JP2005025606A - Equipment use management system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an equipment use management system for performing accurate equipment management and proper investment in plant and equipment or operation improvement in equipment reexamination, as for an equipment use management device. <P>SOLUTION: This equipment use management system consists of: a communication terminal 10 provided with a basic information input means 1 which inputs basic information, a basic information storing means 2 which stores the basic information, a use information collecting means 3 which collects the use condition of the equipment, a use information storing means 5 which stores use information, a use information transmitting means 5 which transmits use information by combining the basic information with the use information, and a use limiting means 6 which blocks the progress of the step when any basic information is not present; and a use management device 20 provided with a receiving means 11 which receives the use information transmitted from the communication terminal 10, a use information preparing means 12 which edits the received use information and prepares personal equipment management information and personal equipment use information, and a use information storing means 13 which stores the personal equipment management information and the personal equipment use information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device usage management system, and more specifically, a system that is mainly acquired by a company and used by employees to manage the equipment used in the business and grasps the state of use. The employee registers management information before starting use. If there is no limit on the use of equipment, it is possible to collect accurate information by checking device acquisition information and employee management information, and by checking device acquisition information and employee management information. The present invention relates to a device usage management system capable of collecting accurate information and obtaining information for grasping the usage and investment efficiency of devices by collecting the usage status of the devices.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a system that is mainly acquired by a company and provided to an employee and manages the equipment used by the employee is known. For example, it is composed of a terminal and its host device, and device configuration information including hardware and software, setting information is sent to the host device by a program sent from the host device to the terminal, the host device receives the information, and asset information The technique of storing or updating as is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
In addition, the management terminal database stores information on the capabilities of the managed measuring instrument, information on the calibration schedule, and information on the lending status. When the user borrows the managed measuring instrument, the user information is stored in the management device. There is known a system that transmits information and manages information related to a measurement target measuring instrument and a user using the management apparatus (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-366736 (page 3, page 4, FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-99662 (page 4, page 5, FIG. 1)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
At present, employees in the company who use a lot of work outside the company, such as sales and maintenance operations, use mobile terminals such as laptop computers and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) to improve work efficiency. In this way, the business is promoted and efficient. It took a lot of time and man-hours to distribute these communication devices such as mobile terminals to employees, grasp the asset management and operation status of the subsequent devices, and further improve it as an optimal business tool.
[0006]
In order to accurately distribute devices and manage devices after distribution, there were the following problems.
[0007]
If the distribution device is leased or rented, it is necessary to return the device to the leasing company after a certain period of use. For this reason, the device collection work when returning to the leasing company is carried out with the model name and device code that can identify the device returned from the user, the employee code that can identify the user, and the subsequent transfer from distribution. Etc. must be checked against the device management information corresponding to the user.
[0008]
Moreover, the reason for the man-hour is as follows.
[0009]
When distributing devices, it is more efficient to send them in units of departments, branches, etc., but when distributing devices with the same model and the same function, the distributor physically assigns the employee code, name, etc. and the distributed device. Even if it is sent correspondingly, even if the user side uses the correspondence by mistake, it can be used without any problem. In order to perform accurate device management, after distribution, the correspondence information between the user and the device is confirmed by some method (for example, the user writes the correspondence information on a receipt slip or the like).
[0010]
The necessity of collecting device usage information after distribution is as follows.
[0011]
Whether a device such as a personal computer that functions for the first time after installing software is properly used unless it is used, or whether the originally installed software is used I can't evaluate. For this reason, it is necessary to know the usage status after the device distribution. When the lease period expires and a new model is redistributed, it is necessary to improve the device usage problems and redistribute it properly. For this reason, it is necessary to collect and analyze device usage information.
[0012]
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is useful for collecting deployment information and subsequent usage information and performing appropriate equipment investment and operational improvement during accurate equipment management and equipment review. The object is to provide a device usage management system capable of collecting information.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
(1) The invention described in claim 1 is as follows. FIG. 1 is a principle block diagram of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a plurality of communication terminals used by employees. Reference numeral 20 denotes a usage management device that manages the communication terminal 10, and is connected to each communication terminal 10 via the network 30.
[0014]
In the communication terminal 10, 1 is a basic information input means for inputting, as basic information, a personal code that identifies the user of the device and a device code that identifies the device that the user manages, and 2 represents the input basic information. Basic information holding means for holding, 3 is a usage information collecting means for collecting the usage state of the device including at least basic information, 4 is a usage information holding means for holding usage information, and 5 is a combination of the basic information and usage information. Usage information transmitting means 6 for transmitting to a predetermined device as usage information is a usage restriction means 6 that cannot proceed to the next step when the basic information is not held.
[0015]
In the usage management apparatus 20, 11 is a receiving means for receiving usage information transmitted from the communication terminal 10, and 12 is usage information creation for editing the received usage information and creating personal device management information and personal device usage information. Means 13 is usage information holding means for holding individual device management information and individual device usage information.
[0016]
With this configuration, the communication terminal 10 transmits usage information to the usage management device 20, and the usage management device 20 generates personal device management information and personal device usage information based on the received usage information. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the status of the communication terminal used by the user, collect deployment information and subsequent usage information, It is possible to provide a device usage management system capable of collecting useful information for improving operation.
(2) In the invention according to claim 2, when the communication terminal is connected to the network after a preset time has passed since the last transmission of the usage information, the usage information is transmitted to the usage management device. It is characterized by that.
[0017]
With this configuration, the usage information of the communication terminal is transmitted to the usage management apparatus, so that the usage management apparatus side can grasp the situation on the communication terminal side.
(3) In the invention according to claim 3, when the usage management device receives usage information from the communication terminal, there is no match when compared with the device code information held by the usage management device. The communication terminal is notified that there is no device code.
[0018]
If configured in this way, the usage information from the communication terminal is compared with the device code information stored in the usage management device, and if they do not match, the communication terminal side is notified that the basic information setting is incorrect. The user can be prompted to input the correct device code again.
(4) In the invention according to claim 4, when the usage management device receives usage information from the communication terminal, there is no personal code that matches the employee information held by the usage management device. In this case, the communication terminal is notified that there is no personal code.
[0019]
With this configuration, the usage information from the communication terminal is compared with the personal code stored in the usage management device, and if they do not match, the communication terminal is notified that the personal code does not exist, and the correct personal You can prompt for the code.
(5) The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the communication terminal checks a program name installed therein at a preset timing and stores the program name as usage information.
[0020]
With this configuration, the name of the installed program can be left in the history as usage information.
(6) The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the communication terminal checks the name of the executed program and stores it as usage information.
[0021]
With this configuration, the name of the executed program can be left in the history as usage information.
(7) In the invention according to claim 7, the communication terminal periodically checks the name of a program currently in operation at a preset time interval, records the use date and time and the use time for each program, and stores it as use information. It is characterized by that.
[0022]
By configuring in this way, it is possible to leave the name of a program in operation periodically as usage information in the history.
(8) The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the communication terminal checks an OS name installed therein and its version, and transmits it as usage information to the usage management apparatus.
[0023]
With this configuration, since the OS name and its version are transmitted as usage information to the usage management apparatus, the usage management apparatus can recognize which version of the OS is being used.
(9) The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the communication terminal checks a set IP address and host name, and transmits it as usage information to the usage management apparatus.
[0024]
With this configuration, the set IP address and host name are transmitted as usage information to the usage management apparatus, so that the usage management apparatus can recognize the IP address and host name.
(10) In the invention according to claim 10, when the use restriction unit of the communication terminal checks the basic information input unit and detects that a part or all of the functions are lost, A shutdown instruction is issued without proceeding to the step.
[0025]
If comprised in this way, when a part or all function of basic information is lost, use as a communication terminal is prohibited by shutting down a communication terminal, and the safety | security as a system can be maintained.
(11) According to the invention of claim 11, in the usage management apparatus, when the personal code matches when comparing the personal device usage information with employee information consisting of at least a personal code, name, and affiliation code A personal device usage ledger including a code, name, department code, and device code is registered or updated.
[0026]
With this configuration, when the personal code matches by comparing the created personalized device usage information with the employee information stored in advance, the personalized device usage ledger is registered or updated to the latest Can be revised.
(12) The invention described in claim 12 is characterized in that a URL referred to in the communication terminal is recorded and transmitted as usage information to the usage management apparatus.
[0027]
If comprised in this way, the URL of the homepage referred in the communication terminal can be left as a history.
(13) The invention described in claim 13 compares the basic information in the usage information with the acquired device information including the device code at the time of device acquisition when creating the individual device use information in the operation management device. If not, the corresponding communication terminal is notified.
[0028]
If comprised in this way, when basic information is wrong, correction can be promoted by notifying to the communication terminal side.
(14) The invention described in claim 14 is characterized in that an update function of a virus check program is activated when usage information is transmitted by the communication terminal.
[0029]
With this configuration, the virus check program can be updated to the latest one each time.
[0030]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0031]
First, the system configuration shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail. The user of the device inputs, from the basic information input means 1, a personal code that identifies herself and a device code that identifies the device that she manages as basic information. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of basic information. As shown in the figure, the basic information is composed of a personal code and a device code. In the example shown in the figure, an example is shown in which the user uses a plurality of devices from device code 1 to device code n. The input basic information is held in the basic information holding means 2.
[0032]
On the other hand, the usage information collecting means 3 collects the usage state of the device including at least basic information. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of usage information. As shown in the figure, it is composed of OS (operating system) information, setting information, installation information indicating installed software information, used application information, and a user's URL history. The usage information collected in this way is held in the usage information holding means 4.
[0033]
The usage information transmission unit 5 defines the basic information and the usage information as usage information, defines the basic information held in the basic information holding unit 2, the usage information held in the usage information holding unit 4, and Is transmitted to the usage management apparatus 20 via the network 30.
[0034]
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usage information transmission screen. When the “Transfer” button in the figure is pressed, the usage information is transferred. When the transfer is completed, the “End” button is pressed.
[0035]
On the usage management device 20 side, the receiving unit 11 receives usage information sent from the communication terminal 10. The usage information creating means 12 inputs the usage information sent from each communication terminal 10 received by the receiving means 11, edits the received usage information, and stores the individual device management information and the individual device usage information. create.
[0036]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of individual device management information. As shown in the figure, it is composed of a personal code and a device code managed by the individual. Here, the device codes are 1 to n. That is, the individual owns n devices. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of individual device usage information. As shown in the figure, it consists of a personal code and usage information. The individual device management information and the individual device usage information created in this way are held in the usage information holding means 13.
[0037]
The usage management apparatus 20 monitors the individual device management information and the individual device usage information from the usage information sent from each communication terminal 10 in this way.
[0038]
The communication terminal 10 transmits usage information to the usage management apparatus 20, and the usage management apparatus 20 creates and stores personal device management information and personal device usage information based on the received usage information. Can grasp the state of the communication terminal 10 used by the user, collect deployment information and subsequent usage information, and perform appropriate equipment investment and operational improvement at the time of accurate equipment management and equipment review It is possible to provide a device usage management system capable of collecting useful information.
[0039]
In this case, when the communication device 10 is connected to the network 30 after a preset time has passed since the last transmission of the usage information, the communication device 10 transmits the usage information to the usage management device 20. In this way, the usage information of the communication terminal 10 is transmitted to the usage management apparatus 20, so that the usage management apparatus 20 side can grasp the situation on the communication terminal 10 side.
[0040]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of employee information managed on the usage management apparatus 20 side. As shown in the figure, it is composed of a personal code, a name, and a department code. By managing such employee information, the employee name, personal code, and department code are recognized, and the employee can be managed.
[0041]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the device code information. As shown in the figure, it is composed of a model ID indicating a model and a device code. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of affiliation information. The affiliation information is composed of a department code and a department name as shown in the figure. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of device information. As shown in the figure, it is composed of a device ID, a model name, and a manufacturer / telephone company.
[0042]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of acquired device information. As shown in the figure, it is composed of a device name, the number of units, a contract number, an acquisition date, and a use period (for example, in the case of a lease). FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the individual device management ledger. As shown in the figure, it consists of a personal ID, name, affiliation, device code, model ID, usage type (for example, lease or purchase), and contract number. The usage management device 20 manages such information, manages the equipment user, the equipment used and its associated information, and makes appropriate equipment investments and operational improvements at the time of accurate equipment management and equipment review. Useful information can be collected.
[0043]
In the present invention, when the usage management device 20 receives usage information from the communication terminal 10, the usage management device 20 compares the device code held by the usage management device 20 with the received device code. If there is no match, the communication terminal 10 can be notified that there is no corresponding device code. By doing so, it is possible to notify the communication terminal 10 that the basic information setting is wrong and prompt the user to input the correct device code again.
[0044]
Further, according to the present invention, when the usage management device 20 receives the usage information from the communication terminal 10, the personal code matches with the employee information (see FIG. 6) held by the usage management device 20. If there is nothing to do, the communication terminal 10 can be notified that there is no corresponding personal code. In this way, the usage information from the communication terminal 10 is compared with the personal code stored in the usage management device 20, and if they do not match, the communication terminal 10 is notified that there is no personal code, and again You can prompt for the correct personal code.
[0045]
Further, the communication terminal 20 can check the program name installed inside at a preset timing and store the program name as usage information. In this way, the name of the installed program can be left in the history as usage information.
[0046]
Further, the communication terminal 10 can check the name of the executed program and save it as usage information. In this way, the name of the executed program can be left in the history as usage information.
[0047]
In addition, the communication terminal 10 can check the name of a program that is operating regularly at a preset time interval, record the use date and time and the use time for each program, and save it as use information. In this way, it is possible to leave the name of a program that is regularly running in the history as usage information.
[0048]
Further, the communication terminal 10 can check the OS name installed therein and its version, and send it as usage information to the usage management apparatus. In this way, since the OS name and its version are transmitted as usage information to the usage management apparatus 20, the usage management apparatus 20 can recognize which version of the OS is being used.
[0049]
In addition, the communication terminal 10 can check the set IP address and host name, and can transmit it to the usage management apparatus 20 as usage information. In this way, since the set IP address and host name are transmitted as usage information to the usage management apparatus 20, the usage management apparatus 20 can recognize the IP address and host name.
[0050]
Also, the use restriction means 6 of the communication terminal 10 checks the basic information input means 1 and if it detects that some or all of its functions are lost, it does not proceed to the next step and shuts down. Instructions can be given. In this way, when some or all of the functions of the basic information are lost, the communication terminal 10 can be shut down to prohibit its use as a communication terminal, and the safety of the system can be maintained.
[0051]
Further, in the usage management apparatus 20, when the personal device usage information is compared with employee information (see FIG. 6) including at least a personal code, a name, and an affiliation code, and the personal code matches, the personal code, name, It is possible to register or update an individual device usage ledger including an affiliation code and a device code. In this way, when the personal code matches by comparing the created personal device usage information with the employee information stored in advance, the personal device usage ledger is registered or updated to the latest one. It can be revised.
[0052]
In addition, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator: a notation method for uniquely specifying a storage location of an information resource such as a file distributed on the Internet) referred to in the communication terminal 10 is recorded and used as usage information. Can be sent to. In this way, the URL of the home page referenced in the communication terminal 10 can be left as a history.
[0053]
In addition, when the operation management apparatus 20 creates individual device usage information, the basic information of the usage information is compared with the acquired device information including the device code at the time of device acquisition. The communication terminal 20 can be notified. In this way, when the basic information is incorrect, it is possible to prompt correction by notifying the communication terminal 10.
[0054]
In addition, when the usage information is transmitted by the communication terminal 10, the update function of the virus check program can be activated. In this way, the virus check program can be updated to the latest one each time.
[0055]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing basic information input processing of the communication terminal. First, the basic information input means 1 checks whether basic information has been input (S1). If the basic information has been input, the process ends. If the basic information has not been input, a screen for inputting the basic information is displayed (S2). The user of the communication terminal inputs basic information from the operation keys.
[0056]
Next, the basic information input means 1 checks whether the basic information has been input (S3). If the basic information has not been input, the process returns to step S2 to input the basic information. If the basic information has been input, the basic information input means 1 checks whether the basic information has been input correctly (S4). If the basic information is not correctly input, the process returns to step S2 and the basic information is input. If the basic information is correctly input, the input basic information is held in the basic information holding means 2 (S5).
[0057]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the usage information collection process of the communication terminal. The usage information collecting means 3 first acquires OS information (S1). Next, the collected collection information is held in the usage information holding unit 4 (S2).
[0058]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the usage information transmission process of the communication terminal. The usage information transmitting means 5 of the communication terminal 10 calculates the number of days elapsed from the last date when the usage information was transmitted to today (S1), and checks whether the number of set days ≦ the number of elapsed days is satisfied (S2). In this step, the timing for transmitting the usage information is determined. The usage information is a combination of the basic information and usage information of the personal computer and does not need to be sent frequently. Therefore, the usage information is sent after an appropriate period. “Set days” is an interval for transmitting preset usage information. If the set number of days is equal to or less than the elapsed number of days, the process proceeds to a usage restriction flow (S3, details will be described later).
[0059]
If it is determined in step S2 that the set number of days is not equal to or less than the elapsed number of days, it is not yet time to transmit the usage information, and the process ends.
[0060]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the use restriction process of the communication terminal 10. This process shows the details of the usage restriction flow in step S3 of FIG. The use restricting means 6 checks the factor of set days ≦ elapsed days (S1). If it is a function factor, the warning screen transmission is first disabled (S2). FIG. 19 shows an example of a warning screen. In this example, a warning message is displayed. Then, a warning screen is displayed (S3). Next, the usage information collection function is checked (S4). Next, it is checked whether the usage information collection function is normal (S5). If the usage information collection function is normal, the process ends. If the usage information collection function is abnormal, the “shutdown” button is pressed to shut down the communication device (S8).
[0061]
If the factor is a transmission factor in step S1, a warning screen is displayed (S6). Then, transmission is selected (S7). If transmission cannot be selected, the system is shut down (S8). When the transmission can be selected, the usage information is transmitted (S9), the date when the usage information was last transmitted is updated (S10), and the process is terminated.
[0062]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing usage information reception processing in the usage management apparatus. The receiving means 11 receives usage information (S1). Next, it is checked whether the personal code is in the employee table (see FIG. 6) (S2). If there is no personal code, it transmits that the data is invalid to the communication terminal 10 (S3). Next, if there is a personal code in step S2, the usage information is stored in the usage information holding means 13 (S4).
[0063]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing individual-use usage information creation processing in the usage management apparatus. The usage information creation means 12 reads the usage information with the usage information and the individual device usage information corresponding to the usage information (S1). Next, it is checked whether there is corresponding device usage information (see FIG. 5) (S2). If there is, the individual device usage information is updated (S3). If not, new registration is performed in the individual device usage information (S4).
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the communication terminal transmits the usage information to the usage management device, and the usage management device transmits the individual device management information and the individual device usage based on the received usage information. Since the information is created and stored, the status of the communication terminal used by the user can be grasped, and the deployment information and subsequent usage information are collected to ensure proper management during equipment management and equipment review. It is possible to provide a device usage management system capable of collecting useful information for capital investment and operational improvement.
(2) According to the invention described in claim 2, since the usage information of the communication terminal is transmitted to the usage management apparatus, the usage management apparatus side can grasp the situation on the communication terminal side.
(3) According to the invention described in claim 3, when the usage information from the communication terminal is compared with the device code information stored in the usage management device, if they do not match, the basic information is set incorrectly. To the communication terminal side and prompt the user to input the correct device code again.
(4) According to the invention described in claim 4, when the usage information from the communication terminal is compared with the personal code stored in the usage management device, and it does not match, the communication terminal indicates that the personal code does not exist. Notification and prompt the user to input the correct personal code again.
(5) According to the invention described in claim 5, the name of the installed program can be left as usage information.
(6) According to the invention described in claim 6, the name of the executed program can be left as usage information.
(7) According to the invention described in claim 7, the name of a program that is in operation can be periodically left as usage information.
(8) According to the invention described in claim 8, since the OS name and its version are transmitted as usage information to the usage management apparatus, the usage management apparatus can recognize which version of the OS is being used. .
(9) According to the ninth aspect of the invention, since the set IP address and host name are transmitted to the usage management apparatus as usage information, the usage management apparatus can recognize the IP address and host name.
(10) According to the invention described in claim 10, when a part or all of the functions of the basic information are lost, the communication terminal is shut down and prohibited from being used as a communication terminal, and the safety as a system is increased. Can be maintained.
(11) According to the invention described in claim 11, when the personal code matches when the created personalized device usage information is compared with the employee information stored in advance, the personalized device usage ledger is registered or It can be updated to the latest version.
(12) According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the URL of the home page referenced in the communication terminal can be left as a history.
(13) According to the invention described in claim 13, when the basic information is incorrect, correction can be promoted by notifying the communication terminal side.
(14) According to the invention described in claim 14, the virus check program can be updated to the latest one each time.
[0065]
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to collect deployment information and subsequent usage information, and to collect useful information for performing proper equipment investment and operational improvement at the time of accurate device management and equipment review. A device usage management system that can be provided can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a principle block diagram of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of basic information.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of usage information.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of individual device management information.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of individual device usage information.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of employee information.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of device code information.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of affiliation information.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of device information.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of acquired device information.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of individual device management information.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing basic information input processing of a communication terminal.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing usage information collection processing of a communication terminal.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing usage information transmission processing of a communication terminal.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing communication terminal use restriction processing;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing usage information reception processing in the usage management device;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing individual-use usage information creation processing in the usage management device.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usage information transmission screen.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a warning screen.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Basic information input means
2 Basic information holding means
3 Usage information collection means
4 Usage information holding means
5. Usage information transmission means
6 Use restriction means
10 Communication terminal
11 Receiving means
12 Usage information creation means
13 Use information holding means
20 Usage management device
30 network

Claims (14)

A basic information input means for inputting, as basic information, a personal code by which a user of the apparatus identifies himself / herself, a device code for identifying a device managed by himself / herself, and a basic information retaining means for retaining the input basic information; Usage information collecting means for collecting usage status of the device including at least basic information, usage information holding means for holding usage information, and usage information for transmitting the basic information and usage information together as usage information to a predetermined device A communication terminal comprising a transmission means and a use restriction means that cannot proceed to the next step when the basic information is not held;
Receiving means for receiving usage information transmitted from the communication terminal; usage information creating means for editing the received usage information to create personal device management information and personal device usage information; personal device management information and personal A usage management device comprising usage information holding means for holding different device usage information;
Equipment usage management system consisting of The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal transmits the usage information to the usage management apparatus when connected to a network after a preset time has elapsed since the last transmission of the usage information. Usage management system. When the usage management device receives usage information from the communication terminal and there is no match compared to the device code information held by the usage management device, the usage management device informs the communication terminal that there is no device code. The device usage management system according to claim 1, wherein notification is made. When the usage management device receives usage information from the communication terminal, if there is no personal code that matches the employee information held by the usage management device, it indicates that there is no personal code. The device usage management system according to claim 1, wherein the device usage management system notifies the terminal. 2. The apparatus usage management system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal checks a program name installed therein at a preset timing and stores the program name as usage information. 2. The device usage management system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal checks the name of the executed program and stores it as usage information. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal checks the name of a program that is in operation periodically at a preset time interval, records a use date and time and a use time for each program, and saves it as use information. Usage management system. 2. The apparatus usage management system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal checks an OS name installed therein and its version, and transmits the information as usage information to the usage management apparatus. 2. The apparatus usage management system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal checks a set IP address and host name and transmits the usage information as usage information to the usage management apparatus. The communication terminal use restriction means checks the basic information input means, and if it detects that some or all of the functions are lost, it does not proceed to the next step but issues a shutdown instruction. The apparatus usage management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the use management device, when the personal code matches when the personal device usage information is compared with employee information consisting of at least a personal code, name, and affiliation code, the personal code, name, affiliation code, and device code are included. 2. The device usage management system according to claim 1, wherein the individual device usage ledger is registered or updated. 2. The device usage management system according to claim 1, wherein a URL referred to in the communication terminal is recorded and transmitted as usage information to the usage management apparatus. When creating individual device usage information in the operation management device, the basic information in the usage information is compared with the acquired device information including the device code at the time of device acquisition, and if it does not exist, the corresponding communication terminal is notified. The apparatus usage management system according to claim 1, wherein: 2. The apparatus usage management system according to claim 1, wherein an update function of a virus check program is activated when usage information is transmitted by the communication terminal.

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