EP2110795A1 - Multiscout - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a steel cylinder with a tower which has a modular sensor system (3) and application unit. The steel cylinder has supply unit (6) with a mains supply or a battery supply. The device has a modular motor system (4), a wireless Local area networkantenna, analog signal antenna and a Global system for mobile communication or Universal mobile telecommunication systemantenna.

Description

The invention relates to a device for monitoring an interior or exterior space, in particular for securing investment and operational processes as well as private property.

Securing investment and operations as well as private property against unauthorized manipulation, preferably by third parties, is becoming increasingly important. The technical, in particular electronic support of o. G. Security through personal protection has taken a tremendous boost in recent decades. As far as the areas which are to be protected or protected are fixed facilities with processes which have a high local, temporal and factual repetition character, several monitoring systems are available in the prior art. However, the known systems can be disadvantageously adapted to new situations only with considerable retooling effort and time delay. A particular disadvantage of the prior art is that the known systems predominantly have only a sensor and motor system with very few parameters, in particular movement and / or noise and the following acoustic and visual alarm. There is an increased need for backup systems that can be relocated at any time with little effort and immediately re-usable at their new location and that require no significant changes in the configuration of their control centers. It would be desirable and advantageous if the design of the sensor / motor system would allow it to be able to adapt the systems to newly detected dangerous situations and to guide their complex stimulus-response patterns via a separate control center with an adaptive coordination program. A particular need is to improve the known systems in such a way that they can operate independently of utilities for a long period of time, are largely not disturbed indoors and outdoors by environmental influences and secured against unauthorized attacks, theft and attempted malfunctions. In essence, there are at least eight basic requirements for a mobile surveillance center.

The object of the invention was therefore to provide a system or a device which meets the above-mentioned basic requirements and does not have the disadvantages of the prior art. It was completely surprising that the object according to the invention was achieved The invention relates to a device for monitoring an interior or exterior space, the device comprising a steel cylinder with an attached mast comprising at least one sensor / sensors and an inserting means, the steel cylinder comprising a supply unit with a mains supply or a battery supply, a control unit a hardware and a software configuration, an on-line communication device and said sensors are selected from the group consisting of an image pickup device, a motion detector and a stereometric sound pickup device and said insert means comprise in particular headlamps and optical and acoustic signaling devices.

The solution according to the invention is a combination invention, which represents a teaching for technical action in which several elements interact to achieve a total technical success. In the combination according to the invention there is an interaction of the individual elements of the device mentioned. The elements combined in the device according to the invention act together towards a uniform target, i. H. they cooperate. They influence each other and thereby bring about the overall success. It comes accordingly in the device according to the invention to a functional fusion of the individual elements. The uniform technical success brought about by the combination invention, which is based on the effects of the individual combined elements, is the indispensable staple of the device according to the invention. Even if individual elements of the device are known in the prior art, the combination idea according to the invention is not disclosed therein. The prior art also gave no suggestion to the average person skilled in the art to allow the elements of the invention in the combination device to work together.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the mast has a height of 2 to 3.50 m above the ground, preferably 2.10 to 3.10 m. In this preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention consists of a steel cylinder, which comprises the individual elements of the device in a compact design, as well as the preferred mounted mast with the situation adapted sensors and resources, provided that for their optimal use a height of 2 to 3, 50 meters above the ground. Preferably, the device according to the invention allows the telescopic extension of the mast.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the total weight of the device according to the invention is 100 to 150 kg, preferably 120 kg. The individual pass parameters of one of the preferred embodiments are shown in Figures 1 and 2.

The device can be moved in a further preferred embodiment over long distances on a site, such as construction sites, theft-vulnerable solar fields or industrial plants. In this case, the device according to the invention is combined with a carriage, by means of which the device can be stored horizontally stored on a loading area at its place of use and unloaded there and can be reloaded if necessary. The device can be held in the combined with the mount embodiment by a ground anchor or secured with dowels. Advantageously, the device according to the invention can be exposed in a preferred embodiment, a wind pressure up to 10 strength.

In a further preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention does not comprise a self-propelled mount, as a result of which the device can be provided in a particularly cost-effective manner with a low logistic effort.

The device according to the invention contains in its compact design all components necessary for the performance of the task, preferably those as described in US Pat FIG. 2 are reproduced. It is a particular advantage of the device according to the invention that, in comparison with the systems of the prior art, no significant changes in the configuration of the control center are necessary. At the higher level, a human supervisor is necessary even in the inventive device in the control center, even if z. B. Alerts and calls for help can be forwarded in parallel directly to alarming human or processing systems. The human supervisor fills in existing, non-automatable discretionary and judgmental latitudes. The visual-acoustic report portrait of an irregularity in the control center is configured in a preferred embodiment by adapting existing programs so that the alarm display searches from a present in the DV central office funds via a fixed coding display configuration, which corresponds to the reported irregularity.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, an additional module for gas detection can be present in the device according to the invention, which is activated and thus the digital transmission of the corresponding current parameters via the recognition code Graphically displayed in the control center in type and spread of the gas in addition to the image and the noise of a damaged gas tank. All sensory and motor actuators of the device according to the invention can be telematically influenced by the control center and thus replace or supplement the self-control. Since the control centers of the prior art are equipped for all possible sensory / motor configurations, no complex adaptation is required in the control center when the device according to the invention is used. It is particularly preferred if the device according to the invention is GPS-located.

In a further preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention is equipped with sensors which can record and relay information as visual sensors in the wave range from infrared to UV. Source regions outside the visible light advantageously receive their own image presentation. Stills are produced, moving pictures and motion differentials for tracking the sensor system to moving disturbing factors. These can advantageously be archived respectively on their own hard disk or transmitted online. The acoustic sensors are designed accordingly. Preference is given to further areas of perception such as gaseous media or electromagnetic radiation. Due to the modular design of the device, almost any channels are activatable provided they are adapted to the interface of the digital converter that is part of the controller and is part of the fixed hardware and software of the preferred embodiment. For the purposes of the invention, the term motor function means those components of the device which are triggered in response to an observed irregularity. For example, in the case of a tank damage, not only the "retransmission" action could take place, but also the triggering of strong optical and acoustic signals, the tracking of the sensors due to the movement difference measurement, the routine illumination and observation of the 360-degree field and possibly stereometric measurements. An example of such a preferred embodiment will be explained in more detail in the specific example part. As shown in Figure 3, the control unit forms an integral part of the combination device according to the invention. It consists of the program logic of a set of if-then statements, which are pulled from a corresponding fund, depending on the digital identification of the incoming signals. In a preferred embodiment, this identifier carries out a converter which all signals pass through and which digitizes them according to a uniform format and addresses them according to their type and origin. The advantage of the control unit However, not only lies in the intra-related troubleshooting, diagnosis and the corresponding call for removal and reporting routines, but in particular in the analysis of external failures, if z. B. the tracking of motion differentials no good usable results possible because the moving object is too far away or the view is poor. In this case, the device according to the invention would automatically activate an infrared detection in addition. In addition to the mobility and compactness of the system, its rapid deployment capability and the fact that no changes in the configuration of the control center are necessary, as well as the intelligent control unit, the supply autonomy is a further particular advantage of the device according to the invention.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the monitored internal power supply with 230V AC is fed via a wet room protected earthing contact. The power supply unit supplies the low voltage components with energy as well as the accumulators with charging current. The power supply unit is integrated into the power supply in such a way that, in the event of a power failure, the power supply unit is removed from the supply circuit by means of a diode circuit and the rechargeable batteries can continue to ensure operation for hours or days without interruption. A message is sent to the control center indicating the remaining supply time at repeated intervals on the selected radio channel for the process of unprogrammed changeover to the internal power source.

Advantageously, the device according to the invention is environmentally independent, since it is waterproof and consists of corrosion-protected materials. It contains for not operating optimum cryogenic temperatures in a preferred embodiment, a board heater. Furthermore, advantageously the externally mounted sensory and motor components are also designed so that they are water protected.

Another advantage of the device according to the invention is the protection against unauthorized access and intervention. The central body (steel cylinder) of the device according to the invention consists of a frame and an outer chassis, which was designed and made specifically for receiving the components. The head, which receives the headlights, cameras, antennas, signal heads, microphones and photocells is designed removable and is protected in a preferred embodiment by means of latch contact against unauthorized removal or opening. The tube that receives the head of the device and the motion detectors is of such stability that, for example, even a heavy hammer is not a disadvantageous change can bring about. In this pipe the pipes are led to the components of the head. The tube is fixed with struts on the lower frame and thus forms another unit of its own. The third unit represents the upwardly movable chassis, which is bolted to the pipe so that it can not open independently. In a further preferred embodiment, the frame of the device according to the invention also has an internal screw connection with a fixed base, so that this fixation lies in the secured area. The access openings of the chassis are secured in this preferred embodiment with reed contacts and locks. Any attacks on the device - whether of a mechanical nature or due to damage to the sensor / motor system - are reported immediately to the control panel.

In a further preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention is characterized in that the steel cylinder and / or the attached mast at least one flashing light, at least one antenna, at least one headlamp, at least one twilight switch, at least one camera, at least one motion detector, at least one control element with programmable Electronics, at least one video signal interface and at least one low-voltage supply component.

In a further preferred embodiment of the device, the sensors have cameras, motion detectors, microphones, reed contacts, microswitches, inclination switches, current monitors, twilight switches and / or clocks.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the motor system loudspeakers, emergency call buttons and devices for optical and acoustic signaling on.

In a further preferred embodiment, the control unit comprises a computer which is programmed to evaluate and process the parallel input signals of the sensors.

In a further preferred embodiment, the antennas are W-LAN antennas, antennas for analog signals and / or GSM / UMTS antennas.

In another preferred embodiment, the cameras are 4 to 16 day-and-night cameras.

In a further preferred embodiment, the motion detector is a dual IR passive motion detector with a detection angle of preferably 360 degrees.

In a further preferred embodiment, the reed contacts are positioned so as to detect and signal opening of the doors, displacement of the chassis, release of a modular head and / or opening of the motion detectors.

In another preferred embodiment, the tilt switches are set to detect and signal tilting of the device in either direction.

In a further preferred embodiment, the headlamps emit visible and invisible light, preferably in the infrared range.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the device comprises the features according to the claims 1 to 4 and in particular the features according to the claims 1 to 9.

In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the device comprises the features according to claims 1 to 15, or at least the features according to claims 6 to 10 or at least the features of claims 6 to 15. It was completely surprising that with the preferred devices, the object according to the invention can be achieved in a particularly efficient and reliable manner.

It is to be understood that the embodiments illustrated herein and illustrated in the drawings represent only an example of the principles of the present invention and that modifications of these embodiments may become apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and purpose of the present invention. Such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention, so that the subclaims also extend to these.

• Abkehr vom technisch Üblichen
• neue Aufgabenstellung
• Vorliegen eines seit langem ungelösten dringenden Bedürfnisses für die Lösung des mit der Erfindung gelösten Problems
• bisheriges vergebliches Bemühen der Fachwelt
• die Einfachheit der Lösung spricht für erfinderische Tätigkeit, insbesondere da sie kompliziertere Lehren ersetzt
• Entwicklung der wissenschaftlichen Technik ging in eine andere Richtung
• entwicklungsstraffende Leistung
• Fehlvorstellungen der Fachwelt über die Lösung des entsprechenden Problems (Vorurteil)
• technischer Fortschritt, wie z. B.: Verbesserung, Leistungssteigerung, Verbilligung, Ersparnis an Zeit, Material, Arbeitsstufen, Kosten oder schwer beschaffbaren Rohstoffen, erhöhte Zuverlässigkeit, Beseitigung von Fehlern, Qualitätshebung, Wartungsfreiheit, größere Effektivität, höhere Ausbeute, Vermehrung der technischen Möglichkeiten, Bereitstellung eines weiteren Mittels, Eröffnung eines zweiten Weges, Eröffnung eines neuen Gebietes, erstmalige Lösung einer Aufgabe, Reservemittel, Alternativen, Möglichkeit der Rationalisierung, Automatisierung oder Miniaturisierung
• glücklicher Griff, da aus einer Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten eine bestimmte gewählt wurde, deren Ergebnis nicht vorausgesagt werden konnte, daher handelt es sich um ein patentwürdigen glücklichen Griff)
• Irrtümer in der Fachliteratur bzw. sehr widersprüchliche Darstellung zum Erfindungsgegenstand
• junges Gebiet der Technik
• Kombinationserfindung, d.h. mehrere bekannte Elemente werden zu einer Kombination zusammengeführt, die einen überraschenden Effekt aufweist
• Lizenzvergabe
• Lob der Fachwelt und
• wirtschaftlicher Erfolg. Insbesondere die vorteilhaften Ausführungsformen der Erfindung weisen mindestens einen oder mehrere der genannten Vorteile auf.
  Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Beispiels näher erläutert, ohne auf dieses Beispiel beschränkt zu sein.

The teaching according to the application is characterized by the following features:

• Departure from the technical usual
• new task
• There is a long-standing unresolved pressing need for solving the problem solved by the invention
• previous futile effort of the experts
• the simplicity of the solution speaks for inventive step, especially as it replaces more complicated teachings
• Development of scientific technology went in a different direction
• development-firming achievement
• Misconceptions of the experts about the solution of the corresponding problem (prejudice)
• technical progress, such as B .: improvement, increase in performance, cheapening, saving time, material, work stages, costs or hard-to-obtain raw materials, increased reliability, elimination of errors, quality improvement, maintenance-free, greater effectiveness, higher yield, increase in technical possibilities, providing a further means, Opening a second path, opening a new territory, solving a task for the first time, reserve resources, alternatives, possibility of rationalization, automation or miniaturization
• happy grip, as out of a variety of possibilities a particular one was chosen whose result could not be predicted, therefore it is a patentable lucky grip)
• Errors in the literature or very contradictory presentation of the subject invention
• young field of engineering
• Combination invention, ie several known elements are combined to form a combination that has a surprising effect
• licensing
• Praise the professional world and
• economic success. In particular, the advantageous embodiments of the invention have at least one or more of the advantages mentioned.
  In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail by means of an example, without being limited to this example.

Description of the Multiscout prototype in detail Functions of electronic components

The illustration follows the standing device from top to bottom.

• 1. Blitzleuchte
  Sie dient der visuellen Signalisierung eines Alarms, je nach eingestellter Programmierung
• 2. Antennen
  • GSM/ UMTS (900MHz/ 1800 MHz)
    • die GSM/ UMTS Antenne überträgt Signale der Auswertung und sendet Statusmeldungen, Alarmmeldungen, Datenübertragungen, Sprachmeldungen
    • es können über die Antenne kompl. Gespräche zum Gerät aufgebaut werden (Ausführung mit Überfalltaster)
  • Antenne für analoge Signale: Video-, Audio- und Schaltkanäle - kann für sämtliche Frequenzbänder ausgelegt werden
    • die zur Zeit verbaute Variante arbeitet im 2,4 GHz- Bereich
  • WLAN Antenne
    • Zur Datensicherung und Änderung der Aufnahmeparameter
    • Zum Vernetzen mehrerer Multiscoutgeräte, die in einem Systemverbund arbeiten und Daten untereinander austauschen und z.B. ins Internet senden.
      Die Antennensockel und Verbindungsleitungen sind so konzipiert, dass sie jederzeit gegen andere Antennen ausgetauscht werden können.
• 3. Scheinwerfer
  Sie leuchten den Näheren und Weiteren Bereich, der zu überwachenden Fläche wo das Gerät steht, aus. Für ein schnelles Ansprechverhalten sind diese z.Zt. als Glühlampen ausgelegt. Die Scheinwerfer werden auf Ansteuerung und Stromverbrauch überwacht und Lösen bei Defekt eines Leuchtmittels oder eines Kabelfehlers sofort eine Statusmeldung oder einen Alarm aus. Eine Selbstdiagnose kann in Abständen programmiert werden. Die Scheinwerfer werden je nach Einstellung einzeln oder im Gesamten angesteuert. Sie sind so angebracht, dass sie sich in jede Richtung schwenken und drehen lassen. Die Ausleuchtung beträgt 360°.
  Die Scheinwerfer können gegen jegliche andere Modelle austauschen oder umrüsten. (z.B. Ausstattung Protect- Serv 4 mit IR Scheinwerfern)
• 4. Dämmerungsschalter
  Das Photoelement des Dämmerungsschalters wird beim Antennensockel aus dem Gerätekopf geführt. Der Dämmerungsschalter ist auf jede Dämmerungszustände einstellbar und dient der Auswerteinheit zur Feststellung der Helligkeit um das Gerät herum.
• 5. Kamera(s)
  Die Kameras dienen der visuellen Aufnahme und Auswertung von Veränderungen in den einzelnen Kameraausschnitten. In der Version Protect- Serv 4 sind vier Kameras installiert, es ist auch möglich den Protect- Serv mit mehr oder weniger Kameras auszurüsten, diese Variationen sind bereits vorbereitet.
  Der Protect- Serv kann ebenfalls mit jeder anderen gebräuchlichen Kamera oder auch Wärmebildkamera ausgerüstet werden. Die Kameras sind mit Gelenkfüßen montiert und lassen sich so in jegliche Richtung verstellen.
  Die Kamerasignale sind überwacht und lösen bei Verlust eines Signals eine Status- bzw. Alarmmeldung aus.
• 6. Bewegungsmelder
  Der Protect- Serv hat 4 Bewegungsmelder á 90° Erfassungsbereich, so dass ein Bereich von 360° um den Protect- Serv überwacht ist. Die Reichweite der z. Zt. installierten Variante beträgt ca 11 m. Sie dienen der Signalauswertung und können mit Uhr - oder Dämmerungsverknüpfung für eine Alarmauslösung herangezogen werden.
  Auch die Dämmerungsschalter sind gegen Öffnen, oder Manipulation, Sabotage überwacht.
• 7. Steuerung
  Die Steuerung des Geräts besteht aus einer programmierbaren Elektronik mit div. Ein- und Ausgängen.
  Zu den Eingängen zählen Signale wie:
  1. 1. Dämmerung
  2. 2. Uhreneingänge
  3. 3. Bewegungsmelder
  4. 4. Kamerabildauswertung
  5. 5. GSM Eingänge zum Einstellen der Funktionsmodi
  6. 6. Sabotageüberwachung sämtlicher Komponenten
  7. 7. Scheinwerferüberwachung
  8. 8. Spannungsversorgungsüberwachung
     usw.
  Zu den Ausgängen zählen Signale wie:
  1. 1. GSM/UMTS Ausgänge für Status- und Systemzustandsübertragung
  2. 2. Sirene
  3. 3. Blitzleuchte
  4. 4. Scheinwerfersteuerung
  5. 5. Sender für Videobild- oder Datenübertragung Ein/Ausschalten
  6. 6. Heizung usw.
• 8. Videosignalschnittstellen
  Die Videosignale können über verschiedene Wege übertragen werden:
  1. 1. Coaxialanbindung mit BNC Steckern für jede Kamera
  2. 2. Zweidrahtübertragung mittels RJ45 Buchse für jede Kamera
  3. 3. Netzwerkübertragung mittels Cat.5, Cat.6 o. Cat.7 Kabel zum Sichern der Daten auf einem FTP- Server oder zur Übertragung mittels PPPoe Protokoll an eine Internetadresse.
  4. 4. Funkübertragung mittels W-Lan
• 9. Kleinspannungsversorgung
  Die Kleinspannungsversorgung der elektronischen Komponenten übernimmt ein leistungsfähiges Schaltnetzteil, das gleichzeitig auch die Akkus lädt. Ohne Starkstromversorgung (230V) übernehmen die Beiden Akkus die Versorgung der Komponenten. Die Akkus reichen für ca. 60 Stunden autarker Versorgung aus. Das Schaltnetzteil wird Funktionsüberwacht und löst eine Meldung bei Verlust der Primärenspannungsversorgung aus. Die Komponenten im Chassis sind so angeordnet, das diese einen Wasserstand von ca. 30 cm unbeschadet überstehen.

The detachable and replaceable head consists of:

• 1. flashing light
  It is used for the visual signaling of an alarm, depending on the set programming
• 2. Antennas
  • GSM / UMTS (900MHz / 1800MHz)
    • The GSM / UMTS antenna transmits signals of the evaluation and sends status messages, alarm messages, data transmissions, voice messages
    • it can compliment the antenna. Conversations to the device are established (version with push-button)
  • Antenna for analog signals: Video, audio and switching channels - can be designed for all frequency bands
    • the currently installed variant works in the 2.4 GHz range
  • WLAN antenna
    • For data backup and modification of the recording parameters
    • For networking several multiscout devices, which work in a system network and exchange data with each other and send eg to the Internet.
      The antenna sockets and connecting cables are designed so that they can be exchanged for other antennas at any time.
• 3. Headlights
  They illuminate the closer and wider area of the area to be monitored where the device is located. For a quick response these are currently. designed as incandescent lamps. The headlamps are monitored for control and power consumption and solve in case of failure of a lamp or a cable fault immediately a status message or an alarm. A self-diagnosis can be programmed at intervals. The headlights are controlled individually or in total, depending on the setting. They are mounted so that they can pivot and turn in any direction. The illumination is 360 °.
  The headlamps can be replaced or converted to any other models. (eg equipment Protect- Serv 4 with IR headlights)
• 4. Twilight switch
  The photo element of the twilight switch is led out of the device head at the antenna socket. The twilight switch can be set to any twilight conditions and serves the evaluation unit to determine the brightness around the device.
• 5. Camera (s)
  The cameras are used for the visual recording and evaluation of changes in the individual camera sections. In the version Protect-Serv 4 four cameras are installed, it is also possible to equip the ProtectServ with more or fewer cameras, these variations are already prepared.
  The Protect-Serv can also be equipped with any other common camera or thermal imaging camera. The cameras are mounted with articulated feet and can be adjusted in any direction.
  The camera signals are monitored and trigger a status or alarm message if a signal is lost.
• 6. Motion detector
  The Protect-Serv has 4 motion detectors á 90 ° detection range, so that a range of 360 ° is monitored around the ProtectServ. The range of z. Currently installed variant is approx. 11 m. They are used for signal evaluation and can be used with clock or twilight connection for triggering an alarm.
  The twilight switches are also monitored against opening or tampering.
• 7. Control
  The control of the device consists of a programmable electronics with div. Inputs and outputs.
  The inputs include signals such as:
  1. 1st dusk
  2. 2. Clock Entries
  3. 3. Motion detector
  4. 4. Camera image evaluation
  5. 5. GSM inputs for setting the function modes
  6. 6. Sabotage monitoring of all components
  7. 7. Headlamp monitoring
  8. 8. Power supply monitoring
     etc.
  The outputs include signals such as:
  1. 1. GSM / UMTS outputs for status and system status transmission
  2. 2nd siren
  3. 3rd flashing light
  4. 4. Headlight control
  5. 5. Transmitter for video image or data transmission On / Off
  6. 6. Heating etc.
• 8. Video signal interfaces
  The video signals can be transmitted in different ways:
  1. 1. Coaxial connection with BNC connectors for each camera
  2. 2. Two-wire transmission via RJ45 socket for each camera
  3. 3. Network transmission via Cat.5, Cat.6 or Cat.7 cable for saving the data on an FTP server or for transmission via PPPoe protocol to an Internet address.
  4. 4. Radio transmission via W-Lan
• 9. Low voltage supply
  The low-voltage supply of the electronic components is handled by a powerful switching power supply, which also charges the batteries at the same time. Without a power supply (230V) the two batteries take over the supply of the components. The batteries are sufficient for about 60 hours of self-sufficient care. The switch mode power supply is functionally monitored and triggers a message upon loss of the primary power supply. The components in the chassis are arranged in such a way that they withstand a water level of approx. 30 cm undamaged.

Emergency call function:

Device can be automatically connected to an emergency call center after pressing the emergency button. Furthermore, a voice connection to the device can also be set up easily by the control center. The communication takes place via built-in microphones and loudspeakers without further operation of keys.

Modular sensor technology

Various sensors are installed on the device, such as:

Cameras [ 3 ]:

Currently, four or even more day-and-night cameras (with an addition in the IR range) are used on the device.

The number of slots can be up to 16.

Of course, cameras of the extended lightwave spectrum can also be used, such as thermal imaging cameras and those of the UV spectrum. The full color gamut can be called up or e.g. only black and white.

The cameras are mounted on movable holders and can thus be set in any important direction, without having to turn the device or to loosen the floor mounts (see Modular motor system, item (6).

Bewegun-gsmeider [ 4 ]:

The device uses dual IR passive motion detectors to better prevent false alarms. They can be replaced by radar-based detectors; the interface is available.

Currently, detectors with a detection angle of 360 degrees are mounted on the prototype.

Microphones [ 18 ]:

The microphones on the device perform a multiple function: they deliver either pure audio recordings, or picture / sound sequences. they also serve to communicate between local people and a control center.

Reed contacts:

Reed contacts are used on the device, which signal opening of the doors, moving the chassis, loosening the modular head, or opening the motion detectors, and so on.

Microswitch:

See reed contacts.

Tilt switch:

Tilt switches are used on the device, which signal a tilting of the device in any direction.

Current monitoring:

Current monitors are used on the device which perform the function e.g. monitor the headlights and trigger a signal change on the on-board computer in case of failure of a bulb, which in turn immediately sends an SMS or voice message to a phone or mobile phone, in which the defective headlight is transmitted directly with number. It is thus possible to prioritize whether an immediate repair is necessary when the headlamp is e.g. pointing in a direction that is considered unimportant.

Furthermore, the power supply is monitored on the primary and secondary side, and a message is also transmitted immediately in the event of a failure in plain text or by voice.

Twilight switch:

A twilight switch is used on the device which can be used as a reference for alerting, to switch on the headlights when an alarm is triggered, or simply as a reference for lighting the surrounding area (as a lighting mast).

Watches:

See twilight switch (external clock, dual-channel).

Furthermore, clocks can be programmed in the on-board computer and also control program sequences, such. Functional test of the headlights once a day or every hour, by means of current monitoring etc.

Naturally, other sensors such as smoke detectors, acoustic detectors etc. can be mounted on the device,

In order to enable a later extension of the task areas of the device, a limit is not set for this.

Modular motor skills Headlight [ 5 ]:

Headlamps are installed on the device, which illuminate the entire 360 ° radius around the device without any gaps and also the wider surroundings.

The current headlamps are designed for quicker response than halogen spotlights.

Of course, it is also possible to use headlamps of wavelengths other than visible light, e.g. of the infrared range.

Optical signals [ 13 ]:

The device is equipped with a flashing beacon, which generates an optical signal by means of a red flash.

It is used for remote localization of the triggered device, if several of the devices are located on a terrain.

Acoustic signals [ 12 ]:

A siren is installed on the device, which generates an acoustic signal by means of a howling sound.

It serves for deterrence and attention generation, e.g. in case of sabotage or similar

Speaker [ 17 ]:

Loudspeakers are installed on the device, which serve as a speech connection in the event of an emergency call or in the event of sabotage alarms.

Emergency call button [ 6 ]:

The device has an emergency button protected against accidental operation, which can be operated without difficulty in case of an emergency or robbery.

The signal of the emergency call button triggers a sequence in the on-board computer in which a voice connection is established via a GSM / UMTS modem with a stored telephone number. This may be police, fire or other emergency call center.

Furthermore, it is possible to equip the device with a self-protection, which is triggered by tamper alarm.

The functions of the engine also includes the readjustment of the sensors in the event of an event, such as the rotation of headlamps or the activation of additional light sources. Telematic functions can also be triggered over the radio, such as the closing of gates or the raising of barriers. This is achieved by the modular structure of the program structure in the control section of the device (see also (1)).

control unit

The control unit of the device consists of an on-board computer [ 1 ], which evaluates and processes the parallel data input signals of the individual sensors, switches and composite components.

The processing takes place via a changeable software, which allows an unlimited linking possibility of the individual sensors, switches and composite components.

The program sequence required for the respective application can be preset via a keyboard on the device, or via cable and a remote tablet, or via radio with the GSM / UMTS network by means of a telephone or mobile phone, and can also be changed at any time.

On the hardware of the on-board computer signals such as 1/0, Hi / Low or analog signals of different voltage ranges can be processed, this also results in an almost unlimited range of workable sensors that can be used for signaling.

The software of the on-board computer is recorded by means of data transmission and enables a variety of preset program sequences. By means of input signals (e.g., by mobile phone) at certain inputs of the onboard computer, scenarios for e.g. for alarms, status messages and data transmissions u.A. selected. If the previous scenarios are not sufficient for specific tasks or sensors, the software program can be adapted to the new or extended task at any time.

At present, preset program sequences are for example:

Alerting when a motion detector is triggered, or alarming only when a motion detector and a reference time are triggered, which can be set individually.

Or

Alerting when moving in a camera image, this can also be done again with time, or as a detector group dependence with a motion detector only together, etc.

Or

Alerting when sabotaging one of the device components, etc.

The on-board computer is also the motor interface and controls with its outputs, for example. Headlights, status transmissions such as alarm or state of the power supply (eg to the mobile phone via SMS or voice message), data transmission via network (RJ45 with Cat. Cable as well as wireless LAN) to computer or server or the Internet to a predetermined IP address, siren as well Strobe light for external alarm on the device etc.

Online communication with a higher-level body

There are several built-in transmitters in the device that enable real-time and on-line transmission.

Video link transmitter [ 10 ]:

The video link transmitter can be switched on and off via the on-board computer via remote control command.

It transmits the camera images in real time on the approved video link frequencies. The transmitter is crypted and protected against unauthorized viewing. The video link transmitter has a separate antenna at the top of the device.

GSM / UMTS transponder [ 11 ]:

The GSM / UMTS transponder can be called via telephone and by means of key coding change the scenarios of the software and thus the evaluation criteria of the on-board computer.

Furthermore, the transponder is also responsible for the transmission of voice and SMS messages by the control of the on-board computer. D. H. if the on-board computer must send a specific alarm or status signal, an SMS text is triggered in the transponder and sent to a predetermined telephone number.

When the emergency call button [ 6 ] is triggered on the device, the on-board computer [ 1 ] triggers a number dialing sequence on the GSM / UMTS transponder [ 11 ] and the voice connection is established via the GSM / UMTS device. At the end of the call, the pulse for triggering can be given again. The call is recorded on the hard disk of the recording device [ 2 ].

The GSM / UMTS module has a separate antenna at the top of the device.

Wireless LAN Router [ 9 ]:

A wireless LAN router is also integrated in the device and allows wireless access to all data and the complete recording control. All settings of the recording part can be changed online and in real time.

All backups, network accesses, IP data transmissions etc. can be done via the router module.

In conjunction with the UMTS modem, all data and settings can be sent or received on the Internet, and a network can be set up with other multiscout devices and communicated with each other and with the Internet.

The wireless LAN router has a separate antenna at the top of the device.

Network interface (RJ 45) [ 14 ]:

There is also the possibility to use the wired network access via the RJ45 switch socket of the Wireless Lan Router. Again, the complete access is possible.

Video interface two-wire RJ45 socket [ 17 ]:

A video interface for two-wire technology is also installed and transmits the individual camera images in real time.

Video interface in coaxial design [ 16 ]:

A video interface for coaxial cable with BNC connector is also installed and transmits the individual camera images in real time. The video interface is equipped with an amplifier for each channel and can amplify the input signal from 1 V SS to 4 V SS.

archive Picture recording [ 2 ]:

The image is recorded by means of a hard disk in the recording device [2]. The format of the recording is currently Mpeg4.

The hard disk can be quickly replaced by a removable frame. Furthermore, it is possible to connect an additional USB removable data storage [ 15 ] to the recording section and to download parts of the image recording. Similarly, a backup of the images using network [ 14 ] and Cat. Cable (RJ 45 connection) or via Wireless Lan [ 9 ] to an external computer and the possibility of the recording via the Internet and thus in real time to any IP address or on a server to send (see also to paragraph (2)) ,

All functions of data backup, viewing the camera images and changing the program scenario for alerting can be done worldwide if there is a GSM network and the Internet.

The evaluation of the movement in the camera images, eg for signaling an alarm, also takes place in the recording unit [ 2 ]. Various criteria can be used for the evaluation, eg pixel movement, complete image compared to the previous one, etc.

When a signal loss of a camera [3], for example, by sabotage, is also a signaling to the on-board computer [ 1 ], which immediately sends a status message (see current monitoring, etc.).

It can only take pictures only when moving, so you can save space on the hard drive.

Audio recording:

The audio recording also takes place on the recording device [2] by means of hard disk with the same utilization functions as in the image recording.

Tampering with the device and triggering an emergency call will trigger the audio recording automatically.

Further processing scenarios for sensors and motor technology are possible via software adaptation with little effort, since the archive product is always stored as a digital file.

Spatial arrangement

The support system for the invention consists of three parts.

1. The base frame:

It consists of a stable framework and the mast which receives the replaceable head.

At the lower part of the scaffolding, the electronic components are mounted and connected to the sensors by means of cables which run concealed in the mast.

This part is used for firm connection with the underground, as an attachment point.

The mounting points of the base frame are covered by the openable part, which serves as a cover for the electronic components.

The base frame is integrated in the sabotage monitoring, it can not be released or tilted.

Motion sensors are attached directly to the mast and are always part of the basic equipment of the device. These are also prepared for a quick change, against sensors with other detection methods.

2. Cover of the base frame:

The cover consists of a chassis, which is pushed over the scaffold and the mast.

It covers the electronic components and protects them from unauthorized access and damage to the electronics.

It has locked intervention options to allow access to specific electronic components. The cover is armored and extremely resistant. All intervention options are integrated into the sabotage protection.

The chassis is firmly bolted to the base frame at various points. All doors and transitions are protected against splash and jet water from all directions.

3. Devices head:

The head is firmly bolted to the mast at the top and picks up the camera components, the headlights, external signaling, photoresistors and antennas.

It is designed so that a quick exchange is possible against a head with even more cameras, or other cameras, or other headlights, etc. in no time.

The headlamps are mounted in such a way that they illuminate 360 ° all around and can also be swiveled in certain directions and thus adjusted to individual areas without having to turn or reposition the device. The same goes for the cameras.

The head of the device is sabotage against opening or losing weight. All electrical components are equipped with quick-release connectors in the head.

Like all parts, the head of the device as well as the mast and chassis are protected from bombardment with air guns or weapons whose energy is less than or equal to 30 joules.

4. Arrangement of components:

The electronic components are anchored in the basic structure and arranged so that the device continues to operate without errors in case of flooding, up to a water level of 30 cm. Even at a water level of 45 cm, the records remain intact. The cable gland for external supply or data storage via network are arranged so that they are lockable Cover are covered, so that no direct access to the device from the outside is possible.

Claims (18)

Device for monitoring an interior or exterior space,
characterized in that the apparatus comprises a steel cylinder with an attached mast having at least one sensor and insert means, the steel cylinder comprising a supply unit with a mains supply or a battery supply, a control unit with a hardware and a software configuration, an on-line device Communication and the sensors are selected from the group of a picture-taking device, a motion detector and a stereometric sound recording device and the insertion means in particular headlamps and devices for optical and acoustic signaling comprise. Device according to claim 1,
characterized in that the mast has a height of 2.00 to 3.50 m above the ground, preferably 2.10 to 3.10 m. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that visual sensors in the wave range infrared to UV information record and can forward. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the steel cylinder and / or the attached mast at least one flashing light, at least one antenna, at least one headlamp, at least one twilight switch, at least one camera, at least one motion detector, at least one control element with programmable electronics, at least one video signal interface and at least one low voltage supply component having. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises the features according to claims 1 to 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the sensor system comprises devices selected from the group comprising cameras, motion detectors, microphones, reed contacts, microswitches, tilt switches, current monitors, twilight switches and / or clocks. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the device comprises a motor system selected from the group loudspeakers, emergency call buttons and devices for optical and acoustic signaling. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the control unit comprises a computer programmed to evaluate and process the parallel input signals of the sensors. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the antennas W-LAN antennas, antennas for analog signals and / or GSM / UMTS antennas. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises the features according to claims 1 to 9. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the cameras are 4 to 16 day-and-night cameras. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the motion detector is a dual IR passive motion detector with a detection angle of preferably 360 degrees. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the reed contacts are positioned so as to detect and signal an opening of the doors, a displacement of the chassis, a release of a modular head and / or an opening of the motion detectors. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the tilt switches are set to detect and signal tilting of the device in each direction. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the headlights emit visible and invisible light, preferably in the infrared range. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises the features according to claims 1 to 15. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises at least the features according to claims 6 to 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises at least the features of claims 6 to 15.

Images