JP2022126981A - Inspection system and monitoring system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an inspection system that simplifies inspection work for a building management facility.SOLUTION: An inspection system is used for a building management facility 20 including: one or more facility apparatuses 21 that include a sensing mechanism 21a and a driving mechanism 21b provided with a first switch 21c for switching the driving state; and a centralized facility apparatus 22 that is communicatively connected to the facility apparatus and includes a notification mechanism 22a indicative of the operating state including the presence/absence of operations of the sensing mechanism/drive mechanism, and a second switch 22b for switching the operating state. The inspection system includes: a terminal device 2 that includes acquisition means for acquiring an operation command for the switch by a worker as operation command information or display means for displaying the operation state; and a remote device 3 that is communicatively connected to the terminal device and includes an operation unit for receiving the operation command information to operate the switch, or an acquisition unit for acquiring the operating state indicated by the notification mechanism as operating state information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an inspection system and monitoring system for building management equipment. More specifically, the present invention relates to inspection systems and monitoring systems for firefighting equipment such as buildings and condominiums, water supply and drainage equipment, telecommunication equipment, and the like.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, automatic fire alarm equipment is installed in buildings and condominiums. The automatic fire alarm system consists of multiple detectors installed at different locations in the building to detect smoke, heat, and other fires, and fire receivers connected to those detectors. This fire receiver has a light-emitting part for notifying the detection by the detector. Therefore, when a fire breaks out, a building manager or a person in charge of disaster prevention can know where the fire broke out by visually checking which light-emitting part of the fire receiver emits light.

Patent Literature 1 discloses an emergency broadcasting facility. In the event of a fire, an emergency announcement device makes an emergency announcement by means of a voice warning from a speaker installed in the broadcast area.

JP 2014-056368 A

In building management equipment, the facility equipment that senses and drives on-site and the centralized equipment in the central control room that grasps the sensing of those on-site equipment and cancels the driving of the equipment is a set. often Generally speaking, the on-site equipment and the centralized centralized equipment are located away from each other, so that the on-site status can be confirmed from the center and the on-site equipment can be activated and deactivated centrally. It's becoming
For this reason, inspections of building management equipment are often carried out by assigning personnel to each site and the central control room. However, it is cumbersome because multiple people work together to check many items. For example, multiple people confirm each other by communicating with a walkie-talkie. Furthermore, the recent decrease in the working population makes it difficult to allocate a large number of personnel to inspection work.

In addition, although information such as abnormalities emitted from centralized equipment in building management equipment is reported to a security company or the like, it is not reported to an apartment board, a building management company, a maintenance company, or the like. For example, you will be notified by phone from a security company.
For this reason, it takes a long time to detect an anomaly and resolve it. Furthermore, costs and labor are incurred due to the intervention of multiple personnel.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an inspection system and a simple monitoring system that simplify inspection work for building management equipment.

(1) The inspection system of the present invention includes at least one equipment device having a drive mechanism provided with a first switch for switching a sensing mechanism/drive state; / An inspection system used for building management equipment comprising a notification mechanism indicating the operating state including the presence or absence of operation of the drive mechanism or a centralized facility device equipped with a second switch for switching the operating state, a terminal device having acquisition means for acquiring an operation command for a switch as operation command information or display means for displaying the operation state; It is characterized by comprising an operating unit for operating the switch or a remote device having an acquisition unit for acquiring the operating state indicated by the notification mechanism as operating state information.

・"Operating state information" is information including whether or not it is operating. It is a concept that includes information that can be converted to these.
- "Activation instruction information" is information that includes an instruction to activate an operation unit, and is a concept that includes information that can be converted to these.

(2) Such an inspection system includes a server communicably connected to the remote device and the terminal device, the notification mechanism provides notification by image, sound or light, and the remote device The image, sound, or light is acquired as operating state information, the server has a determination means for determining the operating state based on the operating state information, and the terminal device determines the operating state determined It is preferable to display the determination result of

- "Judgment means" corresponds to S5 (see FIG. 4) in the embodiment.

(3) Further, it is preferable that the operation command information acquired by the acquisition means or the operation state information acquired by the acquisition section is stored in a pre-registered storage section as history information.

・"History information" is information that indicates that communication has been performed. It is a concept that includes Other information may include information about workers, equipment, centralized equipment, or buildings to be inspected.

(4) Further, it is preferable that the server includes the storage section.

(5) Further, it is preferable that a repeater for relaying communication between the remote device and the terminal device is provided.

(6) The monitoring system of the present invention includes one or more pieces of equipment having a drive mechanism or sensing mechanism, and communicatively connected to the equipment and operating conditions, including the presence or absence of operation of the sensing/driving mechanism. A monitoring system used for a building management facility comprising a centralized facility device having a notification mechanism indicating a terminal device provided with display means for displaying the operating state, and a terminal device communicably connected to the terminal device and a remote device having an acquisition unit that acquires the operating state indicated by the notification mechanism as operating state information.

(7) Such a monitoring system includes a server communicably connected to the remote device and the terminal device, the notification mechanism provides notification by image, sound or light, and the remote device The image, sound, or light is acquired as operating state information, the server has a determination means for determining the operating state based on the operating state information, and the terminal device determines the operating state determined It is preferable that the result of the determination be displayed.

(8) Further, it is preferable that the server comprises transmitting means for transmitting the determination result to a contact address registered in advance when the operating state changes.

- V5 (see FIG. 11) corresponds to "transmitting means" in the embodiment.

The inspection system for building management facilities of the present invention can improve inspection productivity. In addition, management equipment can be easily monitored.

1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a building management facility in which the inspection system of the present invention is used; FIG. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing one embodiment of the inspection system. FIG. 3a is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a terminal device, a remote device and intermediate measures, and FIG. 3b is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a server. FIG. 4 is a schematic flow showing an inspection method using the inspection system. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the data structure of history information. FIG. 6 is a schematic flow showing another method of the inspection method of FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic flow showing still another inspection method of FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the centralized equipment and a state in which sensors are attached. FIG. 9a is a schematic diagram showing a sensor, and FIG. 9b is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the sensor. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing one embodiment of the monitoring system. FIG. 11 is a schematic flow showing a monitoring method using the monitoring system.

[1. Outline explanation]
(Building management facility 20)
First, with reference to FIG. 1, a building management facility in which the inspection system of the present invention is used will be described. FIG. 1 shows a building management facility 20 . The building is, for example, an apartment building, a building, a school, a hospital, a facility for the elderly, an accommodation facility, or the like. The building management equipment 20 roughly includes disaster prevention equipment, electrical equipment, cooling/heating/air conditioning equipment, plumbing and sanitary equipment, security equipment, and more detailed examples include elevator equipment and fire fighting equipment. These facilities generally consist of facility equipment 21 provided at a plurality of sites and a centralized facility equipment 22 that centrally manages the equipment 21 .

FIG. 1 roughly divides the management facility 20 into two parts. The right side of the figure shows the equipment on the side of the terminal device 2 carried by the worker, and the left side shows the equipment on the side of the remote device 3 remotely operated by the terminal device 2 .
Further, FIG. 1 schematically shows the arrangement of equipment 21, centralized equipment 22, terminal device 2, and remote device 3 in the three inspections of upper, middle and lower stages. The upper part schematically shows the inspection of the smoke detector 21, the middle part the inspection of the emergency bell device 21, and the lower part the arrangement of each facility and each device in the inspection of the water supply system 21. FIG.

(Equipment 21)
Equipment 21 includes a water supply pump, an emergency bell, an audio alarm device, an electromagnetic valve, and the like. The equipment 21 has a sensing mechanism 21a or a driving mechanism 21b.
The sensing mechanism 21a senses a predetermined physical quantity, for example, in the environment of the place where it is installed. For example, it is the temperature for detecting heat, the light receiving rate for detecting smoke, etc., and includes conventionally known sensors. Among the equipment 21, those equipped with the sensing mechanism 21a include, for example, a smoke sensor, a heat sensor, a water level gauge, a weight scale, a proximity switch, a photoelectric sensor, and the like.
The driving mechanism 21b is a motor, a speaker, a valve, and the like. The driving mechanism 21b has a first switch 21c for switching the driving state. The first switch 21c switches ON/OFF of the drive. The first switch 21c is, for example, a toggle type switch, a button type switch, a switch that rotates a lever, a rotary knob, a mechanism operated by pushing and pulling a knob, or a touch sensor such as a display image.

(Central equipment 22)
The central equipment 22 has a notification mechanism 22a for notifying the operating state of the sensing mechanism 21a or the driving mechanism 21b of the equipment 21 . Alternatively, a second switch 22b for switching the operating state is provided.
Here, the operating state includes, for example, the sensing state and the non-sensing state of the sensing mechanism 21a. Further, the driving mechanism 21b has, for example, a driving state and a non-driving state. To switch the operating state means to switch the sensing mechanism and the driving mechanism from one state to the other state.

The notification mechanism 22a notifies, for example, a state change of the sensing mechanism 21a of the facility equipment 21 from non-sensing to sensing or vice versa, or a state change of the driving mechanism 21b from non-driving to driving or vice versa. The state change by the notification mechanism 22a consists of image information, sound information, and light information. For example, the notification mechanism 22a corresponds to a liquid crystal panel and a display screen of a display as image information, a speaker and a sound emitted from a bell as sound information, and an indicator light, an LED light, and a lamp as light information. Examples of the centralized equipment 22 having the notification mechanism 22a include a receiver and an alarm panel. For example, the receiver is a fire receiver, and the alarm panel is an alarm panel for a water supply pump or the like.

The second switch 22b is for switching the operating state, and is, for example, a toggle type switch, a button type switch, a switch that rotates a lever, a rotary knob, a mechanism that operates by pushing and pulling a knob, or a display image. switches such as touch sensors. Examples of the central equipment 22 having the second switch 22b include a receiver and an alarm panel.

In the inspection of the management facility, for example, the sensing mechanism 21a of the facility equipment 21 is intentionally placed in a sensed state at the site, and it is inspected whether the centralized management facility 22 at a remote location is aware of the sensing. ing.

[2. Detailed explanation]
(Inspection system 1)
Next, an inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described using the functional block diagram of FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The inspection system 1 shown in FIG. 2 is connected to a terminal device 2 provided at one location, for example, a site or a central control room, and the terminal device 2 is communicably connected via 12 such as the Internet or an intranet (communication network). and a remote device 3 at the other location communicatively connected to the server 8 . By operating the remote device 3 from the terminal device 2, the inspection performed at a distant position can be efficiently performed.

(Terminal device 2)
The terminal device 2 is, for example, a smartphone in this embodiment. The terminal device 2 includes acquisition means 4 and display means 5 for displaying the operating state on the display section 2a. As the terminal device 2, a tablet PC, a personal computer (personal computer), or the like may be used.

(Display part 2a)
As the display unit 2a, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display), a plasma display (PDP: Plasma Display Panel), an organic EL (EL: Electroluminescence), or another device for displaying an image is used.

(Acquisition means 4)
Acquisition means 4 acquires actuation command information 4a upon input of an actuation command from a worker. The actuation command is a command to the actuation unit 7 . Switching of the first and second switch mechanisms 21c and 22b is performed via the operating portion 7 based on an operation command. The actuation command information 4a is information for operating the actuation unit 7 .
Acquisition means 4 sends activation command information 4a to server 8 together with the identification numbers of terminal device 2 and remote device 3 to be activated.

(Display means 5)
The display unit 5 displays a display screen based on the operation state information 6c (described later) transmitted from the server 8 on the display unit 2a. A display screen is not shown. For example, if it is in an operating state, it is an indication that it is operating.

(Remote device 3)
Among the remote devices 3, the remote device 3a is provided with the acquisition unit 6, and the remote device 3b is provided with the operation unit 7. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the remote devices 3a and 3b are separate entities. It should be noted that the remote device 3 may be formed by integrating these components. For example, a smart fan or the like can be the integrated remote device 3 .

(Wireless communication)
Remote device 3 is connected to network 12 via network 12 or repeater 13 by wireless communication. Examples of wireless communication include Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and LPWA (Low Power Wide Area). As LPWA, LTE (registered trademark) or a license-free frequency band may be used.
It should be noted that the terminal device 2 may be configured to be able to perform the above-described wireless communication in the same manner as the remote device 3 .

(Acquisition unit 6)
The acquisition unit 6 acquires the operating state notified by the notification mechanism 22a as the operating state information 6a. The operating state information 6a is, for example, image information, sound information, or light information. A combination of two or more of image information, sound information, and optical information may be used. Acquisition unit 6 sends operating status information 6 a to server 8 together with the identification number of remote device 3 . It should be noted that the identification number of the terminal device 2 to be transmitted may be attached and transmitted.

(Operating part 7)
The operating unit 7 receives the operating command information 4a from the server 8 and operates the operating member 7a. The actuating member 7a is actuated by a predetermined actuation amount, for example, by an actuator. The operating member 7a pushes the first and second switches 21c, 22b to switch the operating states of the first and second switches 21c, 22b. For example, it switches from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON.

(Server 8)
The server 8 is, for example, a personal computer in this embodiment. The server 8 includes history means 9 , determination means 10 and storage section 11 .

(History means 9)
The history means 9 receives the operating state information 6a together with the identification number of the remote device 3, and stores it as history information 9a in a history database (history DB) 14 of the storage unit 11, which will be described later. Further, the history means 9 receives the operation command information 4a together with the identification number of the remote device 3, and stores it in the storage section 11 as the history information 9a. When storing, at least one of the name of the worker, the name of the building, the date, and the time, or a plurality of information among them, or an ID replaced with such information may be stored together.

(Determination means 10)
The judgment means 10 acquires the operation state information 6a and judges whether it is operating or not. The determination is made, for example, by comparing the operation state information 6a with the operation state information 6b during operation, and based on the judgment condition 10a (see FIG. 3b), if the information matches within a predetermined range, it is in operation. , and other than that, it is determined that it is not operating. Conversely, it may be determined by comparison that it is not operating. The operating state information 6c as a result of the determination is transmitted to the terminal device 2. FIG.
It should be noted that it may be determined that the screen is in operation using a conventionally known image processing technique.

(storage unit 11)
The storage unit 11 stores history information 9a and judgment conditions 10a. Each data structure will be described later.

(Communication network 12)
The communication network 12 is formed by the Internet or an intranet, and includes a wireless communication network. Examples of wireless communication include Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and LPWA (Low Power Wide Area). As LPWA, LTE (registered trademark) or a license-free frequency band may be used.

(repeater 13)
If there is an area in the communication network 12 where the communication state is poor between the terminal device 2 and/or the remote device 3 and the server 8, the repeater 13 is installed in that region to mediate communication. be. In this embodiment, it is provided between the remote device 3 and the server 8 .
Also, the repeater 13 is compatible with a plurality of frequency bands for wireless communication. For example, the communication environment may be determined based on predetermined conditions, and a frequency band with a good communication environment may be used. As the condition, for example, the quality of the communication environment is divided into a plurality of ranges based on the threshold value of the strength of wireless communication. Change to belt. The frequency bands to be changed may be in order of favorable communication environment, or the order of change may be determined in advance within the favorable range.

[3. Hardware configuration]
Next, the hardware configuration of the terminal device 2, the remote devices 3a and 3b, and the repeater 13 will be described with reference to FIG. 3a. Further, the hardware configuration of the server 8 will be described with reference to FIG. 3b.

(Hardware configuration of terminal device 2)
As shown in FIG. 3a, the terminal device 2 of this embodiment uses, for example, a smartphone.
The smart phone is provided with CPU30. The CPU 30 has a memory (hereinafter referred to as a recording unit) 31, a connection port 33 for connecting/reading a recording device 32 and the like, and a communication circuit 34 for communicating with the outside via a network. connected through The memory 31 stores a program 36 for a terminal device for processing the system of the present invention, a browser program 37, and an OS 38 (operating system).

In this embodiment, the program 36 for the terminal device operates cooperatively using the functions of the OS 38 and the browser program 37 . Note that the program 36 for the terminal device may operate independently without using the browser program 37 and the OS 38 . A program 36 for the terminal device, a browser program 37 and an OS 38 are installed in the memory 31 by the device 32 through the communication circuit 34 or through the connection port 33, for example by downloading.

(Hardware configuration of remote devices 3a and 3b)
Next, the hardware configuration of the remote devices 3a and 3b will be explained. The hardware configuration of the remote devices 3a and 3b is substantially the same as the hardware configuration of the terminal device 2 described above.
As shown in Figure 3a, the remote devices 3a, 3b have stored in their memory 31 a program 36a for the remote devices 3a, 3b instead of the program 36 for the terminal devices. Furthermore, the remote device 3a comprises an acquisition unit 6 (see dashed line), such as a camera and/or microphone. Furthermore, the remote device 3b comprises an actuating part 7 (see double-dotted line).

(Hardware configuration of repeater 13)
Next, the hardware configuration of repeater 13 will be described. The hardware configuration of the repeater 13 is substantially the same as the hardware configuration of the terminal device 2 described above.
As shown in FIG. 3a, the repeater 13 stores in the memory 31 a program 36b for the repeater 13 instead of the terminal program 36. FIG. Further, the repeater 13 is connected to the communication circuit 34 with an antenna 39 (see two-dot chain line) for relaying communication.

(Hardware configuration of server 8)
Next, the hardware configuration of the server 8 will be explained. The hardware configuration of the server 8 is substantially the same as the hardware configuration of the terminal device 2 described above.
As shown in FIG. 3b, the server 8 of this embodiment uses, for example, a personal computer. A program 36c for the server is installed in the memory 31 of the server 8 . Also, the history DB 14 and the judgment condition 10a are recorded.
Further, the memory 31 stores contact information 29a (see two-dot chain line) of the monitoring system 28, which will be described later.

In the hardware configuration described above, the functions shown in FIG. However, part or all of it may be sequence-controlled using a logic circuit such as a microcomputer or a PLC (programmable logic controller).

[4. Inspection method using inspection system]
(Smoke detector inspection method 15)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a smoke sensor inspection method using the inspection system 1 will be described. FIG. 4 illustrates a method 15 for inspecting fire installations by smoke test of smoke detectors.

(Preparation Step R1) The preparation step R1 is a step of installing various devices.
First, the sensing drive device 16 is prepared. In this embodiment, the terminal device 2 is attached to the sensing drive device 16 as shown in the upper right part of FIG. The sensing driver 16 has a smoke emitting mechanism. When the operator operates the switch, the sensing driver 16 is activated and causes the smoke sensor as the equipment 21 to intentionally sense.

Install the remote device 3a. In this embodiment, the remote device 3a has the function of a video camera, as shown in the upper left part of FIG. Further, in this embodiment, the fire alarm 22 is provided with a display for displaying an image as the notification mechanism 22a. The display is a conventionally known one, like the display section 2a described above. The remote device 3a is installed at a position where the operating state information 6a notified by the notification mechanism 22a can be obtained.

(Preparation Step R2) The preparation step R2 is a step of setting up communication between the terminal device 2, the remote device 3, the repeater 13 and the server 8. FIG.
When the worker operates the terminal device 2, the CPU of the terminal device 2 requests the server 8 to display a login screen. The CPU of the server 8 transmits the login screen of the terminal device 2 . The worker inputs predetermined items from the login screen.
Items to be entered include, for example, password for login, worker, date, building to be inspected, name of inspection item, and identification number that can be converted into these items. The input content is transmitted to the server 8. It is stored in the memory 31 of the server 8 (see FIG. 3). In addition, you may memorize|store as an identification number (henceforth ID) which tied these input items.

If communication cannot be established between the terminal device 2 and/or the remote device 3 and the server 8, the repeater 13 is installed in a place where the communication environment is considered to be bad. A plurality of repeaters 13 may be installed according to the communication environment.

Returning to Figure 4,
(S1) The operator activates the sensing driver 16 . The sensing mechanism 21a of the smoke sensor 21 senses smoke. The smoke detector 21 notifies the fire alarm 22 of detection of smoke. It should be noted that operator input may be used to transmit information to the remote device 3 that the sensing driver 16 has been activated.

(S2) On the display 22a of the fire alarm 22, the portion corresponding to the smoke sensor 21 that senses smoke lights up/lights up.

(S3) The CPU 30 of the remote device 3a acquires the display image as operating state information 6a (see FIG. 2) continuously or at predetermined time intervals, and transmits the operating state information 6a to the server 8. FIG. In addition, when the information that the sensing driver 16 is operated is received from the operator, the image of the display may be obtained as the operation state information 6a (see FIG. 2) based on the reception.

(S4) The server 8 receives the operating state information 6a. The history information 9 a is stored in the history DB 14 of the storage unit 11 .

(Data structure of history DB 14)
FIG. 5 shows the data structure of the history DB. The history DB 14 shown in the figure includes worker 14a, date and time 14b, equipment (smoke sensor) identification number 14c, remote device identification number 14d, detection results 14e, and the like. It should be noted that any information that can specify these contents may be stored, and in addition to character strings and numbers, an identification number (hereinafter referred to as an ID) associated with the input contents may be stored. As for the detection results, ◯ indicates good detection, X indicates poor detection, and Δ indicates the need for re-inspection. It should be noted that information of values or character strings that can be converted into those symbols may be used.

(S5) Returning to FIG. 4, the server 8 analyzes the image of the operation state information 6a, and confirms changes in the image portion indicating the operation of the corresponding smoke sensor 21, such as light emission or lighting.
Specifically, the operating state information 6b is read from the storage unit 11 as a reference that the smoke sensor 21 registered in advance is not operating. The operating state information 6b and the acquired operating state information 6a are compared. It is compared based on the determination condition 10a stored in the storage unit 11, and it is determined that there is a change in the image portion indicating the operation, that is, the smoke sensor 21 has been activated.
It should be noted that it may be determined that there is a change in the image portion indicating the operation by conventionally known image processing.

(Judgment condition 10a)
As the judgment condition 10a, if the result of the comparison shows that there is a change in luminance in the corresponding screen portion that is part of the image and exceeds a predetermined first threshold, it is judged that there is a change in the image.
If the change in luminance exceeds the second threshold in a predetermined portion or more and there is a uniform change in luminance, it is determined that there has been an environmental change in brightness, and the image after the change is used as the reference operating state information. Update as 6b. Note that the second threshold is preferably a threshold lower than the first threshold.
Furthermore, in a predetermined portion or more of the entire screen, if the change in luminance exceeds a predetermined first threshold and there is a variation in luminance, the position of the remote device 3a has changed, for example, the remote device 3a An error message is transmitted to the terminal device 2 by judging that it is tilted.

(S6) The server 8 transmits to the terminal device 2 the operating state information 6c indicating that there has been a change. Do not send if there is no change. In addition, you may transmit the operation state information 6c without a change to the terminal device 2. FIG.

(S7) The CPU 30 of the terminal device 2 receives the operating state information 6c, lights up or lights up the corresponding screen part showing the smoke sensor 21, and displays it on the display section 2a.

(S8) The worker confirms on the display section 2a of the terminal device 2 that the notification mechanism 22a of the fire alarm 22 has been operated normally.

After that, the next smoke sensor 21 is inspected. The next examination preferably does not require login again. Alternatively, a list including the position information of the smoke sensors 21 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 11 of the server 8, and the smoke sensors 21 to be inspected next from the server 8 may be sequentially displayed on the terminal device 2. .

<Modified Example of Inspection Method 15>
Next, a modification of inspection method 15 will be described. The inspection method in the modified example is substantially the same as the inspection method 15 described above. The modified example differs from the inspection method 15 in that sound or light is acquired as the operating state information 6a. In a modified example, the notification mechanism 22a of the fire alarm 22 notifies the occurrence of smoke with sound or light.
The sound or light may indicate that smoke has been detected in groups of smoke detectors 21 in a room, floor, or given area, rather than indicating individual smoke detectors 21 . Furthermore, the smoke detectors 21 may be differentiated by changing the timbre of sound, the wavelength of light, the intervals at which they are emitted, and the like. Note that sounds/audio may be used to indicate a particular smoke detector 21 .

Specifically, based on the determination condition 10a stored in the storage unit 11, the sound operating state information 6a is determined. As the judgment condition 10a, for example, the acquired sound or light operating state information 6a indicates that the fire alarm 22 reports that a sound of a specific frequency or light of a wavelength is emitted at a predetermined time and interval, that is, It is determined that the smoke detector 21 has been activated.

<Other Modifications>
When the management facility 20 notifies the detection of smoke by combining a plurality of images, sounds, and lights as a set, the smoke detector 21 is activated when all of the above-described judgment conditions 10a satisfy the judgment conditions 10a. I judge. Note that it may be determined that the smoke sensor 21 has been activated when any one of them satisfies the determination condition 10a.

[5. Other inspection methods]
(Emergency Bell Equipment Inspection Method 17)
Next, another inspection method will be described with reference to FIG. Since the inspection method 17 shown in FIG. 6 is substantially the same as the inspection method 15 described above, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

(Preparation step R1) As shown in the middle left part of FIG.
The centralized equipment 22 has a toggle switch as the second switch 22b. Toggle switches are well known in the art. The remote device 3b is placed in a position where the actuating member 7a of the remote device 3b can flip the toggle switch 22b of the centralized equipment 22 to the normal or rest position. For example, mounting jigs, suction cups, magnets, or the like can be used for installation on the centralized equipment 22 .
Further, as shown in the middle right of FIG. 1, the equipment 21 is an emergency bell device. The emergency bell device 21 has a mechanism that emits sound, such as a speaker, as a driving mechanism 21b. The sound is emitted by pressing the push button 21c.

(Preparatory step R2) Set up communication between the terminal device 2, the remote device 3 and the server 8. FIG. If the communication environment is bad, a repeater 13 is installed between it and the server 8. - 特許庁

Returning to Figure 6,
(T1) The worker presses the button 21c of the emergency bell device 21; The emergency bell device 21 operates and the bell rings. The emergency bell device 21 transmits to the centralized equipment 22 that the button has been pressed.

(T2) The worker confirms that the bell rings.

(T3) In order to stop the emergency bell, the worker inputs an activation command to stop the emergency bell to the terminal device 2 .

(T4) The CPU 30 of the terminal device 2 transmits the operation command information 4a to the server 8.

(T5) The server 8 receives the activation command information 4a. The CPU 30 of the server 8 stores the history information 9 a in the history DB 14 of the storage section 11 . The identification number 14c of the equipment (emergency bell device) is stored in the history DB14. Other items of the history information 9a are substantially the same as those of the inspection method 15 described above.

(T6) The remote device 3b receives the activation command information 4a from the server 8.

(T7) The actuating member 7a of the remote device 3b switches the toggle switch 22b to the stop position. The bell stops ringing.

After that, the next emergency bell device 21 is inspected.

(Inspection method 18 for water supply equipment)
Next, still another inspection method will be described with reference to FIG. Since the inspection method 18 shown in FIG. 7 is substantially the same as the inspection methods 15 and 17 described above, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

(Preparation step R1) As shown in the lower left part of FIG.
The equipment 21 is plumbing and sanitary equipment, and includes a water supply pump as a drive mechanism 21b. The water supply pump 21 is equipped with a push-button first switch 21c. The remote device 3b is installed in a position where the actuating member 7a of the remote device 3b can turn on/off the first switch 21c.
As shown on the lower right side of FIG. 1, the central equipment 22 centrally manages the state of the water supply and drainage sanitary equipment. When the water supply pump 21 is driven, the corresponding lamp 22a lights up.

(Preparatory step R2) Set up communication between the terminal device 2, the remote device 3 and the server 8. FIG. If the communication environment is bad, a repeater 13 is installed between it and the server 8. - 特許庁

Returning to Figure 7,
(U1) The worker is near the centralized control device 22. In order to operate the water supply pump 21 , the operator inputs a pump operation command to the terminal device 2 .

(U2) The CPU 30 of the terminal device 2 transmits the actuation command information 4a to the server 8 .

(U3) The server 8 receives the activation command information 4a. The CPU 30 of the server 8 stores the history information 9 a in the history DB 14 of the storage section 11 . The identification number 14c of the equipment (water supply pump) is stored in the history DB 14. FIG. Other items of the history information 9a are substantially the same as those of the inspection method 15 described above.

(U4) The remote device 3b receives the activation command information 4a from the server 8;

(U5) The CPU 30 of the remote device 3b operates the operating member 7a. The push button 21c as the first switch is pushed and turned on.

(U6) The worker confirms that the lamp as the notification mechanism 22a of the centralized control device 22 is turned on.

Then perform the following inspections.

<Modified example of centralized control device 22>
(Central control device 23)
Next, a modified example of the centralized control device 22 will be described. FIG. 8 shows a fire alarm 23 as a centralized control device. The fire alarm 23 has, for example, a plurality of light-emitting portions 23a corresponding to specific locations. In the figure, character information 23b for specifying a location is written near the light emitting portion 23a. The light emitted from the light-emitting portion 23a indicates that a fire has occurred at the location indicated by the corresponding character information 23b. The light emitted from the light emitting portion 23a indicating a fire is one that changes from off to on, or one that changes in emission color. For example, as a change in color development, there is a change from green to red.
In addition to the fire alarm 23, an alarm panel 23 such as a water supply pump may be used.

<Modified example of remote device 3a>
(remote device 24)
Next, a modification of the remote device 3a will be described. The remote device 24 shown in FIG. 8 comprises a main body 25 and a plurality of sensors 26 connected from the main body 25 via signal lines 25a. The main body 25 has an acquisition unit 6 (see FIG. 10) that acquires the operating state information 6a from the sensor 26 at predetermined time intervals and transmits the information to the server 8 . The sensors 26 are individually provided for all the light-emitting portions 23a of the fire alarm (or alarm panel) 23. FIG. The sensor 26 may be, for example, an illuminance sensor including a phototransistor, or a color sensor capable of outputting different color signals of RGB (red, green, blue). The operating state information 6a includes, for example, luminance values indicating luminance and RGB values. Alternatively, the operating state information 6a may be acquired based on changes in luminance values and RGB values.
It should be noted that the entire image may be acquired by a camera so as to cover all the light emitting portions 23a.

(Sensor 26)
FIG. 9a is a side view showing an example configuration of the sensor 26. FIG. The sensor 26 includes a base 26a, a light receiving portion 26b fixed to the base 26a and having a light receiving element, and a mounting portion 26c provided on the base 26a.

(Base 26a, light receiving portion 26b, mounting portion 26c, opening 26d)
An opening 26d is formed in a portion of the base 26a corresponding to the light emitting portion 23a. A light receiving portion 26b is provided on the surface of the base 26a facing the light emitting portion 23a. A mounting portion 26c is provided on the surface of the base 26a on the side of the light emitting portion 23a. In this embodiment, attachment portion 26 c is a suction cup for attachment to remote device 24 .

For example, when the luminance value is output from the sensor 26, the determination unit 10 assumes that the light emitting unit 23a emits light when the luminance value exceeds a predetermined light emission threshold. Further, for example, when RGB values are output from the sensor 26, the determination unit 10 assumes that the light emitting unit 23a emits light when RGB values corresponding to a predetermined color (for example, red or orange) are output.

(Modified example of sensor 26)
A variant of the sensor 26 is shown in FIG. 9b. In the modified example 27 shown in FIG. 9b, part of the light emitted from the light emitting section 23a can be visually recognized from the light receiving section 26b side. Specifically, a hole 26e communicating with the light emitting portion 23a is formed in the body portion. A lens or the like may be used at the open end of the hole 26e to scatter the light to facilitate visual recognition.

[6. Monitoring system]
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing one embodiment of the monitoring system. Since the monitoring system 28 shown in FIG. 10 has many parts that are the same as those of the inspection system 1 described above, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.
A monitoring system 28 monitors the centralized control equipment 22 via the remote device 3a. The remote device 3a acquires the operating state information 6a from the centralized control device 22. FIG. When the determining means 10 determines that there is a change in the operating state, the transmitting means 29 transmits the operating state information 6c to the contact terminal 2 previously stored in the storage section 11 . The contact terminal device 2 is a terminal device of a condominium board of directors, a condominium management company, a maintenance company, a security company, or the like. Since these terminal devices 2 can be notified all at once, the response is quick. It is possible to reduce unnecessary actions and reduce costs.
The remote device 3a of the monitoring system 28 can be used as the remote device 3a of the inspection system 1 during inspection.
In this embodiment, a sensor 27 is attached to the aforementioned centralized control device (fire alarm) 23 . The light emitted from the light emitting portion 23a of the fire alarm 23 can be visually recognized while the sensor 27 monitors changes in the operating state. Further, in this embodiment, the history information 9a is recorded by the history means 9, but the history means 9 may not be used. Note that the sensor 26 may also be used. An alarm board may be used instead of the fire alarm 23 .
Further, although the repeater 13 is used in this embodiment, it may not be used if the communication environment is favorable.

FIG. 11 is a schematic flow showing a monitoring method 28a using the monitoring system 28. As shown in FIG.

(V1) For example, in the light emitting unit 23a of the centralized control device (fire alarm or alarm panel) 23, the portion corresponding to the smoke sensor 21 that senses smoke emits light/lights up.

(V2) The remote device 3a (sensor 27) acquires the operating state information 6a (see FIG. 10) continuously or at predetermined time intervals and transmits it to the server 8.

(V3) The server 8 receives the operating state information 6a. The history information 9 a is stored in the history DB 14 of the storage unit 11 .

(V4) The server 8 determines the light emission or color change of the light emitting unit 23a based on the determination condition 10a (see FIG. 3b).

(V5) Based on the contact information 29a (see FIG. 10) registered in advance, the server 8 transmits the operating state information 6c indicating that there has been a change to the terminal device 2 of the contact. Do not send if there is no change. In addition, you may transmit the operation state information 6c without a change to the terminal device 2. FIG.

(V6) The CPU 30 of the terminal device 2 receives the operation state information 6c, and makes the screen portion showing the corresponding smoke sensor 21 emit light, light up, or red/orange and display it on the display section 2a.

[7. others]
In the above-described embodiment, the terminal device 2 has the acquisition means 4 and the display means 5 for displaying the operation state on the display section 2a, but it is sufficient to have either one.
For example, a smart phone can be used as the remote device 3a. In that case, the camera and microphone functions of the smartphone can be used as the acquisition unit 6 .
As the remote device 3b, for example, a smart phone connected to the operation unit 7 may be used. With that connection, the smartphone supplies power to the operating unit 7 . When the smartphone receives the operation command information 4a, the smartphone supplies power to the operation unit 7 to operate the operation unit 7 .
When the equipment 21 is a heat sensor, the sensing/driving device 14 has a heat generating mechanism such as a heater or a combustion device.
The storage unit 11 may be provided in another server different from the server 8 .
In the water supply facility inspection method 18, a worker holding the terminal device 2 may be placed on the facility equipment 21 side, and the central control equipment 22 may be provided with the remote device 3a. When the operator presses the first switch 21c of the water supply pump 21, the operating state of the central control device 22 changes. The worker can confirm the change with the terminal device 2 while staying at the equipment 21 side.
Items described as modifications, other embodiments, and others in the above-described embodiment can be used in appropriate combinations.
In FIG. 8, a plurality of predetermined light-emitting portions 23a of the fire alarm 23 may be defined as one zone, and the sensor 26 may be provided for each zone.

[8. summary]
(1) The inspection system 1 of the present invention is communicably connected to one or more equipment 21 including a sensing mechanism 21a/driving mechanism 21b provided with a first switch 21c for switching the driving state, and the equipment. together with a notification mechanism 22a indicating the operating state including whether or not the sensing mechanism/driving mechanism is operating, or a centralized facility device 22 equipped with a second switch 22b for switching the operating state. A terminal device 2 equipped with an acquisition means 4 for acquiring an operation command for the switches 21c and 22b by a worker as the operation command information 4a or a display means 5 for displaying the operation state is communicably connected to the terminal device. and a remote device 3 having an acquisition unit 6 for acquiring an operation state indicated by an operation unit 7 for receiving operation command information and operating a switch or by a notification mechanism as operation state information 6a. .
For this reason, in the inspection of the management equipment, for example, a worker gives a simulated signal or the like to be sensed to the equipment 21 at the site, and the same worker can grasp the signal with the centralized management equipment 22 at a remote location. can be confirmed. Therefore, the inspection efficiency of the building management equipment can be enhanced.

(2) Such an inspection system 1 includes a server 8 communicably connected to the remote device 3 and the terminal device 2, the notification mechanism 22a notifies by image/sound, and the remote device 3 The image/sound is acquired as the operation state information 6a, the server 8 is provided with a judgment means 10 for judging the operation state based on the operation state information, and the terminal device 2 receives the judgment result of the judged operation state Since 6c is displayed, misreading is prevented, and the inspection is more reliable.

(3) Since the operation command information 4a acquired by the acquisition means 4 or the operation state information 6a acquired by the acquisition unit 6 is stored as the history information 9a in the storage unit 11 registered in advance, the history information 9a is used to Inspection reports for workers can be easily created. In addition, it is possible to manage the inspection schedule of the management equipment.

(4) Since the server 8 has the storage unit 11, the history of the latest inspection and the history of past inspections can be grasped via the server 8. FIG.

(5) Since the repeater 13 for relaying communication between the remote device 3 and the terminal device 2 is provided, it is possible to efficiently inspect remote locations such as underground facilities.

(6) The monitoring system 28 of the present invention includes one or more pieces of equipment 21 having a drive mechanism 21b or a sensing mechanism 21a, and communicatively connected to the equipment and the presence or absence of operation of the sensing/driving mechanism. A monitoring system used for a building management facility comprising a centralized facility device 22 having a notification mechanism 22a indicating an operating state, the terminal device 2 having display means 5 for displaying the operating state, and a terminal device. and a remote device 3 having an acquisition unit 6 that acquires the operating state indicated by the notification mechanism as operating state information 6a.
For this reason, since the terminal devices 2 of the condominium board, the condominium management company, the maintenance company, the security company, etc. can be simultaneously notified of the change in the operation state, the response is quick. It is possible to reduce unnecessary actions and reduce costs. Moreover, the remote device 3 of the monitoring system 28 can be used as the remote device 3a of the inspection system 1 during inspection.

(7) Such a monitoring system 28 includes a server 8 communicably connected to the remote device 3 and the terminal device 2, and the notification mechanism 22a notifies by image, sound or light. 3 acquires an image, sound, or light as the operating state information 6a, the server 8 is provided with a judgment means 10 for judging the operating state based on the operating state information 6a, and the terminal device 2 receives the judgment. Since it displays the judgment result of the operation state, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding, so that the monitoring is more reliable.

(8) Moreover, since the server 8 is provided with the transmission means 29 for transmitting the judgment result to the pre-registered contact address when the operation state changes, the condominium board, condominium management company, maintenance company, security company, etc. Since it is possible to simultaneously notify the terminal device 2 of the change in the operation state, the response is quick. It is possible to reduce unnecessary actions and reduce costs. Moreover, the remote device 3a of the monitoring system 28 can be used as the remote device 3a of the inspection system 1 during inspection.

1 inspection system 2 terminal device 2a display unit 3 remote device 3a remote device (acquisition unit)
3b remote device (actuator)
4 Acquisition means 4a Operation command information 5 Display means 6 Other terminal display means 6a Operation state information 6b Operation state information (reference)
6c Operation status information (result)
7 Actuating part 7a Actuating member 8 Server 9 History means 9a History information 10 Judgment means 10a Judgment condition 11 Storage part 12 Communication network 13 Repeater 14 History DB
14a Worker 14b Date and time 14c ID of equipment/centralized equipment
14d Detection result 15 Inspection method 16 Sensing driver 17 Inspection method 18 Inspection method 20 Building management equipment 21 Equipment 21a Sensing mechanism 21b Driving mechanism 22 Centralized equipment 22a Notification mechanism 22b Change mechanism 23 Centralized equipment 23a Light emitting unit 23b Character information 24 remote device 25 body 25a signal line 26 sensor 26a base 26b light receiving portion 26c mounting portion 26d opening 26f hole 27 sensor 28 monitoring system 28a monitoring method 29 transmission means 29a contact information 30 CPU
31 memory 32 recording device 33 connection port 34 communication circuit 35 bus line 36 program 36a for terminal device program 36c for remote device program 37 browser program 38 OS for server
39 Antenna

Claims (8)

one or more facilities equipped with a drive mechanism or a sensing mechanism provided with a first switch for switching the drive state;
Management of a building consisting of a centralized equipment communicatively connected to the equipment and equipped with a notification mechanism indicating an operating state including whether or not the sensing mechanism/driving mechanism is activated or a second switch for switching the operating state. An inspection system for use in equipment,
a terminal device comprising acquisition means for acquiring an operation instruction for the switch by a worker as operation instruction information or display means for displaying the operation state;
a remote device communicatively connected to the terminal device and having an acquisition unit configured to acquire, as operation state information, an operation state indicated by the operation unit or the notification mechanism for receiving the operation command information and operating the switch. inspection system. a server communicatively connected to the remote device and the terminal device;
The notification mechanism notifies by image, sound or light,
wherein the remote device acquires the image, sound or light as operating status information;
The server has a determination means for determining the operating state based on the operating state information,
2. The inspection system according to claim 1, wherein said terminal device displays a judgment result of said judged operation state. 3. The inspection system according to claim 2, wherein history information of the operation command information acquired by the acquisition unit or the operation state information acquired by the acquisition unit is stored in a pre-registered storage unit. 4. The inspection system according to claim 3, wherein said server comprises said storage unit. 5. An inspection system according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, comprising a relay for relaying communication between said remote device and said terminal device. A centralized piece of equipment comprising one or more pieces of equipment having a drive or sensing mechanism and an annunciation mechanism communicatively connected to said piece of equipment and indicating an operational state, including whether or not said sensing/driving mechanism is activated. A monitoring system used for building management equipment consisting of
a terminal device comprising display means for displaying the operating state;
and a remote device that is communicably connected to the terminal device and that has an acquisition unit that acquires the operating state indicated by the notification mechanism as operating state information. a server communicatively connected to the remote device and the terminal device;
The notification mechanism notifies by image, sound or light,
wherein the remote device acquires the image, sound or light as operating status information;
The server has a determination means for determining the operating state based on the operating state information,
7. The monitoring system according to claim 6, wherein said terminal device displays a judgment result of said judged operation state. 8. The monitoring system according to claim 7, wherein said server comprises transmitting means for transmitting said determination result to a pre-registered contact when said operating state changes.

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