JP2004046741A - Monitor device, monitor method, monitor program including monitor function, and computer readable information recording medium with the program including the function recorded thereon - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a monitor device for determining whether or not an apparatus to be monitored is displaced from an area to be arbitrarily set at each time, and also to provide a monitor method, a monitor program including a monitor function, and a computer readable information recording medium with the monitor program including the monitor function recorded thereon. <P>SOLUTION: The monitor devices 1, 1a monitor the position of the device to be monitored 11 which is movable so as to transmit a present location. The monitor devices include a setting means 7c for arbitrarily setting the area at each time, where the apparatus to be monitored 11 is originally located; a location obtaining means 7d for obtaining the present location of the apparatus to be monitored 11; and a decision means 7g for determining whether or not the apparatus to be monitored 11 is deviated from the set area at each time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a monitoring device that monitors the position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position, a monitoring method, a monitoring program having a monitoring function, and computer-readable information recording a monitoring program having a monitoring function. It relates to a recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional stolen vehicle tracking method, there is a technology described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-13639. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-13639, when a vehicle to be monitored is removed from a preset management area within a monitoring target time, it is determined that a theft has occurred, and the vehicle is regarded as a stolen vehicle and tracked. There was technology to do it.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since a car usually stops at different places at different times, such a conventional technique can be applied, for example, when a car is parked in a parking lot when the car is not in use for a relatively long time. It is. Therefore, the conventional method of tracking a stolen vehicle cannot be provided when the vehicle is normally used, because the monitoring area cannot be changed according to the movement of the vehicle.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a monitoring device, a monitoring method, a monitoring program having a monitoring function, and a monitoring method capable of determining whether or not a monitored device has deviated from an area that can be arbitrarily set at each time. Another object of the present invention is to provide a computer-readable information recording medium on which a monitoring program having a monitoring function is recorded.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The monitoring device of the present invention is a monitoring device that monitors the position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position, and arbitrarily sets an area where the monitored device should originally be located at each time. Setting means for obtaining, the position acquisition means for acquiring the current position of the monitored device, and a determination means for determining whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the set area for each time, Monitoring device.
According to such a configuration, the area where the monitored device that is movable and transmits the current position should be originally located is arbitrarily set for each time. The monitored device has obtained its current position, and determines whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the area for each set time. With this configuration, the monitored device determines whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the area in accordance with the movement pattern. Therefore, the monitored device is more flexible than in the conventional case where it is determined whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the fixed area. Decisions can be made. That is, the monitored device can change the area to be determined at each time, for example, even when the area that should exist at each time changes, so that the monitored device can make flexible determination.
[0006]
In the above-described configuration, it is preferable to include a warning unit that warns a related party regarding the monitored device, triggered by the determination that the monitored device deviates from the area for each time by the determination unit.
According to such a configuration, the related party of the monitored device can receive a warning when the monitored device goes out of the area set for each time. Accordingly, if the area of the monitored device is appropriately set for each time, the movement information of the monitored device can be grasped flexibly.
[0007]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that the monitored device is an automobile and the related party is an administrator of the automobile.
According to such a configuration, a warning is issued when the vehicle departs from the set area at each time, compared to a case where the vehicle manager is warned only when the vehicle departs from the fixed area. Thus, the warning can be flexibly given according to the movement pattern of the monitored device.
[0008]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that the monitored device is a mobile phone carried by the monitored person, and the related party is a monitoring person monitoring the monitored person.
According to such a configuration, for example, a monitored person such as a child is often in a different place at each time, so an area is set for each time, and a monitored person such as a child is set in the area for each time. Can be determined. Therefore, the observer who monitors the monitored person, for example, the parent of the child, can ensure the safety of the monitored person such as the child.
[0009]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that the determination unit makes a determination based on an absolute position of the monitored device irrespective of a position of the relation destination.
According to such a configuration, the related party can grasp the absolute position of the monitored device irrespective of its own position.
[0010]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that the determination unit makes a determination based on a relative position of the monitored device with respect to the related destination position.
According to such a configuration, for example, a moving destination can grasp the relative position of the monitored device with respect to its own position.
[0011]
The monitoring method according to the present invention is a monitoring method for monitoring a position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position, and arbitrarily sets an area where the monitored device should originally be located at each time. Setting step, a position obtaining step of obtaining a current position of the monitored device, and a determining step of determining whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the set area for each time. This is achieved by a monitoring method.
According to such a configuration, the area where the monitored device that is movable and transmits the current position should be originally located is arbitrarily set for each time. The monitored device has obtained its current position, and determines whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the area for each set time. With this configuration, the monitored device determines whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the area in accordance with the movement pattern. Therefore, the monitored device is more flexible than in the conventional case where it is determined whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the fixed area. Decisions can be made. That is, the monitored device can change the area to be determined at each time, for example, even when the area that should exist at each time changes, so that the monitored device can make flexible determination.
[0012]
In the above-described configuration, it is preferable to include a warning step of warning a related party regarding the monitored device, triggered by a determination that the monitored device has deviated from the area at each time.
According to such a configuration, the related party of the monitored device can receive a warning when the monitored device goes out of the area set for each time. Accordingly, if the area of the monitored device is appropriately set for each time, the movement information of the monitored device can be grasped flexibly.
[0013]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that the monitored device is an automobile and the related party is an administrator of the automobile.
According to such a configuration, a warning is issued when the vehicle departs from the set area at each time, compared to a case where the vehicle manager is warned only when the vehicle departs from the fixed area. Thus, the warning can be flexibly given according to the movement pattern of the monitored device.
[0014]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that the monitored device is a mobile phone carried by the monitored person, and the related party is a monitoring person monitoring the monitored person.
According to such a configuration, for example, a monitored person such as a child is often in a different place at each time, so an area is set for each time, and a monitored person such as a child is set in the area for each time. Can be determined. Therefore, the observer who monitors the monitored person, for example, the parent of the child, can ensure the safety of the monitored person such as the child.
[0015]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that in the determining step, the determination is made based on an absolute position of the monitored device irrespective of a position of the relation destination.
According to such a configuration, the related party can grasp the absolute position of the monitored device irrespective of its own position.
[0016]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that in the determining step, the determination is made based on a relative position of the monitored device with respect to the related destination position.
According to such a configuration, for example, a moving destination can grasp the relative position of the monitored device with respect to its own position.
[0017]
Further, the monitoring program of the present invention is a monitoring program that exercises a function of monitoring the position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position, and an area where the monitored device should be originally located. Setting means for arbitrarily setting each time, position obtaining means for obtaining the current position of the monitored device, and determining means for determining whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the set area for each time. This is achieved by a monitoring program characterized by functioning.
According to such a configuration, the area where the monitored device that is movable and transmits the current position should be originally located is arbitrarily set for each time. The monitored device has obtained its current position, and determines whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the area for each set time. With this configuration, the monitored device determines whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the area in accordance with the movement pattern. Therefore, the monitored device is more flexible than in the conventional case where it is determined whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the fixed area. Decisions can be made. That is, the monitored device can change the area to be determined at each time, for example, even when the area that should exist at each time changes, so that the monitored device can make flexible determination.
[0018]
The computer-readable program storage medium storing the monitoring program of the present invention is a computer-readable program storage storing a monitoring program which is movable and exhibits a function of monitoring the position of a monitored device that transmits a current position. A medium, setting means for arbitrarily setting an area where the monitored device should originally be located at each time, position acquiring means for acquiring a current position of the monitored device, and The present invention is achieved by a computer-readable program storage medium characterized by recording a monitoring program functioning as a judging means for judging whether or not the monitored device has left the area.
According to such a configuration, the area where the monitored device that is movable and transmits the current position should be originally located is arbitrarily set for each time. The monitored device has obtained its current position, and determines whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the area for each set time. With this configuration, the monitored device determines whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the area in accordance with the movement pattern. Therefore, the monitored device is more flexible than in the conventional case where it is determined whether or not the vehicle has deviated from the fixed area. Decisions can be made. That is, the monitored device can change the area to be determined at each time, for example, even when the area that should exist at each time changes, so that the monitored device can make flexible determination.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration example including a monitoring system 1 to which a monitoring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied.
The monitoring system 1 is realized by the operation of a monitoring program having a monitoring function. The monitoring system 1 includes a location management server 2, an area management server 4, a telephone network 6, a telephone line base station 8, a user terminal 13, an application server 7, and a user management server 9, or a combination of any of these. Preferably, a support center terminal 5 and a security company terminal 15 are further provided. It is needless to say that the application server 7 may be configured to also have the function of the user management server 9 as long as a certain level of security is ensured.
[0020]
The monitoring system 1 is mainly realized by the operation of a monitoring program. Further, the monitoring system 1 monitors the mobile terminal 11 (monitored device) owned by a monitored person, such as a child, who moves to an arbitrary place, for example, having the mobile terminal 11 so that the child Has the function of avoiding danger. The security company terminal 15, the user terminal 13, the application server 7, and the support center server 5 are connected by, for example, the network 3. This network 3 may be a public network such as the Internet, or a closed network such as an intranet. The application server 7 is further connected to the location management server 2 and the user management server 9 via a closed network (not shown).
[0021]
The user terminal 13 is an electronic device such as a computer, a portable information terminal, or a mobile phone operated by the user. This user is, for example, a parent (participant) and what is monitored is, for example, the child of the parent. When attempting to use the monitoring system 1, the user of the user terminal 13 first applies to a security company that manages the security company terminal 15. Needless to say, this application may be made directly from the user terminal 13 to the security company terminal 15 by e-mail or the like. The security company terminal 15 is an electronic device such as a computer operated by a security company that operates the monitoring system 1 that monitors a child, an elderly person, or the like who has the mobile terminal 11.
[0022]
The application server 7 provides predetermined functions to the user terminal 13, the support center terminal 5, and the security company terminal 15. This application server 7 controls the user management server 9. Details of the application server 7 will be described later. Further, the location management server 2 has a function of acquiring the location of the mobile terminal 11, accumulating the location information, and performing a predetermined condition determination. The area management server 4 has a function of determining, for example, whether or not the area is out of an area that can be arbitrarily set at each time.
[0023]
Each of the telephone line base station 8 and the telephone network 6 has a function of performing data communication and relay communication for a telephone call with the mobile terminal 11, for example. The mobile terminal 11 is a mobile electronic device carried by a monitored person such as a child or an elderly person, and is, for example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a pager, or a mobile phone. The support center server 5 has a function of providing support when the monitoring system 1 is used from the user terminal 13 and a function of issuing a warning notification to the user of the user terminal 13 as described below.
[0024]
The application server 7 has a function of allowing the user of the mobile terminal 11 to be authenticated by the user management server 9. The user management server 9 has a function of managing user information and the like of the mobile terminal 11, and authenticates a user according to whether the user is managed.
[0025]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of an electrical configuration of the application server 7 of FIG.
The application server 7 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 63, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 64, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 65, a display unit 60, and a bus 55, and preferably has an operation unit 62. The user management server 9, the support center server 5, the location management server 2, the area management server 4, the user terminal 13, and the security company terminal 15 shown in FIG. Therefore, the description of those configurations will be omitted.
[0026]
The bus 55 in FIG. 2 has a function of connecting each device such as the CPU 63 and is a bus line having an address bus and a data bus. To this bus 55, a CPU 63, a ROM 64, a RAM 65, a hard disk 61, and a display unit 60 are connected, and preferably, an operation unit 62 is connected.
[0027]
The CPU 63 is a central processing unit that operates a program such as mail software using the RAM 65 as a work area, and also controls a ROM 64 and the like connected to the bus 55. The ROM 64 is a read-only information recording medium, and may include a flash ROM that is a rewritable nonvolatile memory.
[0028]
The RAM 65 has a function as a work area for executing a program. The hard disk 61 is a large-capacity storage medium. The operation unit 62 is an operation unit such as a mouse and a keyboard for operating the object displayed on the display unit 50.
[0029]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the mobile terminal 11 of FIG. The mobile terminal 11 includes a CPU 11a, a RAM 11b, a ROM 11c, an operation unit 11d, a display unit 11g, and a GPS signal receiving unit 11h.
[0030]
The CPU 11a is a central processing unit, and uses the RAM 11b as a work area, for example, to operate browser software, and controls the ROM 11c and the like connected to the bus 11i. The ROM 11c is a read-only information recording medium, and may include a flash ROM that is a rewritable nonvolatile memory.
[0031]
The RAM 11b has a function as a work area for executing a program. The operation unit 11d is operation means such as a mouse, a tablet device, and a keyboard for operating objects such as buttons displayed on the screen of the display unit 11g.
[0032]
The display unit 11g is a display unit having a function of displaying characters and figures, and is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an EL (Electro Luminescence). The GPS (Global Positioning System) signal receiving unit 11h has a function of receiving a GPS signal from a satellite, and can grasp the current position based on the GPS signal. When the mobile terminal 11 is a portable telephone device such as a PHS (Personal Handyphone System) or a pager, the GPS signal receiving unit 11h is omitted, and the mobile terminal 11 is relayed by a relay base station that relays the mobile terminal 11. Needless to say, the position information may be obtained. Here, the position information is indicated by, for example, a latitude, a longitude, or an address.
[0033]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a software configuration example of the application server 7 in FIG.
FIGS. 5 to 8, 12, and 13 each show an example of a table configuration of the monitoring database 7 c in FIG. 4, and FIGS. 9 to 11 each show an example of a zone type.
The application server 7 in FIG. 4 includes a user management server control unit 7e, a transmission / reception unit 7a, a position acquisition unit 7d, a charging unit 7f, a control unit 7g, and a monitoring database 7c. The control unit 7g controls the user management server control unit 7e, the transmission / reception unit 7a, and the position acquisition unit 7d. The control unit 7g determines, for example, whether or not the mobile terminal 11 has deviated from the set area at each time, and preferably determines the absolute position of the mobile terminal 11 with respect to the position of the use terminal 13 as the related destination. Judgment based on.
The user management server control unit 7e has a function of controlling, for example, a user management server 9 that is not directly connected to the network 3 in FIG. 1 in response to access from the mobile terminal 11 or the like. The transmission / reception unit 7a has a function of controlling data communication with the mobile terminal 11, the security company terminal 15, and the like connected to the network 3.
[0034]
The location acquisition unit 7d has a function of acquiring the current location of the mobile terminal 11, and specifically has a function of acquiring location information distributed by the mobile terminal 11 managed by the location management server 2. The monitoring database 7c includes a monitoring condition type master table 7h, a day type master table 7i, a zone list master table 7j, a zone content master table 7k, a detection type master table 7m, and a positioning interval master table 7n. The area to be originally located is arbitrarily set for each time.
[0035]
The monitoring condition type master table 7h can arbitrarily set an area to be monitored for each time. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the monitoring condition type master table 7h includes “day type”, “start time”, “end time”, “zone type”, “detection type”, and “notification destination” for each monitoring condition. , “Notification message” and “positioning interval” as items.
[0036]
In the “day type” of the monitoring condition type master table 7h, “relational” is set in the “day type” of the day type master table 7i shown in FIG. In the “zone type” of the monitoring condition type master table 7h, “relational” is set in the “zone code” of the zone list master table 7j shown in FIG. In the "zone type" of the monitoring condition type master table 7h in FIG. 5, "relational" is set in the "zone type" in the zone content master table 7k shown in FIG. In the “detection type” of the monitoring condition type master table 7h of FIG. 5, the relational is set to the “detection type” of the detection type master table 7m shown in FIG. The “positioning interval” of the monitoring condition type master table 7h of FIG. 5 is set to the “method” of the positioning interval master table 7n shown in FIG.
[0037]
Therefore, in the monitoring condition type master table 7h of FIG. 5, it is possible to set more detailed monitoring conditions according to the settings of the day type master table 7i and the like. The zone contents indicating the types of zones that can be set in the monitoring condition type master table 7h and the zone content master table 7k include, for example, a circular zone centered on a certain position as shown in FIG. 9, for example, as shown in FIG. Thus, a zone having a polygon shape, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, a zone having a shape obtained by combining a circular zone shown in FIG. 9 and a polygon zone shown in FIG. 10 can be set.
[0038]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an example of a software configuration of the user management server 9 shown in FIG. 4. FIGS. 15 to 17 are diagrams showing an example of a table configuration managed in the user management database 9c of FIG. is there.
The user management server 9 shown in FIG. 14 includes a transmission / reception unit 9a, a registration unit 9b, a search unit 9d, and a user management database 9c. The user management server 9 has a function of registering a user in the user information management table 9e of the user management database 9c by the registration unit 9b in response to a request from the mobile terminal 11, for example.
[0039]
Further, the user management server 9 has a function of performing user authentication at the request of the security company terminal 15 via the application server 7 of FIG. More specifically, first, the search unit 9d in FIG. 14 controls the transmission / reception unit 9a, receives a user authentication request from the security company terminal 15, and searches the user information management table 9e of the user management database 9c. Next, the search unit 9d controls the transmission / reception unit 9a and notifies the security company terminal 15 of an authentication result regarding whether the searched user is already registered in the user information management table 9e. Thereby, for example, if the user information exists in the user management database 9c, the user is authenticated, and if not, the user is not authenticated.
[0040]
The user information management table 9e shown in FIG. 15 has “user ID”, “password”, “user group ID”, “terminal ID”, “monitoring condition”, and “use information” as items. The user ID is an ID (IDentification) set for each user of the user terminal 13, and the password is a password set for the user ID. The user group ID is used, for example, when providing a service to a school or when creating a group for each class. By doing so, for example, the teacher can manage the status of all the classes in a list and can make batch settings. Also, for example, in the case of providing a service on a company basis, operation convenience is improved by preparing a management ID for each group, such as collecting charges and deleting data all at once. “Terminal ID” is an identifier assigned to the mobile terminal 11. As for “Usage information”, relational is set in “Usage information” of the usage information management table 9f shown in FIG. In the “usage type” of the usage information management table 9f, “relational” is set in the “usage type” of the usage type management table 9g shown in FIG.
[0041]
Therefore, in the user information management table 9e of FIG. 15, the mobile terminal 11 to be monitored is specified for each user, and it is further determined whether or not the mobile terminal 11 has deviated from an area that can be arbitrarily set at each time. Monitoring conditions can be set. What is characteristic in the embodiment of the present invention is that the monitoring system 1 includes the user information management table 9e which can set an area arbitrarily at each time as described above. That is, instead of determining whether the mobile terminal 11 has deviated from the fixed monitoring area as in the related art, a place where the mobile terminal 11 will be located is set in the user information management table 9e at each time. You can do it.
[0042]
The configuration of the monitoring system 1 is as described above. Next, an example of the operation will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing an example of processing among the user terminal 13, the security company terminal 15, and the application server 7.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for setting a zone, FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a monitoring process, and FIG. 29 is an example of a procedure for a user who has received a notification to access the application server 7. It is a flowchart which shows.
[0043]
<Enrollment process>
In step ST1, for example, a parent (user) of a child who wants to use the monitoring system 1 to monitor a child performs a predetermined application procedure to a security company. Next, in step ST2, the security company performs a user registration process on the application server 7. That is, specifically, in step ST2, the application server 7 controls the user management server 9, and the user management server 9 shown in FIG. 14 registers the information of the user in the user information management table 9e. Next, the user management server 9 issues a user ID and a password to the user, and passes the user ID and the like to the security company via the application server 7.
[0044]
Next, in step ST3, the security company sends the user ID and password to the user. Next, in step ST4, the mobile terminal 11 is given to the user of the user terminal 13. It goes without saying that the processing up to this point may be such that the user terminal 11 is first sent to the user's hand and user registration is performed from the user terminal 11.
[0045]
<Monitoring condition setting process>
Next, in step ST5, the user operates the user terminal 13 to set monitoring conditions in the application server 7. This step ST5 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step ST5a, the user terminal 13 connects to the application server 7. On the screen shown in FIG. 20, a user ID and a password are input to the input items 70 and 72 as initial values, and the login button 74 is pressed. Then, the login is authenticated by the application server 7, and the screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed.
[0046]
Next, in step ST5b, the user starts adding a monitoring condition. Specifically, the monitoring condition setting button 76 in FIG. 21 is pressed, and the screen shown in FIG. 22 is displayed. Then, for example, when the add / edit button 80 is pressed for editing, a screen shown in FIG. 23 is displayed. Next, in step ST5c, the screen is operated to set each item and set a zone as a part of the monitoring condition of the mobile terminal 11 to be monitored. When the user completes the setting of the zone, for example, the user presses the setting end button 86 or the addition button 84, and the screen shown in FIG. 24 is displayed.
[0047]
Next, in step ST5d, the user presses a zone setting button 90 in order to perform detailed setting of zones on the screen shown in FIG. Then, a screen shown in FIG. 25 is displayed. On this screen, the shape of the zone is set for each zone 1 and the like. Here, the zone refers to a range for detecting that the mobile terminal 11 has deviated from the range. In the illustrated example, for example, the range “zone 1” in FIG. 25 sets a circular zone as the monitoring condition as shown in FIG. 26. For example, the range “zone 2” in FIG. As described above, a polygon-shaped zone is set as a monitoring condition. The shape of the zone can be determined according to the behavior pattern of the moving body or moving person holding the mobile terminal 11 or the topography of the moving range. Thus, in step ST5e of FIG. 19, the process of adding the monitoring condition to the monitoring condition type master table 7h or the like of FIG. 5 ends.
[0048]
<Monitoring process>
Next, in step ST5f, the application server 7 of FIG. 1 in which the monitoring conditions have been set sets the monitoring conditions for the mobile terminal 11, for example, in the mobile terminal 11 as the monitored device. Next, in step ST5g, the application server 7 or the like starts monitoring while applying the monitoring conditions for “zone 1” and the like in which the mobile terminal 11 is set as shown in FIG. 25 (step ST6 in FIG. 18). The processing procedure of step ST6 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0049]
Next, in step ST6a of FIG. 28, the positioning of the mobile terminal 11 is performed at regular intervals between the start time and the end time set under the monitoring conditions. Next, in step ST6b, the application server 7 determines whether or not the mobile terminal 11 is in a zone such as the set “zone 1”. Next, in step ST6c, monitoring conditions are determined in the terminal. Specifically, for example, when the monitoring condition is when the vehicle goes out of the zone of the circle, it is determined here whether or not the vehicle has gone out of the circle compared to the previous position. Note that "detection" indicates a determination that an event involving registration has been found, for example, when the user goes out of the circle. On the other hand, “undetected” indicates that, for example, if it has stayed in a circle, it is not necessary to perform processing such as registration. That is, in this step ST6c, it is determined whether or not the monitoring condition is satisfied. Note that the same determination is made in ST6e, but this step ST6e is processed by the server. As described above, the same determination is performed twice in steps ST6c and 6e. In this way, if a determination method is added in the future, for example, a detection type is added, even if the function of the terminal cannot be updated, the server will not be updated. If this is the case, it is possible to add a function, and it is possible to narrow down the monitoring conditions on the primary at the terminal and then make a secondary determination at the server. Therefore, with such a configuration, the function can be improved while the communication cost for registration is reduced to some extent.
[0050]
On the other hand, when the monitoring condition is satisfied, the process returns to step ST6a, and when the monitoring condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST6d. Next, in step ST6d, the location information of the mobile terminal 11 is registered in the location management server 2. The location management server 2 has a function of storing location information and determining conditions. Next, in step ST6e, the position information of the mobile terminal 11 registered in the position management server 2 is compared with the monitoring condition of the monitoring condition type master table 7h of FIG. 5, and it is determined that the mobile terminal 11 has deviated from the predetermined zone. It is determined whether or not it has been detected. If not detected, the process returns to step ST6a, and if detected, the process proceeds to step ST6f using this as a trigger. In this step ST6f, the application server 7 (warning means) notifies (warns) to the user terminal 13 with the mobile terminal 1 deviating from the predetermined zone as a trigger, and the user is informed.
[0051]
Next, in step ST7 of FIG. 18, the user who has learned this accesses the application server 7 using the user terminal 13. The processing procedure of step ST7 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, in step ST7a, the user connects to the application server 7 using the user terminal 13. Next, in step ST7b, the user confirms the position of the mobile terminal 11 using the user terminal 13, and it is acquired whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the mobile terminal 11 (step ST7c). If there is no abnormality, the process returns to step ST6a in FIG. 28, and if there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step ST7d in FIG. 29. In this step ST7d, the user operates the security company terminal 15 via the user terminal 13 or by telephone, for example. Ask the security company provided with to be dispatched. In step ST7e, the security company acquires the position information of the mobile terminal 11 from the application server 7 using the security company terminal 15, for example, a position 99 as shown in FIG.
[0052]
In this way, the user who uses the monitoring system 1 is charged for providing the use information via the security company terminal 15 as in step ST8. Next, in step ST9, the security company charges the user for billing. Therefore, the user (parent or the like) can keep the state of the owner (child or the like) of the mobile terminal 11 safe as a price for such charging. In addition, this also enables the manager (user) of the vehicle carrying the mobile terminal 11 to protect the vehicle owned by the vehicle from theft and the like.
[0053]
According to the first embodiment of the present invention, not only when the mobile terminal 11 deviates from the fixed area as in the related art, but also when the mobile terminal 11 deviates from the area that can be arbitrarily set at each time. Since it is possible to determine that the mobile terminal 11 is in an abnormal state, it is possible to realize a more flexible monitoring system 1 corresponding to various monitoring conditions.
[0054]
<Second embodiment>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a part of a monitoring method by the monitoring system 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the monitoring system 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the portions denoted by the same reference numerals in FIGS. 1 to 30 as those of the monitoring system 1 according to the first embodiment have the same configuration, and therefore only different points will be described. .
[0055]
In this monitoring system 1a, the procedure for the user to set the zone is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the content of the zone setting is different. Specifically, in the monitoring system 1 according to the first embodiment, the determination is made based on the absolute position of the mobile terminal 11 irrespective of the position of the user terminal 13. However, the monitoring system 1 according to the second embodiment. In 1a, the determination is made based on the relative position of the mobile terminal 11 with respect to the position of the user terminal 13 as the related destination. That is, the zone setting is, for example, “comparison terminal ID (radius 100 m)” shown in FIG. In this zone setting, “relative type” is set. Such zone setting is suitable for grasping the position of a vehicle such as an automobile equipped with the mobile terminal 11 with respect to the position of the user terminal 13 moving with respect to each other.
[0056]
In step ST6p in FIG. 31, the position of the user terminal 13 such as a mobile phone is acquired. Next, in step ST6q, a 100 m circular zone as shown in FIG. 32, for example, is set centered on the position of the user terminal 13 serving as a reference. That is, in step ST6r, the application server 7 sets the input monitoring condition of, for example, a 100 m circular zone as shown in FIG. 32 as it is. Next, in step ST6s, the application server 7 starts monitoring the position of the mobile terminal 11 based on the monitoring conditions.
[0057]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 31.
In step ST6t, the position information of the mobile terminal 11 is periodically measured. Next, in step ST6u, based on the measured position information of the mobile terminal 11, whether or not the set monitoring condition is met is compared, and from the circular zone centered on the set user terminal 13, It is determined whether the mobile terminal 11 has come off. If it does not deviate (not detected), the process proceeds to step ST6t. If it deviates (detects), the process proceeds to step ST6v. In this step ST6v, the relative position information of the mobile terminal 11 with respect to the user terminal 13 is registered in the application server 7.
[0058]
Next, in step ST6w, considering that the zone setting is “relative type”, based on the set monitoring condition, whether the mobile terminal 11 exists in a circular zone centered on the user terminal 13 or not. Determine whether or not. Next, in step ST6x, the latest position of the user terminal 13 as an example of the comparison terminal is obtained. Next, in step ST6y, it is determined whether or not the current position of the mobile terminal 11 satisfies the monitoring condition. If the condition is not satisfied, specifically, if the mobile terminal 11 has not moved within a circular zone of, for example, 100 m around the position of the user terminal 13 as shown in FIG. Proceed to ST6t.
[0059]
On the other hand, when the current position of the mobile terminal 11 satisfies the monitoring condition, that is, when the mobile terminal 11 is out of the circular zone set around the user terminal 13 as shown in FIG. 35 (detection). Goes to step ST6z. In this step ST6z, the security company 15 notifies the application server 7 of the detection of the mobile terminal 11. Next, in step ST6zz, the application server 7 further notifies the user terminal 13 or notifies the user directly to that effect.
[0060]
According to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile terminal 11 moves too far from the user terminal 13 even when the mobile terminal 11 moves together with the user terminal 13, the state of the user terminal 13 is changed. Users will be able to recognize.
[0061]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the claims.
For example, the monitoring conditions exemplified in the above embodiment may be arbitrarily set according to the application as well as the above. In addition, the components of the above embodiment can be partially omitted, or can be arbitrarily combined so as to be different from the above. Further, for example, each server in the above embodiment may also serve as a function of another server, or each server may cause a part of the plurality of functions to function with a plurality of other servers. Needless to say, this is acceptable.
[0062]
The monitoring program having the above-described monitoring function for operating the monitoring systems 1 and 1a is not limited to a form installed and operated in an electronic device such as a computer as described above, but also includes, for example, a flexible disk and a CD (Compact Disc: trade name). ), CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable), CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc).
[0063]
The monitoring program is recorded not only in the form stored in the information recording medium but also in an electronic device such as a computer connected to a transmission medium such as a network that performs wireless or wired data communication. Alternatively, the program may be downloaded to an electronic device such as a user's computer via a transmission medium such as.
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a monitoring device, a monitoring method, a monitoring program having a monitoring function, and a monitoring program having a monitoring function capable of determining whether or not a monitored device has deviated from an area that can be arbitrarily set for each time And a computer-readable information recording medium recording the information.
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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration example including a monitoring system to which a monitoring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of an electrical configuration of the application server of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a software configuration of the application server shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration of a monitoring database of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a table configuration example of a monitoring database in FIG. 4;
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a table configuration example of a monitoring database in FIG. 4;
8 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration of a monitoring database in FIG. 4;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a zone type.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a zone type.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a zone type.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table configuration example of a monitoring database in FIG. 4;
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration of a monitoring database in FIG. 4;
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an example of the software configuration of the user management server shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration managed in the user management database of FIG. 13;
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration managed in the user management database of FIG. 13;
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration managed in the user management database of FIG. 13;
FIG. 18 is a timing chart illustrating an example of processing among a user terminal, a security company server, and an application server.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a zone setting procedure.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a screen.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a monitoring process.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure in which a user who has received a notification accesses an application server.
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a part of a monitoring method by the monitoring system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 31;
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal.
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 1a monitoring system, 7c monitoring database (setting means), 7d position acquisition unit (position acquisition means), 7g control unit (judgment means), 11 mobile terminal (Monitored device), 13 ... user terminal (related party)

Claims (14)

A monitoring device that monitors the position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position,
Setting means for arbitrarily setting an area where the monitored device should be originally located for each time;
Position acquisition means for acquiring the current position of the monitored device,
A monitoring unit configured to determine whether the monitored device has deviated from the set area for each time. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a warning unit that warns a related party related to the monitored device, triggered by the determination that the monitored device deviates from the area for each time by the determination unit. 3. Monitoring device. The monitoring device according to claim 2, wherein the monitored device is a vehicle, and the related party is a manager of the vehicle. The monitoring device according to claim 2, wherein the monitored device is a mobile phone carried by the monitored person, and the related party is a monitoring person monitoring the monitored person. The monitoring device according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit is configured to make a determination based on an absolute position of the monitored device irrespective of a position of the relation destination. . The monitoring device according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit is configured to make a determination based on a relative position of the monitored device with respect to the related destination position. A monitoring method for monitoring the position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position,
A setting step of arbitrarily setting an area where the monitored device should be originally located for each time;
A position obtaining step of obtaining a current position of the monitored device,
A determining step of determining whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the set area for each time. The monitoring method according to claim 7, further comprising a warning step of, when triggered by determining that the monitored device has deviated from the area at each time, warning a related party related to the monitored device. The monitoring method according to claim 8, wherein the monitored device is an automobile, and the related party is an administrator of the automobile. The monitoring method according to claim 8, wherein the monitored device is a mobile phone carried by the monitored person, and the related party is a monitoring person monitoring the monitored person. 11. The monitoring method according to claim 8, wherein in the determining step, the determination is performed based on an absolute position of the monitored device irrespective of a position of the relation destination. The monitoring method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein in the determining step, the determination is made based on a relative position of the monitored device with respect to the related destination position. A monitoring program that exercises a function of monitoring the position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position,
Setting means for arbitrarily setting an area where the monitored device should be originally located for each time;
Position acquisition means for acquiring the current position of the monitored device,
A monitoring program that functions as a determination unit that determines whether the monitored device has deviated from the set area for each time. A computer-readable program storage medium that records a monitoring program that exhibits a function of monitoring a position of a monitored device that is movable and transmits a current position,
Setting means for arbitrarily setting an area where the monitored device should be originally located for each time;
Position acquisition means for acquiring the current position of the monitored device,
A computer readable program storage medium having recorded thereon a monitoring program which functions as a judging means for judging whether or not the monitored device has deviated from the set area for each time.

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