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Information Processing Device Information Processing Method And Computer Program

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an information processing device for realizing a sequential execution type data processing module that opens a communication channel with an external unit executes a processing request from the external unit and returns a result for each communication channel. [Solution] There is provided an information processing device equipped with a program execution unit for reading interpreting and executing a computer program code created by a first procedural language wherein the program execution unit opens a communication channel in response to a communication connection request from an external unit and returns to each of the communication channels the result of the processing request sent from the external unit for the opened communication channel.

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Application #
Filing Date
30 September 2014
Publication Number
18/2015
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Status
Email
remfry-sagar@remfry.com
Parent Application

Applicants

SONY CORPORATION
1-7-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 1080075

Inventors

1. MORITA Tadashi
c/o SONY CORPORATION 1-7-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 1080075

Specification

Description Title of Invention INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING 5 METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM Technical Field [OOOl] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an 10 information processing method, and a computer progrann. Background Art [0002] In procedural programming languages such as LISP, Ruby, and Python, 15 variables and function definition infornlation is loaded at program runtime, and the program is executed on the basis of the loaded fi~nction definitions and variable values. Software that interprets and executes such a procedural programming language (a sequential executioll data processing module) loads an application program stated in a procedural programming language every time the software is 20 activated, and thereafter processes input data and outputs a processing result according to the loaded application program. [0003] A characteristic of software that interprets and executes a procedural programlning language is that if a defined variable name is input, the content of that 25 variable may be read out. Likewise, if a function that reads out a defined fi~nction is input, that function code may be output. [0004] In the past, conlputer system architecture involved breaking down the requested specifications into function modules for individual tasks, defining the 30 module control instructions and com~nunicationm eans fiom the start, and using a colnpiler to realize the construction. In function nlodule developlnent, the behavior of a module is defined fro~nth e start using programming code in the function module or by using a predefined code, wvl~iclu~n dergoes a sequence of compiling, linking, and debugging before being incorporated into the system. Citation List Patent Literature [OOOS] Patent Literature 1 : JP2011-513824T 10 Patent Literature 2: WO 20051121976 Sumnary of Invention Technical Problem [0006] 15 A sequential execution data processing module of the related art is configured to operate via a keyboard commnunication channel and a file system read/wsite channel, loading and executing a script program while switching the channel according to instructions from co~nmands, and if necessary, opening a new co~nmunication channel and using a script program fsom that conlnlunication 20 channel. [0007] The present disclosure provides a new and improved information processing device, information processiag method, aqd computer program realizing a sequential execution data processi~lg module that opens a colllnlunication channel with an 25 external unit, executes a processing request from the external unit, and returns a result for each communication channel. Solution to Problem [OOOS] 30 According to an e~llbodi~neo~f ltth e present disclosure, there is provided an information processing device including a program execution unit that loads, interprets, and executes a computer program code created by a first procedural language. The program execution unit opens a co~mnunicationc hannel in response to a co~nn~unicatiocno nnection request from an external unit, and returns to each coinmunication cha~ulela result for a processing request sent from an external unit 5 on the opened communication charulel. [0009] According to another embodinlent of the present disclosure, there is provided an infornlation processing method including loading, interpreting, and executing a computer program code created by a first procedural language. The 10 executing opens a co~nnmnication channel in response to a communication connection request from an external unit, and returns to each coinmunication channel a result for a processing request sent from an external unit on the opened com~nunicationc hannel. [OOl 01 15 According to another enlbodin~ent of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer program that causes a computer to load, interpret, and execute a computer program code created by a first procedural language. The executing opens a co~nnlunicationc hannel in response to a comnlunication connection request from an external unit, and returns to each com~nunication channel a result for a 20 processing request sent from an external unit on the opened communication cl~annel. Advantageous Effects of Invention [OOll] According to the present disclosure as described above, it is possible to 25 provide a new and improved information processing device, information processing neth hod, and computer program realizing a sequential execution data processing module that opens a comn~unication chamel with an external unit, executes a processing request fro111 the external unit, and returns a result for each conununication channel. 30 Brief Description of Drawings [0012] [FIG. 11 FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a functional configuration of an information processing system 10 according to an enlbodiment of the present disclosure. 5 [FIG. 21 FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a computer program executed by an information processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [FIG. 31 FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a computer progranl executed by an infor~nationpr ocessing device 100 according to an 10 embodiment of the present invention. [FIG. 41 FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a conlputer program executed by an information processing device 100 according to an e~nbodinlenot f the present invention. [FIG. 51 FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a 15 computer program executed by an information processing device 100 according to an ernbodinlent of the present invention. [FIG. 61 FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating col~espoadencer elationships among tile symbols illustsated in FIG 2, the cons cells illustrated in FIG. 3, the name storage table illustrated in FIG. 4, and the authentication key table illustrated in FIG. 20 5. [FIG. 71 FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an overview of a computer prograln executed by an information processing device 100 or 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [FIG. 81 FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating operations of an information processing 25 device 100 and 200 according to an enlbodinlent of the present disclosure. [FIG 91 FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a process by a sequential execution data processing niodule for creating a comniunication channel according to a rnutual linkage announce~nent and a connection request process from an external unit. 30 [FIG. 101 FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illt~stratinga n exenlplary modification of the internal state of a sequential execution data processing module using multiple REPLoops. [FIG. 111 FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of mutual linkage in a sequential execution data processing module. [FIG. 121 FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrati~~ag c onceptual overview of a 5 distribution process by a sequential execution data processing module according to the present embodiment. Description of Embodiments [0013] 10 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the appended drawings. Note that, in this specification and the drawings, elements that have st~bstantially the same fullction and structure are denoted with the same reference signs, and repeated explanation is omitted. 15 [0014] Hereinafter, the description will proceed in the following order. 4. Related art and problems thereoD 12. Embodiment of present disclosure> [Functional configuration of information processing system] [Program structure examples] [Use case examnples] <3. Conclusion> [0015] In the case of using a fi~nctiono r variable built into a sequential execution data processing module as a processing request from another communication channel, there exists a method that first closes the channel in advance, and then newly reconfigures the communication channel. However, with this method, if a 15 processing request comes from another communication channel, it becomes necessary to close the open channel and re-open a channel, and the process becomes con~plicated. Moreover, with such a structure, it has not been possible to dynamically realize a request that responds to a processing request from a given comtnunication channel, and while defining fi~nctionsa nd variables or executing a 20 function, changes the value of a variable used by that processing program, or changes some of the filnctions to be used, from another coniniunication chamlel. [0120] Also, with sucll a structure, it has not been possible to realize, without a specialized script program, a configuration enabling modules to construct a network 25 wit11 each other, such as one in which a main sequential execution data processing nlodule answering different requests from multiple similar modules while also sending out a request to another similar module. [0121] Meanwliile, a data processing n~oduleth at receives a script expression via a 30 colinnunicatioli cha~nleol tlier than keyboard input, and returns the processing result via the receiving co~iunnnicationc hannel has also been conceived. However, in the case of multiply connecting such data processing modules via a communication channel, all modules enter a standby state until the last module finishes the process and returns a response, and independent processing was not possible. [O 1221 5 Additionally, sequential execution data processing modules of the related art are respectively defined in specialized script languages. Directly communicating by using anotlier script language and script input communication channel was impossible, requiring internlediary specialized script translation software. Also, a sequential.execution data processing module having a security function was required 10 to re-authenticate a required object every time the channel is switclied, being unable to respond to a new request from another lnodule while maintaining one channel as a secure and encrypted communication session. Because of such restrictions, there were inconveniences, such as the inability to sinlultaneously establish a session for executing payment through another channel while maintaining a session that charges 15 electronic money with an electronic money server or the like, for example. [0123] In contrast, a sequential execution data processing module according to the present embodiment is configured to expand the functionality of a sequential execution data processing module of the related art, and be able to not only load and 20 execute scripts from a keyboard or file via a single channel, but also open multiple network channels, and process successive requests while maintaining the channels. [0124] An information processing device equipped with a sequential execution data processing module according to the present embodiment, by having such a 25 colfiguration, becolnes able to dynamically modify functions that process requests from a given channel and internally held variables, according to a processing request from another channel. By having such a configuration, it becomes possible to process work with different rights via separate channels, such as for the charge and paynie~ito f electronic money, writing and deleting log data, managing energy supply 30 and consunlption quantities in a smart grid metel; car rental time and elapsed time, or service ticket purchase and usage, for example. [Ol 251 Additionally, if a security function is built into a sequential execution data processing module according to the present e~nbodin~euitt, becomes possible to extend a secure session on each chaunel, and successively receive scripts while still 5 maintaining a secure session. For this reason, it becomes possible to securely process payment requests aud charge requests wit11 respect to the same variable holding electronic money from a large number of devices, such as an electronic money server. [0 1261 10 Also, with the input of a script expression via a communication link, the processing request destination is kept waiting uutil a processing result of the input expression is computed and the result is tra~lsmitted via the requesting conlmunication cha~ulel. However, since the message transmitting function of a sequential execution data processing module according to the present enlbodime~lt is 15 switched to the next process after confirming that a message has been sent to the other side, it becomes possible to inunediately switch to the next process. Additionally, it becomes possible to subsequently receive a new message from a peer via another communication channel, and equal message communication that is not in a command-response forruat becomes possible. 20 [O127] Also, a seque~ltial execution data processing module according to the present embodiment has ~nultiple statement analysis fi~nctions and statement recoufiguration fu~ictions that interpret' and recoustruct multiple languages, it is possible to treat the internal expression of fiulction aud variable definitions as one 25 optimal method, in which one channel loads in a given script language A while another channel loads and processes in a different script language B, enabling communication with multiple differing script languages. Also, trarlslation operations, such as transr~littinga script according to an instruction in script language A to another module in script language B, become possible. 30 [0128] Usage of a variable or function defined and set with security in a sequential execution data processing module according to the present embodi~nent always requires an autllentication operation. At this point, since authentication operations fsom multiple channels are managed with an authentication list for each channel, variables and fi~nctions may be used safely, without an autlienticated variable or 5 function being incorrectly used on another channel. [0 1291 Also, even if a processing request is able to use a variable or function of a sequential execution data processing nlodule according to the present embodiment via one communication challuel according to external authentication via an external 10 communication chamlel, since the processing request is linked to the communication channel that issued the request, the variable or function is protected fsom a request via a communication channel with no rights, and may be safely used. [0130] Obviously, exemplary applications of a sequential execution data processing 15 module executed by an information processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are not limited to those indicated above. In addition, ratl~er than just linkage between equipment, similar operation may be realized by installing respective sequential execution data processing modules in separate areas (such as separate directories or separate folders) inside the same 20 equipment. It is also possible to realize a storage nledium storing a sequential execution data processing lnodule executed by an information processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0131] The foregoing thus describes preferred embodiments of the present 25 disclosure in detail and with reference to the attached drawings. However, the present disclosure is not li~llitedto such examples. It is clear to persons ordinarily skilled in the teclmical field to which the present disclosure belongs that various modifications or alterations may occur insofar as they are withill the scope of the teclnlical ideas stated in the claims, and it is to be understood that such modifications 30 or alterations obviously belong to the technical scope of the present disclosure. [0132] Additionally, the present teclinology may also be configured as below. ( 1 ) An information processing device including: a program execution unit that loads, interprets, and executes a computer 5 program code created by a first procedural language, wherein the program execution unit opens a commullication channel in response to a communication connection request fro111 an external unit, and returns to each communication clia~ineal result for a processing request sent from an external unit on the opened comnlunication 10 channel. (2) The infor~nationpr ocessing device according to ( I ) , wherein the program execution unit treats a sharable variable and function as modifiable by a processing request sent from an external unit on each 15 comtnunication channel, and also causes a result of modifying the variable and tl~e fi~nction to also be reflected in a processing request by another co~llmunication channel that uses the same variable and function. (3) The information processing device according to ( 1 ) or (2), wherein 20 the prograin execution unit loads, interprets, and executes a computer program code created by a second procedural language different fiom the first procedural language. (4) The information processing device according to (3), wherein 25 the program execution unit interprets a code input on the opened communication clia~mel, and reconfigures and transmits the code in the second procedural language. (5) The illformation processing device according to any one of ( 1 ) to (4), 30 wherein the program execution unit receives a code via the opened communication channel, and without waiting for a processing result, returns a reply fiom the commuaication channel meaning that the code was received. (6) The information processing device according to (5), wherein 5 the program execution unit generates a new sequence to process the received code and holds a processing result of the code, and returns the processi~lg result when a result request conies from the conlnlunication channel that received the code. (7) 10 The infornlation processing device according to any one of (1) to (G), wherein the program execution unit reshicts reference to a variable and execution of a fitnction used by the code until after autheatication, and authenticates by referring to an authentication list provided for each communication channel opened in 15 response to a communication co~ulectionre quest from an external unit. (8) The information processing device according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the program execution unit includes a communication unit that 20 comtnunicates with another program execution unit, and the program execution unit issues a connection request from the comtnunication unit to the other program execution unit to cause a communication channel to be opened, and stores a successful authentication between an authentication key that authenticates a variable and execution of a function of the 25 code, and an authentication key that authenticates a variable and execution of a function of the code held by the other program execution unit. (9) The inforn~ation processing device according to ally one of (1) to (8), wherein 30 the program execution unit, by linking to the com~llu~licatiocnh annel opened in response to the conun~~nicatiocno nnection request from an external unit and interpreting code context, conducts a conversion between a symbol name used in the infornlation processing device itself and a symbol name used in an external unit. (10) An information processing method including: 5 loading, interpreting, and executing a computer program code created by a first procedural language, wherein the executing opens a communication channel in response to a comnunication connection request from an external unit, and returns to each con~municationc hannel a result for 10 a processing request sent from an external unit on the opened connnunicatio~l channel. (11) A conlputer program that causes a computer to: load, inte~pret, and execute a computer program code created by a first 15 procedural language, wherein the executing opens a communication chantiel in response to a communicatio~cl onnection request fronl an external unit, and returns to each communication channel a result for a processing request sent from an external uuit on the opened com~nu~iication 20 cha~mel. (12) A storage mediuln storing a computer program that causes a con~puterto : load, interpret, and execute a cotnputer program code created by a first procedural language, 25 wherein the executing opens a co~il~nutiicatiocnh annel in response to a conmunication connection request from an exter~~uanli t, and returns to each communication channel a result for a processing request sent frotom an exter~ial unit on the opened comnlunication chatuiel. 30 Reference Signs List [0133] 100,200information processing device 110 CPU 120 encryptio~lldecryptionu nit 5 130 ROM 140 RAM 150 NVRAM 160 input unit 170 display unit 10 CLAIMS Claim 1 An information processing device comprising: a program execution unit that loads, interprets, and executes a computer 5 program code created by a first procedural language, wherein the progt.atn execution unit opens a communication channel in response to a co~imunicationc onnection request from an external unit, and returns to each co~nmunication channel a result for a processing request sent from an external unit on the opened comnlunicatiotl 10 channel. Claim 2 The information processitlg device according to claim 1, wherein the progranl execution unit treats a sharable variable and function as 15 ~nodifiable by a processing request sent from an external unit on each communication channel, and also causes a result of modifying the variable and the function to also be reflected ill a processing request by another comn~unication cha~uletlh at uses the same variable and function. 20 Claim 3 The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the program execution unit loads, interprets, and exec~rtes a conlputer program code created by a second procedural language different from the first procedural language. 25 Claim 4 The infor~nationp rocessilig device according to claim 3, wherein the program execution unit interprets a code input on the opened connmnnication channel, and reconfigures and transmits the code in the second 30 procedural language. Claim 5 Tlie information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the program execution unit receives a code via the opened communicatio~l channel, and without waiting for a processing result, returns a reply fiom the 5 com~nunicationc hannel meaning that the code was received. Claim 6 Tlie infornlation processing device according to claim 5, wherein the program execution unit generates a new sequence to process the 10 received code and holds a processing result of the code, and returns tlie processing result when a result request comes froni the com~nunicationc hannel that received the code. Claim 7 15 The infonnation processing device according to claim 1, wherein the program execution unit restricts reference to a variable and execution of a function used by the code until after authentication, and authenticates by referring to an authentication list provided for each con~munication challnel opened in response to a communication connection request from an external unit. 20 Claim 8 The itlfornlation processing device according to claim 1, wherein the program execution unit includes a comnlunication unit that con~municatesw ith another program execution unit, and 25 the program execution unit issues a co~u~ectionre quest from the conmiunication unit to the other program execution unit to cause a co~innunication channel to be opened, and stores a successful autlientication between an authentication key that authenticates a variable and execution of a function of the code, and an authentication key that authenticates a variable and execution of a 30 function of tlie code held by the other program execution unit. Claim 9 The inforniation processing device according to claim 1, wherein the program execution unit, by linking to the communication channel opened in response to tlie commnunication connection request from an external unit 5 and interpreting code context, conducts a conversion between a symbol name used in the information processing device itself and a symbol name used in an external unit. Claim 10 An information processing method comprising: 10 loading, interpreting, and executing a colnputer program code created by a first procedural language, wherein the executing opens a co~nmunicationc hannel in response to a communication connection request from an external unit, and returns to each communication channel a result for 15 a processing request sent from an external unit on tlie opened coriunnnication channel. Clai~n1 1 A computer program that causes a conlputer to: 20 load, interpret, and execute a computer program code created by a first procedural language, wherein the executing opens a communication channel in response to a comm~~nicatioconm nection request fronl an external unit, and returns to each cotnlnunication chatmel a result for 25 a processing request sent from an external unit on the opened comtnunication channel. Claim 12 A storage medium storing a computer program that causes a computer to: 30 load, interpret, and execute a computer program code created by a first procedural language, wherein tl~ex ecuting opens a conmlun~catioc~hl annel it1 response to a conununicatioa connection request fio~nan external unit, and returns to each cornnunicatioi~c hannel a result for a processing request sent fioman external unit on the opened communication channel.

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1 PCT IB 304.pdf 2014-10-07
2 FORM 5.pdf 2014-10-07
3 FORM 3.pdf 2014-10-07
4 FORM 2 + SPECIFICATION.pdf 2014-10-07
5 English translation of priority document.pdf 2014-10-07
6 DRAWINGS.pdf 2014-10-07
7 COPY OF GPA.pdf 2014-10-07
8 8172-delnp-2014-Form-1-(17-10-2014).pdf 2014-10-17
9 8172-delnp-2014-Correspondence-Others-(17-10-2014).pdf 2014-10-17
10 8172-DELNP-2014.pdf 2014-11-01
11 8172-delnp-2014-Form-3-(07-01-2015).pdf 2015-01-07
12 8172-delnp-2014-Correspondence Others-(07-01-2015).pdf 2015-01-07