JP2002125221A - Home supervisory system with video transfer function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a home supervisory system with a video transfer function that allows a user to confirm a video image of its own home externally through a telephone line or a network and can properly protect the privacy of the user. SOLUTION: The home supervisory system with the video transfer function 11 of this invention is provided with a video input means 12 that receives a video image within a supervisory area, a transfer control means 13 that transfers the video image to a place at the outside of the user's home, and a notice means 14 that is connected to the transfer control means 13 and makes a notice upon the receipt of an incoming call denoting a video image transfer request from the outside of the user's home.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a surveillance device capable of confirming an image in a house from outside through a telephone line or a network, and more particularly, to a home surveillance device with an image transfer function for appropriately protecting privacy. Things.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional in-home monitoring device has a video camera installed in a general house or the like, and can monitor an image in the home from outside through a telephone line or a network, for example, by a mobile phone. There is.

[0003]

However, the conventional in-home monitoring device has the following problems.

[0004] As described above, the conventional in-home monitoring device includes:
Since the video inside the house can be checked from outside through a telephone line or network, it is extremely effective for security monitoring such as crime prevention and security check.However, privacy is considered when transferring the image via telephone line. If the video is transferred via a network, the ID number is registered in the network. If the ID number is known to a third party for some reason, privacy is still protected. May be damaged.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem. In a monitoring device capable of confirming an image in a house from outside through a telephone line or a network, privacy is properly protected. It is intended to provide a home monitoring device with a video transfer function.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided an in-home monitoring apparatus with a video transfer function, comprising: video input means for inputting a video under monitoring; transfer control means for transferring the video to outside the house; and transfer control means. And a notifying unit for notifying when a video transfer request is received from outside the home.

[0007] Therefore, it is possible for a person at home to recognize that a video transfer request has been received and to allow the person at home to transfer the video with their knowledge, thereby properly protecting privacy.

[0008] Further, the notifying means performs notification for a predetermined period of time when the video transfer request is received.

Therefore, it is possible to accurately recognize that a person at home is receiving a video transfer request, and to allow the person at home to transfer the video with their knowledge, thereby properly protecting privacy. .

[0010] Further, the notifying means performs notification when the video is transferred in response to the incoming of the video transfer request.

[0011] Therefore, it is possible for a person in the house to recognize that the image is being transferred and to transfer the image with the knowledge of the person in the house, thereby properly protecting the privacy.

[0012] Also, the in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function of the present invention includes a video input means for inputting a video in a monitor, a transfer control means for transferring the video to outside the house, and A notifying unit for notifying when there is a video transfer request from outside the home, and an operating unit for performing an input operation of a transfer permission of the transfer of the video, when confirming the video from outside the home, the operating unit, When the transfer permission operation is performed, the video is transferred.

[0013] Therefore, video transmission can be performed only when a person in the house permits transmission, and privacy can be properly protected.

[0014] The operating means performs an input operation of the transfer permission by a remote controller.

[0015] Therefore, a person at home can easily perform the transfer permission, and privacy can be properly protected.

In addition, the in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to the present invention includes a video input unit for inputting a video in a monitor, a transfer control unit for transferring the video to outside the home, and a connection unit connected to the transfer control unit. Notifying means for notifying when there is a video transfer request from outside the house, operating means for performing input operation of the video transfer permission, and timing of a predetermined period of time from when the video transfer request is received. Timing means for performing
When the video is confirmed from outside the house, the video is transferred if there is no response from the operation means to the clock means for the predetermined time period.

Therefore, for example, assuming an abnormal state in which an elderly person or the like has fallen, if there is no response from a person at home for a certain period of time, the image can be transferred and the image can be confirmed, and privacy can be protected. Further, it is possible to cope with an emergency situation in the house.

Further, the in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to the present invention comprises: a video input means for inputting a video being monitored, a transfer control means for transferring the video outside the home, and an input for permitting transfer of the video in advance. Permission input means for performing operation settings,
When the video is confirmed from outside the house, the video is not transferred unless an input operation of the transfer permission is performed in advance on the permission input means.

Therefore, when a person in the house has previously performed an input operation for which transfer is impossible, video transfer cannot be performed, and privacy can be properly protected.

Further, the in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to the present invention includes a video input means for inputting a video in the monitor, a transfer control means for transferring the video to outside the home, and an abnormality provided in the monitor. Means for issuing a security alert when the detecting sensor detects an abnormality, and transferring the video only when the security alert is issued when confirming the video from outside the house.

Therefore, when a security alert is issued, video transmission is performed and priority is given to ensuring security.
Privacy can be protected appropriately.

Further, the security alert is issued for a predetermined period of time.

Therefore, the security can be given priority, and the privacy can be properly protected.

[0024] Also, the in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function of the present invention includes a video input means for inputting a video under monitoring, a transfer control means for transferring the video outside the house, and a transfer of the video from outside the house. Authentication means for authenticating the requested video confirmation device, and when confirming the video from the video confirmation device, permitting transfer of the video only to an incoming call from the video confirmation device with a specific sender number. is there.

Therefore, in the authentication, the video is transferred only to the video confirmation device that has been authenticated using the caller ID, and the privacy can be properly protected.

[0026] Also, the in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to the present invention comprises: video input means for inputting a plurality of videos having different privacy protection levels during monitoring; transfer control means for transferring the video outside the home; An authentication means for authenticating a video confirmation device that requests a video to be transferred from outside the home, and when confirming the video from the video confirmation device, certifying the video confirmation device of a specific caller number and identifying the specific video The image transfer is permitted only for the incoming call from the confirmation device, and the image of the image level is transferred according to the authenticated level.

Therefore, in the authentication, the image is transferred only to the image confirming device that has been authenticated by using the caller ID, and the image is transferred according to the authenticated level, thereby properly protecting the privacy. In addition, accurate video transfer can be performed.

Further, the in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function of the present invention includes a video input unit for inputting a video under monitoring, and a video transfer unit, and receives the video from the video transfer unit via a network. Means for storing the image, transfer control means for transferring the image outside the house, and authentication means for performing authentication of the image confirming device for requesting transfer of the image from outside the house by an authentication code transmitted in advance by mail. When connecting to a video server and checking the video from outside the home via a network, the video server authenticates the video checking device with the authentication code and transfers the stored video.

Therefore, since the authentication code is mailed from the video server storing the video to the video checking device, and the authentication is performed using the authentication code, privacy can be protected accurately.

Further, the video server performs the authentication of the video checking device based on the expiration date and / or the number of uses of the authentication code.

Therefore, privacy can be more reliably and accurately protected by the expiration date and the number of valid times.

[0032]

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

FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration diagram of a video transfer system using a home monitoring device with a video transfer function of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, in this video transfer system, an in-home monitoring device 1 with a video transfer function uses a video camera, for example, and a video input means 2 for inputting a video of a home in a general house, It is configured by the transfer control means 3 and performs video transfer in response to a video transfer request from the video confirmation device 8 of, for example, a mobile phone via the network 9.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the in-home monitoring device 11 with a video transfer function according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the in-home monitoring device 11 with a video transfer function according to the first embodiment includes a video input means 12 which is installed in a home monitor such as a general house and inputs a home video. It is composed of a video transfer control means 13 and a notification means 14 for displaying when a video transfer request is made from the video confirmation device 8 (see FIG. 1) to the transfer control means 13, for example, notifying by a lamp or sound. In the case where the video is confirmed from outside the house, the video transmission is started after the notification of the video transfer request is made for a certain period of time.

Next, the operation of the in-home monitoring device 11 with a video transfer function according to the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 3 shows an operation procedure of the in-home monitoring device 11 with the video transfer function according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a video request 13a arrives at the transfer control means 13 from the video confirmation device 8 shown in FIG. 1, the transfer control means 13 sends a notification instruction 13b to the notification means 1b.
4 and the notification means 14 outputs the notification 14
When the notification is completed by performing a, the notification completion 14b is input to the transfer control means 13. The transfer control means 13 sends the video output instruction 13c in response to the input notification completion 14b.
2 and the video input means 12 performs video output 12a in accordance with the input video output instruction 13c.

Therefore, when a video transfer request 13a is received from the video confirmation device 8, the notification means 14 notifies that the video is to be transferred, and recognizes that the person at home has received the video transfer request. This allows the person in the house to transfer the video with their knowledge, and thus the privacy can be properly protected.

In the above embodiment, when the video request 13a arrives at the transfer control means 13, when the video is being transferred, the home is notified and the privacy is properly protected. .

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device 21 with a video transfer function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, a home monitoring device 21 with a video transfer function according to the second embodiment includes a video input means 22 which is installed in a home monitor such as a general house and inputs a home video. A video transfer control unit 23, a notification unit 24 for notifying by a lamp or sound when a video transfer request is issued from the video confirmation device 8 (see FIG. 1) to the transfer control unit 23; When the image is externally confirmed, the operation unit 25 is configured to perform an operation of inputting permission.
The video transfer is started when any operation is performed. The input of the transfer permission to the operation unit 25 can be performed by, for example, the external operation unit 26 of the remote controller.

Next, the operation of the in-home monitoring device 21 with a video transfer function according to the second embodiment will be described.

FIG. 5 shows an operation procedure of the in-home monitoring device 21 with the video transfer function according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a video request 23a arrives at the transfer control means 23 from the video confirmation device 8 shown in FIG. 1, the transfer control means 23 sends a notification instruction 23b to the notification means 2
4 and the notification means 24 performs notification 24a in the house.
When the person in the house knows the notification 24a and performs an input operation of the transfer permission to the operation means 25, the transfer permission 25a is input from the operation means 25 to the transfer control means 23, and the transfer control means 2
Reference numeral 3 denotes a video output instruction 23c output to the video input means 22, and the video input means 22 performs video output 22a in accordance with the input video output instruction 23c.

Therefore, the home monitoring device 21 with the video transfer function of the second embodiment, when the video transfer request 23a is received from the video confirmation device 8, the notification means 24 notifies the user that the video is to be transferred 24a. Is recognized that a video transfer request has been received, and video transfer is performed only when a person at home performs an input operation of a transfer permission to the operation means 25, and privacy can be properly protected. .

In the above embodiment, as described above, the input operation of the transfer permission can be performed by the external operation means 26 such as a remote controller.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device 31 with a video transfer function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, a home monitoring device 31 with a video transfer function according to the third embodiment includes a video input means 32 which is installed in a home monitor such as a general home and inputs a home video. A video transfer control unit 33, a notification unit 34 for notifying by a lamp, sound, or the like when a video transfer request from the video confirmation device 8 (see FIG. 3) is sent to the transfer control unit 33; It is composed of an operation means 35 for performing an input operation of permitting or non-transferring and a time measuring means 36 for measuring a predetermined period of time. When confirming an image from the outside, for example, it is determined that an elderly person has fallen. Assuming that the image transfer is started when there is no response from the operation means 35 for a predetermined time.

Next, the operation of the in-home monitoring device 31 with a video transfer function according to the third embodiment will be described.

FIG. 7 shows an operation procedure of the in-home monitoring device 31 with a video transfer function according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, when a video request 33a arrives at the transfer control means 33 from the video confirmation device 8 shown in FIG. 1, the transfer control means 33 sends a notification instruction 33b to the notification means 3b.
4, the notifying unit 34 notifies the inside of the house 34 a, and at the same time, issues a timing instruction 36 a to the timing unit 36, and the timing unit 36 outputs a timing completion 36 c to the transfer control unit 33 when the timing has been performed for a certain period of time.

The transfer control means 33 does not allow the person in the house to operate the operation means 35 until the time completion 36c is input, and to permit or disable transfer from the operation means 35 without input 35a.
In the case of, the video output instruction 33c is output to the video input means 32, and the video input means 32 outputs the input video output instruction 33c.
Performs video output 32a.

Therefore, the in-home monitoring device 31 with the video transfer function of the third embodiment assumes the abnormal state in which the elderly person or the like has fallen, and sends the video transfer request 33a from the video confirmation device 8 in the abnormal state. Notifying means 34 when an incoming call arrives
Is notified that the video is to be transferred 34a and the person at home is made aware that the video transfer request has been received, but if there is no response from the person at home for a certain period of time, the video is transferred and the image can be confirmed. In addition, privacy can be properly protected by the operation means 35 for performing the input operation of the transfer permission or the transfer non-permission, and further, it is possible to cope with the emergency situation in the house.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a home monitoring device 41 with a video transfer function according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the in-home monitoring device 41 with a video transfer function according to the fourth embodiment is provided within a home monitor such as a general house, and is provided with video input means 42 for inputting a video of the home. The image transmission control means 43 and the permission input means 44 for allowing a person in the house to make an input operation setting that cannot be transferred now or an input operation setting for permitting transfer in advance, and confirm the image from outside. In this case, video transmission is not performed when a person at home performs an input operation that disables transfer in advance, and video transfer is started only when a person at home has performed transfer permission in advance.

Next, the operation of the in-home monitoring device 41 with a video transfer function according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

FIG. 9 shows an operation procedure of the in-home monitoring device 41 with a video transfer function according to the fourth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a video request 43 a arrives at the transfer control means 43 from the video confirmation device 8 shown in FIG. 1, the transfer control means 43 outputs a permission confirmation 43 b to the permission input means 44. The permission input means 44 inputs the transfer permission 44b to the transfer control means 43 when the transfer permission is set in the permission input means 44, and the transfer control means 4
3 outputs a video output instruction 43c to the video input means 42, and the video input means 42 performs a video output 42a in accordance with the input video output instruction 43c. 42a is not performed.

Therefore, in the in-home monitoring device 41 with a video transfer function of the fourth embodiment, when a video transfer request 43a is received from the video confirmation device 8, a person at home performs an input operation to disable transfer in advance. Occasionally, video transmission is not performed, and privacy can be properly protected.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a home monitor 51 with a video transfer function according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, a home monitoring device 51 with a video transfer function according to the fifth embodiment includes a video input means 52 which is installed in a home monitor such as a general house and inputs a home video. A video transfer control unit 53, a sensor 56 installed in the home monitor for detecting an abnormality in the home, and a sensor detection unit 55 for issuing security when detecting that the sensor 56 is operating, When confirming the image from outside, the image is transferred only when the security alert is issued.

Next, the operation of the in-home monitoring device 51 with a video transfer function according to the fifth embodiment will be described.

FIG. 11 shows an operation procedure of the in-home monitoring device 51 with a video transfer function according to the fifth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the video request 53a is transmitted from the video confirmation device 8 shown in FIG.
, The transfer control means 53 outputs a security status confirmation 53 b to the sensor detection means 55. When the sensor 56 detects that the sensor 56 is abnormal and detects that the sensor is operating 56a, the sensor detection means 55 is in the process of issuing a security alert.
Is output to the transfer control means 53 during security alert 55a. The transfer control means 53 outputs a video output instruction 53c to the video input means 52 when the security alert 55a is input, and the video input means 52 performs the video output 52a according to the input video output instruction 53c.

Therefore, the home monitoring device 51 with the video transfer function shown in FIG. 11A of the fifth embodiment issues a security alert when receiving the video transfer request 53a from the video confirmation device 8. Video transfer only to
Priority can be given to ensuring security, and privacy can be properly protected.

Further, as shown in FIG.
When the video request 53a arrives at the transfer control means 53 from the video confirmation device 8 shown in (1), the transfer control means 53 outputs a security status confirmation 53b to the sensor detection means 55.
The sensor detecting means 55 determines that the security alert is being issued when the sensor 56 detects an abnormality and detects that the sensor 56 is operating 56a and for a fixed time after the sensor 56 is activated. At this time, when the security status confirmation 53b is input, the security alert 55b is transmitted to the transfer control unit 53b.
Output to The transfer control means 53 sends a video output instruction 5 to the video input means 52 when the security alert 55b is input.
The video input means 52 outputs the video output 52a in accordance with the input video output instruction 53c.

Therefore, the home monitoring device 51 with the video transfer function shown in FIG. 11B of the fifth embodiment, when receiving the video transfer request 53a from the video confirmation device 8, receives a security alert and then outputs If the time is less than the time, the video is transferred, and privacy can be properly protected.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device 61 with a video transfer function according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, the in-home monitoring device 61 with a video transfer function according to the sixth embodiment
, An image input unit 62 for inputting an image of the house, and a transfer control unit 63 for the image.
And an authentication means 64 for performing authentication of the image confirmation device 68. When the image is to be confirmed from outside, the image confirmation device 6
In this case, video transfer is permitted only for incoming calls from the specific number 8 and video transfer is performed, and video transfer corresponding to the authenticated level is performed. For example, the video input unit 62 monitors the video inside the home, the external video input unit (1) 65 and the external video input unit (2) 66 monitor the video outside the home, and the privacy protection level is lower. different.

Next, the operation of the in-home monitoring device 61 with a video transfer function according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 13 shows an operation procedure of the in-home monitoring device 61 with a video transfer function according to the sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the caller number 63c arrives at the transfer control means 63 from the video confirmation device 68 (see FIG. 12), the transfer control means 63 transmits the user authentication confirmation 63d to the authentication means. 64 to the authentication means 64
Is compared with a predetermined authentication table, and an authentication level judgment 64a is made. When the judgment result is level 1, an authentication result 64b of level 1 is outputted to the transfer control means 63. Transfer control means 6
3 is a video request 63 when the authentication result 64b is level 1.
a (= in-home video request) is rejected and video is not transferred.

Next, when a video request 63b from the external video input means (1) 65 arrives at the transfer control means 63 from the video confirmation device 68, the caller number 63c is determined to be level 1; Reference numeral 63 denotes a video output instruction 63e output to the external video input means (1) 65, and the external video input means (1) 65 outputs a video output 65a in accordance with the input video output instruction 63e.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the caller number 63c1 is transmitted from the
3, the transfer control means 63 outputs a user authentication confirmation 63d1 to the authentication means 64, and the authentication means 64 compares it with a predetermined authentication table to determine the authentication level 64a.
If the judgment result is level 2, the level 2 authentication result 64
b1 is output to the transfer control means 63. Transfer control means 63
Outputs the video output instruction 63f to the video input means 62 because the authentication result 64b1 is level 2,
Performs video output 62a according to the input video output instruction 63f.

The video request 63 b 1 of the external video input means (1) 65 is transmitted from the video confirmation device 68 to the transfer control means 63.
Since the caller number 63c1 has already been determined to be level 2 when the call is received, the transfer control means 63 outputs a video output instruction 63e1 to the external video input means (1) 65, and the external video input means (1) 65 Input video output instruction 63e1
Performs video output 65a1.

Accordingly, when the video transfer request arrives from the video confirmation device 68, the home monitoring device 61 with the video transfer function of the sixth embodiment uses the caller number for authentication and the other party authenticated by the authentication means 64. Only the video can be viewed, and the video is transferred according to the authenticated level.
Privacy can be protected appropriately.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a home monitor 71 with a video transfer function and a video server 81 connected to the home monitor 71 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14, the home monitoring device 71 with a video transfer function according to the sixth embodiment
9, a video input unit 72 for inputting a video in the home and a transfer unit 73 for the video, and the video server 81 is connected to a network 79.
A video input from the in-home monitoring device 71 through the home monitoring device 71, a video storage device 82, a video transfer control device 83, and an authentication device 84 for performing authentication of the video confirmation device 78 by an authentication code to be set. When confirming from outside, the video server 81 authenticates the video confirmation device 78 with the authentication code to be set and transfers the stored video. The image input means 72 is connected to, for example, an external image input means (1) 75 for inputting an image around the house and an external image input means (2) 76 for inputting an image inside the house, for example.

Next, the operation of the home monitoring device 71 with a video transfer function of the seventh embodiment and the operation of the video server 81 will be described with reference to FIG.
4 and FIG.

FIG. 15 shows an operation procedure of the in-home monitoring device 71 with a video transfer function and the video server 81 according to the seventh embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15, when there is a new video 71a in the in-home monitoring device 71, the transfer control unit 83 outputs a storage instruction 83a to the video storage unit 82, and
Inputs the video output 71b2 from the home monitoring device 71 to the video storage 82a and inputs the storage completion 82b to the authentication means 84.
The authentication means 84 generates an authentication code 84a for each of the stored videos and outputs it to the transfer control means 83.
The authentication code and the URL of the video file to be input in the address input field are transmitted to the video confirmation device 78 by mail 83c.

The transfer control means 83 is provided with
When the blouse 83d of the video transfer request is received from the video URL and the authentication code from the video URL (see FIG. 12), the user authentication confirmation 83e is input to the authentication means 84. Authentication means 84
Performs an authentication judgment 84a based on the video URL and the authentication code, and when the authentication codes match and authentication is confirmed, the authentication result 84b is input to the transfer control unit 83, and the transfer control unit 83 sends the video output instruction 83f to the video storage unit 82. And the video storage means 82 performs the video output 82c according to the input video output instruction 83f.

Therefore, the in-home monitoring device 71 with the video transfer function of the seventh embodiment stores the video in the video server 81 connected to the in-home monitoring device 71, and when a new video is stored, the video is transmitted to the video confirmation device. The URL of the file and the authentication code are attached and a mail is transmitted. When the video checking device accesses the video, the video is transferred only when the authentication code matches, so that privacy can be properly protected.

In the embodiment of the seventh embodiment, it is necessary to match the authentication code in order to access the image. However, the authentication code can be updated by setting an expiration date and a valid number of times, so that the privacy code can be more reliably and accurately determined. Can also be protected.

In the embodiment of the above-described embodiment, the example in which the video input means is provided inside or outside the general house is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It can be provided.

[0088]

According to the present invention, there is provided an in-home monitoring apparatus having a video transfer function, comprising: video input means for inputting a video under monitoring; transfer control means for transferring the video to outside the house; And a notifying means for notifying when a video transfer request is received from outside the house.

Therefore, it is possible to recognize the fact that the person at home is receiving the video transfer request, and to allow the person at home to transfer the video with knowledge, so that privacy can be properly protected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram of a video transfer system using a home monitoring device with a video transfer function of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an operation procedure of the home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation procedure of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operation procedure of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an operation procedure of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an operation procedure of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an operation procedure of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function and a video server connected to the home monitoring device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an operation procedure of a home monitoring device with a video transfer function and a video server according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71 Home monitoring device 2, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72 Video input means 3, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73 transfer control means 9, 69, 79 network 8, 68, 78 video confirmation device 14, 24, 34 notification means 25, 35 operation means 26 external operation means 36 timekeeping means 44 permission input means 55 sensor detection means 56 sensors 64, 84 Authentication means 73 Transfer means 81 Video server 82 Video storage means

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on front page (72) Inventor Shinji Nakamura 4-3-1 Tsunashimahigashi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yasuo Fujimura Tsunashima-higashi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 4-3-1, Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yasuji Nakamura 4-3-1 Tsunashimahigashi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture F-term in Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. 5C054 FE26 GB01 HA19 5C064 BA07 BB10 BC06 BC18 BC20 BD01 BD08 5K027 AA11 FF22 HH24 HH29 5K101 KK13 LL12 MM07 NN06 NN18 NN21 PP04

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[Claims] 1. A video input unit for inputting a video in a monitor, a transfer control unit for transferring the video outside the home, and a video transfer request connected from the outside of the home connected to the transfer control unit. An in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function, comprising: an informing means for informing. 2. The in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit performs notification for a predetermined period of time when the video transfer request is received. 3. The in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit performs notification when the video is transferred in response to an incoming of the video transfer request. 4. A video input means for inputting a video in a monitor, a transfer control means for transferring the video to outside the house, and a notification connected to the transfer control means for receiving a video transfer request from outside the house. Notification means for performing, and operation means for performing an input operation of transfer permission of the transfer of the image, wherein when the image is confirmed from outside the house, the image is displayed when the operation of the transfer permission is performed on the operation means. A home surveillance device with a video transfer function, characterized by performing a video transfer. 5. The in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to claim 4, wherein the operation unit performs an input operation of the transfer permission by a remote controller. 6. A video input means for inputting a video in a monitor, a transfer control means for transferring the video to outside the house, and a notification connected to the transfer control means for receiving a video transfer request from outside the house. Notification means for performing, input means for inputting permission to transfer the video, and timing means for counting a predetermined period of time from when the video transfer request is received. A home monitoring device with a video transfer function, wherein, when checking from the outside, the video is transferred if there is no response from the operation means to the timing means for the predetermined time period. 7. An image processing apparatus, comprising: video input means for inputting a video within a monitor; transfer control means for transferring the video outside the house; and permission input means for performing an input operation setting for permitting the video transfer in advance. A home monitoring device with a video transfer function, wherein when the video is confirmed from outside the house, the video is not transferred unless the input operation of the transfer permission is performed in advance on the permission input means. 8. An image input means for inputting an image in the monitor, a transfer control means for transferring the image to outside of the house, and a security alert when a sensor provided in the monitor for detecting an abnormality detects an abnormality. Means for performing the transfer of the video only when security is issued when the video is confirmed from outside the home, and wherein the video is transmitted from the outside of the home. 9. The in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to claim 8, wherein the security alert is issued for a predetermined period of time. 10. An image input means for inputting an image in a monitor, a transfer control means for transferring the image outside the house, and an authentication means for authenticating an image confirming device for requesting the image to be transferred from outside the house. A home monitor device with a video transfer function, wherein when the video is confirmed from the video confirmation device, transfer of the video is permitted only to an incoming call from the video confirmation device with a specific caller number. 11. A video input unit for inputting a plurality of videos having different privacy protection levels within a monitor, a transfer control unit for transferring the video to outside the home, and a video confirmation requesting a transfer of the video from outside the home. Authentication means for performing device authentication, and when confirming the video from the video confirmation device, authenticates the video confirmation device of a specific caller number and permits video transfer only to an incoming call from the specific video confirmation device. And
A home monitoring device with a video transfer function, wherein video at the video level is transferred according to the authenticated level. 12. An image input means for inputting an image in a monitor, and a means for transferring the image, means for inputting the image from the image transfer means via a network and storing the image, and transferring the image outside the house Connected to a video server having transfer control means for transferring the video to the video confirmation device for requesting the video to be transferred from outside the home by an authentication code transmitted in advance by e-mail, and transmitting the video via a network. The home monitoring device with a video transfer function, wherein when checking from outside the home, the video server authenticates the video verification device using the authentication code and transfers the stored video. 13. The in-home monitoring device with a video transfer function according to claim 12, wherein the video server performs authentication of the video confirmation device based on an expiration date and / or the number of uses of the authentication code.