JP4514404B2 - Automatic security switching system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system for automatically switching a security mode in accordance with a home state of a person or pet allowed to enter various dwelling structures such as a house and an office building.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, home security systems that can open and close doors and windows of an answering home using a mobile phone and open and close the main plug of an electric gas water supply from a remote location, or send video information in the answering home using a monitor camera to the mobile phone have been proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
[0003]
Also, image information input by a plurality of camera devices installed in each room is transferred to the user PC via the Internet, and audio information input by the microphone device based on the image is output from the speaker device of each room as audio. In some cases, a warning is given to an intruder (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-157665 A
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2002-158993 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in each of the above-described conventional examples, there are generally only two types of security sensors provided at the entrance and exit of a building entrance and the opening of a window, etc., so that everyone goes out. In some cases, the security sensor mode is set, but at least when someone is at home, it is generally canceled to avoid false alarms.
[0006]
Even if someone is in one room of a building with many rooms, attention is not paid to other rooms, there is a security concern, security sensors in each room are set for specific rooms, and other rooms However, when moving each room while at home, each time the home person has to switch the security sensor mode between setting and canceling, it is bothersome, and in the end, to avoid false alarms There is a tendency to leave the security sensor open.
[0007]
The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to automatically switch the security mode according to the home status of a person or pet allowed to enter the house. It is intended to provide a system.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An automatic security switching system according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a system for automatically switching a security mode to take a security measure according to a person who is allowed to enter a house or a pet at home. An ID signal transmitting means which can be carried by a person or pet allowed to enter the house and transmit a unique ID signal; and is disposed at a predetermined position inside the house and transmitted by the ID signal transmitting means. An ID signal receiving means for detecting the presence of a person or pet allowed to enter the house carrying the ID signal transmitting means, and at each location inside the house and a person or A plurality of pets are provided on the flow line when moving, and when a person at home or a pet moves between rooms, Presence detecting means for detecting the presence of a pet, and provided in an opening of a window such as an entrance of each part of the dwelling corresponding to each place inside the dwelling where the presence detecting means is provided. Security detection means for detecting intrusion into the house from the inside, the received signal of the ID signal receiving means, Existence Control means for switching the security mode based on the detection signal of the detection means, the control means, When the ID receiving unit receives a unique ID signal transmitted from the ID signal transmitting unit and recognizes an allowed person or pet at home, the presence detecting unit detects the person or pet. Notifying the reaction of the security detection means of the room that cannot be performed, and noting the reaction of the security detection means of the room in which a person or pet is detected by the presence detection means, the unique signal transmitted from the ID signal transmission means If the ID receiving unit does not receive the ID signal and recognizes the absence of an allowed person or pet, the response of all the security detection units is notified as going out, and the response of the security detection unit is If notified, set security mode to activate security measures It is characterized by that.
[0009]
Since the present invention is configured as described above, the control means receives the received signal of the ID signal receiving means, Existence By switching the security mode based on the detection signal of the detection means, the security mode can be automatically switched according to the home status of a person or pet allowed to enter the residence such as a householder, etc. Even when each room is moved, the security mode of each room is automatically switched along with the movement, so that complete security can be achieved.
[0010]
In addition, it is provided at each location inside the dwelling and has presence detection means for detecting the presence of a person or pet at the location, and the control means includes a detection signal from the presence detection means, and an ID signal reception means. Receive signal And By switching the security mode based on this, the presence detection means can more accurately detect the presence of a person or a pet.
[0011]
Further, the control means has a server device, the reception signal of the ID signal reception means, the detection signal of the security detection means, and the detection signal of the presence detection means. To issue If the home terminal and / or security information in the residence is informed to the external terminal or can be monitored from the external terminal based on the home, Information and security information can be obtained, and security measures can be controlled from the outside and police and security centers can be contacted as needed.
[0012]
Further, the control means includes a reception signal of the ID signal reception means, a detection signal of the security detection means, and a detection signal of the presence detection means. To issue Based on the home information and / or security information inside the residence, based on the security means, alarm devices such as sirens and security bells, floodlights such as patrol lights and flashlights, and automatic notification devices Alternatively, security measures can be taken by automatically operating electronic locks for windows and front doors, room lighting, home appliances such as televisions and radios as crime prevention means.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As an example of the automatic security switching system according to the present invention, an embodiment when applied to a residential security system will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a diagram showing a floor plan of a house equipped with an automatic security switching system according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) are diagrams showing the configuration of security detection means, and FIG. 2 (c) is a diagram of presence detection means. FIG. 2D is a diagram showing the configuration of the ID signal transmitting means, and FIG. 2E is a diagram showing the configuration of the ID signal receiving means.
[0014]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of each ID signal transmitting means carried by a person or pet allowed to enter the building, and FIG. 4 shows each of the openings provided at the entrances and windows of various places in the building. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of security detection means, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of each presence detection means provided in each place (room) inside the building.
[0015]
FIG. 6 also shows home information and security information in the building based on the reception signal of the ID signal reception means, the detection signal of the presence detection means, and the detection signal of the security detection means, and switches the security mode. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing how the server device notifies home information and security information inside the building to the external terminal, and shows monitoring from the external terminal. FIG. 8 shows how monitoring is performed from the external terminal. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a personal computer, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a mobile phone showing a state in which at-home information and security information inside a building are notified to an external terminal.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is a floor plan of a house equipped with an automatic security switching system according to the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) is a floor plan of the first floor, and FIG. 1 (b) is a floor plan of the second floor. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a house as an example of a building structure equipped with a system that automatically switches a security mode according to a home state of a housekeeper, a guest, or a pet allowed to enter the building. As shown in FIG. 2 (d), a person or pet allowed to enter the inside carries an ID key (Identification Key) 2 serving as an ID signal transmitting means capable of transmitting a unique ID (Identification) signal. Go out or stay home.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 3, the ID key 2 is associated with a unique personal ID code “A-01” to “A-13”, and the case surface of each ID key 2 is color-coded by different colors. It is configured so that it can be easily discriminated from the appearance, and a specific carrier is determined for each color of the ID key 2. Then, if a householder or a specific authorized customer carries the predetermined ID key 2 and carries the ID key 2 only when he / she is out, it is determined whether he / she is away from home, If the key 2 is carried without leaving the skin, the ID key 2 moves as the carrier moves in the house 1.
[0018]
As another example of the ID key 2, for example, a wireless device such as Bluetooth (Blue Tooth) incorporated in a housing of a mobile phone (including PHS; Personal Handyphone System) may be used. A wireless device that can be connected may be used.
[0019]
When the ID key 2 is configured by incorporating a wireless device such as Bluetooth into the case of the mobile phone, mobile phones (including PHS) are now widely used to be carried by each individual. It is advantageous in that it can be an article that a specific authorized customer or the like can carry with her relatively without leaving herself, and is freed from the trouble of carrying the ID key 2 separately. In addition, the electronic lock can be opened and closed and a password can be transmitted using the numeric keypad of the mobile phone.
[0020]
The ID receiver 3 serving as the ID signal receiving means shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 2 (e) is arranged at a predetermined position inside the house 1, receives the ID signal transmitted by the ID key 2, and receives the ID signal. The presence of a person or pet allowed to enter the house 1 carrying the ID key 2 is detected.
[0021]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 (a), the ID receiver 3 is provided in one place on the first floor in the house 1, and is conspicuous in, for example, a switchboard capable of receiving radio waves or in a storage. It is installed in a position that is not. A repeater may be arranged in the house 1 depending on the reception state of the radio wave.
[0022]
A human sensor 4 serving as a presence detection unit shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2C is provided in each place (room) according to the floor plan inside the house 1 and detects the presence of a person or a pet at that place. The human sensor 4 can be an infrared sensor, a floor pressure sensor, or the like. As another presence detection means, it is possible to detect the presence of a person or a pet at the location based on the sensitivity of the received radio wave of the wireless repeater that relays between the ID key 2 and the ID receiver 3. . That is, when the human sensor 4 is an infrared sensor or a floor pressure type sensor, the ID key 2 may be carried only when going out, and in the case of a wireless repeater, it is necessary to always carry the ID key 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the human sensor 4 is associated with unique human sensor ID codes “B-01” to “B-10”.
[0023]
1 and 2 (a) and 2 (b), security sensors 5 are provided at the entrances and openings of windows at various locations in the building, and enter the house from the outside or inside the house. Intrusion into each room can be detected.
[0024]
The security sensor 5 can detect the opening / closing of a window sash and the opening / closing of a door by applying a magnet sensor or the like as shown in FIG. 2 (a), and further the security sensor 5 as shown in FIG. 2 (b). Then, the output gear of the motor 5c meshes with the gear 5b fixed to the thumb turn provided at the locking part of the door, and the motor 5c is rotationally driven by the motor driver 5e controlled by the control unit 5d, and the gear 5b is interposed. The thumb turn rotates. Conversely, the rotation of the thumb turn can be detected by the control unit 5d via the motor 5c and the motor driver 5e, and the locking / unlocking of the door can be detected from the rotation state of the thumb turn.
[0025]
Each security sensor 5 is associated with a unique security sensor ID code “C-01” to “C-33” as shown in FIG.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 2, the ID key 2 and the ID receiver 3 include a wireless module (for example, FM-RRF1, FM-RFT3 manufactured by RF Solutions) and a microcomputer (for example, PIC16F877, PIC12F629 manufactured by Microchip). And a small wireless device having a communication antenna, the human sensor 4 can be composed of an infrared sensor, a floor pressure sensor and the small wireless device, and the security sensor 5 can be a magnet sensor, The motor 5c, the motor driver 5e, and the control unit 5d connected to the thumb turn and the small wireless device can be used.
[0027]
The host computer 6 serving as the control means shown in FIGS. 2 (e) and 7 receives the received signal of the ID receiver 3 that has received the ID signal unique from the carrier transmitted from the ID key 2, and the human sensor 4 Based on the detection signal, the detection signal of each security sensor 5, and each ID code serving as position information, the home status and security status in the house 1 are determined, and based on such home information and security information, security is determined. You can take measures against vacancy by automatically switching between the two security modes, the maximum security mode that turns all on and the partial security mode that turns off part of the security and turns on the rest, and security measures as needed To control. If necessary, all security can be canceled.
[0028]
The host computer 6 is constituted by a computer system equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, etc., and the home information and security information in the house 1 are stored in a personal computer (hereinafter simply referred to as “PC”) or a mobile personal computer. Equipped with a server device 6a for informing an external terminal such as a mobile phone, PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) or monitoring from such an external terminal ing.
[0029]
Next, operations of the ID key 2, the ID receiver 3, the human sensor 4, and the security sensor 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2 (e), first, the power of the wireless master device 3a of the ID receiver 3 is turned on. At this time, the wireless master device 3a does not recognize each of the wireless slave devices 2a, 4a, and 5a.
[0030]
Next, when the host computer 6 is turned on, wired communication between the host computer 6 and the wireless master device 3a is started.
[0031]
Next, when each wireless slave unit 2a, 4a, 5a is turned on, each wireless slave unit 2a, 4a, 5a polls the wireless master unit 3a (from each monitored wireless slave unit 2a, 4a, 5a to the management station). Access to the wireless master device 3a).
[0032]
When each of the wireless slave devices 2a, 4a, 5a recognizes the wireless master device 3a, each of the ID keys 2, the human sensor 4 and the security sensor 5 shown in FIGS. Each ID and status is transmitted.
[0033]
The wireless master device 3a polls each recognized wireless slave device 2a, 4a, 5a at a time interval of once every 60 seconds (from the wireless master device 3a serving as a management station to each wireless slave device 2a, 4a and 5a).
[0034]
When there is a sensor reaction in the ID key 2, the human sensor 4, and the security sensor 5, each of the wireless slave devices 2a, 4a, and 5a transmits the status after the end of polling of the wireless master device 3a.
[0035]
The wireless slave device 2a of the ID key 2 waits for polling of the wireless master device 3a at a time interval of once every 5 seconds and transmits the status. The wireless master device 3a that has received the statuses of the ID key 2, the human sensor 4 and the security sensor 5 returns an ACK (Acknowledgement) to each of the wireless slave devices 2a, 4a and 5a.
[0036]
If there is no ACK reply from the wireless master device 3a, the ID key 2 determines that the ID key 2 has been taken out of the house, performs status transmission at a time interval of once every 15 seconds, and repeats the wireless parent device again. When the ACK is returned from the machine 3a, the status transmission is changed to a time interval of once every 5 seconds.
[0037]
The wireless master device 3a determines that a person or pet allowed to enter the house 1 carrying the ID key 2 has gone out when polling and status transmission are lost, and changes the security mode. At this time, the information of the ID key 2 is stored in order to recognize the ID key 2 without waiting for polling from the wireless slave device 2a.
[0038]
And each human sensor Four Based on the combination of sensor information and ID key 2 information, two security modes are automatically activated: a maximum security mode in which all security is turned on, and a partial security mode in which a part of security is canceled and the rest is turned on. Switch. As a result, vacancy measures can be taken. If necessary, all security can be canceled.
[0039]
FIG. 6 shows the host based on the reception signal of the ID receiver 3 that has received the ID signal unique to the carrier transmitted from the ID key 2, the detection signal of each human sensor 4, and the detection signal of each security sensor 5. 7 shows an example of the home status and security status inside the house 1 determined by the computer 6, and the host computer 6 switches the security mode inside the home 1 based on these home information and security information. The home information and security information are appropriately provided so that the housing information and security information can be notified to the external terminal through the server device 6a shown in FIG. Alarm devices such as crime prevention bells, floodlights such as patrol lights and flashlights, automatic notification devices, or windows and entrances A of the electronic lock, room lighting and television, home appliances such as radio or the like automatically allowed to operate as a security means so that the can be subjected to a crime prevention measures.
[0040]
As an example of switching of the security mode, for example, when the ID receiver 3 receives a unique ID signal transmitted from the ID key 2 and the host computer 6 recognizes an allowed person or pet at home. The security sensor 5 in a room in which no human or pet can be detected by the human sensor 4 is turned ON, and the security sensor 5 in a room in which a human or pet is detected by the human sensor 4 is turned OFF.
[0041]
In the case where the security sensor 5 reacts when the ID receiver 3 receives a unique ID signal transmitted from the ID key 2 and the host computer 6 recognizes an allowed person or pet at home. The siren, which serves as a crime prevention means, does not sound, but can be notified by intimidating with a flashlight, sounding a melody alarm to an external terminal such as a mobile phone, or automatically sending a fixed-form e-mail.
[0042]
The ID receiver 3 receives a unique ID signal transmitted from the ID key 2 so that the host computer 6 recognizes an allowed person or pet's home, and a calendar function provided in the host computer 6 If the security sensor 5 reacts when the time is at night due to the clock function, the siren will not sound and the flashlight will intimidate, or a melody alarm will sound on an external terminal such as a mobile phone. Notification can be made by automatically sending an e-mail.
[0043]
Further, when the ID receiver 3 does not receive a unique ID signal transmitted from the ID key 2 and the host computer 6 recognizes the absence of a permitted person or pet, all the security sensors 5 are set as an outing mode. Notify the reaction. When the security sensor 5 reacts, a security mode is set in which a siren as a crime prevention means is sounded and threatened by a flashlight.
[0044]
If the window sensor as the security sensor 5 detects “open” at the time when the ID receiver 3 cannot receive the unique ID signal transmitted from the ID key 2, the host computer 6 operates the silencer. Such as sending an e-mail to the mobile phone of a householder allowed to enter the house 1 from the server device 6a, or notifying the system company 7 and making a call from the call center of the system company 7 I do.
[0045]
Each sensor ID code of the human sensor 4 and the security sensor 5 corresponds to each place in the house 1 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the human sensor 4 If the security sensor 5 in the room where no person or pet responds, the host computer 6 can determine the location and determine that it is an intrusion from the outside.
[0046]
With the above configuration, the security mode can be automatically switched according to the home state of a person or pet allowed to enter the building, so as shown in FIG. Someone who is permitted is at home, and the security mode of the security sensor 5 can be automatically switched to set / cancel as the room is moved while at home even if attention is not paid to other rooms.
[0047]
FIGS. 8A and 8B show a state in which at-home information inside the house 1 is monitored from a remote personal computer as an example of an external terminal. The display screen shown in FIG. 8A shows a display screen of a personal computer owned by the second daughter who is a housekeeper of the house 1, and the ID key 2 corresponding to the ID signal received by the ID receiver 3 in the current house 1 is displayed. Recognizing the presence of a mother and eldest daughter, the display screen displays that “mom” and “one sister” are at home.
[0048]
The second daughter inputs a preset user name and password using a personal computer, and can access the website (homepage) that the server device 6a provides on the Internet. Then, the family relationship between the mother and the eldest daughter at home is judged, and a fixed phrase prepared in advance is selected on the display screen of the personal computer, and “Mom” and “Sister” are displayed at home.
[0049]
In the display screen shown in FIG. 8B, the window sensor which is the security sensor 5 of the living room / dining room (living room) of the house 1 reacts, and further, the human feeling reaction occurs in the human feeling sensor 4 of the living room / dining room (living room). It is an example of the display which detected the absence and suggested the possibility of the intruder.
[0050]
FIGS. 9A and 9B show how the security information inside the house 1 is transmitted to a mobile phone at a remote location as an example of an external terminal. FIG. 9A shows an example in which security information is transmitted from the server device 6a of the host computer 6 to the mobile phone via the Internet, and the window sensor which is the security sensor 5 in the living room / dining room (living room) of the house 1 reacts. Notify that
[0051]
When the URL displayed on the display screen in FIG. 9A is clicked, the server device 6a of the host computer 6 shown in FIG. 7 or the server device 7a of the system company 7 connects to a website (homepage) provided on the Internet. The security information inside the house 1 that is accumulated from the host computer 6 of the house 1 to the database (DB) 7b of the system company 7 via the server device 6a is shown in FIG. 9B. Is displayed.
[0052]
The owner of the mobile phone can report to the police using the display screen, and can operate various security means such as a security camera installed in the house 1.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention has the above-described configuration and operation, it provides an automatic security switching system capable of automatically switching the security mode according to the home status of a person or pet allowed to enter the residence. I can do it.
[0054]
That is, the control means and the received signal of the ID signal receiving means, Existence By switching the security mode based on the detection signal of the detection means, the security mode can be automatically switched according to the home status of a person or pet allowed to enter the residence such as a householder, etc. Even when each room is moved, the security mode of each room is automatically switched along with the movement, so that complete security can be achieved.
[0055]
Moreover, it is provided in each place in the house, and has presence detection means for detecting the presence of a person or a pet at the place, and the control means has a detection signal from the presence detection means and a reception signal from the ID signal reception means. And When the security mode is switched based on the presence detection means, it is possible to more accurately detect the presence of a person or pet by the presence detection means.
[0056]
Further, the control means has a server device, the reception signal of the ID signal reception means, the detection signal of the security detection means, and the detection signal of the presence detection means. To issue If the home terminal information and / or security information in the house is reported to the external terminal based on the above, or the external terminal can monitor the home information, the home information in the house from the outside by the external terminal. And security information can be obtained, and if necessary, the security measures can be controlled from the outside and the police or security center can be contacted.
[0057]
In addition, the control means includes a reception signal from the ID signal reception means, a detection signal from the security detection means, and a detection signal from the presence detection means. To issue Based on the home information and / or security information in the house based on the security measures, alarm devices such as sirens and crime prevention bells, floodlights such as patrol lights and flashlights, further automatic notification device, Alternatively, security measures can be taken by automatically operating electronic locks on windows and front doors, room lighting, home appliances such as televisions and radios, etc. as crime prevention means.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a floor plan of a house equipped with an automatic security switching system according to the present invention.
2A and 2B are diagrams showing the configuration of security detection means, FIG. 2C is a diagram showing the configuration of presence detection means, FIG. 2D is a diagram showing the configuration of ID signal transmission means, ) Is a diagram showing the configuration of the ID signal receiving means.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of each ID signal transmission means carried by a person or pet allowed to enter the building.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of each security detection means provided at an opening of a building entrance / exit or a window.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of each presence detecting means provided in each place (room) inside the building.
FIG. 6 shows at-home information and security information in the building based on the reception signal of the ID signal reception means, the detection signal of the presence detection means, and the detection signal of the security detection means, and shows the switching of the security mode. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which at-home information and security information inside a building are notified to an external terminal by the server device and monitored from the external terminal.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of a personal computer showing a state of monitoring from an external terminal.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of a mobile phone showing a state where home information and security information in a building are notified to an external terminal.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Housing
2 ... ID key
2a ... Wireless handset
3 ... ID receiver
3a ... Wireless base unit
4 ... Human sensor
4a ... Wireless handset
5. Security sensor
5a ... Wireless handset
5b ... Gear
5c ... motor
5d: Control unit
5e ... Motor driver
6 ... Host computer
6a ... Server device
7 ... System company
7a ... Server device
7b ... Database

Claims (1)

It is a system that automatically switches the security mode to take crime prevention measures depending on the home status of a person or pet allowed to enter the house,
An ID signal transmitting means that can be carried by a person or pet allowed to enter the interior of the house and transmit a unique ID signal;
The presence of a person or pet that is placed at a predetermined position inside the residence, receives an ID signal transmitted by the ID signal transmission means, and is allowed to enter the residence carrying the ID signal transmission means. ID signal receiving means for detecting;
A plurality of persons or pets are provided at each location inside the residence and on the flow line when the person or pet moves, and when the person or pet at home moves in each room, the person or pet at the moving location moves along with the movement. Presence detection means for detecting presence;
Security detection for detecting intrusion into the house from the opening of the window corresponding to each location inside the residence provided with the presence detection means, provided at an opening of a window such as an entrance of each location of the residence Means,
Control means for switching the security mode based on the reception signal of the ID signal reception means and the detection signal of the presence detection means;
Have
The control means includes
When the ID receiving unit receives a unique ID signal transmitted from the ID signal transmitting unit and recognizes an allowed person or pet at home, the presence detecting unit detects the person or pet. Notifying the reaction of the security detection means of the room that cannot be performed , not notifying the reaction of the security detection means of the room detecting a person or pet by the presence detection means ,
When the ID receiving unit does not receive the unique ID signal transmitted from the ID signal transmitting unit and recognizes the absence of an allowed person or pet, the response of all the security detecting units is performed as going out. Notify
An automatic security switching system, wherein a security mode is activated to activate a crime prevention means when a response of the security detection means is notified .

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