JP2004102336A - Remote monitoring method, system and device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make transmittable detail and exact information by combining abnormal information by a sensor and characteristic information corresponding to the location concerned. <P>SOLUTION: The purpose of this invention is achieved by a remote monitoring method, which is characterized in that output information is prepared by accumulating the characteristic information of a monitoring area in a personal computer in advance, classifying the information from two or more sensors installed in the monitoring area and inputting it to the personal computer, and adding the information input from the sensor to the intrinsic information accumulated in advance, and combining them. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, unique information of a remote monitoring area is stored in a personal computer in advance, and when abnormal information is input by a sensor, the abnormal information and the unique information of the point of occurrence are output together, so that the output information can be accurately calculated. The present invention relates to a remote monitoring method, system, and device for the purpose of achieving more detail.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, means for automatically sending a small capacity abnormal value data file from the equipment personal computer to the receiving side when an abnormality occurs, means for receiving abnormal value data files from a plurality of equipment side personal computers, There is a proposal of a remote monitoring device in which an identification code of the equipment is embedded in a data file name and a receiving side is provided with a unit having a directory structure for each identification code (Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Patent No. 3202359 specification
Problems to be solved by the present invention
Conventional remote monitoring devices often transmit the entire screen of the monitored area or communicate only a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred, and the details of the abnormality are often unknown. In addition, when transmitting the entire screen as in the case of the above-described transmission, the amount of information becomes excessive, which not only requires an increase in the size of the device, but also may result in a lack of image-capturing ability at the time of simultaneous multiple notification, resulting in an inability to receive an image. there were.
[0005]
The above-mentioned known invention is directed to simplifying transmission by using an identification code such as an identification code, but has a problem that it cannot be applied to large-capacity information such as a target screen (video).
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, a map of a monitoring area, an external appearance image, a photograph, a name, a name, a lot number, and other unique information are stored in a personal computer in advance, and when new information is input by a sensor, the new information corresponds to the new input information. By combining and outputting the unique information, it is output with the same accuracy as the video information directly sent from the monitoring area. Therefore, since a small amount of input information can be output as large-capacity accurate information, the processing speed and processing content corresponding to the abnormal information are rationalized, and more appropriate countermeasures can be taken to solve the above-described conventional problem. It was done.
[0007]
That is, in the method invention, information specific to a monitored area is stored in a personal computer in advance, information from a plurality of sensors installed in the monitored area is input to the personal computer, and information input from the sensor is input. Is added to the corresponding unique information stored in advance, and synthesized to obtain output information based on the sensor. The unique information includes a map, an appearance, a photograph, and a name, a name, and a lot number. This is other unique information.
[0008]
Further, the invention of the system includes a sensor that captures abnormal information in a monitored area, a reporting device that analyzes the output of the sensor and transmits necessary information, and receives a report from the reporting device and transmits the received information to a personal computer. In addition, a modem device for distributing, and a personal computer storing the unique information of the monitored area are provided, and the output of the sensor and the corresponding unique information stored in advance can be combined and output. Remote monitoring system.
[0009]
Next, the invention of the device is a remote monitoring device characterized in that a sensor, a notification device, a modem device and a personal computer used in the system are connected by wire or wirelessly, and the modem device and the personal device used in the system are A remote monitoring device in which a computer is installed in one trunk, and a sensor, a notification device, and accessories are housed.
[0010]
In the above invention, the personal computer has the following functions.
[0011]
(1) A function for registering sensors and issuing ID numbers of installation locations.
(2) A function of acquiring an ID number based on an alert from a sensor installation location through a telephone line, and displaying and printing out corresponding position information on a personal computer.
(3) A function for displaying a sensor installation location and an ID number on a map.
(4) A function for storing the sensor installation record and the alarm reception record.
(5) A function to display the location of all sensors on a map and search.
(6) A function to display images and search for all sensor installation locations.
(7) Manual display processing and printout function of the map display of the alarm location (for example, a 1/500 map is simultaneously displayed in a 1/2000 map, or only a 1/50 map is separately displayed).
(8) A security function using an ID number that limits the operator.
(9) Affiliated jurisdiction map display (1 / X to 1 / Y scale variable) function.
(10) A function of synthesizing a video input in advance and a video to be newly input.
[0012]
Regarding the security according to the present invention, in order to perform three operations of the installation location registration and the ID number assignment work on the personal computer, the operation of displaying all the installation sites and ID numbers at the present time, and the operation of changing the registered contents, the operator needs ID numbers are registered so that only the registrant can operate.
[0013]
Next, the user inputs the name, name (company name, personal name, building name, etc.), address (including postal code), telephone number, building floor, and other characteristic information of the installation location.
[0014]
When the input is completed, the latest ID number is assigned, a pointer is attached to a point on the map, and all of them are stored in the database as one set. Further, the ID number is updated at regular intervals to ensure security.
[0015]
In the present invention, if there is an incoming call on the connected telephone line, an automatic response is made, and the ID number is obtained from the modem device installed in the personal computer and confirmed. The ID number is a 4-digit DTMF signal.
[0016]
As described above, the ID number is retrieved from the database and displayed on the personal computer screen, and at the same time, this information is printed out from the connected printer.
[0017]
Next, all the installation sites and ID numbers can be displayed by key operation, and an enlarged view of the area indicated by the sensor can be displayed by key operation. Regarding the area, the enlargement ratio can be arbitrarily changed and clearly displayed.
[0018]
For example, when the sensor at the entrance of the building is activated, the image of the part and the cause of the sensor operation (for example, approaching a person) can be visualized. And record (store information). Therefore, the inspection can be repeated later as needed.
[0019]
As described above, the enlarged map of the sensor operation point, and the image and the image of the sensor operation cause (for example, a person) can be superimposed and output if necessary, so that the cause investigation is assured. For example, in the case of theft, the image of the sensor operation cause may be important evidence of an early solution. Although the sensor has been described as an example of a video sensor, the sensor and the camera may cooperate, and the generated sound may be captured and reported.
[0020]
In the above, when shooting with a camera at the site and sending the image, the amount of information is dramatically large, so not only can not be performed instantaneous processing, but also if many sensors operate at the same time, processing becomes impossible. According to the invention, the information at the time of operating the sensor is extremely small, and the information is narrowed down to the corresponding portion even in the case of a camera.
[0021]
Since the map described above is rarely changed during the monitoring period, it can be used for a long time once it is input.
[0022]
However, in the case of images, where the building may be a rabbit, trees, etc., may change, shoot two or three times a year and replace the image on the personal computer to obtain a more true-to-life output image. be able to. In addition, periodic examination is necessary in consideration of rebuilding of buildings, etc. (however, long-term monitoring area).
[0023]
In the present invention, the remote monitoring may be directed to a private house or a private room as a small area, or a block or several blocks of a city or a town as a large area. For example, if the approximate crime frequent area is narrowed down to 1 km ² , crime can be accurately detected by monitoring the entire area continuously for 24 hours.
[0024]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, the personal information of the monitored area is stored in a personal computer in advance, and if the transmission by the operation of the sensor in the monitored area is received, the information of the sensor and the information stored in the corresponding personal computer are received. By superimposing and outputting the information, sensor information can be transmitted more accurately.
[0025]
In order to implement the remote monitoring method, a sensor that captures abnormal information in a monitored area, a reporting device that analyzes the output of the sensor and transmits necessary information, and receives a report from the reporting device and transmits A modem device to be distributed to a personal computer or the like, and a system having a function of synthesizing and outputting the output information of the personal computer and the sensor storing the unique information of the monitored area and the unique information are used.
[0026]
Further, the system is a device in which a plurality of sensors installed in a monitored area, a notification device, a modem device, and a personal computer storing unique information of the monitored area are connected by wire or wirelessly.
[0027]
By using the device in the system, a large amount of information obtained by synthesizing relatively little information by the sensor and unique information previously stored in the personal computer is output to accurately report the cause of the sensor operation. be able to.
[0028]
The modem device and the personal computer are installed in one trunk and house sensors, a notification device, a cord and other accessories, and are compact and portable.
[0029]
Therefore, one monitoring device set can be accommodated in one trunk, but a video sensor or a camera cooperating with the sensor is accommodated separately. When the number of sensors increases (for example, 10 or more), the number of trunks may be increased as appropriate.
[0030]
Embodiment 1
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The sensors 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d,... 2x (the whole is assumed to be 2) are arranged at necessary places in the monitoring area 1, and each sensor is connected to the notification device 3 via a modem device 4 connected by wire or wirelessly. Connected to a personal computer 5 and a telephone 6. In the figure, reference numeral 14 denotes a reception area.
[0031]
A map 7 of the monitored area 1 is stored in the personal computer 5 in advance, and a part 7a (other parts) of the map 7 can be enlarged.
[0032]
For example, if there is an abnormal input to the sensor 2b set in the house 8 near the Asakusa Kibanakan, the output is lit to the area 1 of the image of the personal computer 5 via the notification device 3 and the modem device 4. Then, a part 7a of the map 7 having the sensor 2b is enlarged (FIG. 2A), the position of the sensor 2b is determined, and the express route and the like are confirmed.
[0033]
In the above, if the sensor 2b (image) illuminates the entrance of the house as shown in FIG. 3, since FIG. 3 is displayed as an image on the personal computer 5, the state of the entrance 10 can be confirmed. In this case, the sensor 2b is a surveillance camera.
[0034]
Therefore, when the person 9 is confirmed, the person 9 can be further enlarged to see the appearance of the person. If this is stored, it can be used for subsequent processing.
[0035]
When the sensor 2b is not a camera, for example, in the case of a contact sensor (a sensor that is stepped on with a foot or a capacitance), a person approaching the same entrance as described above by a camera operating in cooperation with the sensor (others) Is output as a composite photograph.
[0036]
If the sensor notifies an abnormality due to contact or the like, a house screen and a screen indicating the installation location of the sensor are output.
[0037]
Embodiment 2
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a system image according to the present invention.
[0038]
That is, the outputs from the sensors 2a, 2b,... The output of the modem device 4 is connected to a personal computer 5, and necessary information is converted into a video 13 or a print 12 by operating the personal computer 5 (FIGS. 1 and 4).
[0039]
The personal computer 5 has a function of displaying the sensor information display system 15, the map data 16, the map engine 17, the sensor installation location information, the position information 18, and the like. Enlarge and print out and make it portable (for example, a guide map for local express).
[0040]
Next, FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a dedicated modem device. In the above, information from the sensor 2 is connected to the terminal 28 of the modem device 4 by wire (or wireless) via the notification device 3 (telephone line). When the sensor 2 is activated, the signal is input to the auxiliary telephone 6 via the telephone line and to the microprocessor 22 via the telephone network 29 and the isolation 30. Since the telephone network 29 is coupled to the DTMF receiving circuit 19, the output of the DTMF receiving circuit 19 is also input to the microprocessor 22, so that the microprocessor 22 processes the output from the two circuits. Then, the data is output to the siren generating circuit 23 and the patrol light lighting circuit 27, and is also output to the personal computer 5 via the serial communication circuit 26.
[0041]
When the switch is turned to the monitor side by the switch 24 as described above, a message (voice) is output to the speaker 21 through the monitor speaker circuit 20. When the switch 24 is turned to the alarm side, the siren sound of the siren generating circuit 23 is output to the speaker 21.
[0042]
On the other hand, the personal computer 5 specifies the sensor 2 that combines and outputs the information from the sensor 2 and the unique information stored in advance, and takes appropriate action.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, when an abnormality occurs in a monitored area, it is possible to obtain detailed information over a wide area with relatively simple equipment, and to record, accumulate, and save the information.
[0044]
According to the system, the monitoring is streamlined, and it is possible to efficiently monitor a wide range of monitored areas, and it is possible to save the information appropriately and use it as valuable data after the fact.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is an enlarged map. (B) A map of the monitored area.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state where a sensor is attached to a house.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a system image.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the dedicated modem device.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 monitoring area 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d,... 2x sensor 3 reporting device 4 modem device 5 personal computer 6 telephone 8 house 9 person 10 entrance

Claims (5)

The personal information of the monitored area is stored in a personal computer in advance, and information from a plurality of sensors installed in the monitored area is input to the personal computer, and the information input from the sensor is stored in advance. A remote monitoring method, characterized in that output information based on the sensor is synthesized by adding corresponding unique information. 2. The remote monitoring method according to claim 1, wherein the unique information is a map, an appearance, a photograph, a name, a name, a lot number, and other unique information. A sensor that captures abnormal information in the monitored area, a reporting device that analyzes the output of the sensor and transmits necessary information, and a modem device that receives a report from the reporting device and distributes it to a personal computer or the like. A personal computer storing the unique information of the monitored area, wherein the output of the sensor and the corresponding unique information stored in advance can be synthesized and output. A remote monitoring device, wherein a sensor, a notification device, a modem device, and a personal computer used in the system according to claim 3 are connected by wire or wirelessly. 4. A remote monitoring device, wherein a modem device and a personal computer used in the system according to claim 3 are installed in one trunk, and a sensor, a notification device, and accessories are housed.

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