JP2000011282A - Life behavior confirmation reporting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a life behavior confirmation/reporting device which detects the life behavior of an old person who lives alone in order to precisely inform whether the person is well or not, and which is highly convenient as well as easy to use. SOLUTION: This device 1 is equipped with a life behavior censor 2, a detection means 3 and an information means 4. Here, an active life behavior of a resident (for example, an old person who lives alone) in a residence is judged to be normal when by detecting a change in a sensor signal by using the life behavior sensor 2 with a specified time interval and the change in the sensor signal is detected from the same sensor within a specified time. On the other hand, when the change in the sensor signal cannot be detected within the specified time, it is judged that there is not life behavior of the resident, and that an abnormal situation has occurred, and it is reported to a party specified in advance to be reported by way of a communication line.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a living activity confirming / reporting device for confirming a resident's positive living behavior by detecting changes in sensor signals of various living behavior sensors and reporting the result to a report destination. In particular, the present invention relates to a living activity confirmation / notification device that confirms the safety of an elderly person living alone and automatically informs a report destination when there is an abnormality in living behavior.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the trend toward nuclear families, the number of elderly people living alone increases, and families and close relatives use the telephone to check the living and health conditions of the elderly in order to confirm the safety of the elderly. Is commonly done.

[0003] In addition, when it is hesitant to call frequently to confirm the safety, a gift such as a flower is delivered.
By receiving a receipt confirmation message from a courier company or the like, it is possible to confirm the safety of the elderly living alone.

Further, by operating an emergency contact button in a house or a button provided on an emergency pendant worn by an elderly person, if the elderly person feels abnormal, he / she is notified of a preset contact address. There is also known an emergency notification device configured to perform the operation.

[0005]

In order to confirm the safety of an elderly person living alone using a telephone, the number of telephone calls is about once a day at most, and if the number of telephone calls is too large, the elderly feel unpleasant. May be given. In addition, when it is about once a week, there is a possibility that the elderly may not be able to understand even if there is something abnormal in the elderly.

Also, when delivering a gift such as a flower and confirming its safety, it is difficult to deliver the gift every day in a realistic manner.
There is a problem that it is inappropriate to check the safety of an elderly person living alone on a reasonable cycle.

Further, an emergency notification device for notifying an abnormality by operating an emergency contact button or a button provided on an emergency pendant or the like is only required to be able to operate the button when an abnormality occurs. There is a problem that the emergency notification device is useless when an abnormality occurs that makes it impossible to operate. If you need to wear something that you must always wear, such as an emergency bendant,
There are also tasks that are cumbersome to learn.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to confirm a positive living activity by detecting a change in a sensor signal of various living activity sensors, and to determine a positive living activity in a unit of several hours. It is an object of the present invention to provide a highly convenient living activity confirmation / notification device capable of automatically notifying a report destination when there is an abnormality in a living activity within time.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention comprises at least one living activity sensor for detecting a living activity, and at least one living activity sensor. Detecting means for determining a change in the sensor signal within a predetermined time from and outputting a determination signal; andnotifying means for outputting a notification signal to a communication line based on the determination signal from the detecting means. When there is no change in the sensor signal, it is determined that there is no living activity, and a notification signal is output to notify the abnormality.

A living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention determines at least one or more living activity sensors for detecting a living activity, and determines a change in a sensor signal from at least one or more living activity sensors within a predetermined time. Detection means for outputting a judgment signal, and a notification means for outputting a notification signal to a communication line based on the judgment signal from the detection means. Changes in the sensor signal of at least one living activity sensor within a predetermined cycle, such as operation of a knob, on / off operation of a television switch, on / off operation of a gas range switch, and living activities such as getting up and down on a bed. Detected by
If a change in the sensor signal cannot be detected within a predetermined period, it can be determined that the elderly cannot perform normal living activities, and an automatic notification can be made to a notification destination specified in advance.

Further, the detecting means of the living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention includes a counting device and a timing device, and at least one of the living activity sensors within a predetermined time.
When a change in the sensor signal is detected from any living activity sensor, it is determined that there is a living activity of the resident, and the counting means and the time counting means are reset.

[0012] The detecting means according to the present invention includes a change in sensor signal from an arbitrary living activity sensor among at least one living activity sensor within a predetermined time set in the timing means.
For example, if there is at least two actions such as opening the water tap and closing the tap within one hour, operate the knob on the toilet door, open the door, enter the toilet, and operate the knob. If the door is operated within one hour after that and the knob is operated four times, it is determined that the old man is actively living and that there is no abnormality in the living. The timing means and the counting means can be reset and the timing and counting can be started again.

Further, the detecting means according to the present invention includes a storing means for storing a standard pattern of living behavior of the resident, and sets a predetermined time of the timer and a predetermined number of the counting means, and a threshold of the sensor signal. It is characterized by setting a value.

The detecting means according to the present invention includes the storing means for storing the standard pattern of the living behavior of the resident.
Standard patterns of living behavior of residents, such as going to the toilet about every 3 hours, going to bed at 9 in the evening and getting up at 6 in the morning, or leaving the TV on in the morning after getting up. Since it is set for each living activity sensor,
It is possible to detect a living behavior corresponding to an individual.

Further, the detecting means according to the present invention comprises a power supply confirming means, and when the supply voltage is equal to or less than a predetermined value,
In addition to notifying the report destination, when the supply voltage is restored to the predetermined value, the report of the restoration is made.

Since the detecting means according to the present invention includes the power supply confirming means, a power failure occurs when the commercial power supply is driven, or the battery is consumed when the battery is driven, so that the supply voltage is lower than a certain value. Is reached, the voltage drop can be reported to the report destination to urge replacement of the battery. Further, when the power outage is restored, it is possible to notify the report destination that the supply voltage has become normal.

Further, the living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention generates an alarm sound at a preset time,
A wake-up call sensor for supplying a stop signal to the detection means based on the stop operation is provided.

The living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention includes a wake-up call sensor that generates a wake-up sound at a preset time and supplies a stop signal to the detection means based on a stop operation. The wake-up sound is generated at the time set by the user, and when the resident stops, it can be determined that there is a living activity of the resident.

Further, the notifying means according to the present invention connects a communication line based on a judgment signal from the detecting means, makes a dial call to the notifying destination, sends out an abnormal message, and responds to a call from the notifying destination. And transmitting a normal or abnormal message.

The notifying means according to the present invention connects a communication line based on a judgment signal from the detecting means, makes a dial call to the report destination, sends an abnormal message, and responds to a call from the report destination, Since a normal or abnormal message can be sent out, it is possible to report an abnormality in living behavior to a report destination without the resident performing any special operation, and to confirm the safety of the resident from the report destination.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the present invention provides at least one active living behavior of a resident, particularly an elderly person living alone.
Detected by a change in sensor signals from more than one living activity sensor, and if the change in the sensor signal within a predetermined time is different from the normal living activity pattern, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred and a predetermined notification destination It is to report to.

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram of an embodiment of a living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, a living activity confirmation / notification device 1 includes a living activity sensor 2, a detection means 3, an alarm call sensor 6, and a notification means 4, and a positive living of a resident (for example, an elderly person living alone) in a house. An action is detected by detecting a change in the sensor signal at predetermined time intervals using the living activity sensor 2 and detecting a plurality of changes in the sensor signal from the same living activity sensor within a predetermined time, or a plurality of changes within a predetermined time. When a change in the sensor signal is detected from the living activity sensor, it is determined that the living activity of the resident is normal.

The wake-up call sensor 6 is provided to generate a wake-up sound at a time preset by the occupant.
It detects that the resident has stopped the alarm sound and determines that the resident's living behavior is normal. On the other hand, if a change in the sensor signal cannot be detected within a predetermined time, or if it is not detected that the wake-up sound has been stopped, there is no living activity of the resident and it is determined that there is an abnormality, and the communication line (L1 to Ln, L) is determined to be abnormal. The abnormality is reported to the report destinations (31A to 31N) designated in advance through.

The living activity sensor 2 includes a television sensor 2A,
Water faucet sensor 2B, ..., gas range sensor 2 (N-
2), door knob sensor 2 (N-1), futon sensor 2N,
In addition, a current sensor and the like for detecting use of home appliances are provided. The television sensor 2A is constituted by, for example, an acoustic-to-electrical conversion element such as a microphone, is disposed near a television speaker, picks up sound from the speaker, and outputs a television signal ST as a sensor signal converted into an electric signal. appear. When the television is turned on, the television signal ST is generated, and when the television is turned off, the television signal ST is not generated. Therefore, the living behavior of the resident can be detected.

The water faucet sensor 2B is composed of, for example, a photo interrupter, and shuts off light when the faucet is closed.
When the faucet is opened, light is passed. Since the tap is closed without a long time when it is opened, the tap signal SJ as a sensor signal changes twice in a relatively short time.

The gas range sensor 2 (N-2) is composed of, for example, a photo interrupter. When the knob of the gas range is closed, the light is blocked, and when the knob is open, the light passes. The configuration is as follows. Since the knob is closed in a relatively short time after the gas range knob is opened and ignited, the gas range signal SG as a sensor signal changes twice.

The door knob sensor 2 (N-1) is also formed of, for example, a photo interrupter, and blocks light when the door is locked, and allows light to pass when the door knob is operated. As a sensor signal in a state where the door knob is operated from a state where the door knob is stopped and a state where the door knob is stopped when the door knob is operated, there are two changes of the door knob signal SN in one door knob operation. Therefore,
When the doorknob sensor 2 (N-1) is provided on the door of the toilet, at least four changes in the doorknob signal SN occur in a relatively short time from entering the toilet to exiting.

The futon sensor 2N is constituted by, for example, a pressure sensor, and detects a change in the futon signal SF as a sensor signal when the user lays on the futon or the bed and when the user wakes up and leaves the futon or the bed.

The television signal ST, the faucet signal SJ, the gas range signal SG, the door knob signal SN and the futon signal SF are supplied to the detecting means 3.

The living activity sensor 2 is not limited to the above-mentioned sensor, and may be any sensor that is frequently operated by a resident (an elderly person living alone).

The wake-up call sensor 6 includes a signal generator,
It is composed of a speaker, a setting button, a stop button, etc., generates an alarm sound from the speaker at a time set in advance by the resident, and operates the stop button within a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 minutes). When the wake-up sound is stopped, a stop signal DS is supplied to the detecting means 3, and the detecting means 3 determines that the living behavior of the resident is normal. On the other hand, if the resident does not stop the wake-up sound by operating the stop button even after the lapse of a predetermined time (for example, two to three minutes), the detection means 3 outputs a determination signal HO indicating that there is an abnormality. The notification destinations 31A to 31N are notified through the means 4 to notify that the living behavior of the resident is abnormal.

The detecting means 3 is composed of various arithmetic means, comparing means, timer, counter, logic means, memory, etc. based on a microprocessor. The television signal ST, faucet signal SJ, gas signal supplied from the living activity sensor 2 are provided. The range signal SG,
The number of changes of any one of the door knob signal SN and the futon signal SF is counted, and if there is a change within a preset time, it is determined that the resident's living behavior is normal. Then, the timer and the counter are reset, and the operation of the timer and the counter is restarted.

On the other hand, if a change in one sensor signal cannot be detected within a preset time, the detecting means 3 determines that the living behavior of the resident is abnormal, and outputs a determination signal HO indicating that it is abnormal. It is supplied to the reporting means 4.

The detecting means 3 detects a standard pattern of the living behavior of the resident, such as going to a toilet approximately every 3 hours, going to bed at 9 in the night and getting up at 6 in the morning, or turning on the television in the morning after getting up. It is equipped with a memory that sets whether or not it is attached to each sensor, and compares the standard pattern of each sensor with the change of the sensor signal actually detected from each sensor, and normalizes the resident's living behavior. Or, determine the abnormality.

In the memory, a threshold value of a preliminary detection amount is set in a state where the device or device to be detected by the sensor is stopped, and the threshold value is set when the device or device is used or not used. Clarify the distinction between sensor signals. For example, in the case of the television sensor 2A, the sensor threshold is set to, for example, 4
It is set to 0 horn to prevent the television sensor 2A from determining that the television is on when the television is off due to ambient noise. In addition, when a current sensor is used, the preheating current of the home appliance is also set as a threshold value.

The detecting means 3 includes a power supply confirming means,
When the power supply to the living activity confirmation / notification device 1 is a commercial power supply, or when the supply power is below a certain value due to a decrease in capacity when the power supply is a battery, a notification of the power failure or battery life is reported. 4 to the report destinations 31A to 31N. Also, when the power outage is restored, notify the notification destination that the supply voltage has become normal.

The notification means 4 comprises a communication terminal device such as a telephone, and has a line connection function, an automatic dial function, and an automatic response function. 30, transmitting a notification signal T0 for notifying an abnormality to notification destinations 31A to 31N designated in advance via the communication lines L1 to Ln.

The reporting means 4 is provided with reporting destinations 31A-31.
N automatically responds to an incoming call from N, followed by a predetermined signal (DTM
F: Upon receiving Dual Tone Multi Frequancy (for example, * 01) or a code, the detecting means 3 is accessed to report the safety of the resident (the elderly living alone).

Although the reporting means 4 and the exchange 30 are connected by the wired communication line L, the reporting means 4 may be provided with a wireless transceiver so as to be connected wirelessly.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of an embodiment of the detecting means according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, when there is a change in the sensor signal within a predetermined time from any one of the plurality of sensors shown in FIG. 1, it is determined that there is no abnormality in the living behavior of the resident. Things. The water faucet sensor 2B will be described as an example of the sensor.

In FIG. 2, the detecting means 3 includes a storing means 1
1, signal change detecting means 12, counting means 13, time measuring means 1
4. It has a signal generating means 15. The storage means 11 is composed of a rewritable RAM or the like, receives setting information JS from an external input means, and measures a time pattern (predetermined time) TS and a faucet signal SJ which are standard patterns of resident's living behavior.
Are set (the predetermined number of times) NS and the threshold level (threshold) SH of the faucet signal SJ. If there is no threshold level (threshold) SH, it is set to 0.

The signal change detecting means 12 is constituted by, for example, a retriggerable mono-multi vibrator, and generates a pulse N of a fixed width in response to a change of the faucet signal SJ accompanying opening and closing of the water tap, and supplies the pulse N to the counting means 13. I do.

The counting means 13 comprises a counter, counts the pulses N supplied from the signal change detecting means 12, and counts the number of pulses N set in the storage means 11 to a predetermined number NS.
Is exceeded, a reset pulse RO (for example, H level) is supplied to the reset terminals of the counting means 13 and the time counting means 14, and the counting means 13 and the time counting means 14 are reset to start counting and time counting again.

When the reset pulse RO is output, the resident (an old man living alone) within a predetermined time TS.
Has opened and closed the water faucet a predetermined number of times NS,
Judge that there is no abnormality in the living behavior of the resident.

The time counting means 14 comprises, for example, a timer,
A predetermined time Ts set in advance in the storage means 11 is measured. If the reset pulse RO is not supplied from the counting means 13 within the predetermined time Ts, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the living behavior of the resident, and the time signal TO (for example, , H level) to the signal generating means 15.

When the reset pulse RO is supplied from the counting means 13, the time counting means 14 sets a predetermined time T S.
The timer is reset even during the measurement of the time, and the measurement of the predetermined time TS is started again.

The signal generating means 15 generates a judgment signal HO (for example, H level) when the clock signal TO (for example, H level) is supplied from the clock means 14, and transmits the judgment signal HO to the notifying means shown in FIG. 4

First, an off-hook signal OF for connecting the notification means 4 to the communication line L is generated as the judgment signal HO.
Subsequently, a dial drive signal DK for transmitting a dial number from the reporting means 4 to the reporting destinations 31A to 31N is generated, and in a state where a communication path of one of the reporting means 4 and the reporting destinations 31A to 31N is formed, A report corresponding to the mode in which the living behavior was determined to be abnormal (in the case of FIG. 2, the opening and closing of the water tap), for example, "No water has been used for 2 hours (predetermined time TS). Please confirm Is generated by voice synthesis.

The connection to the report destinations 31A to 31N is executed in advance according to the dialing order to the report destination (report destination 31N in order from the report destination 31A), and when the other party answers, the subsequent report is stopped. Note that if the called party has an answering machine function and automatically answers the incoming call, if the subsequent calling is stopped, a malfunction occurs. Therefore, the called party sends a response confirmation signal (for example, a DTMF signal) after answering the incoming call. After the notification unit 4 receives the response confirmation signal, the notification of the voice synthesis is performed.

In this embodiment, the case where the water tap sensor 2B is used has been described. However, an arbitrary sensor constituting the living activity sensor 2 shown in FIG. 1 is used, and the predetermined time TS and the predetermined number NS are set appropriately. May be set.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a main part of another embodiment of the detecting means according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, when there is a change in the sensor signal from at least two or more sensors shown in FIG. 1 within a predetermined time, it is determined that there is no abnormality in the living behavior of the resident. The TV sensor 2A and the door knob sensor 2 (N-
A description will be given of an example of the two cases 1).

In FIG. 3, the detecting means 7 includes the storing means 1
1, a time counting means 14, a signal generating means 15, a signal change detecting means 16, a signal change detecting means 17, and a logic means 18. Note that the storage unit 11, the timer unit 14, and the signal generation unit 15 are the same as those in FIG.

The signal change detecting means 16 is composed of, for example, a retriggerable mono-multi vibrator, and has a fixed width pulse corresponding to a change in the TV signal ST according to the presence or absence of a sound from a speaker when the TV is turned on / off. NT
(For example, H level) and supplies it to the logic means 18. When the change in the television signal ST exceeds the audio level threshold (threshold: equivalent to 60 horns) set in the storage unit 11, the signal change detection unit 16 determines that the television is turned on and outputs a pulse NT (for example, , H
Level). Further, when the change of the television signal ST becomes a threshold, a pulse NT (for example, H level) is generated assuming that the television is turned off.

The signal change detecting means 17 comprises, for example, a retriggerable mono-multi vibrator, and operates the door knob (when turned) and the door knob output from the door knob sensor 2 (N-1) when the knob is released. A pulse ND (for example, H level) having a constant width is generated in accordance with the change of the signal SN and supplied to the logic means 18.

The logic means 18 has an AND circuit or an AND function. The pulse NT supplied from the signal change detecting means 16 and the pulse ND supplied from the signal change detecting means 17 are provided.
When the pulse NT and the pulse ND are at the H level, a reset pulse RO (for example, H level) is supplied to the reset terminal of the timer means 14, the timer means 14 is reset, and the clock is again measured. To start.

When the reset pulse RO (for example, H level) is output from the logic means 18, since the TV and the door knob are operated within the predetermined time TS, the living behavior of the resident (the elderly living alone) is reduced. Indicates normal.

If the timer 14 has passed the predetermined time TS, the television or door knob is not operated within the predetermined time TS, and it is determined that there is an abnormality in the living behavior of the resident. Via the notifying means 4 shown in FIG.
Time (specified time TS) TV and toilet are not used. Please confirm it is. 31A-3
Notify 1N.

In this embodiment, the TV sensor 2
A and door knob sensor 2 (N-1)
May be the logical product of a combination of any two of the living activity sensors 2 shown in FIG. Further, each of the living activity sensors 2 shown in FIG. 1 may be configured with two logical products.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the configuration of the power supply confirming means of the detecting means according to the present invention. (A) is a configuration example in which the power supply is an AC power supply, and (b) is a configuration example in which the power supply is a battery.
(A) In the figure, a constant voltage circuit 20 is an AC power supply (VAC).
Is rectified and smoothed to generate a DC constant voltage, and the constant voltage VC is supplied to the living activity confirmation / notification device 1 via a backflow prevention diode. The capacitor C is constituted by a large-capacity electric double layer capacitor, and maintains a constant voltage VC for a certain period of time during a power failure.

The power supply confirming means 9 comprises a comparator and a voltage detector, and outputs a voltage detection signal VD (for example, L level) when the constant voltage VC falls below the reference voltage VK. 2 or the signal generation means 15 and the notification means 4 (see FIG. 1) shown in FIG. When the power failure is restored and the voltage reaches the constant voltage VC, the power supply confirmation means 9 outputs an H level voltage detection signal VD to notify the report destination that the power failure has been restored.

In FIG. 6B, a DC power supply VB is supplied from the battery 21 to the living activity confirmation / notification device 1. The power supply confirming means 9 is composed of a comparator and a voltage detector. When the capacity of the battery 21 decreases and the DC power supply VB decreases and falls below the reference voltage VK, the voltage detection signal VD (for example, L
Level), and the notification destination is the life of the battery 21 via the signal generation means 15 and the notification means 4 (see FIG. 1) shown in FIG. 2 or FIG.

[0062]

As described above, the living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention comprises at least one living activity sensor for detecting living activity, and sensor signals from at least one living activity sensor. Detecting means for judging a change within a predetermined time and outputting a judgment signal; and notifying means for outputting a notifying signal to a communication line based on the judgment signal from the detecting means. Detected by a change in the sensor signal of the living activity sensor within a predetermined cycle,
If a change in the sensor signal cannot be detected within a predetermined period, the elderly person is judged to be abnormal in that they cannot perform normal living activities, and an automatic notification is sent to a pre-designated report destination, so that the safety of the elderly person can be confirmed at short time intervals. Yes, it is possible to respond to emergencies.

The detecting means according to the present invention detects a change in a sensor signal a predetermined number of times from an arbitrary living activity sensor among at least one living activity sensor within a predetermined time set in the timing means. In the meantime, the elderly are actively engaged in living activities, and it is possible to determine that there is no abnormality in their living activities and reset the timekeeping means and counting means to start timekeeping and counting again. It is possible to detect the safety of the elderly man.

Further, the detecting means according to the present invention comprises a storage means for storing a standard pattern of the living behavior of the resident, and sets the standard pattern of the living behavior of the resident for each living behavior sensor. It is possible to detect a living action corresponding to the above, and it is possible to realize a safety confirmation having a wide application range.

Further, the detecting means according to the present invention includes a power supply confirming means, and when the power supply is driven by a commercial power supply, a power failure occurs, or when the power supply is driven by a battery, the battery is exhausted and the supply voltage is lower than a certain value. In the event of a power failure, it is possible to notify the notification destination of the voltage drop and prompt the user to replace the battery, and when the power outage is restored, the notification that the supply voltage has become normal can be notified to the notification destination. It is possible to execute highly reliable safety confirmation.

Further, the living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention generates a wake-up sound at a time set in advance by a resident, and supplies a wake-up signal to a detecting means based on the occupant's stop operation. When the resident stops, it can be determined that the resident's living behavior is normal.

Further, the notifying means according to the present invention connects a communication line based on the judgment signal from the detecting means, makes a dial call to the reporting destination, sends out an abnormal message, and responds to a call from the reporting destination. It sends a normal or abnormal message, so that the resident can report any abnormal living behavior to the report destination without any special operation, and can confirm the safety of the resident from the report destination. And convenience can be improved.

Therefore, it is possible to provide an easy-to-use and convenient living action confirmation / notification device which can detect the living action of an elderly person living alone at short time intervals and accurately report safety.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram of an embodiment of a living activity confirmation / notification device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of an embodiment of a detecting means according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a main part of another embodiment of the detecting means according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration example of a power supply confirmation unit of the detection unit according to the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Living activity confirmation / notification device, 2: Living activity sensor,
3, 7 ... detecting means, 4 ... reporting means, 6 ... alarm call sensor, 9 ... power supply confirmation means, 11 ... storage means, 1
2, 16, 17 ... signal change detecting means, 13 ... counting means,
14: clocking means, 15: signal generating means, 18: logic means.

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Claims (6)

[Claims] At least one living activity sensor for detecting a living activity, and a detecting means for determining a change in a sensor signal from the at least one living activity sensor within a predetermined time and outputting a determination signal And a notification means for outputting a notification signal to a communication line based on a determination signal from the detection means. If there is no change in the sensor signal within a predetermined time, it is determined that there is no living activity, and the notification signal is output. A living activity confirmation / notification device characterized by outputting an error and reporting an abnormality. 2. The detecting means includes a counting means and a time measuring means, and detects a change in a sensor signal from any one of the at least one living activity sensor within a predetermined time. 2. The living activity confirmation / notification device according to claim 1, wherein in the case, the living activity of the resident is determined and the counting means and the time counting means are reset. 3. The detection means includes a storage means for storing a standard pattern of living behavior of the resident, and sets a predetermined time of the time counting means and a predetermined number of times of the counting means, and sets a threshold value of the sensor signal. The living activity confirmation / notification device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein: 4. The detecting means includes a power supply confirming means. When the supply voltage is lower than a predetermined value, the detection means notifies a notification destination, and when the supply voltage is restored to a predetermined value, a notification of restoration is issued. 2. The living activity confirmation / notification device according to claim 1, wherein 5. A living activity check according to claim 1, further comprising an alarm call sensor which generates an alarm sound at a preset time and supplies a stop signal to said detecting means based on a stop operation. -Notification device. 6. The notification means connects a communication line based on a determination signal from the detection means, sends a dial to a notification destination, sends an abnormal message, and responds to a call from the notification destination, The living activity confirmation / notification device according to claim 1, wherein a normal or abnormal message is transmitted.