JP2001294308A - Article storage cabinet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an article storage cabinet and an article storage information getting device enabling the confirmation of the interior even in a visited place or a remote office away from the cabinet. SOLUTION: A small-sized camera 27 is installed at the door 12 of a refrigerator while small-sized cameras 23 and 24 are installed in a refrigeration chamber 15 and chilled chamber 16 in the body 11 of refrigerator. Even in drawers 13 and 14, small-sized cameras are installed. When the door 12 of drawer 13 is opened and closed, the cameras 23, 24, 27 photograph the internal situation of the refrigerator, and the photographed image information for inside the refrigerator is accumulated in an image memory 33 of an information accumulating device 31. The accumulated image information can be displayed as image information by establishing access to an image signal transmitting part 34 via a personal compute or portable telephone.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage box with a door or a lid or a drawer-like storage box and an apparatus for obtaining storage information using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an article storage with a door includes a refrigerator and a safe, and an article storage with a lid includes an underfloor storage. As the drawer-type article storage, there is a cash register such as a refrigerator, a closet or a POS. In these goods storages, the contents inside can be confirmed by opening a door or a lid or pulling out a drawer.

[0003]

However, if the user is away from the article storage, the doors and lids cannot be opened and closed or the drawers cannot be pulled out, so that the internal stock status cannot be confirmed. .

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide an article storage and an article storage information acquisition device which can confirm the inside even at a place away from the article storage or at a remote office.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an article storage and an article storage information acquisition device capable of managing or monitoring the inventory status of the article storage and the user who opens and closes the doors and lids in a remote place. Aim.

[0006]

An article storage according to the present invention comprises:
A housing for storing articles, a door that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing, and a first camera provided in the housing,
A second camera provided in the door unit, a unit for storing image data captured by the first and second cameras, and a transmitting unit for transmitting the stored image data to a display device. Have.

[0007] According to this configuration, the image data inside the housing having the door is viewed at a location away from the article storage or at a remote office. You can check the storage status.
Also, since the photographed image data is stored, it can be viewed repeatedly as many times as desired. further,
If the previously stored data is left, it is possible to know the change over time in the storage status.

Further, the article storage of the present invention, in the above configuration, has a configuration in which the first and second cameras perform a shooting operation in response to an opening / closing operation of the door portion. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the article storage status in the article storage by a simple operation of opening and closing the door.

Further, the article storage of the present invention has a configuration in each of the above-described configurations, in which the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when the door is closed. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the final state of storing articles.

Further, in the article storage of the present invention, in each of the above structures, the first camera photographs the person who opens and closes the door, and the second camera
Has a configuration for photographing the stored items in the housing. With this configuration, it is possible to simultaneously photograph the person who opened and closed the door and the items stored in the housing, so that the final manager of the article storage and the final storage status can be confirmed or monitored.

[0011] The article storage of the present invention comprises a drawer section for storing articles and freely entering and leaving the main body, a first camera provided in the main body, and a second camera provided in the drawer. , A means for storing image data captured by the first and second cameras, and a transmitting means for transmitting the stored image data to a display device.

[0012] With this configuration, the image data inside the drawer of the article storage having the drawer can be viewed at a location away from the article storage or at a remote office, so that the image data can be displayed at a location away from the article storage. The storage status of the article storage can be checked. Also, since the photographed image data is stored, it can be viewed repeatedly as many times as desired. Furthermore, if the previously stored data is left, it is possible to know the change over time in the storage status.

Further, the article storage of the present invention, in the above configuration, has a configuration in which the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation in accordance with the opening / closing operation of the drawer. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the article storage status in the article storage by a simple operation of opening and closing the drawer.

Further, the article storage of the present invention has a configuration in each of the above-described configurations, in which the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when the drawer is closed. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the final state of storing articles.

Further, in the article storage of the present invention, in each of the above constructions, the first camera photographs the opening and closing of the drawer,
Has a configuration in which the camera of (1) shoots the storage of the drawer. With this configuration, it is possible to simultaneously photograph the person who has opened and closed the drawer and the items stored in the drawer, so that the final manager of the article storage and the final storage state can be confirmed or monitored.

The article storage of the present invention comprises a housing for storing articles, a door which can be opened and closed with respect to the housing,
A drawer section for storing articles and freely entering and leaving the main body section, a first camera provided on the housing section, a second camera provided on the door section, and provided on the drawer section. It has a configuration including a third camera, means for storing image data captured by the first to third cameras, and transmission means for transmitting the stored image data to a display device.

[0017] With this configuration, the image storage inside the article storage such as a refrigerator having both the door and the drawer can be viewed at an outside location remote from the article storage or at a remote office, so that the article storage is possible. The storage status of the article storage can be confirmed at a position away from the storage. Also, since the photographed image data is stored, it can be viewed repeatedly as many times as desired. Furthermore, if the previously stored data is left, it is possible to know the change over time in the storage status.

Further, the article storage of the present invention, in the above configuration, has a configuration in which the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation in response to an opening / closing operation of the door portion. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the article storage status in the article storage by a simple operation of opening and closing the door.

Further, the article storage of the present invention, in each of the above-mentioned structures, has a structure in which the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when the door is closed. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the final state of storing articles.

Further, the article storage of the present invention, in the above configuration, has a configuration in which the third camera performs a shooting operation in response to the opening / closing operation of the drawer. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the article storage status in the article storage by a simple operation of opening and closing the drawer.

Further, the article storage of the present invention has a configuration in which the third camera performs a photographing operation when the drawer is closed in each of the above configurations. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the final state of storing articles.

In the article storage of the present invention, in each of the above-described configurations, the first and second cameras take images of the housing and the door, and the third camera takes images of the drawer. Configuration. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph all the storage items inside the article storage such as a refrigerator having both the door and the drawer, so that the storage status of the article storage having both the door and the drawer can be confirmed. Can be.

The article storage of the present invention comprises a housing for storing articles, a door which can be opened and closed with respect to the housing,
A drawer section for storing articles and freely entering and leaving the main body section, a first camera provided on the housing section, a second camera provided on the door section, and provided on the drawer section. It has a configuration including third and fourth cameras, means for storing image data captured by the first to fourth cameras, and transmission means for transmitting the stored image data to a display device. .

According to this configuration, the image data inside the article storage, such as a refrigerator having both the door and the drawer, can be viewed at a location away from the article storage or at a remote office, so that the article storage can be performed. The storage status of the article storage can be confirmed at a position away from the storage. Also, since the photographed image data is stored, it can be viewed repeatedly as many times as desired. Furthermore, if the previously stored data is left, it is possible to know the change over time in the storage status.

Further, the article storage of the present invention, in the above configuration, has a configuration in which the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation according to the opening and closing operation of the door portion. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the article storage status in the article storage by a simple operation of opening and closing the door.

The article storage of the present invention has a configuration in each of the above-described configurations, in which the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when the door is closed. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the final state of storing articles.

Further, in the article storage of the present invention, in each of the above structures, the first camera takes an image of the person opening and closing the door, and the second camera
Has a configuration for photographing stored items in the housing and the door. With this configuration, it is possible to simultaneously photograph the person who has opened and closed the door, the housing, and the items stored in the door, so that the final manager of the article storage and the final storage status can be checked or monitored.

Further, the article storage of the present invention, in the above configuration, has a configuration in which the third and fourth cameras perform a photographing operation according to the opening / closing operation of the drawer. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the article storage status in the article storage by a simple operation of opening and closing the drawer.

Further, the article storage of the present invention has a configuration in which the third and fourth cameras perform a photographing operation when the drawer is closed in each of the above configurations. With this configuration, it is possible to photograph and transmit the final state of storing articles.

Further, in the article storage of the present invention, in each of the above-described configurations, the third camera photographs the opening and closing of the drawer,
Has a configuration in which the camera of (1) shoots the storage of the drawer. With this configuration, it is possible to simultaneously photograph the person who has opened and closed the drawer and the contents of the drawer, so that the final manager of the article storage and the final storage state can be confirmed or monitored.

Further, the article storage information acquisition apparatus of the present invention has a configuration in which the image data transmitted from the transmission means of the article storage in each of the above configurations is displayed on a display device of a personal computer. With this configuration, the storage status of the article storage and the operator can be checked with a personal computer located away from the article storage.

Further, the article storage information acquisition apparatus of the present invention transmits image data transmitted from the transmission means of the article storage in each of the above-described configurations via a telephone line, and displays the image data on a display device of a receiving device coupled to the telephone line. Configuration.
With this configuration, it is possible to confirm the storage status of the article storage and the operator at a position remote from the article storage with the receiving device that receives the information via the telephone line.

Further, the article storage information acquisition device of the present invention has a configuration in each of the above configurations, wherein the receiving device connected to the telephone line is a personal computer or a portable terminal. With this configuration, the storage status of the article storage and the operator can be easily confirmed through the telephone line at a position away from the article storage.

[0034]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a first embodiment in which an article storage according to the present invention is applied to a refrigerator. FIG. 1 (A) shows a door of the refrigerator. FIG. 1B shows a closed state, and FIG. 1 (A) and 1 (B), a refrigerator 10 has a refrigerator body 11 for storing food, a door 12 and a drawer 13,
14. There are various configurations of the refrigerator. For example, a refrigerator compartment 15 and a chilled compartment 16 are formed in the door 12, a drawer 13 constitutes a vegetable compartment 17, and a drawer 14 constitutes a freezing compartment 18. A door pocket 19 is provided inside the door 12.

Small cameras 23, 24, 25 and 26 are mounted near the entrances of the refrigerator compartment 11 and the chilled compartment 16, the vegetable compartment 17 and the freezer compartment 18 of the refrigerator main body 11, respectively. 15 and the chilled room 16, the vegetable room 17, and the freezer room 18 are arranged so as to be able to photograph the storage state of articles such as food. Similarly, a small camera 27 is attached to the door pocket 19 of the door 12 so that the food stock status of the door pocket 19 can be photographed.

The image information in the refrigerator taken by the small cameras 23 to 26 and 27 is stored in the refrigerator body 11 or the door 1.
2 is supplied to the information storage device 31 provided on the outer wall.
The information storage device 31 includes an antenna 32, an image memory 33
And a small camera 2 having an image transmitting unit 34.
The image information in the warehouse received from 3 to 27 is stored in the image memory 33, processed by the image transmitting unit 34, and transmitted to the outside as wireless data via the antenna 32.
In addition, instead of the antenna 32, transmission may be performed by a wire such as a LAN line or a public telephone line.

Next, the operation will be described. In the refrigerator, the door 12 and drawers 13 and 14 are closed at all times.
It can be confirmed by opening 3,14. Now, when the door 12 is opened and closed after addition, the small cameras 27 attached to the door 12 and the small cameras 23 and 24 of the refrigerator compartment 11 and the chilled compartment 16 of the refrigerator body 11 determine the storage state in the refrigerator. Shoot automatically. The same applies when the drawers 13 and 14 are opened and closed.

The photographed image information in the storage is sent to the information storage device 31 and stored in the image memory 33. The stored image information can be displayed as image information by accessing the image transmission unit 34 with a personal computer or a mobile phone. For example, the information storage device 31 is accessed from a personal computer at another place in the room or at the work place, and the image information in the refrigerator stored in the image memory 33 is displayed on the personal computer screen. You can know. Similarly, by calling the information storage device 31 from outside using a mobile phone or a PDA, it is possible to know the food stock status in the refrigerator from a remote location. In this way, by confirming the food stock status in the refrigerator from a remote location, it is possible to know the foods to be returned home from work or new shopping at the shopping destination without returning to home. In this case, if an access right is set by a password or the like as necessary, it is possible to prevent another person from accessing.

The image information stored in the image memory 33 of the information storage device 31 is updated each time the refrigerator door 12 or drawers 13 and 14 are opened and closed. Therefore, the latest situation is always stored as image information.

In the image information confirmed on the go,
If you can't see the interior of the warehouse behind the hidden objects, you can call the house from outside and let the resident open the refrigerator, shift the items in front of you, and occupy the door. It is possible to acquire image information that can confirm the inside of the inside.

According to the present embodiment, the state of the food stock in the refrigerator can be photographed by opening and closing the door, so that the photographer is not conscious of the photographing and is photographed only by the routinely performed operation. can do.

Further, since the situation inside the warehouse that is viewed daily can be obtained as an image, the situation inside the warehouse can be understood at a glance, and shopping can be performed without creating a shopping list or the like.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 2 is an example according to a second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a safe. In FIG. 2, small cameras 44 and 45 are attached to a main body 42 and a door 43 of a safe 41, respectively. Body 42
The information storage device 46 is provided outside the device.

In the present embodiment, when the door 43 is opened, banknotes and valuables in the safe 41 are taken in and out, and when the door 43 is closed, the small camera 44 of the door 43 takes an image of the inside of the safe 41.
The small camera 45 of the main body 42 captures the face of the last person who opened and closed the safe. Other operations are the same as those of the refrigerator of the first embodiment.

According to this embodiment, since the stock status in the safe can be known from a remote place by a personal computer or a mobile phone, it is possible to obtain information when depositing and withdrawing bank deposits and shopping for precious metals. In this embodiment, it is preferable to set the access right to double or triple.

The small camera 44 of the main body 42 takes an image of the face of the final user. Therefore, since it is possible to know who opened the safe 41 last, it is possible to know who is in charge of the final management, and it can also be used as a security system as a surveillance camera. .

Still images of the inside of the safe taken by the small camera 45 of the door 43 are stored together with the date, and by comparing with the previous still image, it is possible to know the change in the stock status of banknotes and precious metals inside the safe. Can be.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 3 is an example according to a third embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a medicine storage. 3, a main body 52 and doors 53 and 54 of a medicine storage 51 are provided.
Are mounted with small cameras 55, 56 and 57, respectively. An information storage device 58 is provided outside the main body 52.

In the present embodiment, the doors 53 and 54 are opened and the medicine in the medicine storage 51 is taken in and out.
When closing 54, small cameras 55, 56 of doors 53, 54
Shoots the inside of the medicine storage 51, and the small camera 5 of the main body 52
7 photographs the face of the last person who opened and closed the medicine storage 51. Other operations are the same as those of the refrigerator of the first embodiment.

According to this embodiment, since the stock status in the medicine storage can be known from a remote place using a personal computer or a mobile phone, it is possible to obtain information on a newly purchased medicine. Since the medicine storage 51 often stores powerful drugs, it is preferable to set the access right to double or triple in this embodiment as well.

The small camera 57 of the main body 52 takes an image of the face of the final user. Therefore, since it is possible to know who last opened the medicine storage 51, it is possible to know who is the ultimate manager, and to use it as a security system as a surveillance camera. Can also.

The small cameras 55, 5 of the doors 53, 54
The still images in the medicine storage 51 taken in step 6 are stored together with the date, and by comparing them with the previous still images, it is possible to know the usage status of who used the medicines in the medicine storage 51 and when. it can.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 4 is an example according to a fourth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a POS. 4, the POS 61 includes a main body 62 and a drawer 63. The drawer 6 is located above the drawer 63 of the main body 62.
A small camera 64 for photographing the inside when the camera 3 is opened is attached. Also, a POS 61 is provided on the upper part of the main body 62.
A small camera 65 for photographing the operator is mounted. An information storage device 66 is provided outside the main body 62.

In the present embodiment, the drawer 63 is opened, cash in and out of the drawer 63 is put in and taken out, and
When closing 3, the small camera 64 photographs the inside of the drawer 63, and at the same time, the small camera 65 photographs the face of the last person who opened and closed the drawer 63. Other operations are the same as those of the refrigerator of the first embodiment.

According to this embodiment, since the approximate stock status of cash in the POS 61 can be known from a remote place using a personal computer or a mobile phone, it is possible to check the preparation status of change coins. Therefore, by observing the preparation state of coins depending on the day of the week, time of day, weather, etc., coins as change can be prepared in advance. Also, the small camera 65 captures the face of the last person opening and closing the drawer 63. Since it is possible to know who last opened the drawer 63, it is possible to know who is in charge of the final management, and use it as a security system as a surveillance camera. You can also. For example, P from the office far from the sales floor
Since the inside of the OS can be observed, the behavior of the employee operating the POS 61 can be guaranteed and monitored. It is also possible to monitor cash theft by a thief who has entered after the store has closed. Also in this embodiment, it is preferable to set an access right.

Further, since the still images in the POS 61 can be accumulated with time, it is possible to grasp the sales situation for each hour in one day.

[0058]

As described above, in the article storage of the present invention, the storage state of the articles stored in the article storage is photographed by the small camera by opening and closing the door and drawer, and the image data obtained by photographing Is stored in a memory and can be transmitted by wire or wirelessly, so that the storage state of the article storage can be checked at a place away from the article storage or at a remote office.

Further, since the photographed image data is stored, the user can view the image as many times as he wants.

Further, if the previously stored data is left, it is possible to know a temporal change in the storage state.

Further, by photographing the person who opened and closed the doors and drawers with a small camera, it is possible to confirm the last person in charge of management and to monitor theft and the like in a remote place.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an article storage according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) shows a state in which a door is closed, and (B) shows a state in which the door is opened.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an article storage according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an article storage according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of an article storage according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Refrigerator 11 Refrigerator main body 12 Door 13, 14 Drawer 15 Refrigerator room 16 Chilled room 17 Vegetable room 18 Freezer room 19 Door pocket 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Small camera 31 Information storage device 32 Antenna 33 Image memory 34 Image transmission part 41 Safe 42 Main body 43 Door 44, 45 Small camera 46 Information storage device 51 Drug storage 52 Main body 53, 54 Door 55, 56, 57 Small camera 58 Information storage device 61 POS 62 Main body 63 Drawer 64, 65 Small camera 66 Information storage apparatus

Claims (24)

[Claims] 1. A housing for storing articles, a door that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing, a first camera provided on the housing, and a first camera provided on the door. An article storage, comprising: a second camera; means for storing image data captured by the first and second cameras; and transmission means for transmitting the stored image data to a display device. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first opening and closing operation is performed according to an opening and closing operation of the door unit.
The article storage according to claim 1, wherein the second camera performs a shooting operation. 3. The article storage according to claim 1, wherein the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when the door is closed. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first camera captures an image of the person who opens and closes the door, and the second camera captures an image of the storage of the housing. Article storage described in. 5. A drawer that stores articles and is capable of entering and leaving the main body, a first camera provided in the main body, a second camera provided in the drawer, and a first camera. Means for storing image data captured by the second camera;
Transmitting means for transmitting the stored image data to the display device. 6. The first switch according to an opening / closing operation of the drawer.
The article storage according to claim 5, wherein the second camera and the second camera perform a shooting operation. 7. The article storage according to claim 5, wherein the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when the drawer is closed. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first camera takes an image of the person who opens and closes the drawer, and the second camera takes an image of the contents of the drawer. Item storage as described. 9. A housing for storing articles, a door that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing, a drawer that stores articles and that can be moved in and out of the main body, and provided in the housing. The first camera provided, the second camera provided on the door unit, the third camera provided on the drawer unit, and image data captured by the first to third cameras are stored. Means,
Transmitting means for transmitting the stored image data to the display device. 10. The article storage according to claim 9, wherein the first and second cameras perform a shooting operation in response to an opening / closing operation of the door unit. 11. The article storage according to claim 9, wherein the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when the door is closed. 12. The third camera according to claim 9, wherein the third camera performs a photographing operation in response to an opening / closing operation of the drawer.
12. The article storage according to any one of claims 11 to 11. 13. The article storage according to claim 9, wherein the third camera performs a photographing operation when the drawer is closed. 14. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second cameras photograph the contents of the housing and the door, and the third camera photographs the contents of the drawer. Item 14. The article storage according to any one of Items 9 to 13. 15. A housing for storing articles, a door that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing, a drawer that stores articles and that can be inserted into and removed from the body, and provided in the housing. The first
A camera, and a second camera provided in the door portion,
Third and fourth cameras provided in the drawer, means for storing image data captured by the first to fourth cameras, and transmission means for transmitting the stored image data to a display device. An article storage, comprising: 16. The article storage according to claim 15, wherein the first and second cameras perform a photographing operation in response to an opening / closing operation of the door unit. 17. The article storage according to claim 15, wherein said first and second cameras perform a photographing operation when said door is closed. 18. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the first camera photographs the person who opens and closes the door, and the second camera photographs the contents of the housing and the door. Article storage according to any one of the above. 19. The article storage according to claim 15, wherein the third and fourth cameras perform a shooting operation in response to the opening and closing operation of the drawer. 20. The article storage according to claim 15, wherein said third and fourth cameras perform a photographing operation when said drawer is closed. 21. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the third camera photographs the person who opens and closes the drawer, and the fourth camera photographs the contents of the drawer.
Article storage according to any one of the above. 22. An article storage information acquiring apparatus, wherein the image data transmitted from the article storage transmitting means according to any one of claims 1 to 21 is displayed on a display device of a personal computer. 23. The image data transmitted from the transmitting means of the article storage according to any one of claims 1 to 21, transmitted by a telephone line, and displayed on a display device of a receiving device connected to the telephone line. An article storage information acquisition device, characterized in that: 24. The article storage information acquiring apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the receiving apparatus coupled to the telephone line is a personal computer or a portable terminal.