JP2003298760A - Automatic informing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the user of an automatic informing device to readily set a necessary item in the informing device from a remote place. <P>SOLUTION: In response to an incoming call from a portable telephone 7, the automatic informing device 2 orally gives guidance for setting operation to the telephone 7, and sets the corresponding item, such as the informing destination, etc., based on the operation signal corresponding to the key operation performed on the telephone 7 following the aural guidance. Consequently, the user of the automatic informing device can readily set the item from a remote place. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic notification system for monitoring the situation of facilities and factories and automatically reporting to a report destination such as a remote monitoring center by voice or data when a facility abnormality occurs. Regarding the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In such an automatic reporting device, it is necessary to preset various items such as a telephone number of a reporting destination and whether the reporting destination is a dial (DP) line or a push (PB) line. .

Conventionally, while looking at the display section of the automatic notification device, the operation keys provided in the device are operated to set the necessary items, or a personal computer is connected to the automatic notification device. Or set the required items from
Furthermore, the necessary items are set on the personal computer via a telephone line from a remote monitoring center.

[0004]

In such an automatic notification device, in order to set the items necessary for the automatic notification device from a remote location, it is necessary to use a personal computer as described above, There is a drawback that you need the software.

The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to make it possible to easily set necessary items for an automatic notification device from a remote place. .

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows.

That is, the automatic notification device of the present invention is an automatic notification device for making a notification via a communication line, and a voice guide means for transmitting voice guidance to the telephone in response to an incoming call from the telephone. , And setting means for performing corresponding setting based on the signal from the telephone according to the voice guidance.

Here, the communication line means a line for communication, for example, a telephone line, a public communication line and a packet communication line.

According to the present invention, when the telephone is called up by the automatic notification device, the voice guidance is sent out, and accordingly various settings can be made from the telephone to the automatic notification device according to the voice guidance.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the signal from the telephone is an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the telephone.

According to the present invention, various settings for the automatic notification device can be made from the telephone by operating the keys of the telephone according to the voice guidance.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, means for sending and receiving an electronic mail is provided, and the setting means performs corresponding setting based on the content of the received electronic mail.

According to the present invention, an electronic mail can be sent from the telephone to the automatic notification device to make various settings for the automatic notification device.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the contents of the notification are notified to the notification destination by at least one of voice, data and electronic mail.

According to the present invention, the set report content is reported to the report destination set by voice, data or electronic mail.

[0016] In still another embodiment of the present invention, the telephone is a mobile telephone.

According to the present invention, it becomes possible to easily perform various settings from a place remote from the automatic notification device by using a mobile phone.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system including an automatic notification device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The automatic notification system according to the present embodiment is provided with an automatic notification device 2 according to the present invention to which a signal from a sensor or switch (not shown) installed in the monitored device 1 is given.
A telephone 4 such as a monitoring center of a report destination connected to the automatic notification device 2 via the telephone line 3, and connected to the automatic notification device 2 via the telephone line 3, the mobile phone network 5 and the wireless base station 6. Mobile phone 7 which is

The equipment 1 to be monitored is, for example, a refrigerating equipment, a boiler equipment, an unmanned robot factory, a water supply equipment, a pill disaster prevention equipment, an unmanned contract machine, a power receiving and transforming equipment, etc. For example, various sensors such as a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, a counter, a timer and switches are provided.

The automatic notification device 2 is arranged on the monitored device 1 side, that is, on the site side, and when an abnormality of the monitored device 1 is detected on the basis of signals from sensors and switches of the monitored device 1. The telephone 4 is configured to notify the telephone 4 or a personal computer of a preset monitoring destination such as a monitoring center via the telephone line 3 by voice or data by automatic dial transmission.

The above construction is similar to that of the conventional automatic notification device.

In this embodiment, in order to easily set the necessary items in the automatic notification device 2 from a remote location or to easily confirm the status of the monitored device 1, I am doing the following.

That is, in response to an incoming call from the telephone, for example, the mobile telephone 7, the automatic notification device 2 of the present embodiment sends a voice guidance for guiding the setting operation from the mobile telephone 7 by voice. Based on an operation signal corresponding to the operation from the mobile phone 7 according to the voice guidance, various corresponding settings are made.

The items to be set include, for example, the telephone number of the call destination, the type of line such as whether the call destination is a push line or a dial line, and a notification when the abnormal output from the sensor or switch continues. It is basically the same as the setting item in the conventional automatic reporting device such as whether or not the filter time is set, and the item which the setter thinks is necessary is set.

FIG. 2 shows an automatic notification device 2 of this embodiment.
It is a block diagram of. This automatic notification device 2 performs an input filter circuit 8 to which a signal from a sensor or a switch of an external device 1 to be monitored is input, an abnormality of input data from the input filter circuit 8 and a notification process.
TMF (Dual Tone Multi-Freque)
ncy) microcomputer 9 with receiver and line interface 12 for line control such as incoming call detection
A power supply circuit 13 for supplying power to each unit, and a voice memory 19 in which voice data for voice guidance is stored.
And a voice processing LSI 14 for reading and outputting the voice data in the voice memory 19, and a filter circuit 15 for removing high frequency components. The microcomputer 9 is a ROM in which a control program is stored.
10 and a RAM 11 for temporarily storing data.

Voice memory 19, voice processing LSI 14
Has a function as a voice guide means for transmitting voice guidance to the mobile phone 7, and the microcomputer 11
However, it has a function as setting means for performing corresponding setting based on the operation signal from the mobile phone 7 according to the voice guidance.

Next, the setting procedure of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4.

First, a setter who intends to make settings for the automatic notification device 2 makes a call from the mobile phone 7 to the automatic notification device 2 of the present invention (step n101).
The incoming call is received with a predetermined number of rings (step n102), and the voice processing LSI 14 of the automatic notification device 2 reads and processes the voice data of the voice memory 19 recorded in advance,
Voice guidance is sent to the telephone line 3 to prompt the setting (step n103). For example, in order to prompt the user to set the telephone number of the callee, a voice such as "Set the telephone number and press # at the end." Is transmitted. Upon receiving this voice guidance, the setter inputs the telephone number of the report destination in the event of an abnormality by operating the keys of the mobile phone 7.

Next, it is judged whether or not the setting of the setting items has been completed, for example, whether or not all the settings of the telephone number of the report destination have been completed (step n104). , Prompt by voice to set the next setting item (step n105).

When the setting of the setting items is completed, the automatic notification device 2 knows in advance how many setting items there are, so when the setting reaches the final item, the setting items are confirmed and, for example, "setting Check the contents. Please press # to start. "(Step n106).

Then, in response to the # key operation by the setter, the set contents are reproduced by voice from the first item.
For example, "The set phone number is 075-XXXXX
-○○○○. 1 if good, 2 if not
Press, then enter the correct number, and then press #. Is output (step n10).
7).

The setter judges whether or not the contents are correct (step n108). If not, the key "2" of the mobile phone 7 is pressed to input a correct phone number by key operation, and finally # is pressed. (Step n109).

If the contents are correct, the key "1" of the mobile phone 7 is pressed (step n110). If there are more setting items, the operation guide is similarly sent out by voice and the same procedure is repeated (step n111). It is determined whether or not the setting item is the last setting item (step n112). When the setting item is the last setting item, for example, a voice message such as "setting completed normally" is transmitted (step n11).
3) The line is disconnected and the process ends (step n114).

The setting items set in this way are stored in the RAM 11 of the microcomputer 9 as in the conventional automatic notification device.

Then, when there is an abnormality input from the monitored device 1, the abnormality is notified by voice to the set report destination, for example, the telephone 4 or the mobile telephone 7 such as the monitoring center, as in the conventional case.

In this embodiment, according to the voice guidance,
By operating the keys of the mobile phone 7, desired items can be set, and the setting can be performed by a simple operation from a place away from the automatic notification device 2. As a result, the setting can be easily performed from the familiar mobile phone 7 without the need for a personal computer in which dedicated software is installed.

Further, the automatic notification device 2 does not need to be provided with an operation key for setting operation as in the prior art, and accordingly, the size can be reduced.

As another embodiment of the present invention, with respect to the monitored device 1, the item to be confirmed is set as a setting item in the same manner as described above, and, for example, a predetermined key operation is performed from the mobile phone 7. By doing so, the status of the confirmation item may be reported by voice. For example, by calling the automatic notification device 1 from the mobile phone 7 and performing a key operation of "* 02 #", the automatic notification device 2 displays the temperature data as a confirmation item.
For example, an automatic notification can be made by voice notification such as "current ambient temperature is 15 degrees." Or by calling the automatic notification device 1 from the mobile phone 7 and operating the "* 03 #" key. The device 2 informs the humidity data as a confirmation item by voice, for example, "current ambient humidity is 60%."

In this way, by predetermining the relationship between the key operation and the confirmation item, it is possible to easily confirm the situation of the monitored device 1 from a remote location.

In the above-described embodiment, the automatic notification device 2 is set by operating the keys of the mobile phone 7. However, as another embodiment of the present invention, the automatic notification device 2 is set.
In addition, a voice recognition function may be installed so that the setting can be performed by voice from the mobile phone 7 instead of the key operation. In this case, the key operation for setting is unnecessary, and
The convenience is improved.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of an automatic notification system according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which parts corresponding to those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals. .

The automatic notification device 2-1 of this embodiment is
The mobile phone 7 is provided with an e-mail transmission / reception function, and sets necessary items for the automatic notification device 2-1 using the e-mail from the mobile phone 7.
Is a wireless base station 6, mobile phone network 5, Internet 15
Also, it is connected to the automatic notification device 2-1 via the telephone line 3.

Reference numeral 16 is an Internet service provider (ISP), 17 is its mail server, and 18 is a gateway for absorbing the difference in procedure between the mobile telephone network 5 and the Internet 15.

FIG. 6 shows an automatic notification device 2 of this embodiment.
-1 is a block diagram of -1, and the same reference numerals are given to the portions corresponding to the above-described embodiment.

The automatic notification device 2-1 is provided with an input filter circuit 8 to which signals from sensors and switches of the monitored device 1 are input, and an abnormality determination and notification processing of input data from the input filter circuit 8. A microcomputer 9-1 with a DTMF receiver for performing the above, a ROM 10 in which a program for control is stored, a RAM 11 for temporarily storing data, a line interface 12 for performing line control such as incoming call detection, and each unit. A power supply circuit 13 for supplying power to the voice memory, a voice memory 19 for storing voice data for reporting, and a voice processing LSI 14 for reading and outputting the voice data of the voice memory 19.
And a filter circuit 15 for removing high frequency components, a modem 20, and a TCP / IP protocol stack LSI 21. Microcomputer 9-1, modem 2
0 and TCP / IP protocol stack LSI21
Has a function as a means for sending and receiving electronic mail.

Next, the procedure of this embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8.

First, the cellular phone 7 sends the setting contents by mail to the mail address of the automatic notification device 2-1 (step n201). The setting contents include the telephone number of the report destination, for example, the telephone number of the mobile phone 7, the type of line whether push type or dial type, and the site where the automatic alerting device 2-1 is installed. It is an item necessary for making a regular notification such as a number.

This setting content is transmitted (step n20
2) The line is disconnected (step n203). The sent electronic mail arrives at the mail server 17 (step n204), and the mail server 17 notifies the automatic notification device 2-1.
, Make a call and make a call (step n20)
5).

As a result, the automatic notification device 2-1 goes to pick up the mail (step n206) and judges whether the setting is valid (step n207). If the setting is not valid, the setting NG is set. Is sent back, the resetting is requested, and the process ends (step n208). When the setting is valid, the received mail is set as the setting content (step n209), and the setting valid mail is returned and the processing ends (step n210).

FIG. 8 shows a display example at the time of setting from the mobile phone 7. For example, setting of telephone numbers of the report destinations 1 to 3, line type, and report type, for example, by mail. Set the type of notification such as whether there is, data, or voice. In addition, set the site number.

FIG. 9 shows a display example of a confirmation message returned from the automatic notification device 2-1 to the mobile phone 7. The confirmation message is displayed together with the setting OK or NG and the contents received by the automatic notification device 2-1. The same content is displayed.

When the data amount of one transmission data is limited, for example, when the number of characters to be transmitted is limited, the data is transmitted in plural times.

The setting items set in this way are the same as those in the conventional automatic notification device.
If there is an abnormality input from the device to be monitored 1 that is stored in the RAM 11 of No. 1, the abnormality is notified to the set report destination, for example, the telephone 4 or the mobile telephone 7 such as the monitoring center by voice, as in the conventional case. . In addition, you may notify by e-mail.

Further, with respect to the monitoring target device 1, the item to be confirmed may be set as a setting item by e-mail, and the status of the confirmation item may be returned by e-mail.

In this embodiment, the setting is made by e-mail, but the setting may be made by the key operation of the portable telephone 7 in accordance with the voice guidance as in the above-mentioned embodiment. Of course.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which parts corresponding to the above-mentioned embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals.

In the system of this embodiment, for example, unmanned weather in remote areas is observed, and observation data such as temperature and humidity are periodically or abnormally detected through the mobile phone modem 22. For example, it will be reported immediately. In this system, the solar cell 23 supplies power to the monitored device 1, the automatic notification device 2-2 of the present invention, the mobile phone modem 22, and the like.

In this embodiment, similar to the above-mentioned embodiments, the automatic notification device 2 is operated from the mobile phone at any date and time.
You can call 2 to check the current situation.

(Other Embodiments) As another embodiment of the present invention, the automatic notification devices 2, 2-1 and 2-2 are called before sending data relating to the status of the monitored device 1. Authentication using a password or the like is performed between the existing mobile phone 7 and, for example, a voice guidance "Please enter the password." Is sent out, and if the password matches the preset password, access is made. May be permitted to deny access to other parties.

[0062]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform various settings for the automatic notification device by operating the keys on the telephone in accordance with the voice guidance, and to place the remote notification device away from the automatic notification device. Can be set with a simple operation. This allows easy setting from a telephone without the need for a personal computer with dedicated software installed, and the automatic notification device does not need to be provided with operation keys for setting operation as in the past. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size.

Further, by mounting an electronic mail transmission / reception means, various items can be set by electronic mail and notification can be made by electronic mail.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system including an automatic notification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the automatic notification device of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a setting operation from a mobile phone.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a setting operation from a mobile phone.

FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a block diagram of the automatic notification device of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a setting operation by e-mail.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example at the time of setting from a mobile phone.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of a confirmation message from an automatic notification device to a mobile phone.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Monitored device 2,2-1,2-2 Automatic reporting device 3 telephone lines 4 telephones 5 Mobile phone network 7 mobile phones 9,9-1 Microcomputer 14 Voice processing LSI 15 Internet 19 Voice memory

Continued front page    (72) Inventor Toshihisa Ouchi             Shiokyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture             801 Kudo-cho Omron Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 5C087 AA02 AA40 AA44 BB12 BB13                       BB64 BB65 BB73 BB74 DD08                       DD21 DD27 EE06 EE16 FF01                       FF03 FF04 FF19 FF20 GG08                       GG11 GG18 GG21 GG31 GG70                 5K067 AA34 BB04 BB21 DD53 DD54                       EE02 EE10 FF18 FF40 HH21                 5K101 KK02 KK13 KK14 LL01 LL12                       NN02 NN13 NN21 PP10 RR12                       RR28 UU03 VV07

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An automatic alerting device for alerting via a communication line, comprising: voice guidance means for sending voice guidance to a telephone in response to an incoming call from the telephone; and the telephone complying with the voice guidance. An automatic notification device comprising: a setting unit that performs corresponding setting based on the signal of. 2. The automatic notification device according to claim 1, wherein the signal from the telephone is an operation signal corresponding to an operation of the telephone. 3. A means for transmitting and receiving an electronic mail is provided, wherein the setting means is based on the content of the received electronic mail.
The automatic notification device according to claim 1 or 2, which performs corresponding setting. 4. The automatic notification device according to claim 1, wherein the setting means sets at least a notification destination and a notification content. 5. The automatic notification device according to claim 4, wherein the notification contents are notified to the notification destination by at least one of voice, data and electronic mail. 6. The automatic notification device according to claim 1, wherein the telephone is a mobile telephone.