JPH0897936A - Remote monitor system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To allow the user to receive an accident notification at all times and to control each device in a residence at an optional time from a visit location without the need for a contract of burglar-proof or fire alarm to a security company or a management office or the like. CONSTITUTION: Upon the receipt of a sensing signal from a fire alarm sensor 10, a gas leakage sensor 1 or a burglar-proof sensor 12, an emergency notification equipment 100 installed in a residence dials automatically a telephone number of a remote controller 110 carried as a portable device and sends accident information in response to the sensing signal after a channel is established. The remote controller 110 displays a message based on the accident information received via a telephone channel set by a radio wave onto a display section 59. Upon the receipt of a key signal from a key entry section 50, the controller 110 sends a control signal used to control each device in the residence in response to the key signal. The emergency notification 100 receiving the control signal from the remote controller 110 via a telephone line L controls each device in the residence based on the control signal.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote monitoring system for monitoring abnormalities in a house and controlling various devices such as lights and electric locks using a telephone line.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is an abnormality notification device that detects an abnormality such as a fire, a gas leak, or an intrusion, and notifies the detection result to a security company, a fire station, a gas company or the like via a telephone line. In addition to this notification function, it also has a control function that detects a control signal by combining push button signals input via the telephone line and controls various devices such as electric locks and lights in the house according to the control signal. There is also an abnormality reporting device that has. Note that the abnormality notification is performed by audio output, character output, or image output. Here, there is the following as a conventional abnormality reporting device. Japanese Patent Application No. 2-295919 gazette: As a part of the function of a telephone, when a fire or an abnormality of a gas leak is detected, a telephone number of a fire department or a gas company is automatically dialed and a message corresponding to the detection result is displayed. Send out. Japanese Patent Application No. 2-305133: When an abnormality occurs, the pager of the pager telephone number stored in advance is called, a message corresponding to the abnormality information is transmitted, and the message is displayed by the pager.

Japanese Patent Application No. 63-151444: When an abnormality occurs in a monitored object, the abnormality is notified by image information via a telephone line. Japanese Patent Application No. 2-227518: When an abnormality occurs, the telephone number of the report destination is automatically dialed and the abnormality information is transmitted, while the other device is automatically called through the telephone line and transmitted from the device. A display corresponding to the abnormal information that has been made is performed. Japanese Patent Application No. 3-107328: Image of the state of the informant is taken by the image pickup means, and the image information obtained by this is sent to a predetermined facility through a telephone line.

On the other hand, there are the following conventional remote monitoring devices. Japanese Patent Application No. 63-307767: A transmitter for transmitting voice information and image information to a device of a remote party, and a device for outputting the received voice information and displaying the received image information while transmitting the information. A receiving device for controlling movement of the image pickup means on the side. Japanese Patent Application No. Sho 63-157936: When abnormalities occur, one of a plurality of telephone numbers stored in advance is selected and dialed automatically, and a control signal is a combination of push button signals sent from the responding party. Is detected, and a device such as a shutter is controlled by this control signal.

[0005]

By the way, the above-mentioned conventional abnormality notification device has the following problems. (B) The call destinations are mainly fixed facilities such as security companies, fire departments, and gas companies, and they are not transmitted to residents who are outside. Therefore, if the resident does not contact the security company, the fire department, or the gas company in advance when he goes out, he cannot immediately know the situation when an abnormality occurs. (B) In an apartment complex such as a condominium, where anomalies are managed by the management office attached to the apartment complex,
Abnormalities cannot be known when the caretaker is absent.

(C) Various devices such as lighting and electric locks in the house can be controlled from outside, but since it can be controlled only from a fixed telephone, various devices cannot be controlled in a place where there is no telephone. (D) With a device that can report an abnormality to a pager, you can immediately know the situation when an abnormality occurs, but since the pager cannot send,
It is not possible to control various devices such as lighting and electric locks in the house. (E) If a security company entrusts the management of crime prevention and disaster prevention, an economic burden is imposed.

Therefore, the present invention does not require a security company, a management office or the like to entrust crime prevention and disaster prevention, can receive a notification of an abnormality at all times, and can control various devices in a residence at any time from outside. The purpose is to provide a remote monitoring system that can

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a remote monitoring system according to the invention of claim 1 gives a notification according to the content of abnormality information received by a mobile phone,
Also, it receives detection signals from a remote control device that transmits control signals for controlling various devices installed in the house from the mobile phone and various sensors installed in the house such as a fire sensor, a gas leak sensor, or a crime prevention sensor. By this, abnormal information according to the detection signal is sent to the mobile phone via a telephone line, and the various devices are controlled according to a control signal from the remote control device fetched via the telephone line. A remote monitoring system including an emergency notification device, wherein the remote control device operates a key to control any one of the various devices after a communication path between the emergency notification device and the mobile phone is completed. Control signal output means for transmitting a control signal corresponding to the key signal from the mobile phone, the emergency notification device and the portable telephone. And a notification means for giving notification according to the content of the abnormality information by receiving the abnormality information from the emergency notification device from the mobile phone after the completion of the communication path with the telephone, the emergency notification device, When receiving the detection signals from the telephone number storage means for storing the telephone number of the mobile phone and the various sensors such as the fire sensor, the gas leak sensor or the disaster prevention sensor, the telephone of the mobile phone stored in the telephone number storage means From the remote control device that transmits the number and sends the abnormality information according to the detection signal after the completion of the call path, and the remote control device transmitted from the mobile phone after the completion of the call path between the mobile phone And a control means for controlling the various devices based on the control signal.

As a preferred embodiment, for example, as in the invention described in claim 2, the abnormal information output means of the emergency notification device stores message data for an abnormal situation such as a fire, a gas leak, or intrusion into a house. A message storage means and a message transmission means for receiving message detection signals from various sensors such as the fire sensor, the gas leak sensor or the disaster prevention sensor, and taking out message data corresponding to the detection signals from the message storage means and transmitting the message data. Alternatively, the notification means of the remote control device may be display means for displaying the message data sent from the message sending means.

For example, as in the invention described in claim 3, the informing means of the remote control device further uses a key operated by a key to convert the message data sent from the message sending means of the emergency notification device into voice. By receiving a signal, the message data sent from the message sending means may be converted into voice and output.

For example, as in the invention described in claim 4, the emergency notification device is provided with a voice collecting means for collecting the voice in the house, and the control signal from the remote control device transmitted from the portable telephone is transmitted. If the output of the voice collecting unit is requested, the output of the voice collecting unit may be sent to the telephone line. For example, as in the invention described in claim 5, the emergency notification device is provided with a photographing means for photographing the inside of the house, and the control signal from the remote control device sent from the mobile phone is output by the photographing means. The video output of the photographing means may be sent to the telephone line if the request is made.

For example, as in the invention described in claim 6, the emergency notification device is provided with a driving means for changing the photographing direction of the photographing means, and the control signal from the remote control device transmitted from the portable telephone is transmitted. If the photographing direction of the photographing means is changed, the driving means may be controlled according to the control signal. For example, as in the invention according to claim 7, the control signal from the remote control device transmitted from the mobile phone turns on / off the illumination of the house, locks / unlocks an electric lock, or smoke-proof equipment. As long as the interlocking equipment is started, the lighting equipment may be turned on / off, the electric lock may be locked / unlocked, or the interlocked equipment such as smoke proof equipment may be started according to the control signal. For example, as in the invention described in claim 8, the emergency notification device may take in a voice signal transmitted from the mobile phone and output the sound.

For example, as in the invention described in claim 9, the remote control device outputs the video output to the outside by receiving the video output of the photographing means sent from the emergency notification device from the mobile phone. You may do it. For example, like the invention of claim 10, the remote control device may be built in the mobile phone. For example, claim 1
As in the invention described in the first aspect, the remote control device may be unitized and detachable from the mobile phone.

[0014]

In the present invention, the following operation is performed. (A) When an emergency notification device inputs detection signals from various sensors such as a fire sensor, a gas leak sensor, or a crime prevention sensor, it automatically dials the phone number of the mobile phone stored in advance, and outputs the detection signal after the completion of the call path. The corresponding abnormality information is transmitted. When the remote control device inputs the abnormality information via the telephone line, the remote control device displays a message based on the abnormality information. Therefore, it is not necessary to entrust crime prevention and disaster prevention to a security company, a management office, etc., and it is possible to always receive an abnormality report even when out of the office.

(B) When the remote control device inputs a key signal by a key operation for turning on or off the illumination of the house, it transmits a control signal for turning on or off the illumination. Further, when a key signal is input by a key operation for locking or unlocking the electric lock of the house, a control signal for locking or unlocking the electric lock is transmitted. Further, when a key signal is input by a key operation for activating a smoke proof device of a house, a control signal for activating the smoke proof device is transmitted. Further, when a key signal is input by a key operation requesting the output of the voice collecting means for collecting the voice in the house, a control signal requesting the output of the voice collecting means is transmitted. When a key signal is input by a key operation requesting the output of the image capturing means for capturing an image of the inside of the house, a control signal requesting the output of the image capturing means is transmitted. Further, when the content of the control signal inputs a key signal by a key operation for changing the photographing direction of the photographing means, a control signal for changing the photographing direction of the photographing means is transmitted.

On the other hand, when the emergency notification device receives a control signal from the remote control device through the telephone line, it controls various devices according to the control signal. For example, if the content of the control signal is to turn on the illumination of the residence, it is turned on, and if it is to turn it off, it is turned off.
If the content of the control signal locks the electric lock, it locks it, and if it unlocks it, it unlocks it. Further, if the content of the control signal is to activate the smoke proof device, it is activated. If the content of the control signal requests the output of the voice collecting means for collecting the voice in the house, the output of the voice collecting means is sent to the telephone line. Further, if the content of the control signal requests the output of the photographing means for photographing the inside of the house, the output of the photographing means is sent to the telephone line. Further, if the content of the control signal changes the shooting direction of the shooting means, the driving means for changing the shooting direction of the shooting means is controlled according to the control signal. Therefore, it is possible to control various devices in the house at any time when going out.

(C) When the voice signal from the remote control device is input through the telephone line, the emergency notification device outputs a sound based on the voice signal. Therefore, even if you are out, you can pretend that you are in the room, which is effective in fighting back unbelievers. (D) When the video output from the emergency notification device is input via the telephone line, the remote control device outputs the video output to the outside. Therefore, since the video output can be supplied to the television, the state of the house can be confirmed even when the user is out.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an embodiment of a remote monitoring system according to the present invention. The remote monitoring system of this embodiment includes an abnormality notification device 100 having a telephone function and a remote control device 110 functioning as a mobile phone. Further, in this figure, reference numeral 120 is a telephone station, which establishes a wireless communication path with the remote control device 110. Hereinafter, the abnormality notification device 100 and the remote control device 1
Description will be made in the order of 10.

A. Configuration of Remote Monitoring System (a) Configuration of Abnormality Notification Device 100 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the abnormality notification device 100. In this figure, 10 is a fire sensor,
30 is installed on the ceiling of a room, for example, and detects heat or smoke. Reference numeral 11 denotes a gas leak sensor, which is installed near a gas device such as a gas stove or a gas stove in the house 130 and detects a gas leak. Reference numeral 12 denotes an intrusion sensor, which is installed indoors or outdoors and detects intrusion of a person. A television camera 13 is installed indoors or outdoors and is used to monitor the installed environment. An image processing unit 14 inputs a video signal from the television camera 13 and outputs a still image signal at predetermined intervals. 15 is a TV camera 1
3 is a directional control unit that controls the shooting direction of No. 3. A timer 16 is used for measuring time. Reference numeral 17 is a key input unit, which is composed of a numeric keypad and function keys. Reference numeral 18 denotes a control unit that controls each unit of the device. Details of the control contents of the control unit 18 will be described later. A ROM 19 stores a program for controlling the control unit 18. Reference numeral 20 denotes a RAM, which is used for the operation of the control unit 18 and also for storing a telephone number and the like.

A line control unit 21 connects the control unit 18 to the telephone line L, sends a dial signal or a control signal corresponding to a key signal key-input by the key input unit 17, receives a call signal, etc. I do. A microphone 22 and an amplifier 23 amplify the output of the microphone 22 and output it. Reference numeral 24 is a speaker, and 25 is an amplifier, which amplifies the audio signal sent through the telephone line L and outputs the amplified audio signal to the speaker 24. Two
Reference numeral 6 denotes a load control unit which controls on / off of indoor or outdoor lighting, lock / unlock of an electric lock, activation of a smoke proof device based on control data from the control unit 18. A display control unit 27 controls the display unit 28 in accordance with display data and control signals from the control unit 18. The display unit 28 has an LED (light emitting diode), an EL
(Electroluminescence), liquid crystal, plasma display or the like is used.

(B) Control contents of the control unit 18 When a detection signal from the fire sensor 10, the gas leak sensor 11 or the intrusion sensor 12 is input, the line control unit 21 is controlled to connect to the telephone line L and then to the ROM 19. The stored telephone number of the remote control device 110 is read and output to the line control unit 21. As a result, the dial signal is sent from the line control unit 21 to the telephone line L. Then, after the call path is completed, the abnormality information according to the detection signal is sent to the telephone line L via the line control unit 21. In this case, the content of the abnormality information is, for example, "a fire has occurred in the kitchen" in the case of a fire, or "gas is leaking" in the case of a gas leak. In the case of, for example, "someone has invaded". After sending the abnormality information according to the detection signal, if the communication path is cut off without the acknowledgment signal being sent from the remote control device 110, for example, if the radio wave stops, redialing is performed.

When a control signal is input via the line controller 21, the load is controlled based on the control signal. For example, if the content of the control signal is to turn on the illumination, it is turned on, and if it is to turn off the illumination, it is turned off. If the content of the control signal locks the electric lock, it locks it, and if it unlocks it, it unlocks it. Also, if the content of the control signal is to activate the smoke proof device, it is activated. Further, if the content of the control signal requests indoor voice, the output of the microphone 22 output from the amplifier 23 is sent to the telephone line L via the line control unit 21. If the content of the control signal requests the output of the television camera 13, the still image data is transferred to the telephone line L via the line control unit 21.
Send to. In addition, the content of the control signal is the TV camera 13
If you want to change the shooting direction of, change the direction.

(C) Configuration of Remote Control Device 110 FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the remote control device 110. In this figure, reference numeral 50 denotes a key input unit, which is composed of a ten-key pad, function keys, and the like, and outputs a key signal corresponding to each key. Reference numeral 51 denotes a RAM, which is used for the operation of the control unit 52 and also for storing a telephone number. Reference numeral 53 is a ROM in which a program for controlling the control unit 52 is stored. Also, this RO
Various message data corresponding to the content of the abnormality information is stored in M53. For example, message data such as "a fire broke out in the kitchen", "gas is leaking", or "someone has invaded" is stored.

Reference numeral 54 denotes a transmission / reception unit, which uses radio waves to connect the control unit 52 to a telephone line, send a dial signal or a control signal from the control unit 52, receive a calling signal, and the like. 5
5 is an antenna, 56 is a speaker, 57 is a microphone,
Each is connected to the transmitting / receiving unit 54. A display control unit 58 controls the display unit 59 in accordance with display data and control signals from the control unit 52. Display 59
An LED, EL, liquid crystal, plasma display, or the like is used for this. An RF modulator 60 converts an image signal into a television frequency and outputs it.

(D) Control contents of the control unit 52 After the completion of the communication path, when a key signal for turning on or off the illumination of the house is input from the key input unit 50, a control signal for turning on or off the illumination is sent. It is generated and output to the transmitting / receiving unit 54. When the key signal for locking or unlocking the electric lock of the house is input from the key input unit 50 after the completion of the communication path, a control signal for locking or unlocking the electric lock is generated and output to the transmission / reception unit 54. After the call path is completed, when a key signal for activating the smoke proof device of the house is input from the key input unit 50, a control signal for activating the smoke proof device is generated, and the transmitting / receiving unit 54
Output to.

When the key signal requesting the output of the microphone 22 is input from the key input unit 50 after the completion of the communication path, a control signal requesting the output of the microphone 22 is generated, and the transmitting / receiving unit 5
Output to 4. After the call path is completed, the TV camera 1 from the key input unit 50
When the key signal requesting the output of No. 3 is input, the control signal requesting the output of the television camera 13 is generated,
Output to 4. After the call path is completed, the TV camera 1 from the key input unit 50
When a key signal for changing the shooting direction of 3 is input, a control signal for changing the shooting direction of the television camera 13 is generated and output to the transmitting / receiving unit 54. After the call path is completed, the emergency call device 10 is connected via the telephone line L.
When the video output from 0 is input, the video output is output to the RF module 60.

Next, the operation of the remote monitoring system will be described. B. Operation of Remote Monitoring System (a) Operation of Abnormality Notification Device 100 FIGS. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the operation of the abnormality notification device 100. In this figure, first, step S
It is determined in step 10 whether or not there is a detection signal, and if it is determined that there is a detection signal, the process proceeds to step S12 and automatic dialing is performed. That is, the line control unit 21 is controlled to connect to the telephone line L, and then the telephone number of the remote control device 110 stored in the ROM 19 is read and output to the line control unit 21. As a result, the telephone line L from the line control unit 21
A dial signal is sent to.

After automatic dialing, step S14
Then, it is judged whether or not the communication path is completed. In this determination, if it is determined that the communication path is not completed, step S1
Go to 6 and go on-hook. That is, the line is forcibly cut off. Then, the process returns to step S12 to perform automatic dialing again. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S14 that the communication path is completed, the process proceeds to step S18, and abnormal information according to the detection signal is sent to the telephone line L via the line control unit 21. In this case, if the content of the anomaly information is a fire, for example, "a fire has occurred in the kitchen", and if there is a gas leak, for example, "the gas is leaking", the intrusion of an unbeliever In the case, for example, "someone has invaded".

After transmitting the abnormality information, it is determined in step S20 whether or not the acknowledge signal has been transmitted. In this determination, if it is determined that the consent signal has not been sent, the process proceeds to step S22, and it is determined whether or not the communication path is blocked. In this case, the cutoff of the communication path mainly occurs when the radio wave stops reaching. In this determination, if it is determined that the communication path is not blocked, the process returns to step S18, and the abnormality information is sent again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the communication path is blocked, the process proceeds to step S16 to go on-hook. Then, in step S12, automatic dialing is performed again. That is, when the communication path is cut off, for example, when the radio wave does not reach after the completion of the communication path, the device goes on hook and automatically dials again.

If it is determined in step S20 that the OK signal has been sent, the process proceeds to step S24 to determine whether the control signal has been sent. In this determination, if it is determined that the control signal has not been sent, the process proceeds to step S26, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in this determination that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S24. That is,
In steps S24 and S26, it is determined whether or not the control signal is sent within a predetermined time after the acceptance signal is sent. In this determination, if it is determined that the control signal is not sent within the predetermined time, step S28
And goes on-hook to end the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the control signal has been sent within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S30 (FIG. 5), and it is determined whether the content of the control signal is to turn on or off the illumination.

If it is determined in this determination that the content of the control signal is to turn the illumination on or off, the illumination is turned on or off in step S32. After performing this processing, the process returns to step S24. If it is determined in step S30 that the content of the control signal does not turn the illumination on or off, the process proceeds to step S34 to determine whether the content of the control signal locks or unlocks the electric lock. To do. If it is determined in this determination that the content of the control signal is to lock or unlock the electric lock, the electric lock is locked or unlocked in step S36. After performing this process, step S2
Return to 4.

If it is determined in step S34 that the content of the control signal does not lock or unlock the electric lock, the process proceeds to step S38 to determine whether the content of the control signal is to activate the smoke proof device. Whether or not it is determined. In this determination, if it is determined that the content of the control signal is to activate the smoke proof device, the smoke proof device is activated in step S40. After performing this process, step S
Return to 24. When it is determined in step S38 that the content of the control signal does not activate the smoke proof device, the process proceeds to step S42, and the content of the control signal is the microphone 2
It is determined whether or not the output of 2 is requested. If it is determined in this determination that the content of the control signal requests the output of the microphone 22, the output of the microphone 22 is output to the line control unit 21 in step S44. As a result, the output of the microphone 22 is sent to the telephone line L. After performing this processing, the process returns to step S24.

If it is determined in step S44 that the content of the control signal does not require the output of the microphone 22, the process proceeds to step S46, and whether the content of the control signal requires the output of the television camera 13 or not. Whether or not it is determined. In this determination, when it is determined that the content of the control signal requests the output of the television camera 13, the still image data from the image processing unit 14 is output to the line control unit 21 in step S48. As a result, the still image signal is sent to the telephone line L. After performing this processing, the process returns to step S24.

If it is determined in step S46 that the content of the control signal does not require the output of the television camera 13, the process proceeds to step S50 to determine whether the content of the control signal changes the shooting direction of the television camera 13. Determine whether or not. In this determination, if it is determined that the content of the control signal is to change the shooting direction of the TV camera 13, data for changing the shooting direction of the TV camera 13 is created in step S52 and output to the direction control unit 15. As a result, the shooting direction of the television camera 13 changes in the direction according to the control signal. After performing this processing, the process returns to step S24. If it is determined in step S50 that the content of the control signal does not change the shooting direction of the television camera 13, no processing is performed and step S24 is performed.
Return to.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the above step S10 that there is no detection signal, the process proceeds to step S54,
It is determined whether there is an incoming call. If it is determined that there is no incoming call in this determination, the process returns to step S10, and if it is determined that there is an incoming call, the process proceeds to step S56. In this case, the case where there is an incoming call in the absence of a detection signal is the case where control is performed directly from the remote operation device 110. When the process proceeds to step S56, it is determined whether the hook is on-hook. In this determination, if it is determined that it is not on-hook, this step is repeated, and if it is determined that it is on-hook, the process proceeds to step S58. In step S58, it is determined whether or not there is a voice signal. When it is determined that there is a voice signal, voice output is performed in step S60. That is, the audio signal is output to the amplifier 25. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no audio signal, no processing is performed and the process proceeds to step S24.

(B) Operation of Remote Control Device 110 FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device 110. In this figure, first, in step S100, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call. If it is determined in this determination that there is an incoming call, the process proceeds to step S102, and it is determined whether or not the call is off-hook. In this determination, if it is determined that it is not off-hook, this step is repeated, and if it is determined that it is off-hook, step S10.
In step 4, it is determined whether the abnormality information has been sent. If it is determined in this determination that the abnormality information has been sent, the process proceeds to step S106, and display processing is performed based on the content of the abnormality information. For example, when the content of the abnormality information is a fire, for example, message data "a fire has occurred in the kitchen" is read from the ROM 53, and this message data and a control signal are output to the display control unit 58. When the content of the abnormality information is gas leak, for example, message data “Gas is leaking” is read from the ROM 53, and this message data and control signal are output to the display control unit 58. If the content of the abnormality information indicates the intrusion of an unbelieving person, for example, the message data "someone has invaded" is read from the ROM 53, and this message data and the control signal are displayed.
Output to 8.

After performing the display process corresponding to the abnormality information in step S106, it is determined in step S108 whether the display process is completed. In this determination, if it is determined that the display process is not completed, step S106.
If it is determined that the display processing is completed, the process returns to step S
At 110, an acknowledge signal is transmitted. That is, the transmitting / receiving unit 54
Sends an acknowledgment signal. After sending the acknowledge signal, the call processing is started in step S112. That is, normal transmission and reception processing is performed. Here, if the content of the abnormality information indicates the entry of an unbelieving person, the remote control device 110.
For example, by screaming "Who is that?", It is output from the speaker 24 of the emergency notification device 100. After the call processing is started, key signal processing is performed in step S114. This process will be described later. Next, in step S116, a still image signal output process is performed. That is, when a still image signal is sent, this still image signal is output to the RF modulator 60. As a result, the still image signal is converted into the television frequency and output.

After the still image signal output processing is performed, it is determined in step S118 whether or not the camera is on-hook. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation for ending the call is performed, and if it is determined that the call is not on-hook, step S
Returning to step 112, if it is determined that the hook is on-hook, the process ends. On the other hand, in the determination of step S100,
If it is determined that there is no incoming call, the process proceeds to step S120, and it is determined whether the telephone number is input by operating the key input unit 50. If it is determined in this determination that the telephone number has not been input, the process returns to step S100, and if it is determined that the telephone number has been input, the process goes off-hook in step S122. Next, in step S124, the input telephone number is transmitted. After dialing,
In step S126, it is determined whether the communication path is completed. In this determination, if it is determined that the call path is completed, the process proceeds to step S112 and the call process is performed. After that, the processes of steps S114, 116, and 118 are performed in the same manner as above. Here, when the remote monitoring device 110 is used as a normal mobile phone, steps S120 to S1 described above are performed.
26, the processing of steps S112 and 118 is performed. When the emergency notification device 100 is called to control various devices in the house, the processes of steps S120 to 126 and steps S112 to 118 are performed.

If it is determined in the above step S126 that the speech path is not completed, step S128
Then, it is determined whether or not the operation for redialing, that is, the operation of the redial key in the key input unit 50 has been performed. In this determination, when it is determined that the operation for redialing is performed, the on-hook operation is performed in step S130, and then the process proceeds to step S124. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation for redialing is not performed, the process goes on-hook in step S132, and then the process ends.

(C) Key Signal Processing of Remote Control Device 110 FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the key signal processing. In this figure, first, in step S200, it is determined whether or not there is a key signal. In this determination, if it is determined that there is a key signal, it is determined in step S202 whether or not the key signal turns on or off the illumination. In this determination, if it is determined that the illumination is turned on or off, the process proceeds to step S204, a control signal for turning on or off the illumination is created, and is output to the transmission / reception unit 54. As a result, a control signal for turning on or off the illumination is transmitted. After the created control signal is output to the transmission / reception unit 54, the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the control signal does not turn the illumination on or off, step S206
Then, it is determined whether or not the key signal is for locking or unlocking the electric lock. In this decision,
When it is determined that the electric lock is locked or unlocked, the process proceeds to step S208, a control signal for locking or unlocking the electric lock is created, and is output to the transmission / reception unit 54. As a result, a control signal for locking or unlocking the electric lock is transmitted. After the created control signal is output to the transmission / reception unit 54, the process ends.

When it is determined that the control signal does not lock or unlock the electric lock, the process proceeds to step S210, and it is determined whether or not the key signal activates the smoke proof device. In this determination, if it is determined that the smoke-proof device is activated, the process proceeds to step S212,
A control signal for starting the smoke proof device is created,
Output to. As a result, a control signal for activating the smoke evacuating equipment is transmitted. After the created control signal is output to the transmission / reception unit 54, the process ends.

When it is determined that the control signal does not activate the smoke proof equipment, the process proceeds to step S214, and it is determined whether or not the key signal requests the output of the microphone 22. If it is determined in this determination that the output of the microphone 22 is requested, the process proceeds to step S216, a control signal for requesting the output of the microphone 22 is created, and is output to the transmitting / receiving unit 54. As a result, the control signal requesting the output of the microphone 22 is transmitted. After the created control signal is output to the transmission / reception unit 54, the process ends.

When it is determined that the control signal does not require the output of the microphone 22, the process proceeds to step S218, and it is determined whether or not the key signal requires the output of the television camera 13. In this determination, the TV camera 1
If it is determined that the output of the television camera 13 is requested, the process proceeds to step S220, a control signal that requests the output of the television camera 13 is created, and is output to the transmission / reception unit 54. As a result, a control signal requesting the output of the television camera 13 is transmitted. After the created control signal is output to the transmission / reception unit 54, the process ends.

When it is determined that the control signal does not request the output of the television camera 13, the process proceeds to step S222, and it is determined whether or not the key signal changes the shooting direction of the television camera 13. In this determination, if it is determined that the shooting direction of the TV camera 13 is changed, the process proceeds to step S224, a control signal for changing the shooting direction of the TV camera 13 is created, and is output to the transmission / reception unit 54. As a result, a control signal for changing the shooting direction of the television camera 13 is transmitted. After the created control signal is output to the transmission / reception unit 54, the process ends.

The effects of this embodiment can be summarized as follows. (A) When the emergency notification device 100 inputs a detection signal from the fire sensor 10, the gas leak sensor 11 or the security sensor 12, the emergency notification device 100 automatically dials the telephone number of the remote control device 110 stored in the ROM 19 and detects it after the completion of the call path. Abnormality information corresponding to the signal is transmitted. The remote control device 110 uses the telephone line set by radio to set up the emergency notification device 10
When the abnormality information from 0 is input, a message based on the abnormality information is displayed on the display unit 59. Therefore, it is not necessary to entrust crime prevention and disaster prevention to a security company, a management office, etc., and it is possible to always receive an abnormality report even when out of the office.

(B) When the remote control device 110 inputs a key signal by a key operation for turning on or off the illumination of the house, it sends a control signal for turning on or off the illumination to the telephone line L. When a key signal is input by a key operation for locking or unlocking the electric lock of the house, a control signal for locking or unlocking the electric lock is sent to the telephone line L. Also,
When a key signal is input by a key operation for activating the smoke proof equipment of the house, a control signal for activating the smoke proof equipment is sent to the telephone line L. Further, when a key signal by a key operation requesting an output of the microphone 22 for collecting the voice in the house is input, a control signal requesting an output of the microphone 22 is sent to the telephone line L. When a key signal is input by a key operation requesting an output of the TV camera 13 for photographing the inside of the house, a control signal requesting an output of the TV camera 13 is sent to the telephone line L. When the content of the control signal is a key signal input by a key operation for changing the shooting direction of the TV camera 13, a control signal for changing the shooting direction of the TV camera 13 is sent to the telephone line L.

On the other hand, the emergency call device 100 has a telephone line L.
When a control signal is input from the remote control device 110 via the, various devices are controlled based on the control signal. That is, if the content of the control signal is to turn on the illumination of the house, it is turned on, and if it is turned off, it is turned off. If the content of the control signal locks the electric lock, it locks it, and if it unlocks it, it unlocks it. Further, if the content of the control signal is to activate the smoke proof device, it is activated. If the content of the control signal requests the output of the microphone 22 for collecting the voice in the house, the output of the microphone 22 is sent to the telephone line L. If the content of the control signal requests the output of the TV camera 13 for photographing the inside of the house, the output of the TV camera 13 is sent to the telephone line L. If the content of the control signal changes the shooting direction of the TV camera 13, the direction control unit 15 outputs data for changing the shooting direction of the TV camera 13 according to the control signal. Therefore, it becomes possible to control various devices in the house at any time from outside.

(C) When the voice signal from the remote control device 110 is input through the telephone line L, the emergency notification device 100 outputs a sound based on the voice signal. Therefore, even if you are out, you can pretend that you are in the room, which is effective in fighting back unbelievers. (D) Further, when the video output from the emergency notification device 100 is input via the telephone line L, the remote control device 110 outputs the video output to the outside. Therefore, since the video output can be supplied to the television, the state of the house can be confirmed even when the user is out.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various embodiments can be made within the scope of the object of the present invention. Specifically, it may be implemented as follows. (A) In the remote control device 110, when abnormality information is input via a telephone line set by wireless, a message based on the abnormality information is displayed on the display unit 59. The message may be output by voice, or these may be combined. By doing so, it is possible to more surely know the occurrence of the abnormality.

(B) Although the remote operation device 110 is made to have the function of the mobile phone, the mobile phone may be made to have the function of the remote operation device 110 on the contrary. Further, the remote operation device 110 may be detachably connected to an ordinary mobile phone except for the function of the mobile phone. (C) The RAMs 20 and 51 may be SRAMs or EEPROMs. Further, the ROMs 19 and 53 may be EEPROMs. In particular, by using EEPROMs for the ROMs 19 and 53, it becomes easy to modify the software, and
Resources can be used effectively.

(D) A still image signal is sent from the emergency notification device 100 to the remote control device 110.
Instead of simply sending a still image signal, it may be recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic disk. In this way, it can be used for analysis of the progress of the fire, how the intrusion occurred, etc.
Useful for disaster prevention measures.

[0053]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The emergency notification device automatically dials the telephone number of the remote control device stored in advance by inputting detection signals from various sensors such as a fire sensor, a gas leak sensor, or a crime prevention sensor, and detects it after the completion of the call path. The remote control device sends abnormal information according to the signal and displays the message based on the abnormal information by inputting the abnormal information via the telephone line. You can receive notifications of abnormalities at any time, even when you are out, without having to rely on the office. (2) The remote control device sends a control signal for operating a designated device to a telephone line by inputting a key signal by a key operation for controlling various devices in the house, and the emergency call device is a telephone. Since various devices are controlled to operate according to the control signal input through the line, various devices in the house can be controlled at any time from outside.

(3) Since the emergency call device is adapted to perform sound output based on the voice signal by inputting the voice signal from the remote control device through the telephone line, it is possible to stay in the room as if going out. It is possible to repel disbelievers because it can appear as if they are (4) Since the remote control device outputs the video output to the outside by inputting the video output from the emergency notification device via the telephone line, the video output can be supplied to the television, so that the remote control device can be used when going out. You can also check the status of your house.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an embodiment of a remote monitoring system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of an emergency notification device of the remote monitoring system of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a remote control device of the remote monitoring system of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the emergency notification device of the remote monitoring system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of the emergency notification device of the remote monitoring system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device of the remote monitoring system of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation of the remote control device of the remote monitoring system of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of the remote control device of the remote monitoring system of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Fire Sensor 11 Gas Leak Sensor 12 Intrusion Sensor 13 Television Camera 14 Image Processing Section 15 Direction Control Section 16 Timer 17, 50 Key Input Section 18, 52 Control Section 19, 53 ROM 20, 51 RAM 21 Line Control Section 22 Microphone 23, 25 amplifier 24 speaker 26 load control unit 27, 58 display control unit 28, 59 display unit 54 transmission / reception unit 60 RF modulator 100 emergency notification device 110 remote control device 120 telephone station

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Tomoki Furukawa 2-1043 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Ho Chiki Co., Ltd.

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A remote control device for notifying according to the content of abnormality information received by a mobile phone and transmitting a control signal for controlling various devices installed in the house from the mobile phone, By receiving detection signals from various sensors such as a fire sensor, a gas leak sensor, a crime prevention sensor, etc. installed in the mobile phone, abnormal information corresponding to the detection signals is sent to the mobile phone through a telephone line, and the telephone A remote monitoring system comprising: an emergency notification device that controls the various devices according to a control signal from the remote control device that is captured via a line, wherein the remote control device includes the emergency notification device and the emergency notification device. A control signal corresponding to the key signal by receiving a key signal by a key operation for controlling any of the various devices after the completion of the communication path with the mobile phone The control signal output means for transmitting from the mobile phone, the content of the abnormality information by receiving from the mobile phone the abnormality information from the emergency notification device after the completion of the communication path between the emergency notification device and the mobile phone. An emergency notification device, and the emergency notification device, a telephone number storage means for storing the telephone number of the mobile phone, from the various sensors such as the fire sensor, gas leak sensor or disaster prevention sensor Receiving the detection signal of, the abnormality information output means for transmitting the telephone number of the mobile phone stored in the telephone number storage means and transmitting abnormality information according to the detection signal after the completion of the call path, After the completion of the communication path with the telephone, the control signal from the remote control device transmitted from the mobile telephone is fetched, and the various devices based on the control signal. And a control means for controlling the remote monitoring system. 2. The abnormal information output means of the emergency notification device, a message storage means for storing message data for an abnormal situation such as a fire, gas leak, intrusion into a house, and the fire sensor, gas leak sensor or disaster prevention sensor. And a message sending means for receiving message data corresponding to the detected signal from the message storage means and sending the message data, wherein the notification means of the remote control device includes the message 2. The remote monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the message data sent from the sending means is displayed. 3. The notification means of the remote control device further receives from the message transmission means by receiving a key signal by a key operation for converting voice of message data transmitted from the message transmission means of the emergency notification device. The remote monitoring system according to claim 2, wherein the sent message data is converted into voice and output. 4. The emergency notification device further includes a voice collection unit that collects a voice in a house, and the control unit of the emergency notification unit is a remote control device transmitted from the mobile phone. When it is determined that the control signal requests the output of the voice collecting means,
The remote monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control for sending the output of the voice collecting unit to the telephone line is performed. 5. The emergency notification device also has a photographing means for photographing the inside of the house, and the control means of the emergency notification device receives a control signal from the remote control device transmitted from the mobile phone. The remote monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when it is determined that the output of the photographing means is requested, the control of sending the output of the photographing means to the telephone line is performed. 6. The emergency notification device further includes drive means for changing the shooting direction of the shooting means, and the control means of the emergency notification device is controlled by the remote control device transmitted from the mobile phone. 6. The remote monitoring system according to claim 5, wherein when the control signal determines that the shooting direction of the shooting means is changed, the driving means is controlled according to the control signal. 7. The control means of the emergency notification device, wherein the control signal from the remote control device transmitted from the mobile phone is turned on / off the lighting of the residence, lock / unlock of an electric lock, or discharge prevention. When it is determined that the interlocking equipment such as smoke equipment is to be activated, control is performed according to the control signal to turn on / off the light, lock / unlock the electric lock, or activate interlocking equipment such as smoke prevention equipment. 7. The remote monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the remote monitoring system is a remote monitoring system. 8. The emergency call device according to claim 1, further comprising voice output means for taking in a voice signal transmitted from the mobile phone and acoustically outputting the voice signal. The described remote monitoring system. 9. The remote control device comprises an output means for outputting the video output of the photographing means sent from the emergency notification device to the outside by receiving the video output from the mobile phone. Item 9. The remote monitoring system according to any one of Items 1 to 8. 10. The remote monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the remote control device is built in the mobile phone. 11. The remote monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the remote control device is unitized and is detachable from the mobile phone.