JPH0991354A - Reservation management system for room - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use rooms as they are reserved as much as possible. SOLUTION: A main management device 1 stores the use schedule of a conference room R by groups including a room name, a use day, start time and end time, and a user and his or her contact address. A reservation terminal unit 2 has a function which registers the use schedule in the main management device 1 and a telephone set 26 is added. A display device is installed outside each conference room R and displays use schedules by conference rooms R stored in the main management device 1. The main management device 1 calls a user through the telephone set 26 unless the conference room R begins to be used even a certain time after the start time set in the use schedule.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to reservations and reservations for use in rooms such as conference rooms, classrooms, and halls where users change depending on the date and time and which require reservations for smooth use. The present invention relates to a room reservation management system that manages cancellation of.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of management system for managing room reservations, there is a conference room management system disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-67115. The management system described in this publication manages reservation information for use reservations and reservation cancellations in a conference room by a computer, and writes reservation information in the computer by a reservation terminal. Also, by reading the ID card possessed by the user with a card reader, it is possible to judge whether the conference room is to be entered or exited, and if there is no person in the room even after a certain time elapses after the reserved date and time, the reservation is canceled. is there. Further, a liquid crystal display is arranged outside the conference room, and reservation information is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The reservation information displayed on the liquid crystal display includes a conference room name, a representative name, a reservation date and time (use date, start time, end time), etc. A person who enters the conference room confirms the content displayed on the liquid crystal display. I am able to do it.

[0003]

In the meeting room management system described in the above publication, the reservation information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display from the computer whose registration information is registered and managed at the reservation date and time via the in-house network device. The liquid crystal display provided outside the conference room displays information only after the start time of the reserved date, indicating whether or not the person entering the conference room should enter. It only has the function of checking and notifying a third party that the conference room is in use. In other words, the liquid crystal display cannot know the time period when the conference room is not used, and it is not possible to confirm how long the conference room can be used when the conference room is not used. In addition, although there is a function to cancel the reservation if the conference room is not used during the reserved time, in some cases the participants of the conference may forget to use the conference room, and in such a case the conference room Although it is desirable to encourage the use of the above, such a function is not realized in the invention described in the above publication.

The present invention has been made in view of the above reasons, and an object thereof is to allow a display device provided for each room to check the reservation status of the room in advance,
Moreover, if the room is not in use even after the reserved start time, we provide a room reservation management system that allows the room to be used according to the reservation as much as possible by first calling the attention of the person planning to use it. To do.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, there is provided a reservation management system for managing a reservation status of a room that requires a reservation in use, wherein a room use schedule is set to a room name. Data transmission is possible between the main management device equipped with a storage means for storing a group including the date of use, start time, and user information and the main management device via a communication line. Data can be transmitted between the reservation terminal device having the input means for storing in the storage means of the main management device and the main management device via the communication line, and the data is transmitted to the outside of each room and The main management device includes a display device for displaying the usage schedule for each room stored in the storage means, and a usage status detection device for detecting the usage status of the room. When it is determined that the room is not used after the first time from the start time of the usage schedule by comparing the usage status of each room detected by the usage status detection device, the room is used based on the user information of the usage schedule. And a notification means for notifying the person, and when it is determined that the room is not used after the first time has elapsed from the start time of the use schedule, the use schedule is automatically deleted from the storage means. And erasing means.

Here, the user information means information including a representative who uses the room, participants, contact information of the representative (telephone number and department), and the like. According to this configuration, when the room is not used even at the reserved start time, the person planning to use the room is notified after the lapse of the first time that the room is not in use. , You can use the room according to your reservation. In addition, by notifying the person who is planning to use the room early, it is possible to promptly cancel the reservation when canceling the reservation, and even if the room is reserved, it can be used. To reduce the state of being
Therefore, the use efficiency of the room can be improved. further,
If the room is not used even by the notification, the reservation is automatically canceled by deleting the use schedule, so that the reservation can be canceled promptly when the room is not used, and the use of the room can be promoted.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the display device has an operation unit for confirming the reservation status, and the main management device is provided with the display device when the reservation status is confirmed by the display device. It is characterized in that the usage schedule after the present time of the room is transferred to the display device, and the display device displays a list of the usage schedule transferred from the main management device.

Therefore, the display device not only displays the usage schedule at the current time but also allows the main management device to inquire about the usage schedule, and when the room is used without reservation, the room By checking the reservation status on the display device before use, the free time zone can be utilized. In the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, the main management device starts the air conditioner installed in the room a certain time before the start time of the usage schedule stored in the storage means.

Therefore, the temperature of the room is set to an appropriate temperature at the start time of using the room, and the room can be used comfortably. In the invention of claim 4, claim 1
According to the third aspect of the invention, the display device is exposed on the outside surface of the columnar stud that is arranged near the entrance of the room and extends from the floor to the ceiling.

Therefore, the communication line can be wired in the stud, which facilitates wiring work.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the following embodiments, a conference room is exemplified as a room. However, as long as the user changes depending on the date and time, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the conference room but also in the classroom, hall, etc. Can be applied. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a main management apparatus 1 that manages a usage schedule of each conference room R, a usage schedule set in the main management apparatus 1, and a usage schedule set in the main management apparatus 1 are set. A reservation terminal 2 for checking and a display device 3 arranged for each conference room R are provided. The main management device 1, the reservation terminal 2 and the display device 3 are respectively connected to the PBX 4 via a premises network Lpr wired using twisted pair lines. The reservation terminal 2 can also be connected to the public network Lpb. Each reservation terminal 2 has a telephone 26
The reservation terminal 2 has a built-in switch 22 (see FIG. 4) described later so that the reservation terminal 2 can share the same line as the telephone 26.

The conference room R in the present embodiment is assumed to be as shown in FIG. 2, and the equipment 40 such as a lighting device 41, an air conditioner 42, and an overhead projector (hereinafter referred to as OHP) 43 is arranged. . Also, conference room R
A human body detection sensor (generally using a pyroelectric sensor) 44 is arranged near the ceiling in order to detect the presence or absence of a person inside. The display device 3 is arranged near the entrance of the conference room R so that the displayed contents can be confirmed from the passage outside the conference room R. As the lighting device 41, a dimmable one is used, and the illuminance sensor 45 arranged in the conference room R detects the combined illuminance of external light and illumination light. The temperature of the air conditioner 42 is adjustable, and the temperature sensor 46 arranged in the conference room R detects the temperature inside the conference room R. In this way, various sensors 5 are arranged in the conference room R. A telephone 38 arranged in the conference room R is attached to the display device 3.

The main management apparatus 1 is a host computer, and as shown in FIG. 3, has a rewritable schedule memory 11 for storing a usage schedule. The usage schedule is: conference room name, conference name, user (representative),
It is data in which the date of use, start time and end time, contact information (telephone number) of the user, participants, etc. are grouped and stored in the schedule memory 11 in group units. Here, the main management device 1 is provided with a clock unit 12 for measuring the current date and time, and the use date, start time and end time of each set of the use schedule stored in the schedule memory 11 and the clock unit 1 are provided.
The management control unit 10 compares the current date and time measured in 2 with the current time and date.

The management control unit 10 includes a system memory that stores a system program that describes the operation of the main management apparatus 1, a data memory that is used for temporary storage of a usage schedule and external data storage, and a CPU. Prepare
In the management control unit 10, each conference room R is based on the output data of the human body detection sensor 44 transmitted through the local network Lpr.
Of the conference room R, and when it is determined that the conference room R is not in use at the start time of the use day of the conference room R reserved according to the usage schedule, the timed operation for a fixed time is started, and during the timed operation, When the use of the conference room R is detected by the output data of the human body detection sensor 44, the timed operation is canceled. Further, the management control unit 10 outputs a warning signal when the use of the conference room R is not detected even at the end of the timed operation for the fixed time, and starts the timed operation for another fixed time. Even during this timed operation, if the use of the conference room R is detected by the output data of the human body detection sensor 44, the timed operation is canceled, but if the use of the conference room R is not detected even at the end of this timed operation, it is erased. Output a signal. The deletion signal is also generated when it is confirmed that everyone has left the conference room R after the conference room R has been used. When the erase signal is generated, the set of the use schedule is erased from the schedule memory 11.

Further, the management control unit 10 includes an illuminance sensor 4
5, the output data of the temperature sensor 46 is also received, and the lighting device 4 is passed through the control signal generation unit 13 according to these inputs.
The dimming amount of 1 is controlled to control the temperature of the air conditioner 42.
However, the output data of these sensors is not always received, but an appropriate range is set for the output of each sensor, and the output data is received only when the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the set range is passed. . In this way, the traffic is reduced and data can be exchanged with a plurality of conference rooms R.

Here, the air conditioner 42 is started prior to the start time of the use day of the conference room R based on the use schedule, and is controlled so that a desired temperature is realized at the start of use of the conference room R. . That is, since it takes time to control the temperature, the temperature of the conference room R is detected according to the temperature of the conference room R detected by the temperature sensor 46 so that the set temperature is realized at the start time set in the usage schedule. The air conditioner 42 is operated before use. Further, when it is confirmed by the human body detection sensor 44 that all the users have left the room after using the conference room R, the air conditioner 42 is stopped. The lighting device 41 is controlled to be turned on at the start time of the usage schedule and turned off when leaving the room. Further, since the user of the conference room R only has to turn on the power of the OHP 43, only the control to turn off the power is performed when leaving the room. As will be described later, if the conference room R is not used even after a certain time has passed from the start time of the use day, the air conditioner 42 is stopped and the lighting device 41 is turned off.

In the main management apparatus 1, each output data of the human body detection sensor 44, the illuminance sensor 45, and the temperature sensor 46 arranged in the conference room R, the control signal generated by the control signal generation unit 13, and the schedule memory 11 are read and written. Data to be transmitted and received between the reservation terminal 2 and the display device 3 via the private network Lpr, the interface 14 and the private network L.
It comprises a modem 15 connected to pr. RS232C or RS422 is used for the interface 14, and the modem 15
Uses an intelligent modem with NCU.
When the above-mentioned warning signal is generated in the management control unit 10, the telephone number set in the usage schedule of the conference room R is used and the telephone 2 attached to the reservation terminal 2 is used.
6 is called through the modem 15, and the message by the synthetic voice created by the notification unit 17 is given to the user through the telephone 26. That is, the switch 16 is inserted between the notification unit 17 and the local network Lpr, the switch 16 normally disconnects the notification unit 17 from the local network Lpr, and when the warning signal is generated, the notification unit 17 is switched to the local network Lpr. Connect to Lpr. Here, the notification unit 17 has a function of creating a message prompting the user to use the conference room by using the user name, the conference room name, and the start time in the usage schedule.

The reservation terminal 2 is composed of a personal computer and is equipped with the telephone 26 as described above.
That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the reservation terminal 2 is connected to an input unit 21 including a keyboard and a pointing device (mouse or trackball), a display unit 22 including a CRT or a liquid crystal display, and a local network Lpr. Modem 23, input unit 21, display unit 22, modem 23
Processing unit 2 including a CPU and memory for controlling
With 0 and. As with the main management apparatus 1, the reservation terminal 2 also needs to handle digital data and voice signals. Therefore, the modem 23 is connected to the arithmetic processing unit 20 via the interface 24, and the telephone 26 switches the switch 25. It is connected to the local network Lpr via the. The modem 23 is an intelligent modem equipped with an NCU, and in order to call the main management device 1 from the reserved terminal device 2, a calling signal is generated from the modem 23 through the interface 24. The switching device 25 is always connected to the telephone 26, and the main management device 1
When the modem 23 is used to register or confirm the reservation to the telephone, the telephone 26 is disconnected from the local network Lpr.

The display device 3 has a CPU, as shown in FIG.
Further, the arithmetic processing unit 30 includes a microcomputer having a memory and a memory.
1, the air conditioner 42, and the controller 31 for controlling the OHP 43 are connected. Further, output data of the human body detection sensor 44, the illuminance sensor 45, and the temperature sensor 46 are also input to the arithmetic processing unit 30. Here, the human body detection sensor 4
The output of 4 is input to the arithmetic processing unit 30 as an on / off signal according to the presence or absence of a person, and the human body detection sensor 44 functions as a usage state detection device. The outputs of the illuminance sensor 45 and the temperature sensor 46 are subjected to analog-digital conversion in the arithmetic processing section 30. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 30 is connected to a display unit 32 including a liquid crystal display and a transparent touch switch 33 stacked on the screen of the display unit 32. As is well known, the touch switch 33 is composed of a large number of switch groups having transparent electrodes, and is configured so that information on the position where the touch switch 33 is pressed can be obtained as an output. In general, the switch group forming the touch switch 33 is arranged in a matrix with a small pitch, and the switches are connected so that the position of the pressed switch can be seen.
In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 30 changes the operation when each area of the touch switch 33 is pressed according to the display content of the display unit 32. Further, in the display device 3, several push button switches 34 are arranged near the screen of the display unit 32. The arithmetic processing unit 30 is connected to the premises network Lpr via the interface 35 and the modem 36, and the display device 3 is also provided with a telephone 38 connected to the premises network Lpr via the switch 37. Is the telephone 38 is the local network L
It is separated from pr. Here, the modem 36 comprises an intelligent modem with an NCU.

By the way, the usage schedule transferred from the main management apparatus 1 is displayed on the display device 3, and the usage schedule transferred from the main management apparatus 1 is displayed on the display unit 32.
That is, when the end of use of the conference room R is detected in the main management device 1, the next usage schedule of the conference room R is transferred to the display device 3 arranged in the conference room R and displayed on the display 32. The display of the display unit 32 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, and the conference room name, the conference name, the user (person in charge), the telephone number, the reserved use date, the reserved start time and end time, and the current date and time are displayed. To be done. Here, the current date and time is clocked by the clock unit 39 incorporated in the display device 3. Four push button switches 34 are provided, and the characters "reservation confirmation" and "member confirmation" are displayed at the position corresponding to the push button switches 34 at the bottom of the display unit 32.

Push button switch 34 corresponding to "confirm reservation"
If is pressed, the reservation status of the conference room R is read from the main management device 1, and the reservation status of the conference room R is displayed in a list on the display unit 32 as shown in FIG. Here, when the reservation status is displayed, the date and time scale are displayed at the top of the screen of the display unit 32, and the time zone reserved along the time scale is displayed. With this display, the free time zone of the conference room R within one day can be seen at a glance. Further, the specific contents of each reserved time zone are also shown. That is, the use time (start time and end time), the conference name, the user (person in charge), and the telephone number are displayed for each use schedule. When the number of reservations per day is large or when reservations are made until another day, the reservation status cannot be displayed within one screen of the display unit 32. Display of screen feed keys K ₁ and K ₂ (“▲”
"▼") is made, it is possible to send a screen according to the orientation of the screen feed key K _1, K ₂ by touching the area of the rectangle surrounding the display. In this way, the reservation status of the conference room R can be easily confirmed. To return to the display state of FIG. 6 from this state, the push button switch 36 corresponding to "reservation confirmation" may be pushed again. Further, if the screen feed keys K ₁ and K ₂ are not operated for a certain time or longer, the display state of FIG. 6 may be automatically returned. When the push button switch 34 corresponding to "member confirmation" is operated in the screen display of FIG. 6, the participants of the conference being displayed are displayed. In this case as well, the screen may not fit on one screen, so the screen forward keys K ₁ and K ₂ are displayed.
You can send the screen.

The operation of this embodiment will be described in more detail below. Registration of the usage schedule using the reservation terminal device 2 is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. First, the date of use, the start time, and the end time are input to the predetermined fields displayed on the display unit 22 using the input unit 21 (S1). Date of use, start time,
When the end time is entered, the main management apparatus 1 is connected, the entered date and time are collated with the usage schedule registered in the main administration apparatus 1, and the conference room name not reserved at the entered date and time is returned. These conference room names are displayed as a list on the display unit 22 (S2). The desired conference room is selected from the conference room names listed in this way, and the contents of the usage schedule other than the usage date, start time, and end time (meeting name, user, user's telephone number, participant) By inputting (S3), it is confirmed whether or not all the required setting contents have been input (S4), and then the input use schedule is transmitted to the main management device 1 and the schedule memory 11
The usage schedule is written in (S5). If the setting contents input in step S4 are insufficient, the input of the insufficient items is prompted, so if these items are input (S6), the usage schedule is transmitted to the main management device 1 after reconfirming the setting contents. . In this way, the reservation registration in the main management device 1 is completed.

When confirming the usage schedule stored in the schedule memory 11 of the main management apparatus 1 using the reservation terminal device 2, the conference room name and the usage date / time (usage date, start time, end time) At least one is input by the input unit 21. By this operation, the reservation statuses set in the main management apparatus 1 are displayed as a list on the display unit 22. For example, if only the conference room name is input, the reserved dates and times of the conference room R are displayed in a list, and if only the use date and time is input, the conference room R reserved for that time zone is displayed.
Is displayed in a list. If the conference room name and the date and time of use are entered, the availability of use is indicated.

When the usage schedule is registered in the main management apparatus 1 as described above, the management control unit 1 of the main management apparatus 1
In 0, the usage schedule is managed in the procedure as shown in FIG. That is, it is determined for each conference room R based on the output of the human body detection sensor 44 whether or not it is in use (S12), and if it is in use, it is determined whether or not it matches the usage schedule (S13). In this way, it is sequentially determined for each conference room R whether the busy status is in use and the usage schedule is matched (S1).
4) When the above determination is completed for all conference rooms R (S15), it is determined again from the first conference room R (S11) that the busy state and the use schedule match. here,
It is possible that the conference room R is in use and does not match the usage schedule because the conference room R is being used without making a reservation and the end time set in the usage schedule has passed. By referring to the next usage schedule of R, if it is a predetermined time or more before the next usage, it is urged to make a reservation, and if the next usage is within the predetermined time, the start time of the next usage is notified (S16). A telephone 38 attached to the display device 3 is used for this notification.

On the other hand, if the conference room R is not used,
It is determined whether or not the start time in the usage schedule has been reached (S17), and if the start time has been reached, it is determined whether or not a fixed time has elapsed from the start time (S18). If a certain period of time has passed, it is judged whether or not a warning is given to the user (S19), and if no warning is given, the use of the conference room R is urged through the telephone 26 attached to the reservation terminal 2. A warning is given (S20). Further, when the warning has already been issued, it is determined whether or not a certain period of time (which may be different from the above certain period of time) has elapsed (S21). Is deleted from the schedule memory 11 (S22). By the way, in the case where the start time has not been reached in step S17, the fixed time has not elapsed in steps S18 and S21, or the warning has been issued in step S20, the next conference room R is used. The process moves to the process for determining whether or not it is medium.

The lighting device 41 and the air conditioner 42 are controlled by the management control unit 10 of the main management device 1 in the procedure shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a usage schedule is registered for each conference room R (S32),
When the usage schedule is registered, the air conditioner 42 is started 5 minutes before the start time (S33) (S3).
4). At the start time of using the conference room R (S3
5) The lighting device 41 is turned on (S36). In this way, the air conditioner 42 in the conference room R is started before use and reaches a required temperature at the start of use, and the lighting device 41 is automatically turned on at the start of use. On the other hand, when the presence of a person in the conference room R is not confirmed by the human body detection sensor 44 even after 10 minutes have passed from the start time of using the conference room R (S3
7, S38), the lighting device 41 is turned off, and the air conditioner 42 is stopped (S39). That is, useless power consumption of the conference room R that is not used is suppressed. Here, when a person enters the conference room R after the air conditioner 42 is stopped, the lighting device 41 may be manually turned on and the air conditioner 42 may be manually started. In this way, the lighting device 41 is turned on / off and the air conditioner 42 is started / stopped in sequence for each conference room R (S40). When the above process is completed for all the conference rooms R (S41), the first operation is performed again. From the conference room R (S31), the above process is repeated. Step S32
If there is no usage schedule in the conference room R in step S33, if it has not reached 5 minutes before the start time in step S33, if it has not reached the start time in step S35, or if the presence of a person is detected in step S37, In either case where 10 minutes have not elapsed in step S38, the process is moved to the next conference room R.

The processing for the display device 3 in the main management device 1 is as shown in FIG. This process is also performed for each conference room R like other processes. First, whether or not the use time of the use schedule of one conference room R matches the current time measured by the clock unit 12 is checked. Is determined (S5
2) If they match, the display device 3 of the conference room R is called to check whether the contents of the usage schedule are displayed (S53). When the display is made,
By checking the display data of the display device 3 and the usage schedule, it is confirmed whether the display content of the display device 3 matches the content of the usage schedule (S54). Also performs the same processing (S55). In this way, the display contents of the display devices 3 of the respective conference rooms R are successively confirmed, and when the confirmation is completed for all the conference rooms R (S56), the first conference room R is returned to (S51). Repeat the process.

By the way, when there is no usage schedule that matches the current date and time in step S52,
Whether or not there is a usage schedule after the current time on the current day is searched (S57), and if there is a usage schedule, the closest (that is, next) usage schedule after the current time is transferred to the display device 3 (S58). If there is no usage schedule, the display device 3 displays that there is no reservation (S59). In step S53, since the use schedule of the current time exists, the display device 3
If the usage schedule is not displayed on the screen, it is displayed (S60). In step S54, if the contents of the usage schedule at the current time do not match the contents of the display on the display device 3, the contents displayed on the display device 3 are erased and the usage schedule at the current time is displayed on the display device 3 (S61). .

The operation of "confirmation of reservation" can be performed using the display device 3.
When done, the management control unit 10 of the main management apparatus 1
12 is performed. This process is also performed for each conference room R
It is done in order. First, "Reservation" for one conference room R
The operation state of the pushbutton switch 34 of “confirm” is captured.
(S72). Push the push button switch 34 for "confirm reservation"
If it is done, the usage of the conference room R after the current time on the day
Search whether there is a schedule for use (S73), use schedule
If there is a tool, the contents displayed on the display device 3 are erased and one screen is displayed.
Transfer the usage schedule that can be displayed on the
A list is displayed in the form as described above (S74). List display
The operation status of the pushbutton switch 34 for "confirm reservation" is displayed.
Is pushed in (S75), and the push button switch 34 is pushed.
Screen feed key K if not₁, K₂The operation status of
(S76). Screen feed key K ₁, K₂Is operated
If there is a usage schedule for the day,
7) Display the usage schedule displayed on the next screen 3
And display it (S78). Also, step S7
5, the push button switch 34 for "confirm reservation" is pressed.
Or the push button switch 34 and
K₁, K₂If and are not operated for a certain time (S79)
It returns to the state of displaying the usage schedule of the present time (S8
0), the same process is performed for the next conference room R (S8).
1).

Here, since the main management apparatus 1 and the display device 3 are connected via the premises network Lpr equipped with the PBX 4, while the reservation confirmation operation is being performed on one display device 3, The DC loop between the display device 3 and the main management device 1 via the local network Lpr is kept closed. Therefore, even if the reservation confirmation operation is performed on the other display device 3 while the reservation confirmation operation is performed on one display device 3, until the reservation confirmation operation on the first one display device 3 is completed. Reservation confirmation operation cannot be performed on the other display device 3. However, in general, such a situation is unlikely to occur, and if such a situation occurs, the display device 3 displays so as to wait for a while.

When the "reservation confirmation" push button switch 34 is pressed in step S72, step S73
If there is no usage schedule after the current time on that day, a message indicating that there is no usage schedule for that day (for example, "no reservation for today") is displayed on the display device 3 (S83). In this state, when the operation state of the "reservation confirmation" push button switch 34 is pressed (S75), the state returns to the state in which the use schedule of the current date and time is displayed (S80), and the process for the next conference room R is performed. Yes (S81). When the push button switch 34 is not pressed, the operation states of the screen feed keys K ₁ and K ₂ are fetched (S76), and the screen feed keys K ₁ and K are loaded.
_{When 2} is operated, the presence / absence of a usage schedule is checked for each day on another day (S77), and if there is a usage schedule, the usage schedule is transferred to the display device and displayed (S78). Here, if the push button switch 34 and the screen feed keys K ₁ and K ₂ are not operated for a certain time (S
79), and returns to the state of displaying the usage schedule of the current date and time (S80), and shifts to the process for the next conference room R (S81). If there is no usage schedule for the day specified by the screen scroll keys K ₁ and K ₂ in step S77, a message indicating that there is no usage schedule for that day (for example, "No reservation for XX month") ) Is displayed on the display device 3 (S84). After the above processing is performed for all the conference rooms R, the same processing is repeated from the first conference room (S8).
2, S71).

In this embodiment, the organizer may be included in the items of the usage schedule, and the organizer may be included in the display on the display device 3. Further, although the main management device 1, the reservation terminal 2 and the display device 3 are connected using the private network Lpr including the PBX 4, the LAN
You may connect using (local network). The reservation terminal 2 and the display device 3 may be connected to the main management device 1 using different networks. The message generated from the notification unit 17 may use a voice that is registered in advance as long as it does not include the conference room name or the usage time. Further, in the present embodiment, when the conference room R is not used even after a certain time has passed after the reserved start time, the user is notified of the warning through the telephone 26, but this is limited to the inside of a building or the like. When used in a space, a warning may be given to the user through a speaker arranged near the reservation terminal 2 instead of the telephone.

By the way, in the present embodiment, the display device 3 is arranged for each conference room R, and the display device 3 is arranged near the entrance of the conference room R and facing the outside of the conference room R. In order to realize such an arrangement, as shown in FIG.
A prismatic stud 50 extending from the floor surface to the ceiling surface is installed at the entrance of the conference room R, and one surface of the stud 50 is exposed to the outside (generally the passage side) of the conference room R, and the display device 3 is provided on this surface.
And the other surface of the stud 50 is exposed to the inside of the conference room R. If the stud 50 is used only for disposing the display device 3, the space utilization efficiency is low. Therefore, various other members can be attached to the stud 50. That is, since the display device 3 is additionally provided with the controller 31 for controlling the lighting device 41, the air conditioner 42, and the OHP 43, the controller 31 is housed in the stud 50.

Since it is desirable to provide the display device 3 with an in-room display lamp 51 which indicates that the conference room R is in use, the display device 3 is provided on the outside surface of the stud 50.
The in-room display lamp 51 is arranged on the above. Further, a power outlet is provided at the lower end of the outdoor side surface of the stud 50 as needed (in the figure, a state in which the lid 52 covering the power outlet is closed is shown). Further, whether or not the conference room R is being used is detected by the output of the human body detection sensor 44. However, as shown in FIG. 13, a card reader 53 is arranged beside the display device 3, and the user can be used by the card reader 53. The use of the conference room R by an authorized user may be confirmed by reading another magnetic card. Further, by providing the card reader 53, it is possible to limit the number of persons who can confirm the reservation by the display device 3.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
4, a control device 54 or the like that can control various devices arranged in the conference room R can be arranged. Like the display device 3, the control device 54 includes a display unit, a touch switch, and a push button switch. By changing the display of the display unit by operating the touch switch or the push button switch, the control device 54 can operate the illumination device 41, the air conditioner 42, and the OHP 43. In addition, the controller 31 is instructed to control the equipment 40 such as an electric curtain, a slide device, a television, a video deck, and a screen. further,
A remote control device (commander) 55 having the same function as the control device 54 is detachably attached to the stud 50. The remote control device 55 sends out a wireless signal using infrared rays as a medium, and this wireless signal is supplied to the stud 50.
The light is received by the light receiving unit 56 provided at the upper end of the. That is, various devices in the room of the conference room R can be operated by both the control device 54 and the remote control device 55.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing these relationships.
become that way. That is, the control device 54 is
The operation is defined by a microcomputer including a PU 61a and a storage unit 62a, and includes a display unit 63a and an operation unit 64a including a touch switch and a push button switch. Then, by operating the operation unit 64a according to the display content of the display unit 63a of the control device 54, it is possible to control the various devices 60 described above via the controller 31. Further, the remote control device 55 is different from the control device 54 only in that a light projecting unit 65 is provided, and the CPU 61b, the storage unit 62b, and the display unit 63 are provided.
b, the operation unit 64b is provided, and a wireless signal is transmitted from the light projecting unit 65 by operating the operation unit 64b. When the wireless signal is received by the light receiving unit 56, the control device 54 is operated from the light receiving unit 56 according to the operation of the remote control device 55.
A signal similar to that is transmitted, and the various devices 60 are controlled via the controller 31.

A telephone 38 (using a cordless telephone) is also arranged on the indoor side surface of the stud 50 as shown in FIG. 14, and a power outlet (a state in which a lid 57 for covering the power outlet is closed is shown in the figure below). Is also placed. This power outlet is used to connect various facilities 40 as needed. Here, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the indoor and outdoor power outlets 58 are connected to the power cord 58a, and the power cord 58a can be wound by a cord reel (not shown) housed in the stud 50. That is, the power outlet 58 is always attached inside the stud 50 as shown in FIG. 16A, and if necessary, as shown in FIG. 16B.
And the power cord 58a can be pulled out.

FIG. 17 shows a power outlet 58.
Is fixed to the stud 50, a table tap 59 is provided separately from the power outlet 58, and a storage portion 50a for storing the table tap 59 is provided in the stud 50. Therefore, when an extension cord is required for connecting the various equipments 40, the table tap 59 may be taken out from the storage portion 50a and connected to the power outlet 58 for use.

[0039]

According to the invention of claim 1, there is provided a reservation management system for managing the reservation status of a room that requires a reservation in use, wherein a room use schedule includes a room name, a use date, a start time, and user information. An input means capable of data transmission between the main management device having a storage means for storing the data in units of groups and a main management device via a communication line and storing the usage schedule in the storage means of the main management device. Data can be transmitted between the reserved terminal device provided and the main management unit via the communication line, and the usage schedule for each room stored outside the room and stored in the storage means of the main management unit can be set. The main management device is provided with a display device for displaying and a usage status detection device for detecting the usage status of the room, and the main management device stores the usage schedule stored in the storage means and each room detected by the usage status detection device. Notifying means for notifying the user based on the user information of the usage schedule when it is determined that the room is not used after the first time from the start time of the usage schedule by comparing with the usage state, and the usage schedule. And a erasing means for automatically erasing the use schedule from the storage means when it is determined that the room is not used after the second time after the first time has elapsed from the start time. If the room is not used even after the set start time has been set, the user is alerted by notifying that the room is unused after the lapse of the first time, and the reservation is followed. It has the advantage of allowing the use of the room. In addition, by notifying the person who is planning to use the room early, it is possible to promptly cancel the reservation when canceling the reservation, and even if the room is reserved, it can be used. There is an advantage that it is possible to reduce the number of existing states and improve the utilization efficiency of the room. Furthermore, even if the room is not used even by the notification, the reservation is automatically canceled by deleting the usage schedule. Therefore, when the room is not used, the reservation can be quickly canceled to promote the use of the room.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the display device is provided with an operation section for confirming the reservation status, and when the main management device confirms the reservation status by the display device, after the current time of the room in which the display device is provided. The usage schedule of the above is transferred to the display device, and the display device displays a list of the usage schedules transferred from the main management device. Therefore, the display device not only displays the usage schedule at the current time but also the usage schedule for the main management device. It is also possible to inquire, and there is an advantage that if you want to use the room without making a reservation, you can utilize the free time zone by checking the reservation status on the display device before using the room. .

According to the third aspect of the invention, since the main management device starts the air conditioner installed in the room at a certain time before the start time of the use schedule stored in the storage means, the start time of use of the room is set. Has an advantage that the room temperature is set to an appropriate temperature and the room can be used comfortably. According to the invention of claim 4, since the display device is exposed on the outside surface of the pillar-shaped stud that is arranged near the entrance of the room and extends from the floor to the ceiling, the communication line can be wired inside the stud. Has the advantage that it becomes easier.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a conference room in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main management device used in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a reservation terminal used in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a display device used in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a display device used in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a display device used in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing an arrangement example of display devices in the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a front view showing a configuration example of a stud in the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a stud in the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a stud in the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a stud in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Main Management Device 2 Reserved Terminal Device 3 Display Device 4 PBX 5 Sensor 26 Telephone 40 Equipment Lpb Public Network Lpr Local Network R Meeting Room

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A reservation management system for managing a reservation status of a room that requires a reservation for use, the memory storing a usage schedule of the room in group units including a room name, a usage date, a start time, and user information. A main management device having means, and a reservation terminal device capable of data transmission between the main management device via a communication line and having an input means for storing a use schedule in a storage means of the main management device, A display device that is capable of transmitting data to and from the main management device via a communication line, is displayed outdoors for each room, and displays a usage schedule for each room stored in the storage means of the main management device; The main management device compares the usage schedule stored in the storage means with the usage status of each room detected by the usage status detection device. And the first time from the start time of the use schedule, the notification means for notifying the user based on the user information of the use schedule when the room is not used after the first time from the start time of the use schedule. A room reservation management system, comprising: a deleting unit that automatically deletes the use schedule from the storage unit when it is determined that the room is not used after a second time after the passage of time. 2. The display device includes an operation unit for confirming the reservation status, and when the reservation status is confirmed by the display device, the main management device displays a usage schedule after the current time of the room in which the display device is installed. 2. The room reservation management system according to claim 1, wherein the reservation schedule is transferred to the device, and the display device displays a list of the usage schedules transferred from the main management device. 3. The main management device starts the air conditioner installed in the room at a fixed time before the start time of the usage schedule stored in the storage means.
Alternatively, the room reservation management system according to claim 2. 4. The room reservation management system according to claim 1, wherein a display device is externally provided on the outside surface of a pillar-shaped stud arranged near the entrance of the room and extending from the floor to the ceiling.