JP7012988B2 - Information communication device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information communication device and a server device, and in particular, the execution of a server cooperation program linked with a specific server device is performed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request, and information is transmitted to and received from the information communication device and the information communication device. Regarding server equipment.

In recent years, as the Internet of Things (IoT), technologies for connecting various "things" to the Internet have been actively developed. The user may create his own program to make this "thing" IoT device function as he wishes.

Regarding the self-made of such a program, Patent Document 1 includes a communicable creator terminal, a distribution server, and a client terminal. Content distributed from the creator terminal is accumulated in the distribution server, and the content is requested by the client terminal. Discloses an invention relating to a content distribution program executed by a distribution server that is arranged to be distributed by.

Specifically, it makes it possible for many people other than a specific person to easily store the operation data to be used by others in the distribution server, and other people also desire from a large number of operation data. An invention is disclosed that attempts to provide an operation data distribution system including, so to speak, a public library, which makes it possible to easily obtain the operation data of the above.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-108791

However, in general, the reusability of the program of the IoT device is low, and it is necessary to create a program suitable for each IoT device in which the program is to be executed. Therefore, in the conventional technology, there is a limit to the customization of the IoT device by the user, and it has been desired to develop an information communication device that easily realizes the function required by the user.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information communication device that easily realizes a function required by a user and a server device that transmits / receives information to / from the information communication device.

The information communication device of the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with a server device and a specific server device via a network, a storage unit that stores a server cooperation program that cooperates with the specific server device, and a server cooperation program that is stored by the storage unit. The server linkage program is executed in the processing unit as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request.

The processing unit has an analysis unit that analyzes the parameters constituting the request, and the processing unit can execute the server linkage program based on the analysis result in the analysis unit.

The processing unit has a determination unit for determining whether or not the request is appropriate, the storage unit stores rule information to be used for determining whether or not the request is appropriate, and the determination unit stores the request. By comparing the constituent parameters with the rule information, it is determined whether or not the request is appropriate, and the processing unit can execute the server linkage program based on the result of the determination in the determination unit.

The rule information can be downloaded from the server device via the network in the communication unit and stored in the storage unit.

The information communication device further includes an operable operation unit, the storage unit stores an operation program for operating the operation unit, and the processing unit executes the operation program stored by the storage unit in the processing unit. Execution of the operation program can be performed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request.

The storage unit stores the combination information described by combining the request for executing the server linkage program and the request for executing the operation program, and the processing unit stores the server linkage program and the server linkage program based on the combination information. The operation program can be executed.

The combination information can be downloaded from the server device via the network in the communication unit and stored in the storage unit.

The combination information can be uploaded to the server device via the network in the communication unit and stored in the server device.

The server device of the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with the server device and the specific server device via a network, a storage unit that stores a server cooperation program that cooperates with the specific server device, and a server cooperation program that is stored by the storage unit. It is provided with a processing unit to be executed, and the execution of the server linkage program in the processing unit is a server device that communicates with an information communication device performed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request via a network, and the server device is information. It is characterized by including a communication unit that communicates with a communication device and a storage unit that stores information for transmitting and receiving to and from the information communication device in the communication unit.

The information stored in the storage unit of the server device can be used as rule information for the storage unit of the information communication device to determine whether or not the request is appropriate.

The information communication device further includes an operable operation unit, a storage unit of the information communication device stores an operation program for operating the operation unit, and a processing unit stores an operation stored by the storage unit of the information communication device. The program is executed, and the execution of the operation program in the processing unit is performed as a response to the request in the HTTP request format, and the information stored in the storage unit of the server device is the request for executing the server linkage program and the operation program. It can be a combination information described in combination with a request for executing the above.

The server device can include a display processing unit that outputs an input screen that accepts input of information.

According to the information communication device of the present invention and the server device that transmits / receives information to / from the information communication device, the function required by the user can be easily realized.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information communication device of this invention. This is an example of an HTTP request related to the information communication device of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows one Embodiment of the structure of the information communication device of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which showed the concept of uploading and downloading of the program which concerns on the information communication device of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which showed an example of the concept of uploading and downloading of combination information which concerns on the information communication device of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating an example of the upload method and the download method of the program and combination information which concerns on an information communication device of this invention, and an input screen. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the information communication device of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the internal software structure of the information communication device of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the mechanism which executes the program which concerns on the information communication device of this invention.

First, the information communication device of the present invention will be described in detail below.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the information communication device 100 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the information communication device 100 of the present invention includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a processing unit 130.

The communication unit 110 communicates with the server device 300 and the specific server device 400 via the network 200.

The server device 300 can store information necessary for the information communication device 100. Details will be described later.

The specific server device 400 is linked with a server linkage program executed by the information communication device 100. The specific server device 400 is not particularly limited as long as it provides information to the information communication device 100 via the network 200, but for example, a server that provides a service for reading aloud text, a route search on a map. It can be a server that provides the service of the above, a server that provides evaluation information of a restaurant, a server that provides a program guide of television broadcasting, a server that provides a calendar, a server that provides the current time, and the like.

The storage unit 120 stores a server linkage program linked with the specific server device 400.

The server cooperation program is assumed to cooperate with the specific server device 400. This server linkage program is not particularly limited as long as it causes the information communication device 100 to function to acquire information from the specific server device 400 via the network 200, but provides, for example, a service for reading aloud text. A program for receiving services from a server that provides services, a program for acquiring route information from a server that provides a route search service on a map, a program for acquiring evaluation information from a server that provides restaurant evaluation information, and a television. It can be a program for acquiring the program guide from the server that provides the program guide of John Broadcasting, a program for acquiring the calendar from the server that provides the calendar, a program for acquiring the current time from the server that provides the current time, and the like. ..

The processing unit 130 executes the server cooperation program stored by the storage unit 120. Then, the execution of the server cooperation program in the processing unit 130 is performed as a response to the request in the HTTP request format.

Usually, HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is used as a communication protocol between a server device and a client terminal. Then, the HTTP request is transmitted from the client device to the server device, and the HTTP response is transmitted from the server device to the client terminal in response to the HTTP request.

On the other hand, in the information communication device 100 of the present invention, the server cooperation program is executed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request. According to this, even if the device cannot be directly operated while the user is looking at the display device, such as an IoT device or an information communication device such as a robot that does not have a direct input means, the function can be expanded. The function of receiving services on the Internet can be easily realized.

Thereby, for example, even a user who is not good at electronic work can provide an information communication device that can be easily operated as if it were a Web application.

Specific examples of the information communication device 100 of the present invention include an IoT device connected to a network, and specific examples thereof include a robot that operates by voice.

FIG. 2 shows a specific example of an HTTP request. FIG. 2A is a request for the information / communication device 100 to acquire a news list, and FIG. 2B is a request for the information / communication device 100 to acquire a text-to-speech voice. These HTTP requests may be composed of a first half portion indicating the address of the information communication device 100 and a parameter portion indicating the actual request content.

Being able to execute a program with a request in the form of an HTTP request having such a configuration can reduce the labor of creating a program by a user, and can also reduce the work of applying it to another information communication device.

With the above configuration, the information communication device 100 of the present invention can easily realize the function required by the user.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the processing unit 130 has an analysis unit 131 that analyzes the parameter portion constituting the HTTP request, and the processing unit 130 has a server linkage program based on the analysis result in the analysis unit 131. It is preferable to execute.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the processing unit 130 has a determination unit 132 for determining whether or not the HTTP request is appropriate, and the storage unit 120 is used for determining whether or not the request is appropriate. It is preferable to further store the rule information.

Then, the determination unit 132 determines whether or not the HTTP request is appropriate by comparing the parameter portion constituting the request with the rule information, and the processing unit 130 determines whether or not the HTTP request is appropriate, and the processing unit 130 determines based on the result of the determination in the determination unit 132. It is preferable to execute the server cooperation program.

The rule information is a record of the rules of the HTTP request. According to this, it is possible to check when the parameter at the time of program execution is incorrect due to a typo or the like, and it is possible to operate more stably.

It is preferable that the rule information is downloaded from the server device 300 in the communication unit 110 via the network 200 and stored in the storage unit 130.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, it is preferable that the information communication device 100 of the present invention further includes an operable operating unit 140.

In this case, the storage unit 130 stores the operation program for operating the operation unit 140, the processing unit 120 executes the operation program stored by the storage unit 130, and the execution of the operation program in the processing unit 120 is HTTP. It is preferably done as a response to a request in the form of a request.

The operating unit 140 can physically operate the information communication device 100, and specifically, can be a motor, a driving unit, or the like.

FIG. 2C is a request for illuminating the LED of the eyes of the information / communication device 100, and FIG. 2D is for outputting a text-to-speech voice from a speaker provided in the mouth of the information / communication device 100. It is a request.

In the information communication device 100 of the present invention, in addition to executing the server cooperation program, the operation program is also executed as a response to the request in the HTTP request format. According to this, even a device that the user cannot directly operate while looking at the display device, such as an information communication device such as an IoT device or a robot that does not have a direct input means, can be regarded as a service on the Internet. It is possible to easily realize the function of operating hardware and taking action in the real world under the cooperation of. Specifically, for example, if you tell them what you want to eat, they will tell you which stores are familiar and highly rated, or you can get a program guide on the Internet and turn on the TV when the broadcast time of the highly rated anime comes. On the calendar, on the morning of the date, he makes a fuss and wakes up while running.

The storage unit 120 stores the combination information described by combining the request for executing the server cooperation program and the request for executing the operation program, and the processing unit stores the server cooperation program and the server cooperation program based on the combination information. It is preferable to execute the operation program.

When an information and communication device is a robot, the difference between a robot and other devices is whether or not they want them to move by themselves. The functions of robots will increase by linking with the Web, but there is also a demand for robots to move like creatures with personality. In the embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily set this part of the character as well.

To give the robot a personality, he (she) should define the behavior that he (she) would probably do at such times. Specifically, a simple script is used to adjust the behavior pattern as appropriate. For example, 1. Behavior when you hear something 2. What kind of data is collected on the Web and what kind of reaction is shown? Actions according to time and environment, etc. That is, an action pattern (hereinafter, also referred to as "Bot") can be created by combining the operation of the robot hardware and the server cooperation function. In the present specification, this bot corresponds to the above combination information.

This bot is a set of independent programs, unlike one program that combines a server cooperation program and an action program. The former program includes, for example, all of a series of operations of acquiring the posted content of the SNS from the Web, inquiring about the text reading service which is a service on the Web, lighting the LED of the eyes, and speaking the posted content while nodding. In contrast, Bot is a program that acquires SNS posts from the Web, a program that inquires about a text-to-speech service that is a service on the Web, a program that lights the LED of the eyes, and a program that plays Wav files. It is a combination of independent programs such as. The user can easily create a robot with a new character by freely combining the functions and conversation contents realized by each of these independent programs.

Further, it is preferable that the combination information is downloaded from the server device 300 in the communication unit 110 via the network 200 and stored in the storage unit 120.

Similarly, it is preferable that the combination information is uploaded to the server device 300 via the network 200 in the communication unit 110 and stored in the server device 300.

The basic usage of the information communication device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, connect the robot to a wired or wireless network. After that, a Web browser is opened and a parameter is added to the URL of the information communication device 100 and transmitted from a predetermined input screen. The details of this input screen will be described later. This method is the same as accessing a Web page or a WEB application, so that all the functions of the information communication device 100 can be used.

By installing the function for operating the hardware of the information communication device in advance, the user may download only the server cooperation program. Moreover, since this program does not depend on hardware, it can be easily shared with users who use other information and communication devices.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing the concept of uploading and downloading a program performed between the information communication device 100 and the server device 300 of the present invention. The program created by the user can be shared with other users by uploading it to the server device 300 using the user's client terminal. In addition, other users can also download the program from the server device 300 using their own client terminal.

Similarly, FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the concept of uploading and downloading combination information performed between the information communication device 100 and the server device 300 of the present invention. The combination information created by the user can be shared with other users by uploading it to the server device 300 using the user's client terminal. In addition, other users can also download the combination information from the server device 300 using their own client terminal.

Subsequently, the server device of the present invention will be described in detail below.

The server device of the present invention is a server device that communicates with the above-mentioned information communication device 100 via a network, and the server device includes a communication unit and a storage unit.

The information communication device executes a communication unit that communicates with the server device and the specific server device via the network, a storage unit that stores the server cooperation program linked with the specific server device, and a server cooperation program stored by the storage unit. A processing unit is provided, and the execution of the server linkage program in the processing unit is performed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request. The details of each part of the information communication device are as described above.

The communication unit of the server device communicates with the information communication device.

The storage unit of the server device stores information for transmission / reception to / from an external terminal in the communication unit.

The information stored in the storage unit of the server device can be used as rule information for the storage unit of the information communication device to determine whether or not the request is appropriate. The details of the rule information are as described above.

The information communication device further includes an operable operation unit, the storage unit stores an operation program for operating the operation unit, the processing unit executes the operation program stored by the storage unit, and operates in the processing unit. The execution of the program is performed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request, and the information stored in the storage unit of the server device is a combination of a request for executing the server linkage program and a request for executing the operation program. It is preferable that the combination information is described. The details of each part of the information communication device are as described above.

The server device preferably includes a display processing unit that outputs an input screen that accepts input of information.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an example of an upload method and a download method of a program and combination information related to the information communication device of the present invention, and an input screen. As shown in FIG. 6, the user can easily create and upload a program in the HTTP request format by inputting necessary information into the input screen output by the display processing unit of the server device. Then, another user can download the program stored in the server device by opening the setting page of his / her information communication device with a Web browser and searching for the desired program. Similarly, the above-mentioned combination information can be uploaded to this server device and also downloaded from the server device.

Subsequently, an example of the information communication device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the information communication device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the information communication device 100 of the present invention can have a robot shape having a head, a body portion, and both limbs. Further, as an example, the exterior may be made of ABS resin, and the power supply may be AC12V / battery AA × 6. Further, it is preferable that the eye portion provided on the head is a learning remote controller.

Next, the internal software configuration of the information communication device of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the internal software configuration of the information communication device of the present invention.

Finally, the mechanism of program execution of the information communication device of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a program execution mechanism of the information communication device of the present invention.

The above description shows an example of a typical embodiment, and the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

100 Information communication device 110 Communication unit 120 Storage unit 130 Processing unit 131 Analysis unit 132 Judgment unit 140 Operation unit 200 Network 300 Server device 400 Specific server device

Claims (7)

A communication unit that communicates with a server device and a specific server device via a network,
A storage unit that stores a server linkage program that links with the specific server device,
A processing unit that executes the server linkage program stored by the storage unit, and
An information communication device in the shape of a robot is equipped with a movable unit.
Execution of the server linkage program in the processing unit is performed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request.
The storage unit stores an operation program for operating the operation unit, and stores combination information described by combining a request for executing the server linkage program and a request for executing the operation program. death,
The processing unit executes the server cooperation program and the operation program based on the combination information stored by the storage unit to operate the operation unit.
Execution of the operation program in the processing unit is performed as a response to a request in the form of an HTTP request.
The combination information is a combination of a plurality of independent programs including a program for acquiring SNS posts from the Web via a network and a program for inquiring about a text-to-speech service which is a service on the Web via a network. Information communication device. The processing unit has an analysis unit that analyzes the parameters constituting the requirement.
The information communication device according to claim 1, wherein the processing unit executes the server cooperation program based on the result of analysis in the analysis unit. The processing unit has a determination unit for determining whether or not the request is appropriate.
The storage unit stores rule information for use in determining whether or not the request is appropriate, and stores the rule information.
The determination unit determines whether or not the request is appropriate by comparing the parameters constituting the request with the rule information.
The information communication device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing unit executes the server cooperation program based on the result of the determination in the determination unit. The information communication device according to claim 3, wherein the rule information is downloaded from the server device via the network in the communication unit and stored in the storage unit. The information communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the combination information is downloaded from the server device via the network in the communication unit and stored in the storage unit. The information communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the combination information is uploaded to the server device via the network in the communication unit and stored in the server device. The information communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an action pattern of a combination of hardware operation and a server linkage function is created in the robot by the combination information.

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