal 6 and sends a request to view the data to the server device 7 (step S24). In step S24, the mode control terminal 6 sends a request Q5 including the test ID and the examinee ID to the server device 7.

The server device 7 that receives the request Q5 identifies the requested data based on the test ID and examinee ID included in the request Q5, and transmits the identified data to the mode control terminal device 6 (step S32). In step S32, the server device 7 extracts the output data Q3 stored in step S31 that includes the examinee ID of the request Q5, and transmits data Q6 that was created by the scientific calculator 1 during the test mode and is included in the output data Q3 to the mode terminal device 6.

The mode control terminal 6 that has received the data Q6 displays the received data Q6 (step S25). This allows the examiner operating the mode control terminal 6 to specify an examinee, view the data that the examinee created by operating the scientific calculator 1 during the test, and grade the data.

In this way, in the examination system according to this embodiment, data created by the scientific calculator 1 during the examination (during the examination mode) can be stored in the server device 7 via the mode control terminal 6 when the examination ends (when the examination mode is released). Therefore, after the examination mode is released, the mode control terminal 6 can be used to view the data created by the examinee operating the scientific calculator 1 during the examination. Therefore, in the examination system according to this embodiment, for example, answer data of a program or the like created using the scientific calculator 1 can be output to an external terminal, and grading can be performed based on the answer data.

Note that FIG. 8 shows an example of viewing data stored in the server device 7 using the mode control terminal 6 that switches to and cancels the test mode, but the data stored in the server device 7 can be viewed not only using the mode control terminal 6, but also using a display device included in the server device 7, a display device connected to the server device 7, or other information processing devices. For this reason, when viewing data stored in the server device 7 using the mode control terminal 6 or the like, it is preferable to send a request including information identifying the person wishing to view the data to the server device 7, for example, so that the data can be viewed only if the person wishing to view the data is registered in the viewer list. This makes it possible to prevent information leakage, data tampering, etc., caused by a third party who is not authorized to view the data viewing the data.

In addition, as exemplified in this embodiment, by transmitting the test mode transition command Q1 and the test mode release command Q2 using short-range wireless communication such as BLE, it is possible to efficiently transition to and release the test mode for multiple scientific calculators 1 present in the test venue.

Furthermore, as illustrated in this embodiment, the scientific calculator 1 judges whether the received test mode release command is from the mode control terminal 6 or not, and controls the output of data created during the test mode based on the result of the judgment. When the scientific calculator 1 performing the test mode management process illustrated in FIG. 3 judges that the received test mode release command is not from the mode control terminal 6, it deletes the data created during the test mode without outputting it to an external terminal such as the mode control terminal 6. That is, in the test system according to this embodiment, if the test mode of the scientific calculator 1 is fraudulently released, the data such as answers created by the scientific calculator 1 is not stored in the server device 7. Therefore, if there is an examinee whose data is not stored in the server device 7, an examiner such as a teacher can easily infer that there is a high possibility that the examinee has committed fraud. Therefore, the test system according to this embodiment can prevent fraudulent acts during a test using the scientific calculator 1, including fraudulently releasing the test mode of the scientific calculator 1.

Figure 9 is a sequence diagram that explains the processing of a scientific calculator when an unauthorized attempt is made to cancel the test mode of the scientific calculator. Figure 9 shows an example of the operation of a scientific calculator 1 that performs the test mode management processing illustrated in Figure 3 when a test mode cancel command is sent from a wireless communication terminal other than the mode control terminal 6 during testing.

When an examiner such as a teacher performs a predetermined operation on the mode control terminal 6 before the start of the test, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the mode control terminal 6 transmits a test mode transition command Q1 to the scientific calculator 1 present in the test venue by short-range wireless communication such as BLE (step S21). The scientific calculator 1 that receives the test mode transition command Q1 stores and retains the terminal ID included in the received test mode transition command Q1 as the transition instruction terminal ID in the third memory area 113 of the memory unit 110, and transitions to the test mode (step S2). After step S2, the scientific calculator 1 can execute only functions permitted in the test mode. In addition, when the test mode is transitioned to start, the scientific calculator 1 stores and retains the data created after transition to the test mode in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 (step S11).

If the scientific calculator 1 is capable of short-range wireless communication such as BLE as described above, as illustrated in FIG. 9, it may be possible to send an unauthorized test mode release command Q11 to the test scientific calculator 1 from a wireless communication terminal other than the mode control terminal 6 without the examiner noticing. If the scientific calculator 1 receives such an unauthorized test mode release command Q11 before the end of the test and releases the test mode before the end of the test, the user of the scientific calculator 1 may cause the scientific calculator 1 to execute functions during the test that are prohibited from being used in the test, such as, for example, calculations that use functions stored in the second memory area 112 before the start of the test.

In contrast, in the scientific calculator 1 illustrated in this embodiment, when a test mode release command is received, it is determined whether the source terminal ID of the test mode release command matches the transition instruction terminal ID stored in the third memory area 113 of the memory unit 110 (step S4). The source terminal ID of the fraudulent test mode release command Q11 is different from the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 that transmits the legitimate test mode release command Q2. Therefore, when a fraudulent test mode release command Q11 is received, the mode management unit 103 of the scientific calculator 1 determines that the terminal IDs do not match (step S4; NO). In this case, the mode management unit 103 deletes the data created during the test mode (step S7) and cancels the test mode (step S6). In other words, when a fraudulent test mode release command Q11 is received, the scientific calculator 1 deletes the data (data held in step S11) that was created and held during the period from when the test mode was entered to when the test mode was cancelled, without outputting it.

Although not shown in FIG. 9, the scientific calculator 1 that has been released from the test mode by the fraudulent test mode release command Q11 can execute functions that are restricted (prohibited) from being used during the test mode. In addition, the scientific calculator 1 that has been released from the test mode by the fraudulent test mode release command Q11 can store and hold data created after the release in the second memory area 112 (step S12). Therefore, when the test mode is released by the fraudulent test mode release command Q11, data that has been fraudulently created during the test can be stored and held in the second memory area 112 using functions that are prohibited from being used during the test. However, since the data held in step S12 is data created after the test mode is released, unlike data created during the test mode, it does not contain information indicating that the data was created during the test mode, which can be distinguished from data stored in the second memory area 112 before switching to the test mode.

When the end of the test arrives and an examiner such as a teacher performs a specified operation on the mode control terminal 6, the mode control terminal 6 transmits a test mode release command Q2 to each of the multiple scientific calculators 1 present in the test venue (step S22).

When the scientific calculator 1, which has not illegally cancelled the test mode using the illegal test mode cancel command Q11, receives the test mode cancel command Q2, it outputs (transmits) the data created during the test mode to the mode control terminal 6, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

On the other hand, when the scientific calculator 1 that has illegally cancelled the test mode receives the test mode cancellation command Q2, the test mode has been cancelled, and the data created during the test mode has been deleted. For this reason, the scientific calculator 1 that has illegally cancelled the test mode does not respond to the test mode cancellation command Q2 (step S13). In other words, the output data that is sent to and stored in the server device 7 via the mode control terminal 6 when the test mode is cancelled does not include data that was created by the scientific calculator 1 that has illegally cancelled the test mode. Therefore, for example, by identifying the examinee whose output data is not stored based on the examinee ID of the output data stored in the server device 7, it is possible to easily identify the examinee who used the scientific calculator 1 that has illegally cancelled the test mode.

In this way, when the scientific calculator 1 of this embodiment receives an unauthorized test mode release command Q11 from a wireless communication terminal other than the mode control terminal 6 that is the sender of the test mode transition command, the data created during the test mode cannot be output after the test ends. Therefore, the test mode of the scientific calculator 1 can be released during the test by the unauthorized test mode release command Q11, thereby preventing fraudulent behavior of using functions that are prohibited from being used during the test.

The above-described embodiment is a specific example shown to facilitate understanding of the invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. The information processing device, control method, and program according to the present invention can be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the scope of the claims.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a test mode management process is exemplified in which, when an unauthorized test mode release command Q11 is received, data created during the test mode of the scientific calculator 1 is deleted, thereby preventing the data created during the test mode of the scientific calculator 1, which has unauthorizedly released the test mode, from being output. However, the test mode management process performed by the scientific calculator 1 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a process in which the test mode is not released when an unauthorized test mode release command Q11 is received.

Figure 10 is a flowchart explaining a first modified example of the test mode management process. The test mode management process illustrated in Figure 10 is performed, for example, after the scientific calculator 1 is turned on in an exam venue (e.g., a school classroom) and wireless communication by the communication unit 140 is enabled.

In the first modified example of the test mode management process, the mode management unit 103 of the control unit 100 of the scientific calculator 1 first determines whether or not a test mode transition command has been received from the mode control terminal 6 (step S51). Step S51 corresponds to step S1 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3. If the test mode transition command has not been received (step S51; NO), the mode management unit 103 repeats the determination of step S51. If the test mode transition command is received (step S51; YES), the mode management unit 103 holds the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 and transitions to the test mode (step S52). Step S52 corresponds to step S2 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3. After step S52, when the test is started, the scientific calculator 1 can perform calculation processing based on the input information input by the input unit 120 within the range permitted in the test mode in parallel with the test mode management process illustrated in FIG. 10. Furthermore, when the scientific calculator 1 transitions to the test mode, it stores, in the second memory area 112, certain data among the data created during the test mode in a state that is distinguishable from the data stored in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 before transitioning to the test mode.

After transitioning to the test mode, the mode management unit 103 determines whether or not a test mode release command has been received from the external terminal via the communication unit 140 (step S53). Step S53 corresponds to step S3 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3. If the test mode release command has not been received (step S53; NO), the mode management unit 103 repeats the determination in step S53.

When the test mode release command is received (step S53; YES), the mode management unit 103 records the release command reception information (step S54) and determines whether the source terminal ID of the test mode release command matches the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S55). In step S54, the mode management unit 103 stores the release command reception information, including the reception time of the test mode release command, in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110, for example. Step S55 corresponds to step S4 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3.

If the sender terminal ID of the test mode release command matches the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S55; YES), the mode management unit 103 outputs the data created during the test mode and the release command reception information (step S56), releases the test mode (step S57), and ends the test mode management process. In step S56, the mode management unit 103 reads out the data created during the test mode and the release command reception information from the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110, and transmits output data including the read data, examinee ID, and release command reception information to the mode control terminal 6 using the communication unit 140. Step S57 corresponds to step S6 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3.

On the other hand, if the terminal ID of the sender of the test mode release command does not match the terminal ID of the mode control terminal (step S55; NO), the mode management unit 103 returns to the judgment of step S53. That is, in the test mode management process illustrated in FIG. 10, if the terminal IDs do not match, the test mode is not released. Therefore, even after receiving an illegal test mode release command Q11 during the test, the scientific calculator 1 continues in the test mode until it receives a normal test mode release command Q2 from the mode control terminal 6. In addition, when the normal test mode release command Q2 is received from the mode control terminal 6 and the test mode is released, the release command reception information including the reception time of the test mode release command is output together with the data created during the test mode, so that an examiner such as a teacher can easily identify an examinee who has attempted to release the test mode of the scientific calculator 1 illegally. Therefore, by having the scientific calculator 1 perform the test mode management process illustrated in FIG. 10, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts using the scientific calculator 1 by illegally releasing the test mode of the scientific calculator 1.

In addition, by not canceling the test mode when an unauthorized test mode cancel command Q11 is received, it is possible to prevent, for example, data created during the test mode from being deleted unintentionally by the user (examinee) of the scientific calculator 1 due to an unauthorized test mode cancel command Q11 sent by a malicious third party using an external terminal other than the mode control terminal 6. In addition, when the scientific calculator 1 is made to perform the test mode management process as illustrated in FIG. 10, the data of all examinees who have used the scientific calculator 1 can be stored in the server device 7. This makes it possible to prevent, for example, examinees whose data is not stored in the server device 7 due to a communication error between the mode control terminal 6 and the scientific calculator 1 from being mistaken for examinees who have attempted to cancel the test mode of the scientific calculator 1 unauthorizedly.

The test mode management process for not canceling the test mode when an unauthorized test mode cancel command Q11 is received is not limited to the process illustrated in FIG. 10 and can be modified as appropriate. For example, when the test mode is not cancelled when an unauthorized test mode cancel command Q11 is received, the process may omit recording and outputting the cancel command reception information. Furthermore, the scientific calculator 1 may record the cancel command reception information only when an unauthorized test mode cancel command Q11 is received.

Figure 11 is a flowchart explaining a second modified example of the test mode management process. The test mode management process illustrated in Figure 11 is performed, for example, after the scientific calculator 1 is turned on in an exam venue (e.g., a school classroom) and wireless communication by the communication unit 140 is enabled.

In the second modified example of the test mode management process, the mode management unit 103 of the control unit 100 of the scientific calculator 1 first determines whether or not a test mode transition command has been received from the mode control terminal 6 (step S61). Step S61 corresponds to step S1 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3. If the test mode transition command has not been received (step S61; NO), the mode management unit 103 repeats the determination of step S61. If the test mode transition command is received (step S61; YES), the mode management unit 103 holds the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 and transitions to the test mode (step S62). Step S62 corresponds to step S2 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3. After step S62, when the test is started, the scientific calculator 1 can perform calculation processing based on the input information input by the input unit 120 within the range permitted in the test mode in parallel with the test mode management process illustrated in FIG. 11. Furthermore, when the scientific calculator 1 transitions to the test mode, it stores, in the second memory area 112, certain data among the data created during the test mode in a state that is distinguishable from the data stored in the second memory area 112 of the memory unit 110 before transitioning to the test mode.

After transitioning to the test mode, the mode management unit 103 determines whether or not a test mode release command has been received from the external terminal via the communication unit 140 (step S63). Step S63 corresponds to step S3 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3. If the test mode release command has not been received (step S63; NO), the mode management unit 103 repeats the determination in step S63.

When the test mode release command is received (step S63; YES), the mode management unit 103 determines whether the source terminal ID of the test mode release command matches the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S64). Step S64 corresponds to step S4 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3.

If the sender terminal ID of the test mode release command matches the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S64; YES), the mode management unit 103 judges whether the release command reception information is recorded (step S65). The release command reception information includes the time when the scientific calculator 1 received the test mode release command, as described in the first modified example of the test mode management process with reference to FIG. 10. In the second modified example of the test mode management process with reference to FIG. 11, the mode management unit 103 records the release command reception information (step S68) only when the sender terminal ID of the received test mode release command does not match the terminal ID of the mode control terminal 6 (step S64; NO). Therefore, if the valid test mode release command Q2 is received without receiving the illegal test mode release command Q11 after switching to the test mode, the release command reception information is not recorded.

If there is no record of the release command reception information (step S65; NO), the mode management unit 103 outputs the data created during the test mode (step S66), releases the test mode (step S67), and ends the test mode management process. Steps S66 and S67 correspond to steps S5 and S6, respectively, in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3.

In this way, when the mode management unit 103 performing the second modified example of the test mode management process receives a valid test mode release command Q2 from the mode control terminal 6 without receiving an illegal test mode release command Q11, the mode management unit 103 performs the same process as the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3.

On the other hand, when the mode management unit 103 performing the second modified example of the test mode management process receives an illegal test mode release command Q11 and determines that the terminal ID does not match (step S64; NO), it records the release command reception information (step S68), releases the test mode (step S69), and returns to the determination of step S63. After returning to the determination of step S63, when it receives a regular test mode release command Q2 from the mode control terminal 6 (step S63; YES, step S64; YES), the mode management unit 103 determines whether or not the release command reception information is recorded (step S65). When the process of step S68 is being performed, the mode management unit 103 determines that the release command reception information is recorded (step S65; YES), outputs the data created during the test mode and the release command reception information (step S70), and ends the test mode management process.

In the second example of the test mode management process described with reference to FIG. 11, when an illegal test mode release command Q11 is received, the data created during the test mode is not deleted, but the release command reception information is recorded and the test mode is released. In the second modified example of the test mode management process, when a regular test mode release command Q2 is received from the mode control terminal 6, if there is a record of the release command reception information, the release command reception information is output together with the data created during the test mode. For this reason, among the output data stored in the server device 7, the output data created by the scientific calculator 1 whose test mode has been illegally released is associated with the release command reception information indicating that the scientific calculator 1 has received the illegal test mode release command Q11 (i.e., the test mode has been illegally released). Therefore, an examiner such as a teacher can easily identify the examinee who has illegally released the test mode of the scientific calculator 1, depending on whether the release command reception information is associated with the output data of each examinee stored in the server device 7. Therefore, by having the scientific calculator 1 perform the test mode management process as illustrated in FIG. 11, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts using the scientific calculator 1 by fraudulently canceling the test mode of the scientific calculator 1. Furthermore, when the scientific calculator 1 performs the test mode management process as illustrated in FIG. 11, the data of all examinees who have used the scientific calculator 1 can be stored in the server device 7. This makes it possible to prevent examinees whose data is not stored in the server device 7 due to, for example, a communication error between the mode control terminal 6 and the scientific calculator 1 from being mistaken for examinees who have attempted to fraudulently cancel the test mode of the scientific calculator 1.

The test mode management process performed by the scientific calculator 1 according to this embodiment may be a process that enables identification of output data from the scientific calculator 1 in which the test mode has been illegally released, by a process different from the first modified example described with reference to FIG. 10 and the second modified example described with reference to FIG. 11. For example, the test mode management process may be a process that transmits transition command reception information including the time when the test mode transition command was received to the mode control terminal 6 or the server device 7 together with or instead of the release command reception information including the time when the test mode release command was received. In this type of test mode management process, for example, it is possible to prevent a transition to the test mode by the test mode transition command Q1 transmitted by the mode control terminal 6 at the start of the test, and to prevent a fraudulent act of switching to the test mode using an illegal test mode transition command and inputting data after solving a test question in a state in which a function prohibited from use in the test is available.

The scientific calculator 1 may also be capable of communicating with the server device 7 via, for example, the communication network 8. In the case of such a scientific calculator 1, in the process of outputting data created during the test mode in the test mode management process (for example, step S5 in FIG. 3, step S56 in FIG. 10, and steps S66 and S70 in FIG. 11, etc.), the server device 7 designated as the output destination of the data is accessed, and output data including the test ID, examinee ID, data created during the test mode, and information identifying the viewer who is permitted to view the data is transmitted to the server device 7, and access information such as the examinee ID for accessing the output data stored in the server device 7 is transmitted to the mode control terminal 6. The external terminal to which the scientific calculator 1 outputs data created during the test mode can be designated, for example, by using the test mode transition command Q1 or the test mode release command Q2 transmitted by the mode control terminal 6 to the scientific calculator 1. The external terminal to which the scientific calculator 1 outputs data created during the test mode may be, for example, an external terminal that is registered in advance in the memory unit 110 of the scientific calculator 1 and can be linked to the scientific calculator 1.

Furthermore, when data created during the test mode is output from the scientific calculator 1 to an external terminal such as the server device 7, the data may be output, for example, via a device other than the mode control terminal 6, for example, a communication terminal such as the examinee's smartphone.

In addition, the data created by the scientific calculator 1 may be stored in the mode control terminal 6 instead of in the server device 7. By storing the data created by the scientific calculator 1 in the mode control terminal 6, the number of people who can access the data created by the scientific calculator 1 can be limited, making it possible to further prevent unintended leakage of data, data tampering, etc. On the other hand, by storing the data created by the scientific calculator 1 in the server device 7, it becomes possible to consolidate and centrally manage more data.

Furthermore, when the scientific calculator 1 receives an illegal test mode release command Q11, the scientific calculator 1 may use the display on the display 3 (display unit 130) to notify the user that the illegal test mode release command Q11 has been received. For example, the scientific calculator 1 may change the color of the outer edge of the display 3 (display unit 130) until a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the scientific calculator 1 received the illegal test mode release command Q11, or may perform processing such as displaying information (a pop-up) indicating that the test mode has been released each time the screen changes. Furthermore, in the case of a scientific calculator 1 equipped with an audio output unit such as a sound element or a speaker, an alarm may be sounded when the scientific calculator 1 receives an illegal test mode release command Q11. In this way, by notifying the user of the receipt of the illegal test mode release command Q11 using the display on the display 3 or an alarm, the examiner can be notified of an illegal attempt to release the test mode or of the illegal release, and therefore illegal use in academic tests, etc. can be deterred.

The information processing device according to the present invention is not limited to the scientific calculator 1 exemplified in the above-described embodiment, but may be other electronic devices having the same functions as the scientific calculator 1, for example, a general-purpose computer such as a tablet computer or a smartphone that can be operated as a scientific calculator by executing a program including the test mode management process as described with reference to Figures 3, 10, and 11. Furthermore, the information processing device according to the present invention is not limited to a calculator capable of performing calculations using complex functions and programs such as the scientific calculator 1, but may be other devices that are permitted to be used in specific usage situations (usage scenes) such as academic achievement tests by restricting (prohibiting) the use of some functions.

The invention as described in the claims of the original application is set forth below.
[Appendix 1]
A communication unit that communicates with an external terminal;
an information processing device comprising: a control unit that, when a release instruction information is received from an external terminal instructing the release of the function restriction mode while available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information from a specified external terminal instructing the user to transition to a function restriction mode, controls the output of data created during the function restriction mode based on a determination result of whether the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that sent the release instruction information.
[Appendix 2]
In the information processing device according to claim 1,
The information processing device is characterized in that when the control unit determines that the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that sent the release instruction information, it outputs the data created during the functional restriction mode to the external terminal specified as the output destination of the data.
[Appendix 3]
In the information processing device according to claim 2,
The information processing apparatus, wherein the control unit outputs the data created during the function limited mode to the external terminal specified by the transition instruction information or the release instruction information.
[Appendix 4]
In the information processing device according to claim 3,
The information processing apparatus, wherein the specified external terminal is the predetermined external terminal that has transmitted the migration instruction information.
[Appendix 5]
In the information processing device according to claim 3,
The information processing apparatus, wherein the specified external terminal is an external terminal different from the predetermined external terminal that transmitted the transfer instruction information and the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information.
[Appendix 6]
In the information processing device according to claim 2,
The control unit outputs the data created during the function restriction mode to an external terminal that is pre-registered in the information processing device as an output destination for the data created by the information processing device.
[Appendix 7]
In the information processing device according to claim 1 or 2,
The information processing device, wherein the control unit outputs the data created during the function restriction mode in association with information for identifying the information processing device or a user of the information processing device.
[Appendix 8]
In the information processing device according to claim 7,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit further outputs information for identifying a person permitted to view the data in association with the data created during the function restriction mode.
[Appendix 9]
In the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8,
The information processing device is characterized in that, when the control unit determines that the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information does not match the external terminal that sent the release instruction information, it does not output the data created during the functional restriction mode.
[Appendix 10]
In the information processing device according to claim 9,
The information processing device is characterized in that when the control unit determines that the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information does not match the external terminal that sent the release instruction information, it deletes the data created during the function restriction mode and releases the function restriction mode.
[Appendix 11]
In the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8,
The information processing device is characterized in that, when the control unit determines that the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information does not match the external terminal that sent the release instruction information, the control unit does not release the functional restriction mode or output the data created during the functional restriction mode.
[Appendix 12]
In the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 11,
The information processing device is characterized in that, when outputting the data created during the functional restriction mode, the control unit associates the data with reception information including the time when the release instruction information was received and outputs the data.
[Appendix 13]
In the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 12,
The information processing device, wherein the communication unit communicates with the external terminal by wireless communication.
[Appendix 14]
In the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 13,
The information processing device is characterized in that the information processing device is a scientific calculator that can be used in an examination by restricting available functions.
[Appendix 15]
An information processing device capable of communicating with an external terminal,
A control method characterized by the fact that, when available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information from a specified external terminal that instructs a transition to a function restriction mode, and release instruction information instructing the release of the function restriction mode is received from an external terminal, the output of data created during the function restriction mode is controlled based on a determination result of whether the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that sent the release instruction information.
[Appendix 16]
An information processing device capable of communicating with an external terminal,
A program characterized by the fact that, when available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information from a specified external terminal that instructs a transition to a function restriction mode, and release instruction information is received from an external terminal that instructs the release of the function restriction mode, a process is executed to control the output of data created during the function restriction mode based on the result of a determination as to whether the specified external terminal that sent the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that sent the release instruction information.

1 Scientific calculator 2 Key arrangement unit 3 Display 6 Mode control terminal 7 Server device 8 Communication network 100 Control unit 101 Input information processing unit 102 Display control unit 103 Mode management unit 110 Memory units 111, 112, 113 Memory area 120 Input unit 130 Display unit 140 Communication unit 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004 Display screens 1005, 1006 Display screens 1007a, 1007b, 1008 Display screen 1009 Display screen Q1 Test mode transition command Q2, Q11 Test mode release command Q3 Output data

Claims (10)

A communication unit that communicates with an external terminal;
a control unit that, when release instruction information instructing the release of the function restriction mode is received from a predetermined external terminal while usable functions are restricted based on transition instruction information instructing the transition to a function restriction mode from the external terminal, controls whether or not to delete data created during the function restriction mode based on a determination result of whether or not the predetermined external terminal that transmitted the transition instruction information is the same as the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information ;
An information processing device comprising : 2. The information processing device according to claim 1,
The control unit, when determining that the predetermined external terminal that transmitted the transition instruction information and the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information are the same, controls not to delete the data created during the function restriction mode, and when determining that the external terminals do not match, controls to delete the data created during the function restriction mode.
23. An information processing apparatus comprising: 2. The information processing device according to claim 1 ,
when it is determined that the predetermined external terminal that transmitted the transition instruction information does not match the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information, the control unit stores information regarding the release instruction of the external terminal that is determined to be a mismatch in a storage unit and continues the function restriction mode;
When the function restriction mode is continued, release instruction information instructing to release the function restriction mode is received from an external terminal, and when it is determined that the predetermined external terminal that transmitted the transition instruction information and the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information are identical, information regarding the release instruction of the transmission source external terminal that is determined to be inconsistent is transmitted to the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information that is determined to be identical.
23. An information processing apparatus comprising: 4. The information processing device according to claim 3,
When the control unit stores the data created during the function restriction mode in the storage unit, the control unit stores the data in association with reception information including a time when the release instruction information was received.
23. An information processing apparatus comprising: 2. The information processing device according to claim 1 ,
The information processing device, wherein the control unit outputs the data created during the function restriction mode in association with information for identifying the information processing device or a user of the information processing device. 6. The information processing device according to claim 5 ,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit further outputs information for identifying a person permitted to view the data in association with the data created during the function restriction mode. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The information processing device, wherein the communication unit communicates with the external terminal by wireless communication. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The information processing device is characterized in that the information processing device is a scientific calculator that can be used in an examination by restricting available functions. A control method executed by an information processing device capable of communicating with an external terminal, comprising:
The method includes a control step of controlling whether or not to delete data created during the function restriction mode based on a determination result of whether or not the external terminal that transmitted the transition instruction information and the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information match when, in a state where available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information from a predetermined external terminal that instructs transition to a function restriction mode, the release instruction information is received from the external terminal.
A control method comprising: A computer of an information processing device capable of communicating with an external terminal,
In a state where available functions are restricted based on transition instruction information from a predetermined external terminal that instructs transition to a function restriction mode, when release instruction information instructing release of the function restriction mode is received from the external terminal, whether or not data created during the function restriction mode is deleted is controlled based on a determination result as to whether or not the predetermined external terminal that transmitted the transition instruction information and the external terminal that transmitted the release instruction information are the same.
A program that executes a procedure .

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