JP2001291179A - Remote operator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide remote operators capable of preventing a reverse set and an erroneous report (malfunction) by the reverse set in a system. SOLUTION: The remote operators 1, 10 and 20 for a system which controls the operation mode of a desired system are provided with a changeover destination operation mode selecting part for selecting the changeover destination of the operation mode in the system and a deciding part for deciding the selected changeover destination of the operation mode. The setting/release of a guard mode is selected by operating a button, recognizing a voice or recognizing a picture and double operations are performed to decide the selection by a key operation so that the number of erroneous operations is reduced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller, and more particularly to a remote controller used in a security system or the like, which ensures operation and prevents false alarm.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of remote controller in a security system exclusively controls the operation mode (security mode or release mode) of the security system, and the operation mode selection and confirmation processing is one process. It was performed by an operation (for example, a key operation). Therefore, if the operator performs an operation mode switching operation without confirming the operation mode and intends to release the security mode and enters a security area that is still in the security mode, the operator detects the intrusion and issues an alarm. A false report due to the reverse set would occur.

FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a conventional remote controller. The remote controller 51 is used for remote control of a security system, and has a key 55A.
A key I / F unit 55 for performing an interface operation between the control unit 54 and a later-described control unit 54; a display unit 56 for displaying various information, in particular, a current operation mode (security mode or release mode); The state of the unit 55 is monitored and the remote controller 5
1 and a communication I / F unit 53 that performs a communication interface operation between the control unit 54 that performs overall control and the control device 52.
And an audio I / F unit 57 that performs an interface operation to convert audio data from the control device 52 into an audio signal and output the audio signal to the speaker 57A.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the operation mode of the security system is switched from the security mode to the release mode in which no security is performed, the key 55A is operated (step S).
101; Yes), the state of the key I / F unit 55 changes,
The control unit 54 controls the control device 5 via the communication I / F unit 53.
The security mode data (cancellation) is transmitted to 2 and the display on the display unit 56 is set to the security cancellation state.

[0005] Upon receiving the release mode signal, the control device 52 transmits voice guidance to the voice I / F unit 57, and outputs voice guidance such as "release security" from the speaker (step S102).

As a result, when the operator enters the building which is the object of the security system (step S10)
3) It is recognized as a normal entrance (step S10)
4).

If the user enters the building without canceling the security mode, the system determines that the building is defective (step S105) and performs various processes such as sounding an alarm.

FIG. 12 shows a processing flow chart for shifting from the conventional release mode to the security mode.

As shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the key 55A has been operated (step S111). When the key 55A is operated when the operation mode of the security system is switched from the release mode to the security mode (step S111; Y
es), the state of the key I / F unit 55 changes, and the control unit 5
4 transmits a security mode signal to the control device 52 via the communication I / F unit 53, and changes the display on the display unit 56 to a security state.

When the control unit 52 receives the security mode signal, if the state of the sensors and the like in the security area is normal and the predetermined loop state is normal (step S112; Ye)
s) The voice guidance is transmitted to the voice I / F unit 57, and the voice guidance such as “Start security” is played from the speaker (step S113).

If the state of the sensor or the like in the security area is abnormal and the predetermined loop state is abnormal (step S
112; No), voice guidance such as "Please check" is played (step S116), and if the user hears the voice guidance and performs the key operation again (step S117;
Yes), the switching of the security mode is stopped.

As described above, in the conventional remote controller, the security mode is switched only by key operation.
There has been a problem that the user operates without confirming the security mode (reverse setting), and erroneous reports occur frequently.

In view of the above, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional remote controller, and there is provided a remote controller capable of preventing a reverse set and a false report (malfunction) caused by the reverse set in a system. The purpose is to provide.

[0014]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote controller for controlling an operation mode of a desired system. A switching destination operation mode selection unit for selecting a switching destination of the operation mode of the system, and a determination unit for determining the switching destination of the selected operation mode are provided.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a switching destination operation mode selection unit and a switching destination of an operation mode of the system are selected. The determination unit determines a switching destination of the selected operation mode.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, if the operation of the determination unit is performed before the operation mode switching destination is selected, the operator is informed of the operation. An erroneous operation notification unit for notifying is provided.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, the erroneous operation notifying section is provided when the operation of the confirming section is performed before the switching destination of the operation mode is selected. To the operator.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, the notification is made by voice.

According to the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the operation of the second aspect of the present invention, the notification is made by voice.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the switching destination operation mode selection section is provided with a plurality of selection operation buttons each corresponding to an operation mode. And selecting an operation mode corresponding to the operated selection operation button.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of any one of the first to third aspects, the switching destination operation mode selection section includes a plurality of selection modes each corresponding to an operation mode. An operation button is provided to select an operation mode corresponding to the operated selection operation button.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the switching destination operation mode selection section stores a plurality of voice patterns corresponding to the respective operation modes in advance. The voice pattern storage unit compares the voice pattern of the input voice with the voice pattern stored in the voice pattern storage unit. If a voice pattern that can be regarded as the same voice pattern is stored, an operation corresponding to the voice pattern is performed. A voice pattern comparison unit for selecting a mode.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of any one of the first to third aspects, the voice pattern storage unit of the switching destination operation mode selection unit is configured to set the operation mode to each of the operation modes. A plurality of corresponding voice patterns are stored in advance.

The voice pattern comparing unit compares the voice pattern of the input voice with the voice pattern stored in the voice pattern storage unit. If a voice pattern that can be regarded as the same voice pattern is stored, the voice pattern corresponding to the voice pattern is stored. Select the operation mode to perform.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the switching destination operation mode selection section stores a plurality of image patterns corresponding to the respective operation modes in advance. The image pattern storage unit compares the image pattern of the input image with the image pattern stored in the image pattern storage unit. If an image pattern that can be regarded as the same image pattern is stored, an operation corresponding to the image pattern is performed. An image pattern comparing unit for selecting a mode.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the function of any one of the first to third aspects, the image pattern storage section of the switching destination operation mode selecting section sets each of the operation modes to the operation mode. A plurality of corresponding image patterns are stored in advance.

The image pattern comparing section compares the image pattern of the input image with the image pattern stored in the image pattern storage section, and if an image pattern that can be regarded as the same image pattern is stored, the image pattern corresponding to the image pattern is stored. Select the operation mode to perform.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the system is a security system, and the operation mode includes a security mode for performing security and the security mode. It is characterized in that it includes a release mode in which no operation is performed.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of any one of the first to sixth aspects, a security mode for performing security or a release mode for not performing security is selected.

[0030]

Next, a specific example of an embodiment of a remote controller according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first example of a remote controller according to the present invention.
An embodiment will be described. This remote controller 1 is used for remote control of a security system, and includes a key I / F unit 5 for performing an interface operation between a key 5A and a control unit 4 to be described later; A display unit 6 for displaying a current operation mode (security mode or release mode), a status switch unit 8 for an operator to select a switching destination operation mode,
A control unit 4 that monitors the state of the key I / F unit 5 and the state switch unit 8 and controls the entire remote controller 1, and a communication I / F unit 3 that performs a communication interface operation between the control unit 2 and the control unit 2.
And an audio I / F unit 7 that performs an interface operation to convert audio data from the control device 2 into an audio signal and output the audio signal to the speaker 7A.

Next, the general operation of the remote controller 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

In the remote controller 1, when the status switch section 8 is pressed, the control section 4 monitors whether the operator wants to set the operation mode of the security system to the security mode or the release mode. Compare with the current operation mode.

The result of the comparison is an incorrect operation, that is,
If the operation is a shift operation to the security mode in the security mode or a shift operation to the release mode in the release mode, the control unit 4 sends a voice guidance request signal to the control device 2 via the communication I / F unit 3. The control device 2 notifies the operator of voice guidance indicating that the operation is incorrect via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is a correct operation, that is, a shift operation to the release mode in the security mode, or a shift operation to the security mode in the release mode, the control unit 4 sets the communication I / F unit 3 to Control device 2 via
Then, a voice guidance request signal is transmitted. Control device 2
Provides voice guidance to the effect that the operation is correct via voice I / F
The operator is notified via the unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

Thus, the operator recognizes that the operation is correct based on the voice guidance, and performs the key operation via the key 5A. By this key operation, the key I / F unit 5 sends a security mode switching signal to the control unit 4.

The control unit 4 sends a voice guidance request signal to the control device 2 via the communication I / F unit 3. The control device 2 notifies the operator of voice guidance that the security mode has been switched via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

Next, the detailed operation of the remote controller 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, it is assumed that the operation of the operation mode requires the operation of the key 5A after the operation of the state switch unit 8.

First, with reference to FIG. 2, an operation in the case where the operation mode is shifted from the security mode to the release mode when entering a building to be guarded will be described.

The control device 2 includes a key I / F unit 5, a control unit 4
Then, the operation of the key 5A is monitored via the communication I / F unit 3 (step S1).

In the discrimination in step S1, before operating the release button (not shown) in the state switch section 8, the key 5 is pressed.
If the operation A is performed, it is determined that the security switching method is different, and the correct operation method is guided by voice guidance via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S).
2). For example, guidance such as "press a release button and operate a key" is provided, and the process returns to step S1.

On the other hand, if there is no key operation and a release button (not shown) of the status switch section 8 is pressed (step S3), it is determined whether or not a loop state is present (step S3).
4).

If the loop state is normally confirmed in the determination in step S4 (step S4; Yes),
The control device 2 outputs voice guidance such as "Please operate a key" through the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S5).

Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S7).

In the determination in step S7, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; N
o) If the key 5A is operated (step S8), the sound I
A voice guidance such as "cancel security" is played via the / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S9), and the operation mode is normally switched from the security mode to the cancellation mode.

As a result, when the operator enters the building targeted by the security system (step S10),
It is recognized as normal entry (step S11).

On the other hand, if an abnormality is detected while monitoring the loop state in the determination of step S4 (step S4).
4; No), the operator is prompted for confirmation by voice guidance such as "Please check" via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S6).

If it is determined in step S7 that the key 5A has not been operated within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; Yes),
Voice guidance such as "Time is over. Please start from the beginning" is played via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S12), and the process proceeds to step S1.

If there is no key operation and a security button (not shown) of the status switch section 8 is pressed (step S13), the current operation mode is already the security mode, so that the voice I / F section 7 and the speaker 7A are turned off. Via voice guidance such as "I'm on guard now" (step S
14) Ask the operator to confirm the operation. Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S1).
5).

In the determination in step S15, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; N
o) If the key 5A is operated (step S16), the operator's operation intention is to shift to the security mode, and there is no problem in handling that the system is currently in the security mode and has shifted to the security mode. , Audio I / F unit 7 and speaker 7A
Then, voice guidance such as "Start security" is played (step S9), and the process proceeds to step S1.

If the user enters the building without canceling the security mode, it determines that the building is defective (step S18) and performs various processes such as sounding an alarm.

First, an operation when the operation mode is shifted from the release mode to the security mode will be described with reference to FIG.

The control device 2 includes a key I / F unit 5 and a control unit 4
The operation of the key 5A is monitored via the communication I / F unit 3 (step S21).

In the determination of step S21, if the key 5A is operated before the operation of the security button (not shown) in the status switch section 8, the security switching method is determined to be different, and the voice I / F section 7 and the speaker 7A are used. The correct operation method by voice guidance (step S
22). For example, guidance such as "press the security button and operate the key" is performed, and the process returns to step S21.

On the other hand, if there is no key operation and a security button (not shown) in the status switch section 8 is pressed (step S23), it is determined whether or not a loop state is present (step S2).
4).

If the loop state is normally confirmed in the determination in step S24 (step S24; Ye
s), the control device 2 includes the audio I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A
A voice guidance such as "Please operate a key" is played through the keyboard (step S25). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S26).

In the determination in step S26, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S26;
No) If there is an operation of the key 5A (step S27), a voice guidance such as "Start security" is played via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S28).
The operation mode is normally switched from the release mode to the security mode.

As a result, when the operator leaves the building targeted for the security system (step S2)
9), it is recognized as a normal exit (step S30).

On the other hand, if an abnormality is detected when the loop state is monitored in the determination of step S24 (step S24; No), "check" via the audio I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A, etc. The operator is prompted for confirmation by the voice guidance (step S32). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S3).
3).

In the determination in step S33, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S33;
No) If the key 5A is operated (step S34), voice guidance such as "Please check" is played through the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S35), and the operator is urged to perform the check.

Then, it is determined whether or not the key 5A has been operated (step S36). In a state where the key 5A has not been operated (step S36; No), the operator checks the inside of the building targeted for the security system. (Step S29), it is recognized as a defective exit (step S3).
7).

When the key 5A is operated in the determination in step S36 (step S36; Yes)
s), and give voice guidance such as "release security" via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S).
38) The operation mode is normally switched from the security mode to the release mode, and the process returns to step S21.

When no key operation is performed and a release button (not shown) of the status switch section 8 is pressed (step S39), the current operation mode is already the release mode, so that the audio I / F section 7 and the speaker 7A are switched off. Through the voice guidance such as "Now canceling" (step S
40) Ask the operator to confirm the operation. Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S4).
1).

In the determination in step S41, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S41;
No) If there is an operation of the key 5A (step S42), the operator's operation intention is to shift to the release mode, and there is no problem in handling that it is currently in the release mode and shifted to the release mode. , Audio I / F unit 7 and speaker 7
A voice guidance such as "cancel security" is played via A (step S38), and the process proceeds to step S21.

According to the first embodiment, the operator selects an operation mode in advance, confirms that the selected operation mode is correct with voice guidance, and reliably switches the operation mode from the security mode to the release mode or the release mode. The mode can be switched to the security mode, and the occurrence of false alarm due to the reverse setting contrary to the operator's will can be prevented.

Next, a second embodiment of the remote controller according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The remote controller 10 is used for remote control of the security system, and includes a key 5A and a control unit 4 to be described later.
Key I / F unit 5 for performing an interface operation with the
A display unit 6 for displaying various information, in particular, a current operation mode (security mode or release mode); and a control unit 4 for monitoring the state of the key I / F unit 5 and controlling the entire remote controller 10. I / F unit 3 for performing a communication interface operation with the control device 2 and a voice I / F unit for performing an interface operation for converting voice data from the control device 2 into a voice signal and outputting it to the speaker 7A 7 and a voice pattern comparison circuit 9 for comparing a voice input via the microphone 9A with a voice pattern stored in advance.

Next, the general operation of the remote controller 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, it is assumed that the user stores in advance the voice pattern that is easy to switch the security mode in the voice pattern comparison circuit unit 9.

In the remote controller 10 of the second embodiment,
When the operator generates a voice corresponding to the voice pattern stored toward the microphone 9A, the voice pattern comparison circuit unit 9 compares the voice pattern of the input voice of the operator with a voice pattern stored in advance, If the voice pattern of the input voice is the same as the stored voice pattern of the operation mode, a signal for transition to the security mode or transition to the release mode is transmitted to the control unit 4. Thereby, the control unit 4 compares the current operation mode with the operation mode corresponding to the transition signal.

The result of the comparison is an incorrect operation, that is,
If the operation is a transition operation to the security mode in the security mode or a transition operation to the release mode in the release mode, the control unit 4 sends a voice guidance request signal to the control device 2 via the communication I / F unit 3. Send to 2. The control device 2 outputs a voice guidance to the effect that the operation is incorrect
The operator is notified via the / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is a correct operation, that is, a shift operation to the release mode in the security mode, or a shift operation to the security mode in the release mode, the control unit 4 sets the communication I / F unit 3 to Control device 2 via
Then, a voice guidance request signal is transmitted. Control device 2
Provides voice guidance to the effect that the operation is correct via voice I / F
The operator is notified via the unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

Thus, the operator recognizes that the operation is correct based on the voice guidance, and performs the key operation through the key 5A. By this key operation, the key I / F unit 5 sends a security mode switching signal to the control unit 4.

The control unit 4 sends a voice guidance request signal to the control device 2 via the communication I / F unit 3. The control device 2 notifies the operator of voice guidance that the security mode has been switched via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

Next, the detailed operation of the remote controller 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, it is assumed that switching of the operation mode requires operation of the key 5A to operate the state switch section 8.

First, with reference to FIG. 5, an operation when the operation mode is shifted from the security mode to the release mode when entering a security target building will be described. In FIG. 5, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The control device 2 includes a key I / F unit 5 and a control unit 4
Then, the operation of the key 5A is monitored via the communication I / F unit 3 (step S1).

In the determination of step S1, the key 5 is operated before the operation of the release button (not shown) in the state switch section 8.
If the operation A is performed, it is determined that the security switching method is different, and the correct operation method is guided by voice guidance via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S7).
2). For example, guidance such as "Please input voice and perform key operation" is performed, and the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not there is a voice input without any key operation (step S51).

If it is determined in step S51 that there is no voice input within a predetermined time (step S51; N
o), the process returns to step S1.

In the discrimination in step S51, if a voice is inputted by generating a voice corresponding to the voice pattern stored in the microphone 9A by the operator (step S51; Yes), the voice pattern comparison circuit 9 Compares the voice pattern of the input voice, and if the voice pattern of the input voice is the same as the stored voice pattern in the release mode (step S52), it is determined whether or not a loop state is present (step S4).

If the loop state is normally confirmed in the determination in step S4 (step S4; Yes),
The control device 2 outputs voice guidance such as "Please operate a key" through the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S5). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S7).

In the determination of step S7, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; N
o) If the key 5A is operated (step S8), the sound I
A voice guidance such as "cancel security" is played via the / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S9), and the operation mode is normally switched from the security mode to the cancellation mode. As a result, when the operator enters the building that is the target of the security system (step S10), it is recognized as a normal entry (step S11).

On the other hand, if an abnormality is detected while monitoring the loop state in the determination in step S4 (step S4).
4; No), the operator is prompted for confirmation by voice guidance such as "Please check" via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S6).

If it is determined in step S7 that the key 5A has not been operated within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; Yes),
Voice guidance such as "Time is over. Please start from the beginning" is played via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S12), and the process proceeds to step S1.

If there is no key operation and the voice pattern of the input voice is the same as the voice pattern of the stored security mode (step S53), the current operation mode is already the security mode, so the voice I / F Unit 7 and speaker 7A
The voice guidance such as "I'm on guard now" is played (step S14), and the operator confirms the operation.
Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S15).

In the determination in step S15, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; N
o) If the key 5A is operated (step S16), the operator's operation intention is to shift to the security mode, and there is no problem in handling that the system is currently in the security mode and has shifted to the security mode. , Audio I / F unit 7 and speaker 7A
Then, voice guidance such as "Start security" is played (step S9), and the process proceeds to step S1.

If the user enters the building without releasing the security mode, it is determined that the building is defective (step S18), and various processes such as sounding an alarm are performed.

First, the operation when the operation mode is shifted from the release mode to the security mode will be described with reference to FIG.

The control device 2 includes a key I / F unit 5 and a control unit 4
The operation of the key 5A is monitored via the communication I / F unit 3 (step S21).

In the discrimination in step S21, if the key 5A is operated before the input voice of the same voice pattern as the release mode voice pattern stored in the voice pattern comparison circuit section 9, the security switching method is performed. Is different, the correct operation method is guided by voice guidance via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S82). For example, guidance such as "Please input voice and key operation" is given, and the process is repeated at step S2.
Move to 1.

If no key operation is detected in the determination in step S21 (step S21; No),
It is determined whether or not a voice input has been made (step S55). If no voice input has been made (step S55; N)
o), the process returns to step S21.

On the other hand, a voice input is made in the determination in step S55 (step S55; Ye
s) If there is no key operation and an input voice having the same voice pattern as the voice pattern in the security mode stored in the voice pattern comparison circuit unit 9 is input (step S56),
It is determined whether or not a loop state is present (step S24).

If the loop state is normally confirmed in the determination in step S24 (step S24; Ye
s), the control device 2 includes the audio I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A
A voice guidance such as "Please operate a key" is played through the keyboard (step S25). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S26).

In the determination in step S26, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S26;
No) If there is an operation of the key 5A (step S27), a voice guidance such as "Start security" is played via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S28).
The operation mode is normally switched from the release mode to the security mode.

As a result, when the operator leaves the building that is the target of the security system (step S2)
9), it is recognized as a normal exit (step S30).

On the other hand, if an abnormality is detected while monitoring the loop state in the determination of step S24 (step S24; No), "check" via the audio I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A, etc. The operator is prompted for confirmation by the voice guidance (step S32). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S3).
3).

In the determination in step S33, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S33;
No) If the key 5A is operated (step S34), voice guidance such as "Please check" is played through the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S35) to urge the operator to check.

Then, it is determined whether or not the key 5A has been operated (step S36). If the operation of the key 5A has not been performed (step S36; No), the operator checks the inside of the building targeted for the security system. (Step S29), it is recognized as a defective exit (step S3).
7).

When the key 5A is operated in the determination in step S36 (step S36; Ye).
s), and give voice guidance such as "release security" via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S).
38) The operation mode is normally switched from the security mode to the release mode, and the process returns to step S21.

If the user does not perform any key operation and presses a release button (not shown) in the status switch section 8 (step S39), the current operation mode is already the release mode, so that the audio I / F section 7 and the speaker 7A are switched off. Through the voice guidance such as "Now canceling" (step S
40) Ask the operator to confirm the operation. Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S4).
1).

In the determination in step S41, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S41;
No) If there is an operation of the key 5A (step S42), the operator's operation intention is to shift to the release mode, and there is no problem in handling that it is currently in the release mode and shifted to the release mode. , Audio I / F unit 7 and speaker 7
A voice guidance such as "cancel security" is played via A (step S38), and the process proceeds to step S21.

According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment, the voice pattern comparison circuit 9 stores the voice pattern at the time of destruction of the key cylinder. If a configuration is adopted in which a warning is sent to the second, an effect can also be obtained in preventing crime.

Next, a third embodiment of the remote controller according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The remote controller 20 is used for remote control of the security system, and includes a key 5A and a control unit 4 described later.
Key I / F unit 5 for performing an interface operation with the
A display unit 6 for displaying various information, in particular, a current operation mode (security mode or release mode); a state switch unit 8 for an operator to select a switching destination operation mode;
A control unit 4 for monitoring the state of the key I / F unit 5 and controlling the entire remote controller 1; a communication I / F unit 3 for performing a communication interface operation with the control device 2; An audio I / F unit 7 that performs an interface operation to convert audio data into an audio signal and outputs the audio signal to a speaker 7A, and an artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit that compares an image input via the camera 11A with a previously stored image pattern. Unit 11.

Next, the general operation of the remote controller 20 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. still,
In this case, the user previously sets a simple image pattern for switching the security mode to the artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit unit 1.
1 is stored.

In the remote controller 20, when an operator inputs an image corresponding to an image pattern stored in advance toward the camera 11A, the artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit section 11 outputs an image of the input image of the operator. The pattern is compared with a previously stored image pattern, and if the image pattern of the input image is the same as the stored image pattern of the operation mode, a signal for transition to the security mode or transition to the release mode is transmitted to the control unit 4. Thereby, the control unit 4 compares the current operation mode with the operation mode corresponding to the transition signal.

[0106] The result of the comparison is an incorrect operation, that is,
If the operation is a transition operation to the security mode in the security mode or a transition operation to the release mode in the release mode, the control unit 4 sends a voice guidance request signal to the control device 2 via the communication I / F unit 3. Send to 2. The control device 2 outputs a voice guidance to the effect that the operation is incorrect
The operator is notified via the / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

On the other hand, if the result of comparison is a correct operation, that is, an operation to shift to the release mode in the security mode, or an operation to shift to the security mode in the release mode, the control unit 4 sets the communication I / F unit 3 to Control device 2 via
Then, a voice guidance request signal is transmitted. Control device 2
Provides voice guidance to the effect that the operation is correct via voice I / F
The operator is notified via the unit 7 and the speaker 7A. Thus, the operator recognizes that the operation is correct by the voice guidance, and performs the key operation via the key 5A. By this key operation, the key I / F unit 5 sends a security mode switching signal to the control unit 4.

The control section 4 sends a voice guidance request signal to the control device 2 via the communication I / F section 3. The control device 2 notifies the operator of voice guidance that the security mode has been switched via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A.

Next, the detailed operation of the remote controller 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, it is assumed that switching of the operation mode requires operation of the key 5A to operate the state switch section 8.

First, with reference to FIG. 8, an operation in the case where the operation mode is shifted from the security mode to the release mode when entering the building to be guarded will be described. In FIG. 8, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The control device 2 includes a key I / F unit 5, a control unit 4
Then, the operation of the key 5A is monitored via the communication I / F unit 3 (step S1).

In the discrimination in step S1, before operating the release button (not shown) in the status switch section 8, the key 5 is pressed.
If the operation A is performed, it is determined that the security switching method is different, and the correct operation method is guided by voice guidance via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S9).
2). For example, guidance such as "Input an operation and perform a key operation" is performed, and the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not there is an image input in a state where there is no key operation (step S61).

If it is determined in step S61 that there is no voice input within a predetermined time (step S61; N
o), the process returns to step S1.

In the determination in step S61, when the operator performs an operation corresponding to the stored image pattern toward the camera 11A and inputs an image (step S6).
1; Yes), the retinal prosthesis pattern comparison circuit 11 compares the image pattern of the input image, and if the image pattern of the input image is the same as the stored release mode image pattern (step S62), the loop state is set. It is determined whether or not it is (step S4).

If the loop state is normally confirmed in the determination in step S4 (step S4; Yes),
The control device 2 outputs voice guidance such as "Please operate a key" through the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S5). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S7).

In the determination in step S7, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; N
o) If the key 5A is operated (step S8), the sound I
A voice guidance such as "cancel security" is played via the / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S9), and the operation mode is normally switched from the security mode to the cancellation mode. As a result, when the operator enters the building that is the target of the security system (step S10), it is recognized as a normal entry (step S11).

On the other hand, if an abnormality is detected while monitoring the loop state in the determination in step S4 (step S4).
4; No), the operator is prompted for confirmation by voice guidance such as "Please check" via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S6).

If it is determined in step S7 that the key 5A has not been operated within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; Yes),
Voice guidance such as "Time is over. Please start from the beginning" is played via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S12), and the process proceeds to step S1.

If there is no key operation and the image pattern of the input image is the same as the stored image pattern in the security mode (step S63), since the current operation mode is already the security mode, the voice I / F unit A voice guidance such as "Now guarding" is played through the speaker 7 and the speaker 7A (step S14), and the operator confirms the operation. Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S15).

In the determination in step S15, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S7; N
o) If the key 5A is operated (step S16), the operator's operation intention is to shift to the security mode, and there is no problem in handling that the system is currently in the security mode and has shifted to the security mode. , Audio I / F unit 7 and speaker 7A
Then, voice guidance such as "Start security" is played (step S9), and the process proceeds to step S1.

If the user enters the building without releasing the security mode, it is determined that the building is defective (step S18), and various processes such as sounding an alarm are performed.

First, the operation when the operation mode is shifted from the release mode to the security mode will be described with reference to FIG.

The control device 2 includes a key I / F unit 5, a control unit 4
The operation of the key 5A is monitored via the communication I / F unit 3 (step S21).

In the determination in step S21, the operation of the key 5A is performed before an input image of the same image pattern as the release mode image pattern (for example, open palm) stored in the artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit section 11 is input. If there is, the correct operation method is guided by voice guidance through the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A assuming that the security switching method is different (step S22). For example, guidance such as "Input an operation and perform a key operation" is performed, and the process returns to step S21.

If a key operation is not detected in the determination in step S21 (step S21; No),
It is determined whether or not an image has been input (step S65). If no image has been input (step S65; N)
o), the process returns to step S21.

On the other hand, when an image is input in the determination of step S65 (step S65; Ye
s), no key operation, artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit section 11
When an input image having the same image pattern as the security mode image pattern (for example, a fist image) stored in is input (step S66), it is determined whether or not a loop state is present (step S24).

If the loop state is normally confirmed in the determination in step S24 (step S24; Ye
s), the control device 2 includes the audio I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A
A voice guidance such as "Please operate a key" is played through the keyboard (step S25). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S26).

In the determination in step S26, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S26;
No) If there is an operation of the key 5A (step S27), a voice guidance such as "Start security" is played via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S28).
The operation mode is normally switched from the release mode to the security mode. As a result, when the operator leaves the building targeted for the security system (step S29), it is recognized as a normal exit (step S30).

On the other hand, if an abnormality is detected when the loop state is monitored in the determination in step S24 (step S24; No), "check" via the audio I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A, etc. The operator is prompted for confirmation by the voice guidance (step S32). Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S3).
3).

In the determination in step S33, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S33;
No) If the key 5A is operated (step S34), voice guidance such as "Please check" is played through the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S35), and the operator is urged to perform the check.

Then, it is determined whether or not the key 5A has been operated (step S36). In a state where the key 5A has not been operated (step S36; No), the operator checks the inside of the building targeted for the security system. (Step S29), it is recognized as a defective exit (step S3).
7).

In the determination in step S36, when the key 5A is operated (step S36; Ye).
s), and give voice guidance such as "release security" via the voice I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S).
38) The operation mode is normally switched from the security mode to the release mode, and the process returns to step S21.

If it is determined that there is no key operation and the image corresponding to the release operation is input in the artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit section 11 (step S67), the current operation mode is already the release mode, A voice guidance such as "Now being released" is played through the I / F unit 7 and the speaker 7A (step S40), and the operator confirms the operation. Then, the key operation is monitored for a predetermined period of time (step S41).

In the determination in step S41, within a predetermined time, that is, before the timeout (step S41;
No) If there is an operation of the key 5A (step S42), the operator's operation intention is to shift to the release mode, and there is no problem in handling that it is currently in the release mode and shifted to the release mode. , Audio I / F unit 7 and speaker 7
A voice guidance such as "cancel security" is played via A (step S38), and the process proceeds to step S21.

According to the third embodiment, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment, the artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit stores an image pattern obtained by extracting the characteristics of the movement pattern of the small animal. By recognizing the movement pattern of a small animal, it is possible to suppress false alarm prevention.

[0136]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a remote controller which enables an operator to select an operation mode of a desired system in advance without fail and to prevent occurrence of false alarm due to reverse setting. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration block diagram of a first embodiment of a remote controller according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a processing flowchart when shifting from a security mode to a release mode in the remote controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a processing flowchart when shifting from a release mode to a security mode in the remote controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a second embodiment of the remote controller according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a processing flowchart when shifting from the security mode to the release mode in the remote controller of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a processing flowchart when shifting from a release mode to a security mode in the remote controller of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration block diagram of a third embodiment of the remote controller according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a processing flowchart when shifting from the security mode to the release mode in the remote controller of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a processing flowchart when shifting from the release mode to the security mode in the remote controller of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a conventional remote controller.

FIG. 11 is a processing flowchart when shifting from the security mode to the release mode of the remote controller of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a processing flowchart when shifting from the release mode of the remote controller of FIG. 10 to the security mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 10, 20 Remote controller 2 Control device 3 Communication I / F unit 4 Control unit 5 Key I / F unit 5A Key 6 Display unit 7 Audio I / F unit 7A Speaker 8 State switch unit 9 Audio pattern comparison circuit unit 9A Microphone 11 Artificial retinal pattern comparison circuit 11A Camera

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A system remote controller for controlling an operation mode of a desired system, comprising: a switching destination operation mode selector for selecting a switching destination of the operation mode of the system; and the selected operation mode. And a determining unit for determining a switching destination of the remote controller. 2. An erroneous operation notifying unit for notifying an operator of an operation of the confirming unit when the operation unit is operated before a switching destination of the operation mode is selected. Item 7. The remote controller according to Item 1. 3. The remote controller according to claim 2, wherein said notification is made by voice. 4. The switching destination operation mode selection section is provided with a plurality of selection operation buttons each corresponding to an operation mode,
4. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein an operation mode corresponding to the operated selection button is selected. 5. The switching destination operation mode selection section includes: a voice pattern storage section in which a plurality of voice patterns respectively corresponding to the operation modes are stored; a voice pattern of an input voice; and a voice stored in the voice pattern storage section. A voice pattern comparing unit for comparing patterns and, when a voice pattern that can be regarded as the same voice pattern is stored, selecting an operation mode corresponding to the voice pattern. Item 4. A remote controller according to any one of Items 3. 6. The switching destination operation mode selection unit includes: an image pattern storage unit that stores a plurality of image patterns corresponding to respective operation modes in advance; an image pattern of an input image and an image stored in the image pattern storage unit 4. An image pattern comparing unit for comparing patterns and, when an image pattern that can be regarded as the same image pattern is stored, comprising an image pattern comparing unit for selecting an operation mode corresponding to the image pattern. Item 4. A remote controller according to any one of Items 3. 7. The security system according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode includes a security mode for performing security and a release mode for performing no security.
The remote controller according to claim 6.