JP3545256B2

Data transmitter, data receiver, rule communication device, rule communication method, and program recording medium

Abstract

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Term

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Expired 14 April 2019, 7.4 years ago.

18 claims: 15 independent, 3 dependent

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Different modelspluralcookingFor the deviceInformation for controlling the cooking equipmentIs a transmitter that transmitsEach associated with each of the plurality of the above modelscontrolinformationToIt is information that is put togetherruleGenerate aWith the rule generating means to be performed and the rule generating meansGenerateShiTaruLeSendA transmission device including a reliable transmission means. 機種の異なる複数の調理機器に対して、前記調理機器を制御する情報を送信する送信装置であって、複数の前記機種毎に対応付けられたそれぞれの制御情報を一まとめにした情報であるルールを生成するルール生成手段と、前記ルール生成手段で生成したルールを送信する送信手段とを備えたことを特徴とする送信装置。
4
Different modelspluralcookingmachineTocontrolInformation to doIs a receiving device that receivesThis is information that summarizes the control information associated with each of the plurality of models.Receive rulesReceiveMeans of faith and beforeReceiptFrom the rule storage means for storing the rule received by the communication means and the rule stored in the rule storage means,Control information according to the model of cooking equipment to be controlledchooseAnd control to control the cooking equipment based on the selected control informationA receiving device characterized in that it is provided with means. 機種の異なる複数の調理機器を制御する情報を受信する受信装置であって、複数の前記機種毎に対応付けられたそれぞれの制御情報を一まとめにした情報であるルールを受信する受信手段と、前記受信手段で受信されたルールを記憶するルール記憶手段と、前記ルール記憶手段で記憶されているルールから、制御すべき調理機器の機種に応じた制御情報を選択し、前記選択された制御情報に基づき当該調理機器を制御する制御手段とを備えたことを特徴とする受信装置。
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A receiving device that receives information that controls multiple cooking devices of different models.A receiving means for receiving a rule, which is information that is a collection of control information associated with each of the plurality of models.A rule storage means for storing the rules received by the receiving means, and a rule storage means.A writing means that selects control information according to the model from the rules stored in the rule storage means and stores the selected control information in an external storage medium.Characterized byReceiver. 機種の異なる複数の調理機器を制御する情報を受信する受信装置であって、複数の前記機種毎に対応付けられたそれぞれの制御情報を一まとめにした情報であるルールを受信する受信手段と、前記受信手段で受信されたルールを記憶するルール記憶手段と、前記ルール記憶手段で記憶されているルールから、前記機種に応じた制御情報を選択し、前記選択された制御情報を外部記憶媒体に記憶する書き込み手段とを備えたことを特徴とする受信装置。
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A receiving device that receives information that controls multiple cooking devices of different models.A receiving means for receiving a rule, which is information that is a collection of control information associated with each of the plurality of models.A rule storage means for storing the rules received by the receiving means, and a rule storage means.A writing control means that selects control information according to the model from the rules stored in the rule storage means and controls writing of the selected control information to the recording medium of the cooking device.Characterized byReceiver. 機種の異なる複数の調理機器を制御する情報を受信する受信装置であって、複数の前記機種毎に対応付けられたそれぞれの制御情報を一まとめにした情報であるルールを受信する受信手段と、前記受信手段で受信されたルールを記憶するルール記憶手段と、前記ルール記憶手段で記憶されているルールから、前記機種に応じた制御情報を選択し、前記調理機器の記録媒体に対する前記選択された制御情報の書き込みを制御する書き込み制御手段とを備えたことを特徴とする受信装置。
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The claim is characterized in that the receiving device is connected to the cooking device, and the writing control means selects control information according to the model of the connected cooking device from the stored rules. Item6 Recipients listed. 前記受信装置が前記調理機器に接続されており、前記書き込み制御手段は、前記記憶されているルールから、接続されている前記調理機器の機種に応じた制御情報を選択することを特徴とする請求項6記載の受信装置。
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The cooking device has a different heating capacity depending on the model, and the control information differs according to the heating capacity.Claim 4From any of 7Described inReceiver。前記調理機器は機種により加熱能力が異なり、前記制御情報は、前記加熱能力に応じて異なることを特徴とする請求項4から7の何れかに記載の受信装置。

Independent claims6

342 paragraphs in 1 section, as filed

【0001】

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

The present invention can be used, for example, to transmit control information.Nah, sendCredit device,And receivingCreditIn placeRelated.

【0002】

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, the number of convenience stores has increased rapidly, and from an abundant menu, we offer a service of selling simple dishes such as heating in a microwave oven or making fried food on the spot.

【0003】

Under such circumstances, in franchise-based convenience stores, etc., in order to make the product quality uniform by standardizing the cooking method and to improve the efficiency of cooking work, from the server under the control of the center, the terminal of each store A method of sending the cooking method for each menu to the device as information is being considered. That is, if it is a curry rice lunch, it is warmed in an 800 W cooking range for 45 seconds, or if it is a french fries, it is warmed in an 800 W cooking range for 20 seconds. Information on such a cooking method is once received by the terminal and stored in the memory. Convenience store employees print out and use this cooking information as needed.

【0004】

As a means of providing such information, the use of WWW information on the Internet is also considered. That is, in the case of WWW information on the Internet, if the server holding the content has browser software on the information terminal connected to the network, the content can be easily browsed on each information terminal. Therefore, such information can be easily provided not only in Japan but also in chain stores on a global scale.

【0005】

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in providing the cooking method as described above, for example, the cooking microwave oven provided in each store may have different cooking functions and abilities depending on the scale of the store, and is sent from the server. In some cases, the cooking method cannot be used as it is. That is, in a store that has only a 500W cooking range, as mentioned above, if it is a curry rice lunch, it will be warmed for 45 seconds in the 800W cooking range, and it will be warmed for 1 minute in the 500W cooking range. You have to change it appropriately and use it. When the product changes rapidly and the variety of products increases, such change work becomes a burden on employees, and the product quality (that is, the quality such as the taste of food as a result of control) varies from store to store. There are issues. That is, in the conventional exchange between information devices connected to the network, the content created on the transmitting terminal is only viewed on the receiving terminal, and the control information must be changed according to the terminal. Etc. are not communicated. Therefore, it is not possible to change the content or information to be executed according to the hardware environment or situation on the receiving side. Therefore, when the control information must be changed according to the hardware environment and the control target, the above-mentioned drawbacks occur.

【0006】

In consideration of such a conventional problem, the present invention can reduce the burden of changing the received information on the information receiving terminal side, and can reduce the variation in the control result, the data transmitting device and the data receiving device. , A rule communication device and a rule communication method.

【0007】

[Means for solving problems]FirstThe present inventionDifferent modelspluralcookingFor the deviceInformation for controlling the cooking equipmentIs a transmitter that transmitsEach associated with each of the plurality of the above modelscontrolinformationToIt is information that is put togetherruleGenerate aWith the rule generating means to be performed and the rule generating meansGenerateShiTaruLeSendIt is a transmission device provided with a reliable transmission means.

【0008】

or,SecondThe present inventionThe cooking device has a different heating capacity depending on the model, and the control information differs according to the heating capacity.Transmitter.

【0009】

or,ThirdThe present inventionThe control information is the first or second invention, which is a cooking method used in the cooking apparatus.It is a transmitter of.

【0010】

or,FourthThe present inventionDifferent modelspluralcookingmachineTocontrolInformation to doIs a receiving device that receivesThis is information that summarizes the control information associated with each of the plurality of models.Receive rulesReceiveMeans of faith and beforeReceiptFrom the rule storage means for storing the rule received by the communication means and the rule stored in the rule storage means,Control information according to the model of cooking equipment to be controlledchooseAnd control to control the cooking equipment based on the selected control informationIt is a receiving device provided with means.

【0011】

or,FifthThe present inventionA receiving device that receives information that controls multiple cooking devices of different models.A receiving means for receiving a rule, which is information that is a collection of control information associated with each of the plurality of models.A rule storage means for storing the rules received by the receiving means, and a rule storage means.A writing means for selecting control information according to the model from the rules stored in the rule storage means and storing the selected control information in an external storage medium is provided.It is a receiving device.

【0012】

or,6thThe present inventionA receiving device that receives information that controls multiple cooking devices of different models.A receiving means for receiving a rule, which is information that is a collection of control information associated with each of the plurality of models.A rule storage means for storing the rules received by the receiving means, and a rule storage means.A writing control means for selecting control information according to the model from the rules stored in the rule storage means and controlling writing of the selected control information to the recording medium of the cooking device is provided.It is a receiving device.

【0013】

or,7thThe present inventionThe sixth invention, wherein the receiving device is connected to the cooking device, and the writing control means selects control information according to the model of the connected cooking device from the stored rules.It is a receiving device of.

【0014】

or,EighthThe present inventionThe cooking apparatus has a different heating capacity depending on the model, and the control information is the receiving device of the present invention according to any one of the fourth to seventh aspects, which differs depending on the heating capacity.【0015】Further, in the ninth aspect of the present invention, the control information is the receiving device of the present invention according to any one of the fourth to eighth aspects, which is the cooking method used in the cooking apparatus.【0018】

Thereby, for example, in the data receiving device, the control information corresponding to the controlled target device can be selected.

【0019】

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0020】

First, the outline of the present embodiment will be described.

【0021】

When communicating control information from the transmitting side to the receiving side consisting of a plurality of receiving terminals, each receiving terminal must transmit the control information corresponding to each control function provided in each terminal on the receiving side. As already mentioned, the received control information cannot be used as it is.

【0022】

For example, when a new frozen food is developed in a convenience store or a family restaurant, the control information for the microwave oven used to thaw and cook the frozen food depends on the microwave oven used. Is different. Specifically, the control information differs between the microwave oven for 500 W and the microwave oven for 800 W even when the same food is cooked. Furthermore, for microwave ovens with a steam function, even control information that takes into account steam control information is required. The function of the microwave oven may differ from store to store, but even within the same store, it is often equipped with multiple types of microwave ovens. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of control information corresponding to each model are transmitted from the server on the transmitting side to all stores. In this case, in each control information, the identification information for identifying which kind of microwave oven information is used is described in the form of an IF statement (in FIG. 4, reference numerals 4001a and 4001b are attached). ).

【0023】

That is, since the control information corresponding to each model is expressed by the IF / Then format rule, on the receiving side, only the necessary control information can be obtained by referring to the IF statement from the transmitted control information. You can choose.

【0024】

This makes it possible to cook with the control information corresponding to each model.

【0025】

Next, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

【0026】

In FIG. 1, 101 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 102 is a data transmitting means for converting the rule generated by the rule generating means 101 into data and transmitting the rule. The transmitter 151 is configured by these. Further, 103 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 102, 104 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 103 into a rule, and 105 is a rule converted by the rule converting means 104. The rule storage means 106 is a control means for controlling a controlled object device (not shown) such as a microwave oven according to the rules stored in the rule storage means 105. The receiving device 152 is configured by these. The rule communication device of this embodiment is composed of the transmission device 151 and the reception device 152. Here, the data transmitting device of the present invention corresponds to the transmitting device 151, and the data receiving device of the present invention corresponds to the receiving device 152. Further, the control means 106 is a means including the rule selection means of the present invention.

【0027】

Next, Fig. 2 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed.

【0028】

FIG. 2 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and includes the rule storage means 105 and the control means 106 described as the system components shown in FIG. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 2, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 1 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 2, 201 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 202 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 203 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 202. A CPU that transfers and executes to 201, 204 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, and 205 is a control that controls a device to be controlled (this may be simply called a device or a control device) by a control means 106. It is a device.

【0029】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3, and an embodiment of the rule communication method of the present invention will also be described. (Step A1) In the rule generation means 101, the rule is edited on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 4 is created and edited as a rule for controlling a cooking device. (Step A2) In the data transmitting means 102, the rule created by the rule generating means 101 is re-edited into a format that can be interpreted by the receiving side and transmitted. For example, the rule of FIG. 4 created in (step A1) is converted into the text format data shown in FIG. (Step A3) In the data receiving means 103, the content in the text format transmitted in (Step A2) is received on the data receiving side. In this example, the text content of Figure 5 is received. (Step A4) In the rule conversion means 104, the content received in (step A3) is converted into a rule. Here, it is converted into the rule of FIG. 4 generated by the rule generating means 101 on the transmitting side. (Step A5) One rule is selected from the rules converted in (step A4), and is input to the rule storage means 105 and stored. (Step A6) If the rule to be stored is not the last rule, return to (Step A5). Other than that, proceed to the next step. As a result, the rule of FIG. 4 is stored in the rule storage means 105. (Step A7) When the control target device 106 controls the control target device, the control target device is controlled while referring to the rule stored in the rule storage means 105.

【0030】

For example, a case where the device to be controlled is an 800 W microwave oven and the user selects warm cooking as the cooking method for the hamburger ingredients will be described.

【0031】

That is, in this case, the control means 106 reads out the IF statement part from the plurality of types of cooking methods (corresponding to the rules) stored in the rule storage means 105 shown in FIG. 4, and puts it in the microwave oven for 800 W. Search only for the corresponding cooking method. Then, the cooking method of "hamburger steak" is further selected from them. Here, as shown in Fig. 4, "warming 30 seconds 500W baking 100 seconds 800W" is selected to control controlled devices such as microwave ovens and ovens.

【0032】

As a result of operating the above algorithm, the control of the controlled target device can be changed according to the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. As a result, the control content of the control target device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located.

【0033】

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the IF statement is used as the identification information has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, instead of the IF statement, an identification number corresponding to each controlled device may be simply assigned. ..

【0034】

The control means 106 may be outside the control target device as described above, or may be built in the control target device. (Embodiment 2) FIG. 6 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram. In FIG. 6, 601 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 602 is a DTMF transmitting means for converting the rule generated by the rule generating means 601 into DTMF and transmitting the rule. The transmitter 651 is configured by these. Further, 603 is a DTMF receiving means for receiving the DTMF signal transmitted by the DTMF transmitting means 602, 604 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 603 into a rule, and 605 is converted by the rule converting means 604. The rule storage means for storing the rules, 606, is a control means controlled by the rules stored in the rule storage means 605. The receiving device 652 is configured by these.

【0035】

The main difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that the transmitted rule is converted into a DTMF signal.

【0036】

Figure 7 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 7 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and includes the rule storage means 605 and the control means 606 described as the system components shown in FIG. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 7, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 6 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 7, 701 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 702 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 703 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 702. The CPU that transfers and executes to the 701, the 704 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, and the 705 is a control device that controls the equipment by the control means 606.

【0037】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, and an embodiment of the rule communication method of the present invention will also be described. (Step B1) Performs the same processing as in (Step A1). (Step B2) In the DTMF transmission means 602, the rule created in the rule generation means 601 is re-edited into a format that can be interpreted by the receiving side and transmitted. For example, the rule of FIG. 4 created in (step B1) is converted by referring to the table of FIG. 9 showing the correspondence between the rule and DTMF. "30 seconds" and "500W" are converted into "* 030" and "* 500" DTMF signals, respectively. As a result, it is converted into the DTMF signal shown in FIG. The converted content is transmitted as a DTMF signal. (Step B3) In the DTMF receiving means 603, the content of the DTMF signal transmitted in (Step B2) is received on the data receiving side. In this example, the DTMF signal of FIG. 10 is received. (Step B4) In the rule conversion means 604, the content received in (Step B3) is converted into a rule. Here, the table used on the transmitting side shown in FIG. 9 is held in advance on the receiving side, and the table is used to convert to the rule shown in FIG.

【0038】

From (step B5) to (step B7), the same processing as (step A5) to (step A7) is performed.

【0039】

As a result of operating the above algorithm, the control of the device can be changed according to the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. In addition, since DTMF signals are used, it is possible to change the control content of the device from a commonly used push-line telephone. As a result, the control content of the device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located. (Embodiment 3) FIG. 11 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0040】

In FIG. 11, 1101 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 1102 is a data transmitting means for converting a rule generated by the rule generating means 1101 into data and transmitting it. The transmitter 1151 is composed of these. Further, 1103 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 1102, 1104 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 1103 into a rule, and 1105 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 1104. The rule storage means for storing data, 1107 is a data storage means such as an IC card for storing data, and 1106 is a data writing means for writing data to the data storage means 1107 based on the rules stored in the rule storage means 1105. The receiving device 1152 is composed of these. The rule selection means of the present invention is a means corresponding to the control device 1205 including the data writing means 1106.

【0041】

Here, the outline of the present embodiment will be described.

【0042】

This embodiment is a modification of the above-described first embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, the control device 205 (incorporating the control means 106) is directly connected to each control target device. However, since the line terminal such as a telephone line for receiving data from the transmitting device side and the installation location of each controlled device are physically separated, direct connection may be difficult. This embodiment corresponds to such a case.

【0043】

In a control device such as a microwave oven, control may be performed by storing the control contents in a removable storage medium such as an IC card and connecting the storage medium to the control device. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by providing a storage medium (data storage means 1107) such as an IC card with a device (data writing means 1106) for storing control information sent from the transmission device side. It realizes a device that transmits and receives control information according to a control device.

【0044】

In the present embodiment, the data writing means 1106 is used to connect the rule storage means 1105 and the data storage means 1107 such as an IC card for storing control information. By the data writing means 1106, only the information about the device that can use the IC card is selected from the plurality of types of information of the rule storage means 1105 by using the IF statement in the IC card as in the first embodiment. Is remembered. Then, by connecting this IC card (medium of data storage means) to the corresponding control target device, control according to each control target device can be executed.

【0045】

Figure 12 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 12 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and includes the rule storage means 1105 and the data writing means 1106 described as the system components shown in FIG. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 12, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 11 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 12, 1201 is a main memory device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 1202 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 1203 is a main memory device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 1202. The CPU that transfers and executes to 1201, the 1204 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, and the 1205 is a control device that controls the writing of data by the data writing means 1106.

【0046】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 13, and an embodiment of the rule communication method of the present invention will also be described. (Step C1) In the rule generation means 1101, the rule is edited on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 14 is created / edited as a rule regarding the content to be written in the data. (Step C2) In the data transmission means 1102, the rule created by the rule generation means 1101 is re-edited into a format that can be interpreted by the receiving side and transmitted. (Step C3) In the data receiving means 1103, the content in the text format transmitted in (Step C2) is received on the data receiving side. (Step C4) In the rule conversion means 1104, the content received in (step C3) is converted into a rule. Here, it is converted into the rule of FIG. 14 generated by the rule generating means 1101 on the transmitting side. (Step C5) Select one rule from the rules converted in (Step C4), input it to the rule storage means 1105, and store it. (Step C6) If the rule to be stored is not the last rule, the process returns to (Step C5). Other than that, proceed to the next step. (Step C7) For example, when an IC card (corresponding to the data storage means 1107) in which the control information of the device is stored is inserted into the data writing means 1106, it is based on the rule stored in the rule storage means 1105. And write the data to the card. At this time, if information such as TYPE1 and TYPE2 is stored in the IC card according to the device to be controlled in each IC card for device control, the content to be written in the card can be selected according to the TYPE. That is, the control information can be selected according to the device to be controlled.

【0047】

As a result of operating the above algorithm, when the device is controlled using an external storage medium such as an IC card, the data writing content can be described according to the type of the card, so that the external storage of the IC card or the like can be described. Even a user who has to control the device with a medium can have the device automatically identify and write data without being aware of the card type.

【0048】

【0049】

First, the outline of the present embodiment will be described.

【0050】

This embodiment is a modification of the above-described first embodiment. That is, to the receiving side from the transmitting side, when communicating the control information, a content similar to what has been transmitted in the past child transmission is a. In this case, by storing the control information transmitted in the past on the receiving side, it is possible to reduce the control information to be transmitted and reduce the communication cost. Therefore, this embodiment corresponds to such a case.

【0051】

Next, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

【0052】

In FIG. 15, 1501 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, 1502 is an execution content generating means for generating an execution content of a rule, and 1503 is a data transmitting means for converting a rule and the execution content into data and transmitting the rule. The transmitter 1551 is composed of these. Further, 1504 is a data receiving means for receiving data transmitted by the data transmitting means 1503, 1505 is a rule / execution content converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 1503 into rules and execution contents, and 1506 is a rule / execution. The rule storage means that stores the rules converted by the content conversion means 1505, the 1507 is the execution content storage means that stores the execution contents converted by the rule / execution content conversion means 1505, and the 1508 is stored by the rule storage means 1506. Rule and execution content storage means This is a control means that controls using the execution content stored in the 1507. The receiving device 1552 is configured by these.

【0053】

Figure 16 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 16 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and includes the rule storage means 1506, the execution content storage means 1507, and the control means 1508 described as the system configuration part shown in FIG. There is. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 16, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 15 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 16, 1601 is a main memory device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 1602 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 1603 is a main memory device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 1602. A CPU that transfers and executes to 1601, 1604 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, and 1605 is a control device that controls equipment by control means 1507.

【0054】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 17, and an embodiment of the rule communication method of the present invention will also be described. (Step D1) In the rule generation means 1501 and the execution content generation means 1502, the rule and the execution content are edited on the sender side, respectively. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 18 and its execution contents are created / edited as a rule for controlling a cooking device. FIG. 18 shows the rule 1801 regarding the cooking method of French fries and the execution content 1802 of the cooking method. (Step D2) In the data transmission means 1503, the rule generated by the rule generation means 1501 and the execution content generated by the execution content generation means 1502 are re-edited and transmitted in a format that can be interpreted by the receiving side. (Step D3) In the data receiving means 1504, the content transmitted in (Step D2) is received on the data receiving side. (Step D4) In the rule / execution content conversion means 1505, the content received in (step D3) is converted into a rule and execution content. Here, it is converted into the rule and execution content of FIG. 18 generated on the transmitting side. (Step D5) Select one rule from the rules converted in (Step D4), input it to the rule storage means 1506, and store it. (Step D6) If the rule to be stored is not the last rule, the process returns to (Step D5). Other than that, proceed to the next step. (Step D7) One execution content is selected from the execution contents converted in (step D4), and is input to the execution content storage means 1507 and stored. (Step D8) If the execution content to be stored is not the last execution content, the process returns to (Step D7). Other than that, proceed to the next step. (Step D9) When the device is controlled by the control means 1508, the rules stored in the rule storage means 1506 and the execution contents storage means 1507 (with reference numeral 1801 in FIG. 18) and the execution contents (in FIG. 18, reference numeral 1801 is attached) and the execution contents (in FIG. 18). Control the device with reference to (with reference numeral 1802). This makes it a target for cooking Cooking equipment can be controlled accordingly. Furthermore, when the sender of the device control information specifies the procedure of the same cooking method (normal # heatup) as the "fried potato" from the next time onward, the "normal # heatup" is already included in the execution content storage means on the receiving side. Since the specific execution operation content of is memorized, only "normal # heatup" as a rule needs to be specified.

【0055】

As a result of operating the above algorithm, the control of the device can be changed according to the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. As a result, the control content of the device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located. Further, for a complicated control operation, since the previously transmitted control content can be used, it is not necessary to transmit the same control content again, so that the cost of data transmission / reception can be reduced.

【0056】

In the present embodiment, data is transmitted / received using the data transmitting means and the data receiving means, but even if each means is changed to the DTMF transmitting means and the DTMF receiving means and the information is transmitted / received by the DTMF signal. Good. (Embodiment 5) FIG. 19 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram. In FIG. 19, 1901 is a rule editing content generating means for generating rule editing contents, and 1902 is a data transmitting means for converting rule editing contents generated by rule editing content generating means 1901 into data and transmitting the data. The transmitter 1951 is composed of these. Further, 1903 is a data receiving means for receiving data transmitted by the data transmitting means 1902, 1904 is a rule editing content converting means for converting data received by the data receiving means 1903 into rule editing contents, and 1905 is a rule editing content converting means. Rule edit content storage means to store the edited contents of the rule converted in 1904, 1907 is the rule storage means to store the rule, 1906 is the rule based on the rule edit content stored in the rule edit content storage means 1905. Storage means This is a rule editing means for editing the rules stored in 1907. The receiver 1952 is composed of these.

【0057】

In this embodiment, it is an example of updating the cooking method stored in the rule storage means described in the first embodiment.

【0058】

Figure 20 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 20 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and includes the edit content storage means 1905 and the rule storage means 1907 described as the system configuration parts shown in FIG. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 20, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 19 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 20, 2001 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 2002 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 2003 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 2002. The CPU that transfers and executes to 2001, 2004 is a modem that can be connected to an external network.

【0059】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 21, and an embodiment of the rule communication method of the present invention will also be described. (Step E1) In the rule edit content generation means 1901, the rule edit content is edited on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 22 is created as the editing content of the rule for controlling the cooking device. The content shown in Fig. 22 shows that the control device on the data receiving side used to cook at a strength of 500 W for 30 seconds, but the cooking time was shortened by 5 seconds to 500 W for 25 seconds, and steam was added to cook. It means to change to. (Step E2) In the data transmission means 1902, the rule created by the rule edit content generation means 1901 is re-edited and transmitted in a format that can be interpreted by the receiving side. (Step E3) In the data receiving means 1903, the content transmitted in (Step E2) is received on the data receiving side. (Step E4) In the rule edit content conversion means 1904, the content received in (step E3) is converted into a rule. Here, it is converted into the content of FIG. 22 generated by the rule editing content generating means 1901 on the transmitting side. (Step E5) The rule edit contents converted in (step E4) are input to the edit contents storage means 1905 and stored. (Step E6) Correct the content of the rule for controlling the device stored in the rule storage means 1907 based on the content of the edited content storage means 1905. For example, when the cooking method control rule of the content of FIG. 4 is stored in the rule storage means 1907, it is changed to the cooking method control rule of FIG. 23 by the edited content of FIG. 22.

【0060】

As a result of operating the above algorithm, the control of the device can be changed according to the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. As a result, the control content of the device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located. Further, only the changed part of the rule stored in the device on the receiving side can be corrected on the transmitting side. As a result, even if an erroneous control content is transmitted, the transmitting side can easily correct it.

【0061】

【0062】

In the present embodiment, the cooking equipment such as a microwave oven and an oven has been described, but other cooking equipment such as a rice cooker, air conditioning equipment for heating and cooling, equipment such as a washing machine and a vacuum cleaner, and image quality adjustment of a television, etc. Any control device may be used as long as the control device has different control contents depending on the device.

【0063】

In the present embodiment, the device for receiving the information is described as a device connected to the network by a modem or the like, but the rule format information is transmitted using a medium such as a broadcast and the rule format is used by a tuner. Information may be received.

【0064】

In the present embodiment, the transmission / reception of the rule that changes according to the ingredients has been described, but the transmission / reception of the rule that changes the cooking content according to the time or the season may be used.

【0065】

【0066】

Conventionally, a system has been developed for the purpose of centrally managing information such as the usage status of control devices that are widely used by a server at a remote location.

【0067】

For example, there is a system that automatically informs a server of information on the number of times a commercial microwave oven is used, which is installed in the convenience store or family restaurant, via a network. This makes it possible to centrally manage the usage status of each device on the server. In these systems, a rule for notifying the server of the number of times of use is programmed in advance in the above-mentioned commercial microwave oven every day or every time it is used, and the information is transmitted to the server according to the rule. ing. However, since this rule is stored in a non-writable part such as a ROM of a commercial microwave oven, the rule once determined cannot be updated. In addition, when the installation location is changed, the ROM or the like must be replaced in order to change the rule.

【0068】

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the rules are communicated via the network, and a case where the rules can be updated or changed according to the situation in which each controlled device is used will be described. As a result, it is possible to set a rule in consideration of the situation in which each controlled device is used. As such a controlled device, for example, a copier installed in the above-mentioned convenience store or family restaurant may be targeted.

【0069】

Next, the present embodiment will be specifically described. That is, FIG. 24 is a system configuration diagram of the rule communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0070】

In FIG. 24, 2401 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 2402 is a data transmitting means for converting the rule generated by the rule generating means 2401 into data and transmitting it. The transmitter 2451 is composed of these. 2403 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 2402, 2404 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 2403 into a rule, and 2405 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 2404. 2406 is a control means for controlling a device, 2407 is a control content storage means for storing the contents controlled by the control means 2406, and 2408 is a rule and control content storage means for storing the contents controlled by the rule storage means 2405. It is a rule execution means that executes a rule according to the control contents stored in the means 2407. The receiver 2452 is configured by these.

【0071】

Figure 25 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 25 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and includes the rule storage means 2405, the control means 2406, and the control content storage means 2407 described as the system components shown in FIG. 24. There is. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 25, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 24 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 25, 2501 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 2502 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 2503 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 2502. A CPU that transfers and executes to 2501, 2504 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, and 2505 is a control device that controls equipment by control means 2406.

【0072】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26, and one embodiment of the rule communication method of the present invention will also be described. (Step F1) In the rule generation means 2401, a rule is created on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 27 is created as a rule for monitoring the control contents. The rule of FIG. 27 is a rule indicating that when the number of times the control device is used exceeds 100 times, the control device side notifies the data transmission side via the network. (Step F2) In the data transmission means 2402, the rule created by the rule generation means 2401 is re-edited into a format that can be interpreted by the receiving side and transmitted. (Step F3) In the data receiving means 2403, the content transmitted in (Step F2) is received on the data receiving side. (Step F4) In the rule conversion means 2404, the content received in (Step F3) is converted into a rule. Here, it is converted into the rule of FIG. 27 generated by the rule generating means 2401 on the transmitting side. (Step F5) Select one rule from the rules converted in (Step F4), input it to the rule storage means 2405, and store it. (Step F6) If the rule to be stored is not the last rule, the process returns to (Step F5). Other than that, proceed to the next step. (Step F7) The content controlled by the control means 2406 is stored in the control content storage means 2407. For example, suppose that the number of times the control device is used is stored in the control content storage means, and the number of times the control device is used is updated each time the control device is used. (Step F8) The contents of the rule storage means 2405 and the control content storage means 2407 are collated, and if a matching rule exists in the rule storage means 2405, the rule is executed. If there is no matching rule, return to (Step F7). In this example, since the rule of FIG. 27 is stored in the rule storage means, when the number of times of use of the device stored in the control content storage means 2407 exceeds 100 times, the control device side shifts to the data transmission side.

【0073】

Even if the control device is set to notify the data transmission side from the control device side when the number of uses exceeds 200 times at the time of shipment of the control device, the number of uses is 100 by transmitting the rule shown in FIG. 27. It can be changed as appropriate to notify the data sender at each time. Similarly, the setting of the number of times of use can be changed according to each installation location.

【0074】

As a result of operating the above algorithm, it is possible to monitor the usage contents of the control device at a remote location without going to the place where the control device is installed. In particular, it is effective for reporting failures related to control equipment.

【0075】

【0076】

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the control device is used has been described, but information on an abnormal part or a failed part may be used.

【0077】

Further, in the present embodiment, the device for receiving the information is described as a device connected to the network by a modem or the like, but the rule format information is transmitted using a medium such as a broadcast and the rule format is used by a tuner. Information may be received.

【0078】

Further, in the present embodiment, the modem connected to the telephone line has been described in the device for transmitting and receiving data, but a dedicated line such as the Internet or a line by LAN may be used.

【0079】

The control device in the present embodiment may be a cooking device such as a commercial microwave oven used in a convenience store or a family restaurant. Since these commercial microwave ovens are frequently used, maintenance is required according to the number of times each device is used. However, the frequency of use of microwave ovens differs depending on each store. Therefore, when the number of times the microwave oven is used in each store exceeds a certain set number of times, a rule is sent to each store via a network to notify the server side from each store. In this way, it is possible to manage the time when the maintenance of the microwave oven must be performed according to each store on the server side. The rule here can change the number of settings according to each store, and in that case, for each store, which of the multiple rules sent is the set value for its own store? An identifier (for example, an IF statement) is written so that it can be distinguished from each other. (Embodiment 7) FIG. 28 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0080】

In FIG. 28, 2801 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 2802 is a data transmitting means for converting data and transmitting the rule generated by the rule generating means 2801. The transmitter 2851 is composed of these. 2803 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 2802, 2804 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 2803 into a rule, and 2805 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 2804. Is a rule storage means for storing data, 2807 is a data storage means for storing data, 2806 is a data writing means for writing data to the data storage means 2807 based on the rules stored in the rule storage means 2805, and 2808 is a data writing means. The data writing content storage means for storing the executed data writing content, 2809 is a control operation executing means for executing the control operation according to the content stored in the data writing content storage means 2808. The receiver 2852 is composed of these.

【0081】

Figure 29 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 29 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and the rule storage means 2805, the data writing means 2806, and the data writing content storage means 2808 described as the system components shown in FIG. 28 are described. I have. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 29, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 28 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 29, 2901 is a main memory device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 2902 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 2903 is a main memory device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 2902. The CPU that transfers and executes to the 2901, the 2904 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, and the 2905 is a control device that controls the writing of data by the data writing means 2806. The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

【0082】

Since (step G1) to (step G6) are the same processes as (step C1) to (step C6), the description thereof is omitted here. (Step G7) When an IC card for device control is inserted, data is written based on the rules stored in the rule storage means. For example, when a TYPE1 card is inserted as an IC card for device control, data is written based on the first rule in FIG. At this time, for the TYPE1 card, the data writing content storage means 2808 stores that the data has been written. (Step G8) After executing all the rules stored in the rule storage means 2805, the contents of the data writing content storage means are checked, and if the data writing is not completed for all the contents, the control operation is performed. In the execution means, the following control operations are executed. For example, if a display is provided and there is a storage medium that has not been written, the control operation is to prompt the user to check (see FIG. 31). It also informs the data sender that no data has been written. Further, if the data writing fails due to the IC card being taken out during the data writing, the user is notified of the failed contents.

【0083】

【0084】

【0085】

【0086】

In the present embodiment, the transmission / reception of the rule that changes the processing content according to the type of the IC card has been described, but the transmission / reception of the rule that changes the processing content according to the time or the season may be used.

【0087】

In the present embodiment, the modem connected to the telephone line has been described in the device for transmitting and receiving data, but a dedicated line such as the Internet or a line by LAN may be used. (Embodiment 8) FIG. 32 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0088】

First, the outline of the present embodiment will be described.

【0089】

As described in the above embodiment, by communicating new control information from the transmitting side to the receiving side, it is possible to change the control information of each control device already provided on the receiving side. That is, as described in the first embodiment and the fifth embodiment, for example, in a convenience store or a family restaurant, the control information of the microwave oven can be transmitted from the server to the terminal of each store and further updated. Therefore, if the protocol for connecting to the microwave oven of each store is known, even a third party other than the server can illegally change the control information of each store. Therefore, each time the server connects to each store, a new password to be used for the next connection is sent in advance. That is, this password is used by the server to update the control information for each store. As a result, if the new password that has already been sent has not been sent to the terminal of each store, the sender making the connection request with that password is an unauthorized third party other than the server. By deciding that the connection request is rejected and rejecting the connection request, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the control information.

【0090】

Next, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 32.

【0091】

In FIG. 32, 3201 is the next password input means for inputting the next password, and 3202 is the data transmission means for converting the password input by the next password input means 3201 into data and transmitting the data. The transmitter 3251 is composed of these. In addition, 3203 is a data receiving means for receiving data transmitted by the data transmitting means 3202, 3204 is the next password interpreting means for interpreting the password received by the data receiving means 3203, and 3205 is the next password interpreting means interpreted by the next password interpreting means 3204. This is the next password storage method for storing passwords. The receiving device 3252 is composed of these. Further, when the password determination means 3206 receives a connection request from the data transmission device, the password determination means 3206 determines the correctness of the password attached to the connection request based on the password update schedule information sent in advance from the data transmission device. It is a means for making a judgment and permitting the connection according to the judgment result.

【0092】

Figure 33 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 33 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication, and includes the next password storage means 3205 described as the system configuration part shown in FIG. 32. Of the configurations shown in FIG. 33, the same parts as those of the system configuration shown in FIG. 32 are assigned the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 33, 3301 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 3302 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 3303 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device 3302. A CPU that transfers and executes to 3301, 3304 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, and 3305 is a control device that controls equipment by control means 3306.

【0093】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34, and one embodiment of the rule communication method of the present invention will also be described. (Step H1) In the next password generation means 3201, the sender edits the next password in the form of a rule. For example, set the password for the next connection in the form of a rule so that it changes with time, as shown in Fig. 35. (Step H2) In the data transmission means 3202, the rule created by the next password input means 3201 is edited again in a format that can be interpreted by the receiving side and transmitted. (Step H3) In the data receiving means 3203, the content transmitted in (Step H2) is received on the data receiving side. (Step H4) In the next password interpreting means 3204, the content received in (Step H3) is converted into a rule. Here, it is converted into the rule of FIG. 35 generated by the next password input means 3201 on the transmitting side. (Step H5) The rule converted in (Step H4) is input to the password storage means 3205 next time and stored.

【0094】

For example, suppose that the sender requests a connection at 9:00 to update the control information next time. At this time, since the rule shown in Fig. 35 is stored in each terminal, if the server sends "ppqq" as a password, it is determined that the original server is requesting a connection to update the control information. Then, the terminal allows the connection.

【0095】

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, the password determining means 3206 obtains the received information from the data receiving means 3203 and compares it with the new password stored in the next password storing means 3205, and the server uses the password as the password. If it is determined that "ppqq" has been transmitted, permission for connection is given to the data transmission means 3202.

【0096】

On the other hand, when a connection request is made to the terminal, if the password "ppqq" is not sent, the password determination means 3206 makes the request a connection request by a third party other than the original server. Judge that there is, and reject the connection. This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized changes in control information. By sending the password to be used next time each time the server connects to each terminal, the password can be changed dynamically, and even if a third party knows the password once, the next time. After that, since the connection cannot be established, the security of the control information can be ensured.

【0097】

As a result of operating the above algorithm, the password can be dynamically changed each time data is transmitted, and high security can be easily realized by rules.

【0098】

(Embodiment 9) FIG. 36 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0099】

In FIG. 36, 3601 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 3602 is a data transmitting means for converting a rule generated by the rule generating means 3601 into data and transmitting it. The transmitter 3651 is configured by these. It is assumed that these rules are described in IF / THEN format. In addition, 3603 is a data receiving means for receiving data transmitted by the data transmitting means 3602, 3604 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 3603 into a rule, and 3605 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 3604. The rule storage means, 3606, is based on the antecedent part of the rule stored in the rule storage means 3605, with respect to the storage medium (not shown) of the corresponding controlled device, in the consequent part of the rule. It is a write control means that controls and executes data writing. The receiving device 3652 is configured by these. Here, as shown in FIG. 39, the antecedent part is the conditional information part 3901 described in the IF statement in the rule, and the consequent part is described after THEN in the rule. The control information part 3902. Further, the rule selection means of the present invention corresponds to the write control means.

【0100】

Figure 37 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 37 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication. In FIG. 37, 3701 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 3702 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 3703 is a main storage device that stores programs and data stored in the external storage device. The CPU that transfers and executes, the 3704 is a modem that can connect to an external network, the 3705 is an external interface such as RS232C that executes data writing to the outside, and the 3706a and 3706b are MW type microwaves that have a storage medium. .. The 3706c is an SC type microwave oven having a storage medium.

【0101】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38. Also in this embodiment, as described at the beginning of the first embodiment, when a new frozen food is developed or when the conventional cooking method is changed, information on the new cooking method is provided. Etc. will be described as an example of a scene in which the server sends information to each convenience store or family restaurant. (Step J1) In the rule generation means 3601, the sender edits the rule.

【0102】

For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 39 is created and edited as a rule for controlling the written contents of the cooking sequence of the microwave oven depending on the model of the microwave oven. This rule says, "If the model is MW, heat at 800W for 10 seconds, then at 300W for 30 seconds. If the model is SC, first at 800W for 10 seconds, then at 300W for steam function. It is a rule that expresses "heating for 40 seconds while using." Since the SC model has a steam function, the cooking sequence is different from that of the MW, which does not have a steam function. (Step J2) In the data transmission means 3602, the rule created by the rule generation means 3601 is transmitted.

【0103】

For example, it is transmitted to the receiving device by a telephone line through a modem. (Step J3) In the data receiving means 3603, the rule transmitted from the data transmitting means is received. (Step J4) The rules received by the data receiving means 3603 are stored in the rule storing means 3605. (Step J5) Select one rule that has not been selected yet from the rules stored in the rule storage means 3605. (Step J6) Whether or not the antecedent part of the rule selected in step J5 (the part with 3901 in FIG. 39) is compatible with each model of a plurality of microwave ovens connected to the receiving device 3652. Check. If the microwave oven model and the antecedent part of the rule selected in step J5 match, the microwave oven model that should be specified as the connection destination for data writing and the consequent part of that rule (Fig. 39). In the inside, the part with 3902) is associated with the description content. If the antecedent part does not match, the process returns to (step J5).

【0104】

Next, if a rule that has not yet been selected is stored in the rule storage means 3605, the process returns to step J5.

【0105】

Then, if all the rules have already been selected in step J5, the information of the above association created in this step is retained, and the process proceeds to step J7. (Step J7) Using the information of the above association created in step J6, the data writing process of the corresponding consequent part is executed for the microwave oven of each connection destination. In this case, the writing destination is the storage medium of each microwave oven.

【0106】

For example, as shown in FIG. 37, it is assumed that the microwave ovens 3706a and 3706b of the model MW and the microwave ovens 3706c of the model SC are connected to the receiving device 3652 as the controlled devices. At this time, in step J6, the models of the microwave ovens 3706a and 3706b are associated with the content of "Then 1st 800W 10sec, 2nd 300W 30sec" (the consequent part 3902 of FIG. 39), and the microwave oven 3706c The model is associated with the content "Then 1st 800W 10sec, 2nd 300W 40sec with Steam". Therefore, the cooking sequence is written for each of the above two models of the microwave ovens 3706a and 3706b and one model of the microwave oven 3706c. This write operation is executed by the write control means 3606. The types of microwave ovens 3706a and 3706b are MW, but since they are different devices to be controlled, identification numbers and the like are assigned to each device so that they can be individually identified.

【0107】

As a result, even if the control content (cooking sequence) differs depending on the model to be controlled provided in each store, only the types of microwave oven models are prepared for the cooking sequence according to each model, and all stores can use it. In contrast, all these types of cooking sequences can be sent together at once. Therefore, each store can extract only the optimum cooking sequence corresponding to each model of the microwave oven and realize cooking by using this.

【0108】

In this embodiment, data communication via a modem is used, but broadcasting may be used as the data communication means. For example, the cooking sequence information may be broadcast at the same time as the CM program of the frozen food, and the cooking sequence may be written to the storage medium of the connected microwave oven via the receiver.

【0109】

In the present embodiment, the case where the storage medium of the control target device is the built-in type has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a card memory type that can be inserted into and removed from the control target device may be used. In the case of the card memory type, as described in the third embodiment, the write control means 3603 writes the control information to the IC card to which the identification information indicating the correspondence relationship with the control target device is attached. (Embodiment 10) FIG. 40 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0110】

In FIG. 40, 4001 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 4002 is a data transmitting means for converting the rule generated by the rule generating means 4001 into data and transmitting it. The transmitter 4051 is composed of these. Further, 4003 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 4002, 4004 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 4003 into a rule, and 4005 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 4004. 4006 is a write control means for controlling the writing of data based on the rules stored in the rule storage means 4005, and 4007 is a display means for displaying the result of the write control means. The receiving device 4052 is configured by these. Figure 41 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 41 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication. In FIG. 41, 4101 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 4102 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 4103 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device. CPU that transfers and executes, 4104 is a modem that can connect to an external network, 4105 is an external interface such as RS232C that executes data writing to the outside, 4106a to 4106c is a microwave with a storage medium, 4107 is write control It is a display device that displays the result of.

【0111】

The main differences between the present embodiment and the above-described ninth embodiment are the provision of the display means 4007 and the control operation related to step K5 of the write control means described later, and other configurations. Is basically the same.

【0112】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 42. (Step K1) In the rule generation means 4001, the rule is edited on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 39 is created and edited as a rule for controlling the written contents of the cooking sequence of the microwave oven depending on the model of the microwave oven. (Step K2) In the data transmission means 4003, the rule created by the rule generation means 4001 is transmitted. For example, it is transmitted to the receiving device by a telephone line through a modem. (Step K3) In the data receiving means, the rule transmitted from the data transmitting means is received. (Step K4) The rules received by the data receiving means are stored in the rule storage unit. (Step K5) Select one of the control targets connected to the data receiver. (Step K6) The antecedent of the rule in which the model name of the controlled device (for example, microwave oven 4106a) selected in step K5 (for example, in the case of microwave oven 4106a, the model name MW) is stored by the rule storage means. Check if it conforms to the contents of Part 3901. If the antecedent is met, proceed to (step K7). If it does not match, proceed to (Step K8). (Step K7) In step K6, the operation of writing the cooking method data described in the consequent part 3902 of the rule determined to be conforming to the storage medium of the corresponding microwave oven 4106a is executed, and (step K7). Return to K5). (Step K8) The display means 4007 is used to display that the controlled device selected in step K5 does not conform to any of the rules stored in the rule storage means 4005. This display operation is executed by a command from the write control means 4006.

【0113】

Here, the microwave oven models corresponding to the rules shown in FIG. 39 are MW and SC, while the microwave oven models shown in FIG. 41 are MW, SC, and MS.

【0114】

In this case, in step K6, it is determined that the microwave oven 4106c is a model that does not conform to any rule, and in step K8, for example, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 43. In addition, a message may be transmitted from the receiving device to the transmitting device via a modem and a public line informing that there is no conforming rule.

【0115】

As a result, as in the ninth embodiment, even if the control (cooking sequence) differs depending on the model to be controlled, the control contents of a plurality of models can be transmitted by one transmission. Further, in the present embodiment, if there is a microwave oven whose menu contents have not been updated according to the transmitted rule, it is possible to notify the employee of the store or the server on the transmitting side to that effect. Become.

【0116】

In (step K8), even if there is no display device, the above contents may be notified by voice or LED display. Further, when the menu is updated, a display indicating that fact may be displayed. (Embodiment 11) FIG. 44 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0117】

In FIG. 44, 4401 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 4402 is a data transmitting means for converting the rule generated by the rule generating means 4401 into data and transmitting the rule. The transmitter 4451 is composed of these. Further, 4403 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 4402, 4404 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 4403 into a rule, and 4405 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 4404. The rule storage means for storing data, 4406 is a date and time detection means for detecting date and time information from the rules stored in the rule storage means 4405, and 4407 is detected by the rule stored in the rule storage means 4405 and the date and time detection means 4406. It is a write control means that controls the writing of data based on the date and time information. The receiving device 4452 is configured by these.

【0118】

Figure 45 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 45 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication. In FIG. 45, 4501 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 4502 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 4503 is a main storage device that stores programs and data stored in the external storage device. The CPU that transfers and executes, the 4504 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, the 4505 is an external interface such as RS232C that executes data writing to the outside, and the 4506a to 4506c are microwaves that have a storage medium.

【0119】

The main difference between the present embodiment and the above-described ninth embodiment is that the date and time detecting means 4406 is provided, and when the writing control means 4407 controls the writing of data, the writing timing is also taken into consideration. Therefore, other points are basically the same as in the ninth embodiment. Further, the rewriting time information of the present invention corresponds to the date and time information.

【0120】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. (Step L1) In the rule generation means, edit the rule on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 47 is created and edited as a rule for controlling the written contents of the cooking sequence of the microwave oven depending on the model of the microwave oven. The rule shown in FIG. 47 indicates that the date and time information 4701 causes each microwave oven to execute the operation of writing a new cooking sequence at 10:00 on April 1, 1999.

【0121】

Thereby, for example, the time for updating the cooking sequence for the ingredients used so far to the new cooking sequence for the new ingredients can be performed at the same time for all the stores. That is, in this case, from 10:00 on April 1, 1999, all stores can reliably provide a new menu with a new cooking sequence. (Step L2) In the data transmission means, the rule created by the rule generation means is transmitted. For example, it is transmitted to the receiving device by a telephone line through a modem. (Step L3) In the data receiving means, the rule transmitted from the data transmitting means is received. (Step L4) The rules received by the data receiving means are stored in the rule storage unit. (Step L5) Select one rule that has not yet been selected from the rules stored in the rule storage means 4405. (Step L6) Compare whether the current time and the set time described in the selected rule are the same. If the current time is later than the set time, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, return to (Step L5).

【0122】

That is, when the rule shown in FIG. 47 is selected in step L5, the process returns to step L5 until the current time passes 10:00 on April 1, 1999, so that the rule writing operation is executed. Not done. (Step L7) This is basically the same as step J6 described in the ninth embodiment. (Step L8) This is basically the same as step J7 described in the ninth embodiment.

【0123】

That is, using the above-mentioned association information created in step L7, the corresponding consequent data (see FIG. 47) is written to the microwave ovens 4506a to 4506c of each connection destination.

【0124】

This allows the sender to specify the date and time when the menu is written. For example, at a convenience store, a new cooking sequence can be written to the storage medium of a microwave oven at the time when a new menu is released. (Embodiment 12) FIG. 48 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0125】

In FIG. 48, 4801 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 4802 is a data transmitting means for converting a rule generated by the rule generating means 4801 into data and transmitting it. The transmitter 4851 is configured by these. Further, 4803 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 4802, 4804 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 4803 into a rule, and 4805 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 4804. The rule storage means for storing data, 4806 is an access detection means for detecting whether or not the control target is accessing the storage medium, and 4807 is the access for the control target of the rule and access detection means 4806 stored in the rule storage means 4805. It is a write control means that controls the writing of data from the situation. The receiving device 4852 is configured by these.

【0126】

Figure 49 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 49 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication. In FIG. 49, 4901 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 4902 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 4903 is a main storage device that stores programs and data stored in the external storage device. The CPU that transfers and executes, 4904 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, 4905 is an external interface such as RS232C that executes data writing to the outside, and 4906a to 4906c are microwaves that have a storage medium.

【0127】

The main difference between the present embodiment and the ninth embodiment is that the access detection means 4806 is provided and the write control by the write control means 4807 is made more detailed. Therefore, other points are basically the same as those of the ninth embodiment.

【0128】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. (Step M1) In the rule generation means, the rule is edited on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 39 is created and edited as a rule for controlling the written contents of the cooking sequence of the microwave oven depending on the model of the microwave oven. (Step M2) In the data transmission means, the rule created by the rule generation means is transmitted. For example, it is transmitted to the receiving device by a telephone line through a modem. (Step M3) In the data receiving means, the rule transmitted from the data transmitting means is received. (Step M4) The rules received by the data receiving means are stored in the rule storage unit. (Step M5) Select one rule that has not yet been selected from the rules stored in the rule storage means 4805. (Step M6) This is basically the same as step J6 described in the ninth embodiment. (Step M7) Check whether the controlled device has access to the storage medium on which the receiving device writes data. If the controlled object is accessing, proceed to (step M8). Otherwise, proceed to (Step M9). (Step M8) Wait for a certain period of time until the access of the control device is completed. (Step M9) This is basically the same as step J7 described in the ninth embodiment.

【0129】

That is, using the information of the association created in step M6, the data writing process of the corresponding consequent part is executed for the microwave ovens 4906a to 4906c of each connection destination.

【0130】

As a result, when the control target is accessing the storage medium of the control target, data is not written, so that the cooking sequence can be written safely and reliably. (Embodiment 13) FIG. 51 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0131】

In FIG. 51, 5101 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 5102 is a data transmitting means for converting the rule generated by the rule generating means 5101 into data and transmitting the rule. These make up the transmitter 5151. Further, 5103 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 5102, 5104 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the data receiving means 5103 into a rule, and 5105 is a rule converting means for converting the data received by the rule converting means 5104. The rule storage means for storing the data, 5106 is the situation observation means for observing the situation affecting the control of the controlled object, 5107 is the rule stored in the rule storage means 5105, and the situation observed by the situation observation means 5106. , Is a write control means for controlling the writing of data. The receiving device 5152 is configured by these.

【0132】

Figure 52 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 52 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication. In FIG. 52, 5201 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 5202 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 5203 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device. CPU that transfers and executes, 5204 is a modem that can connect to an external network, 5205 is an external interface such as RS232C that executes data writing to the outside, 5206a-5206c is a microwave with a storage medium, 5207 is a microwave It is a freezer for storing frozen foodstuffs to be put in. The main difference between this embodiment and the above-described embodiment 9 is that a temperature detector for observing the internal temperature of the freezer 5207 is provided as the above-mentioned situation observing means 5106. This is a point where the cooking sequence of the microwave is modified more finely according to the temperature condition of the freezer. Therefore, other points are basically the same as those in the ninth embodiment.

【0133】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 53. (Step N1) In the rule generation means, the rule is edited on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 54 is created and edited as a rule for controlling the written contents of the cooking sequence of the microwave oven depending on the model of the microwave oven. This rule says, "If the model is MW and the freezer temperature is High (the temperature is high and the temperature of the frozen food is not so low, there is no need to heat it for a long time), first 800W for 10 seconds, then It is a rule that expresses "heat at 300W for 30 seconds." (Step N2) In the data transmission means, the rule created by the rule generation means is transmitted. For example, it is transmitted to the receiving device by a telephone line through a modem. (Step N3) In the data receiving means, the rule transmitted from the data transmitting means is received. (Step N4) The rules received by the data receiving means are stored in the rule storage unit. (Step N5) Select one rule that has not yet been selected from the rules stored in the rule storage means 51405. (Step N6) This is basically the same as step J6 described in the ninth embodiment. (Step N7) For the rule that the antecedent part conforms to, based on the state of the freezer observed by the situation observation means, the data writing process that conforms to it is executed. The data writing process here is basically the same as step J7 described in the ninth embodiment, except that the state of the refrigerator is taken into consideration. After that, it returns to (step N5) again.

【0134】

This makes it possible to change the data in the consequent part of the rule according to the state of the freezer in the cooking sequence of the microwave oven. Further, by opening and closing the door for storing food in the freezer, it becomes possible to change the cooking sequence to a more appropriate content each time the internal temperature state changes. This makes it possible to reduce the waste loss caused by food cooking failures caused by the difference in the frozen state of frozen foods. It depends not only on the state of the freezer, but also on the outside air temperature, season, cooking time, and customer preference. , The cooking sequence may be changed. (Embodiment 14) FIG. 55 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0135】

In FIG. 55, 5501 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 5502 is a data transmitting means for converting a rule generated by the rule generating means 5501 into data and transmitting it. These make up the transmitter 5551. Further, 5503 is a request transmitting means for requesting data transmission from the data transmitting means 5503, 5504 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 5502, and 5505 receives the data received by the data receiving means 5504. Rule conversion means for converting to rules, 5506 is a rule storage means for storing rules converted by rule conversion means 5505, and 5507 is a write control means for controlling data writing based on the rules stored in rule storage means 5505. Is. As a result, a mobile receiver 5552 is configured. In addition, the microwave ovens 5606a to 5606c installed in the convenience store 5555 are connected to the adapter 5508. The write control means 5507 is configured to be connectable to the adapter 5508 via interface 5605 (see Figure 56).

【0136】

Figure 56 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 56 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication. In FIG. 56, 5601 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 5602 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 5603 is a main storage device that stores programs stored in the external storage device. The CPU that transfers and executes, 5604 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, 5605 is an external interface such as RS232C that executes data writing to the outside, and 5606a to 5606c are microwaves with a storage medium.

【0137】

Here, first, the outline of the present embodiment will be described.

【0138】

In the case of the above embodiment, a receiving device was installed in each store. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the receiving device has a movable configuration and is not permanently installed in each store. That is, here, a supervisor whose main business is to patrol each store and write a new cooking sequence to the microwave oven installed there holds this receiving device. There is. Therefore, the supervisor uses an internet browser to access the WWW server to check for new cooking sequences and monitor them from time to time. Then, when there is a new cooking sequence, the rule of the new cooking sequence is acquired by the download and temporarily stored in the rule storage means of the receiving device. After that, the receiver is taken to patrol each store, connected to the adapter 5508 installed in that store, and write a new cooking sequence.

【0139】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 57. (Step P1) In the rule generation means, edit the rule on the sender side (WWW server). For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 39 is created and edited as a rule for controlling the written contents of the cooking sequence of the microwave oven depending on the model of the microwave oven. (Step P2) The supervisor uses an internet browser to hostilely check for new cooking sequences. Then, if there is a new cooking sequence, the data requesting means 5503 on the data receiving side makes a data request to the data transmitting means 5502. For example, a data request is executed by clicking a button displayed on an Internet browser. Alternatively, a transmission request is made to the data transmission device via a telephone line through a modem. (Step P3) The data transmission device transmits the rule created / edited in (Step P1) in response to the transmission request on the data receiving side. (Step P4) In the data receiving means 5504, the rule transmitted from the data transmitting means 5502 is received. (Step P5) The rules received by the data receiving means 5504 are stored in the rule storage unit 5506. (Step P6) A supervisor patrol worker carries a mobile receiver 5552 and patrols each convenience store store. Then, the receiving device 5552 and the controlled device (microwave oven) installed in the store are connected via the adapter 5508. (Step P7) Select one rule that has not yet been selected from the rules stored in the rule storage means 5506. (Step P8) This is basically the same as step J6 described in the ninth embodiment. (Step P9) This is basically the same as step J7 described in the ninth embodiment.

【0140】

That is, using the information of the association created in step P8, the data writing process of the corresponding consequent part is executed for the microwave ovens 5606a to 5606c of each connection destination.

【0141】

As is clear from the above description, in the above embodiment, it is necessary that the receiving device is installed in each store. Also, since it is not known when a new cooking sequence will be announced, it is usually necessary to keep the receiver on all the time.

【0142】

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the supervisor holds the data receiving device, it is not necessary to install it in each store. Further, since the rule is received when the supervisor periodically requests data from the server, the data receiving device does not need to be constantly turned on and waiting for data reception.

【0143】

The data receiving device may have any configuration as long as it is a communication device having a memory medium such as a mobile phone.

【0144】

Further, the communication between the controlled object and the receiving device may be wireless or wired. (Embodiment 15) FIG. 58 is a system configuration diagram of a rule communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the present embodiment will be described with reference to the same diagram.

【0145】

In FIG. 58, 5801 is a rule generating means for generating a rule, and 5802 is a data transmitting means for converting the rule generated by the rule generating means 5801 into data and transmitting it. These make up the transmitter 5851. Further, 5803 is a request transmitting means for requesting data transmission from the data transmitting means 5803, 5804 is a data receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitting means 5802, and 5805 is a data receiving means for receiving the data received by the data receiving means 5804. Rule conversion means for converting to rules, 5806 is a rule storage means for storing rules converted by rule conversion means 5805, and 5807 is a write control means for controlling data writing based on the rules stored in rule storage means 5805. , 5808 is a write result storage means for storing the result related to the writing executed by the write control means 5807, and 5809 is a confirmation information transmission means for sending the data stored in the write result storage means to the transmitting side. A receiving device is configured by these.

【0146】

Figure 59 shows the hardware configuration in which the system configured as described above is executed. FIG. 59 is basically the same as the configuration of a general-purpose computer system that performs communication.

【0147】

In FIG. 59, 5901 is a main storage device that stores processing programs and data at the time of execution, 5902 is an external storage device that stores programs and data, and 5903 is a main storage device that stores programs and data stored in the external storage device. The CPU that transfers and executes, the 5904 is a modem that can be connected to an external network, the 5905 is an external interface such as RS232C that executes data writing to the outside, and the 5906a to 5906c are microwaves that have a storage medium.

【0148】

In this embodiment, as described in the 14th embodiment, the receiver 5852 is held by the supervisor, and each store 5533 is provided with an adapter 5508 and various microwave ovens.

【0149】

The operation of the rule communication device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. (Step Q1) In the rule generation means 5801, the rule is edited on the sender side. For example, suppose that the rule shown in FIG. 39 is created and edited as a rule for controlling the written contents of the cooking sequence of the microwave oven depending on the model of the microwave oven. (Step Q2) The supervisor makes a data request from the data requesting means 5803 in the data receiving device 5852 to the data transmitting means 5802. For example, in the data receiving device 5852 that requests data from the data transmitting device via the telephone line through the modem, if there is no data to be sent to the data transmitting device, the process proceeds to (step Q5). If so, proceed to the next step. (Step Q4) The supervisor displays the data update date and time information and the contents of historical data such as the number of times the controlled device has been used, which was read from the storage medium of the controlled device when the data was updated when the data was updated last time when visiting each store. Send. (Step Q5) The data transmission device transmits the rule created / edited in (Step Q1) in response to the data request from the supervisor. (Step Q6) In the data receiving means, the rule transmitted from the data transmitting means is received. (Step Q7) A supervisor patrol worker carries a mobile receiver 5552 and patrols each convenience store store. Then, the receiving device 5552 and the controlled device (microwave oven) installed in the store are connected via the adapter 5508. (Step Q8) The rules received by the data receiving means are stored in the rule storage unit. (Step Q9) Select one rule that has not yet been selected from the rules stored in the rule storage means 5806. (Step Q10) This is basically the same as step J6 described in the ninth embodiment. (Step Q11) This is basically the same as step J7 described in the ninth embodiment.

【0150】

That is, using the information of the association created in step Q10, the data writing process of the corresponding consequent part is executed for the microwave ovens 5906a to 5906c of each connection destination. (Step Q12) The date and time when the supervisor patrol worker updated the data at each store is accumulated as data to be sent to the data transmission side, and the process returns to (Step Q2).

【0151】

For example, in (Step Q12), the information "March 10, 1999 10:35" is saved as the date and time when the data was written at the convenience store A store. Next time, when the supervisor makes a transmission request to the data transmission side, the information on the accumulated date and time is also sent. As a result, the data transmission side can confirm that the data has been updated at the store A, and can also know the date and time when the data was updated.

【0152】

Data may be transmitted / received between the transmitting device and the receiving device using an Internet browser. At this time, by expressing the rule in XML format, the affinity with the Internet browser is improved.

【0153】

In the above embodiment, the case where the storage medium built in the control target device (microwave oven) is used as the data writing destination has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a card that can be attached to and detached from the control target device. A type of storage medium may be used. Needless to say, this card-type storage medium is provided for each control target device, and is provided with identification information indicating the corresponding control target device.

【0154】

By the way, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, or the like on which a program for causing a computer to execute the functions of all or a part of the means (or steps) described in each of the above-described embodiments is recorded. The program recording medium of the above may be produced, and the computer may be used to perform all or part of the same operations as described above.

【0155】

In the above embodiment, the case where data is transmitted and received using the data transmitting means and the data receiving means has been mainly described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, each means is changed to a DTMF transmitting means and a DTMF receiving means. However, information may be transmitted and received using DTMF signals.

【0156】

【0157】

【0158】

Further, in the above embodiment, the device for receiving information has been described mainly in the case of a device connected to a network by a modem or the like, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, information in a rule format using a medium such as broadcasting is used. May be sent and the tuner may be used to receive the information in its rule format.

【0159】

【0160】

Further, in the above embodiment, the modem connected to the telephone line in the device for transmitting and receiving data has been described, but a dedicated line such as the Internet or a line by LAN may be used.

【0161】

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the system of the rule communication device is mainly described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration that realizes either a data transmission device or a data reception device may be used. In this case, as the data transmitting device, for example, a rule generating means for generating each rule corresponding to each of a plurality of types of controlled target devices to be controlled on the receiving side, and a rule generated by the rule generating means are used. A data transmission device having a data transmission means that converts the converted data into data and transmits the converted data to a plurality of data receiving devices, and each of the data receiving devices transmits the data transmitted by the transmitting means. The data receiving means to be received, the rule conversion means for converting the data received by the data receiving means into rules, the rule storage means for storing the rules converted by the rule conversion means, and the rule storage means for storing the rules are stored. It is configured to have a control means for selecting a corresponding rule from a plurality of types of the above-mentioned rules and controlling the controlled target device based on the selected rule. Further, the data receiving device uses, for example, a rule generating means for generating each rule corresponding to each of a plurality of types of controlled target devices to be controlled on the receiving side, and a rule generated by the rule generating means as data. A data receiving means for receiving data transmitted from a data transmitting device having a data transmitting means for converting and transmitting the converted data to a plurality of receiving terminals having the controlled device, and the data receiving means. A predetermined rule from the rule conversion means for converting the data received in the above, the rule storage means for storing the rule converted by the rule conversion means, and the plurality of types of the rules stored in the rule storage means. Is provided, and a control means for controlling the control target device is provided based on the selected rule, and the predetermined rule is selected in response to the control target device. Further, the data receiving device has an output means for outputting information about a predetermined number of times of use or an abnormality / failure of the controlled device, and the rule presupposes a condition for outputting the information. The data reception device or the control target device may be set, and the information may be output from the output means when the condition is satisfied in the control target device. Furthermore, the data receiving device receives a connection request from the data transmitting device, and the password attached to the connection request is based on the password update schedule information sent in advance from the data transmitting device. There may be a configuration in which a password determining means for determining the correctness of the above and permitting the connection is provided according to the determination result. As a result, the same effect as described above is exhibited.

【0162】

According to the fifteenth rule communication device of the present invention, the control of the device can be changed according to, for example, the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. As a result, the control content of the device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located.

【0163】

According to the 34th rule communication device of the present invention, the control of the device can be changed according to, for example, the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. In addition, since DTMF signals are used, it is possible to change the control content of the device from a commonly used push-line telephone. As a result, the control content of the device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located.

【0164】

According to the 18th rule communication device of the present invention, when the device is controlled by using an external storage medium such as an IC card, the content of data to be written can be described according to the type of the card. Even a user who has to control the device with an external storage medium such as a card can have the device automatically determine and write data without being aware of the card type.

【0165】

According to the twentieth rule communication device of the present invention, the control of the device can be changed according to, for example, the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. As a result, the control content of the device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located. Further, for a complicated control operation, since the previously transmitted control content can be used, it is not necessary to transmit the same control content again, so that the cost of data transmission / reception can be reduced.

【0166】

According to the 22nd rule communication device of the present invention, the control of the device can be changed according to, for example, the foodstuff to be cooked and the target. Further, the control content to be changed can be set on the sender side at a remote location. As a result, the control content of the device can be changed according to the target without going to the place where the control device is located. Further, only the changed part of the rule stored in the device on the receiving side can be corrected on the transmitting side. As a result, even if an erroneous control content is transmitted, the transmitting side can easily correct it.

【0167】

According to the twelfth rule communication device of the present invention, it is possible to monitor the usage contents of the control device at a remote place without going to the place where the control device is installed, for example. In particular, it is effective for reporting failures related to control equipment.

【0168】

According to the 26th rule communication device of the present invention, when the device is controlled by using an external storage medium such as an IC card, the data to be written can be described according to the type of the card. Even a user who has to control the device with an external storage medium such as a card can have the device automatically determine and write data without being aware of the card type. Furthermore, it is possible to prompt a check so that writing omission does not occur.

【0169】

According to the 28th rule communication device of the present invention, for example, the password can be dynamically changed each time data is transmitted, and high security can be easily realized by the rule.

【0170】

As described above, in the present invention, for example, information is transmitted in a rule format so that the processing content can be changed from the information transmitting side according to the situation, or the processing content can be selected according to the situation on the receiving terminal side. As a result, the processing content can be changed or selected according to the receiving environment and the situation, and the conventional information communication method is expanded. Further, regarding the control information of the device, the content of the control process can be changed according to the device to be controlled, the object to be controlled, and the situation.

【0171】

[Effect of the invention]

As is clear from the above, the present invention has an advantage that the burden of changing the received information on the information receiving terminal side can be reduced.

[Simple explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the rule communication device of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device of the first embodiment. Flow diagram for explaining the operation of the device [Fig. 4] Fig. 4 for explaining the control rule created by the rule communication device [Fig. 5] Fig. 6 for showing the contents of the text format communicated by the rule communication device [Fig. 6] Embodiment 2 [Fig. 7] Block diagram showing the system configuration of the rule communication device of the second embodiment [Fig. 8] Block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the rule communication device of the second embodiment [Fig. 8] A flowchart illustrating the operation of the rule communication device of the second embodiment [Fig. 8] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a correspondence table between the contents of rules and DTMF signals. [Fig. 10] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing DTMF signals to be transmitted. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device of the third embodiment. [Fig. 13] A flowchart explaining the operation of the rule communication device of the third embodiment [Fig. 14] The contents written to the IC card are shown. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a rule communication device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a rule communication device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the fourth embodiment. A flowchart illustrating the operation of the communication device [Fig. 18] A diagram showing rules and execution contents [Fig. 19] A block diagram showing a system configuration of the rule communication device of the fifth embodiment [Fig. 20] Rule communication of the fifth embodiment Block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the device [Fig. 21] Flow diagram explaining the operation of the rule communication device according to the fifth embodiment [Fig. 22] Figure showing the modified contents of the rule [Fig. 23] The modified rule is shown. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a rule communication device according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a rule communication device according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a rule communication device according to a sixth embodiment. A flowchart illustrating the operation of the communication device [Fig. 27] A diagram showing rules related to control contents [Fig. 28] A block diagram showing a system configuration of the rule communication device according to the seventh embodiment [Fig. 28]29. Block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the seventh embodiment [Fig. 30] A flowchart illustrating the operation of the rule communication device according to the seventh embodiment [Fig. 31] Shows a display display example of the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the rule communication device according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the eighth embodiment. A flowchart illustrating the operation of the rule communication device [FIG. 35] A diagram showing the next password expressed by the rule in the present embodiment [Fig. 36] A block diagram showing the system configuration of the rule communication device according to the ninth embodiment [FIG. 36] FIG. 37 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the rule communication device according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 39 is a rule communication device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the rule communication device according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 41 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the tenth embodiment. 42. Flow diagram for explaining the operation of the rule communication device according to the tenth embodiment [FIG. 43] A block showing a display display example of the present embodiment [Fig. 44] A block showing a system configuration of the rule communication device according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 45 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the rule communication device according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 47. FIG. 48 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the rule communication device according to the twelfth embodiment. FIG. 49 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the twelfth embodiment. FIG. 50 is a block diagram illustrating the operation of the rule communication device according to the twelfth embodiment. FIG. 51 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the rule communication device according to the thirteenth embodiment. FIG. 52 is a block diagram showing the system configuration of the rule communication device according to the thirteenth embodiment. Block diagram showing a hardware configuration [Fig. 53] Flow for explaining the operation of the rule communication device according to the thirteenth embodiment.-Chart [Fig. 54] Fig. 54 for explaining the control rule created by the rule communication device of the present embodiment [Fig. 55] Block diagram showing the system configuration of the rule communication device of the 14th embodiment [Fig. 56] Embodiment 14 FIG. 57 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to FIG. 57. A flowchart for explaining the operation of the rule communication device according to the 14th embodiment. FIG. 59 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rule communication device according to the fifteenth embodiment. FIG. 60 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the rule communication device according to the fifteenth embodiment.

101, 601, 1101, 1501, 2401, 2801 ... Rule generation means 1502 ... Execution content generation means 102, 1102, 1503, 1902, 2402, 2802, 3202 ... Data transmission means 103, 1103, 1504, 1903, 2403, 2803, 3203 ... Data receiving means 104, 604, 1104, 2404, 2804 ... Rule conversion means 105, 605, 1105, 1506, 1907, 2405, 2805 ... Rule storage means 106, 606 , 1508, 2406 ... Control means 602 ... DTMF transmitting means 603 ... DTMF receiving means 1106, 2806 ... Data writing means 1107, 2807 ... Data storage means 1505 ... Rule / execution content conversion Means 1507 ... Execution content storage means 1901 ... Rule edit content generation means 1904 ... Rule edit content conversion means 1905 ... Edit content storage means 1906 ... Rule editing means 2407 ... Control content storage means 2408 ... Rule execution means 2809 ... Control operation Execution means 2808 ... Data writing content storage means 3201 ... Next password input means 3204 ... Next password interpretation means 3205 ... Next password storage means 201, 701, 1201, 1601, 2001, 2501, 2901, 3301 ... Main storage 202, 702, 1202, 1602, 2002, 2502, 2902, 3302 ... External storage 203, 703, 1203, 1603, 2003, 2503, 2903, 3303 ... CPU204, 704, 1204, 1604, 2004, 2504, 2904, 3304 ... Modem 205, 705, 1205, 1605, 2505, 2905 ... Control device

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