JP2005065097A - Monitoring system and image electronic commerce method using monitoring system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a monitoring system and an image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system by which an image photographed by a monitoring camera is recorded by setting a monitoring server and distributed, and the image can be fully utilized for information, crime prevention and the like, to say nothing of a past record. <P>SOLUTION: A monitoring system is provided with a monitoring camera 102, a transmitting means transmitting an image photographed by the monitoring camera 102, a monitoring server 104 receiving, recording and distributing the image transmitted by the transmitting means 103 and an emergency alarm device 105 having an alarm button 106 on the periphery of the monitoring camera 102. When the alarm button 105 is pressed, the emergency alarm device 105 issues an alarm sound, and makes the transmitting means 103 transmit the image to a predetermined organization P for informing an emergency state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a monitoring system having a monitoring device installed on a streetlight, a utility pole, etc., and an image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system.

  Conventionally, there has been a proposal for constructing a monitoring system by providing a monitoring camera on a street light or a power pole and transmitting image data (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

There has also been proposed a monitoring system in which a monitoring camera control box to which a monitoring camera group is connected is connected to an electric communication line so that monitoring can be performed from a remote location (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Utility Model Registration No. 3088720 JP 2002-077782 A

  However, in the conventional technology, an image taken by a surveillance camera is only sent to a specific person such as an administrator or a supervisor terminal, or accumulated, and as a record of an event that has already occurred. Even if it was used, it could not be said that it was fully used for events that are happening now or events that may occur in the future.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose of the process is to install and record an image photographed by a surveillance camera while installing a surveillance server, As a past record, of course, it is to provide a monitoring system that can be fully utilized for reporting, crime prevention and the like, and an image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system.

  This invention can solve the said subject by providing the following structure.

  (1) A monitoring system comprising: a monitoring camera; a wired or wireless transmission unit that transmits an image captured by the monitoring camera; and a monitoring server that receives, records, and distributes an image transmitted by the transmission unit. An emergency warning device having a warning button around the surveillance camera, and when the warning button is pressed, the emergency warning device emits a warning sound and sends the image to the transmission means in a predetermined engine. A monitoring system characterized by sending a message to

  (2) The monitoring system according to (1), wherein the monitoring server broadcasts the captured image on a large monitor or on a television broadcast.

  (3) An image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system according to (1) or (2), wherein the monitoring server captures an image captured and recorded by the monitoring camera or an image captured in the future. It is divided into frame images in a predetermined location unit and a predetermined time unit, and the access right for how many frame images can be accessed within a certain period is provided together with personal authentication information. A monitoring system that distributes each frame image, counts the number of accessed frame images for each personal authentication information, and rejects connection to the frame image when the count exceeds the access right range. There was an image e-commerce method.

  (4) When the count exceeds the access right range, the monitoring server counts the number of frame images accessed beyond the access right range instead of rejecting the connection to the frame image. (3) An image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system according to item (3).

  According to the present invention, an image taken by a surveillance camera is recorded by installing a surveillance server and distributed, as well as past records, as well as surveillance systems and surveillance systems that can be fully utilized for reporting, crime prevention, etc. The image electronic commerce method using can be provided.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below using examples.

  The monitoring system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a monitoring system according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a monitoring apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  Reference numeral 100 is a monitoring device, and 101 is a monitoring tower.

  In this embodiment, the monitoring tower 101 is a street light with a solar battery, but is not limited to this as long as the monitoring camera 102 can be installed. For example, it may be a general street lamp or a telephone pole already laid. In addition, if the white LED illumination device shown in “Light source for white LED illumination and white LED illumination device” proposed by the present inventors on December 19, 2002 is used, energy saving and maintenance-free operation will be achieved. There are advantages such as omitting the installation of distribution lines and eliminating the need to select an installation location.

  102 is a surveillance camera capable of capturing moving images or continuous still images, 103 is a transmission means for transmitting images by wire (communication by telephone line, communication by optical cable, etc.) or wireless (terrestrial communication, satellite communication, etc.), 103a Is an antenna, 103b is a cable, 104 is a monitoring server that centrally manages captured images, and 105 is an emergency alarm device that can emit warning light by a light emitter or emit an alarm sound by an acoustic generator. 106 is an alarm button, 107 is a large monitor installed on the street or indoors, 108 is a TV station, cable TV station, 109 is a TV, 110 is a public line, the Internet, an intranet, a telecommunications line such as a LAN, 111 is , Line terminals such as personal computers and mobile phones, P is a predetermined organization such as police, fire department, hospital etc. .

  The monitoring tower 101, the monitoring camera 102, the transmission means 103, the emergency alarm device 105, and the alarm button 106 constitute the monitoring device 100.

  201 is a lamp body, 204 is a power supply device, 205 is a solar cell, 207 is a lamp housing, 208 is a globe, 214 is a support arm, 216 is a heat shield, and 221 is a pole portion.

  The power supply device 204 is a power supply for the lamp body 201, but may be used as a power supply for the monitoring device 100. The power supply device 204 can be charged by the solar battery 205.

  The monitoring camera 102 always captures the area around the monitoring tower 101. The shooting range may always be fixed, or a fixed range may be circulated. The surveillance camera may be an infrared camera or the like. Note that a moving object detection sensor or the like may be provided in the pole portion 221 so that the image resolution of shooting is changed in accordance with the detection of the sensor, or monochrome and color of shooting are switched.

  The transmission unit 103 transmits an image captured by the monitoring camera 102 to the monitoring server 104 by wire or wireless. You may go through a repeater, a relay base, a satellite, etc. The image may be transmitted at regular intervals, but it is desirable to transmit the image at any time according to the shooting. It is more preferable to provide a memory in the transmission means 103 so that an image up to several minutes before can be left (details will be described later).

  The monitoring server 104 classifies and records the received images in a memory (not shown) by shooting date / time and shooting location.

  The monitoring server 104 can not only record the received image but also edit and distribute it.

  For example, images can be broadcast in real time on a large monitor 107 installed on the street or indoors, or images at a plurality of shooting locations can be edited and broadcast to the television 109 via the television station or the cable television station 108.

  As a result, the image of the monitoring camera 102 can immediately be noticed by many third parties. In addition, by displaying that fact in the vicinity of the monitoring camera 102 or the like, a deterrent effect is exhibited against possible crimes, manner violations, mischiefs and the like in the future.

  In addition, images recorded for a certain shooting date and time and a shooting location can be individually bought and sold by contract or the like and distributed to a line terminal 111 such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, or a mobile phone via an electric communication line.

  For example, an image that has been shot and recorded, or an image that will be shot in the future, is divided into frame images in a predetermined location unit and a predetermined time unit (such as an image of XX XX, 12:00:00 to 18:00). An access right for how many frame images can be accessed within a certain period such as a month or a year is provided for a fee together with personal authentication information such as an ID code and a password.

  When there is an access accompanied by personal authentication, a desired frame image is distributed, and the number of accessed frame images for each personal authentication information is counted by the monitoring server 104. When the count exceeds the access right range, the access is performed. Limit.

  There are methods for restricting access, such as denying connection to frame images, counting the number of frame images accessed beyond the range of access rights, and imposing an additional fee.

  In addition, recording data can be sold at a separate charge.

  Next, an emergency alarm device for the monitoring system of this embodiment will be described.

  The emergency alarm device 105 includes an alarm button 106.

  When the alarm button 106 is pressed, the emergency alarm device 105 emits a warning sound and issues a command based on a signal or the like to the transmission unit 103 to cause the transmission unit 103 to transmit an image to a predetermined engine P set in advance. .

  As a result, a notification is sent to the predetermined institution P, and at the same time, an image from the point in time when the alarm button 106 is pressed is immediately sent to the predetermined institution P, and a prompt response to an incident or event that is currently occurring Is possible. Furthermore, by reporting to a predetermined institution P and sending images to a large monitor 107 near the predetermined shooting location, it is possible to increase the number of witnesses in the case, warn about the case, and provide help. You can also call.

  At this time, as described above, if a memory is provided in the transmission means 103 so that an image up to several minutes ago can be left, an image to be transmitted to a predetermined engine P, a large monitor 107 or the like is displayed as an alarm button. It can also be from immediately before the button 106 is pressed (for example, several minutes before). By doing so, it is possible to notify the process until the alarm button 106 is pressed.

  Furthermore, not only the image of the monitoring camera 102 at the place where the alarm button 106 is pressed, but also the image of the monitoring camera in the vicinity thereof may be transmitted to the predetermined engine P, the large monitor 107, and the like. This is because the range of events and the situation of movement can be notified.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the image is directly transmitted from the monitoring apparatus 100 to the predetermined engine P, the large monitor 107, and the like has been described. However, the predetermined engine P and the large monitor 107 are transmitted from the monitoring apparatus 100 via the monitoring server 104. The image may be transmitted to the user. In addition, the monitoring server 104 includes a reception determination unit that determines whether or not the images of the respective monitoring devices 100 are continuously received, and the images of any of the monitoring devices 100 are abnormal (for example, the monitoring camera 102 caused by mischief) When an image reception interruption due to destruction occurs, the location of the monitoring device 100 may be automatically notified to a predetermined engine P.

  In addition, the monitoring server 104 may be provided with an emergency alarm device 105 so that a person monitoring the monitoring server presses the alarm button 106 while viewing the received image.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a monitoring system capable of fully utilizing images from a monitoring camera and an image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system.

  The present invention exhibits particularly excellent effects in crime prevention in urban areas, monitoring of suspicious persons, and the like. In addition, as a past record, it is also effective in providing traffic survey materials.

Block diagram showing the monitoring system of the present embodiment The figure which shows the monitoring apparatus of a present Example

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Monitoring apparatus 101 Monitoring tower 102 Monitoring camera 103 Transmission means 104 Monitoring server 105 Emergency alarm apparatus 106 Alarm button 107 Large monitor 108 Television station, cable television station 109 Television 110 Electric communication line 111 Line terminal

Claims (4)

A monitoring system comprising: a monitoring camera; a wired or wireless transmission unit that transmits an image captured by the monitoring camera; and a monitoring server that receives, records, and distributes an image transmitted by the transmission unit,
An emergency alarm device having an alarm button around the monitoring camera is provided, and when the alarm button is pressed, the emergency alarm device emits a warning sound and transmits the image to the transmission means to a predetermined engine. Monitoring system characterized by letting you report.   The monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring server broadcasts the captured image on a large monitor or on a television broadcast. An image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system according to claim 1 or 2,
The monitoring server divides an image captured and recorded by the monitoring camera, or an image to be captured in the future as a frame image in a predetermined location unit and a predetermined time unit,
Along with the personal authentication information, the access right for how many frame images can be accessed within a certain period of time,
When there is access with personal authentication, it distributes the desired frame image and counts the number of accessed frame images for each personal authentication information.
An image electronic commerce method using a monitoring system, wherein a connection to a frame image is rejected when the count exceeds a range of access rights.   The monitoring server, when the count exceeds an access right range, counts the number of frame images accessed beyond the access right range instead of rejecting connection to the frame image. Image electronic commerce method using the monitoring system of

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