JP2006304324A - Visitor management system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a visitor management system with which a visitor is answered by a family member away from home and a visitor state during a family member's absence is checked by a family member away from home. <P>SOLUTION: When there is a visitor during absence, fingerprint data of the visitor photographed by a fingerprint camera 16 and generated by a fingerprint analysis part 32 is collated with fingerprint data stored in a memory part 2 by a finger print collation part 33. When the pieces of fingerprint data are matched, communication is performed between the visitor and a family member away from home by reading transfer destination data corresponding to the visitor from the memory part 2, transmitting visitor information of the visitor to a transfer destination via a modem 37 and outputting voice, a video image or character information received from the transfer destination to an entrance speaker 13 or an entrance display 14. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a visitor management system that can identify and manage a visitor by personally identifying the visitor.

  As a conventional intercom, when the housekeeper is at home, the chime is notified to the home when the visitor presses the call button, and the housekeeper confirms the visitor on the monitor and receives a response. In the case of the inside, it is known that a visitor can be notified that the user is away and a video or a message at the time of the visit can be recorded and confirmed after returning home.

  As mentioned above, conventional intercoms notify all visitors of the same absence message regardless of the presence or importance of the visitor's acquaintance when the resident is away from home. It was recorded and confirmed after returning home, and the housekeeper could not respond to the visitor from the outside or the housekeeper could not confirm the visitor who visited while away from home. As a result, visitors had to revisit or contact with important visitors, making it impossible to respond appropriately to the visitors. Also, it was not perfect in terms of security. The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a visitor management system capable of responding to a visitor from outside and confirming the status of a visitor who is away from home. Objective.

  The purpose is to capture the personal identification factor of the visitor and generate personal identification data, personal identification data generating means, pre-input personal identification data, and visitor information for visitors who want to transfer visitor information. Transfer destination data to be transferred, memory means for storing a message corresponding to the visitor for visitors who do not transfer visitor information, and personal identification of the visitor generated by the personal identification data generation means If the matching means for matching the data with the personal identification data stored in the memory means matches the personal identification data of the visitor and the stored personal identification data, the visitor to whom the visitor information is to be transferred For the visitor, the transfer destination data corresponding to the visitor is read from the memory means, and for the visitor who does not transfer the visitor information, the message corresponding to the visitor is read. When the visitor information is transferred, the control means that controls to read the data from the memory means is connected to a communication line and calls the transfer destination according to the transfer destination data read by the control means, and the visitor A transmission means for transmitting information, a means for receiving an operation code from a transfer destination and performing a process corresponding to the operation code, and a message corresponding to the visitor read by the control means if the visitor information is not transferred Is achieved by providing message notifying means for notifying the visitor.

  The camera further includes a camera that captures the video of the visitor and a microphone that captures the voice of the visitor, and the video information of the visitor captured by the camera or the voice information of the visitor captured by the microphone This is achieved by transmitting to the transfer destination. The control means further comprises a speaker for notifying the visitor of voice, a display showing video or characters to the visitor, and receiving means for receiving information from the transfer destination. It is achieved by controlling to output video, audio or text information received from the above to the speaker or display. The control means stores the video information of the visitor captured by the camera and the voice information of the visitor captured by the microphone in the memory means, and the video stored in the memory means via a communication line. This is achieved by controlling to read and transmit data or audio data.

  Here, the visitor information is the video of the visitor captured by the camera, the visitor's voice captured by the microphone, the accompanying information of the visitor stored in the memory means, or a combination thereof. Refers to that. The personal identification factor is a factor that can identify an individual, for example, a fingerprint, a face shape, an eyeball retina pattern, a name given by a visitor, a voiceprint, and the like. The personal identification data generating means performs image analysis and voice analysis to generate personal identification data. The accompanying information of visitors refers to personal data such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and work place.

  According to the visitor management system configured as described above, even if there is a visitor while the family member is away, visitor information is transmitted to the transfer destination corresponding to the visitor, while the video, audio, or Since the character information is output to the speaker or the display, communication (call) can be performed between the visitor and the transfer destination. In addition, since the video data or audio data of the visitor stored in the memory means is read and transmitted via the communication line, the householder can check the status of the visitor even when away from home.

  According to the present invention, the housekeeper can respond to the visitor even when away from home, and can check the visitor situation from the outside, so that the visitor and the housekeeper can communicate with each other in an emergency. Can respond appropriately to the visitor and the visitor's requirements.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a visitor management system according to the present invention. The visitor management system includes a door phone unit 1 installed at a front door, a memory unit 2, a control unit 3, and a door phone monitor unit 4 installed in a house.

  Each part will be described in detail. The door phone unit 1 includes an entrance camera 11 that captures a visitor's video, an entrance microphone 12 that captures a visitor's voice, an entrance speaker 13 that notifies voice, an entrance display 14 that displays video and characters, and A call button 15 to be pressed and a fingerprint camera 16 that is formed behind the call button 15 and captures the fingerprint of the finger that pressed the call button 15 are configured. The fingerprint camera 16 can be a CCD camera. The memory unit 2 includes a fingerprint data storage area for storing fingerprint data of householders and visitors, and a transfer destination storage area for storing transfer destination data (phone number and pager number) for transferring visitor information in advance. The message data corresponding to the visitor and the housekeeper is stored in advance (the storage method will be described later), and the video and audio storage areas for storing video and audio information are included. It also has a storage area for storing accompanying information of visitors. The memory unit 2 is configured by a storage device such as a magnetic or optical disk, a semiconductor memory, a VTR (video tape recorder), or a combination thereof, and each storage area is set. Note that the video and audio information may be stored as digital data in the memory unit 2 and may be stored after being compressed.

  The controller 3 includes a timer 31, a fingerprint analyzer 32 that analyzes fingerprint images taken by the fingerprint camera 16 and generates fingerprint data, and a fingerprint collator 33, and a controller 34 that controls the entire visitor management system. A switching unit 35 that transmits video and audio of the visitor captured by the entrance camera 11 and the entrance microphone 12, video, audio, and various data read from the memory unit 2 to the switching doorphone monitor unit 4, and instructions from the controller 34 The unlocking unit 36 for unlocking the entrance door and the modem 37 connected to a communication line such as a telephone line and ISDN and communicating with the outside. The controller 34 is composed of a microprocessor or the like. In the controller 34, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the contents of processing corresponding to an operation code for allowing a householder to perform remote operation from the outside to the visitor management system are stored. ing. The modem 37 has an auto dial function.

  The door phone monitor unit 4 includes a normal television program, a home display 41 on which video and various data transmitted from the switching unit 35 are displayed simultaneously on a plurality of screens, audio of the TV program, and audio transmitted from the switching unit 35. , A home microphone 43 for making a call with a visitor and inputting a message to the visitor by voice, a home camera 44 for inputting a message to the visitor by video, and initial setting and absence It consists of an operation unit 45 for setting modes such as home, visitor confirmation, search, etc., setting the transfer destination of visitor information, setting a message to the visitor, and inputting accompanying information of the visitor Has been. In order to simultaneously display a plurality of screens on the home display 41, techniques such as picture-in-picture, screen division, and multi-window system are used. The operation unit 45 can use a keyboard, a remote controller, or the like. The home display 41, the home speaker 42, the home microphone 43, and the home camera 44 are integrally formed, but may be separate. In addition, when outputting a video and an audio | voice to the entrance speaker 13, the entrance display 14, the home display 41, and the home speaker 42, digital data is converted into an analog signal and output.

  The visitor management system configured as described above enables transfer of visitor information of a visitor who has visited the entrance to a predetermined transfer destination using a communication line when the absence mode is selected. For example, a telephone or a personal computer having a communication function, a mobile phone (mobile phone, PHS), a pager, and a portable computer having a communication function, which are installed in a home away from home (workplace, villa, etc.) Etc.

  The visitor management system needs to register the fingerprint data of the householder in advance as an initial setting. This initial setting will be described. The initial setting mode is set by the operation unit 45, and the householder presses the call button 15 and photographs the fingerprint by the fingerprint camera 16. The photographed fingerprint image is analyzed by the fingerprint analysis unit 32 to generate fingerprint data, and a family flag is added and stored in the fingerprint data storage area of the memory unit 2. In addition, the name of the householder is input from the operation unit 45 in a manner linked to the fingerprint data and stored in the memory unit 2. Do this for all the householders.

  Next, referring to FIG. 3, a description will be given of the setting of the transfer destination of visitor information and the setting of a message to notify the visitor performed before going out. First, the transfer destination is set by inputting the telephone number or pager number of the transfer destination to which the visitor information is to be transferred from the operation unit 45 as shown in FIG. 3A and storing it in the memory unit 2 as transfer destination data. . Although the details will be described later, a visitor database as shown in FIG. 3C is created in the memory unit 2 by linking with the fingerprint data of each visitor, so the operation unit 45 is operated before going out. The visitor database is read from the memory unit 2 and displayed on the home display 41. The householder assigns the transfer destination described above to each visitor who wants to transfer visitor information (for example, relatives, best friends, people scheduled to visit, people who visit frequently, important people, etc.) And stored in the memory unit 2.

  For other visitors that do not require forwarding, a message is stored for each visitor. As a message to inform the visitor, video, audio, and characters of a householder are used. Whether to use these images, sounds, and characters alone or in combination can be arbitrarily set according to the visitor and the housekeeper. When a householder creates a plurality of messages as shown in FIG. 3B by photographing his / her appearance with the home camera 44, blowing a voice into the home microphone 43, or inputting characters from the operation unit 45, The video data, audio data, and character data are stored in the message storage area of the memory unit 2 respectively. In FIG. 3B, the message is indicated by characters for the sake of convenience, but it may actually be a video or audio of a householder. Hereinafter, the video data, voice data, and character data stored in the message storage area are collectively referred to as message data, and the video, voice, and characters of the householder output to the front speaker 13 and the front display 14 are collectively referred to as a message. Abbreviated. Then, the visitor database is displayed on the home display 41, and the above-described message is allocated according to each visitor that does not need to be transferred and stored in the memory unit 2.

  Next, the operation of the visitor management system will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a flowchart when the absence mode is set by the operation unit 45. Here, description will be made assuming that the transfer destination of visitor information is a telephone. The controller 34 constantly monitors whether the call button 15 is pressed. When a visitor presses the call button 15, the fingerprint of the finger that pressed the call button 15 is captured by the fingerprint camera 16. The photographed fingerprint image is analyzed by the fingerprint analysis unit 32 to generate fingerprint data. The fingerprint data is sent to the fingerprint collation unit 33 in the controller 34 and collated with the fingerprint data stored in the fingerprint data storage area of the memory unit 2. Here, if it is determined that the fingerprint data belongs to a householder as a result of the collation, the controller 34 may instruct the unlocking unit 36 to unlock the entrance door unconditionally. If it matches the fingerprint data in the memory unit 2, it is further determined whether a transfer destination is set for a visitor having the fingerprint data. If the transfer destination is set, for example, “Now, "Please wait for a while because you are away but will be connected to a home away from home." Then, the controller 34 reads out the transfer destination data (in this case, the telephone number) set for the visitor from the memory unit 2 and sends it to the modem 37. The modem 37 dials the telephone number sent to the transfer destination data. Call the phone.

  When the ringing tone is notified by the transfer destination telephone and the householder picks up the telephone handset, communication between the home visitor management system and the transfer destination telephone becomes possible via the telephone line. The controller 34 stores the voice B that is stored in advance, such as “There is a visitor at home. Enter the operation code.” Via the voice line 38 and the telephone line. Inform family members. Thereafter, when the housekeeper appropriately inputs an operation code as shown in FIG. 2 using a telephone push phone, the controller 34 receives and detects the operation code via the voice line 38 and performs processing corresponding to the operation code. . For example, when the operation code “01 #” is input, the voice captured by the entrance microphone 12 is sent to the transfer destination telephone, and the voice spoken by the housekeeper is sent to the entrance speaker 13 to make a call between the visitor and the housekeeper. be able to. In addition, when the housekeeper confirms the visitor by calling and permits entry into the house, when the operation code “02 #” is input, the controller 34 instructs the lock release unit 36 to unlock the entrance door. To do. By unlocking the entrance door after the home away from home confirms the visitor, security is maintained, and intimate visitors can wait for the home to return home. In addition, before starting the call, read the visitor's name stored in the visitor database based on the fingerprint data, convert it into voice data, and notify the resident that "XX visited" (Operation code “06 #”).

  If the telephone line is not connected because the destination phone is busy, for example, “Sorry, I could n’t connect with the housekeeper. Etc. are notified to the visitors by the entrance speaker 13. Then, the video by the entrance camera 11, the sound by the entrance microphone 12, and the visit time by the timer 31 are stored in the memory unit 2.

  On the other hand, when the transfer destination is not set for the visitor, the controller 34 reads the message data corresponding to the visitor from the message storage area of the memory unit 2, and sends it to the entrance display 14 and / or the entrance speaker 13. Output. For example, a message such as “I am always indebted. I am out now. I am planning to go home around 6:00.” Is output. Then, the video by the entrance camera 11, the sound by the entrance microphone 12, and the visit time by the timer 31 are stored in the memory unit 2.

  If the fingerprint collation unit 33 does not match the fingerprint data in the memory unit 2, it is determined that the visitor has no fingerprint data stored in the memory unit 2, and the fingerprint data, video and audio at the time of visit, and the visit time are stored in the memory. Store in part 2. The fingerprint data is stored in a fingerprint data storage area in the memory unit 2. In this case, it is possible to select whether to output another message or nothing. If the fingerprint data in the memory unit 2 does not match, a step of determining whether or not the visitor is a home delivery company may be added. Analyzing the video taken by the front camera 11 and the voice spoken by the front microphone 12, and the video contains the mark of the courier, and if the voice of “XX Express” is input Judge as a supplier. In the case of a courier, the controller 34 reads out message data corresponding to the courier from the message storage area of the memory unit 2 and outputs it to the entrance display 14 and / or the entrance speaker 13. For example, a message such as “I am out now. Please re-deliver after 6 o'clock” is output. The video and audio at the time of visit and the visit time are stored in the memory unit 2.

  As described above, for a visitor for which a transfer destination is designated, the visitor management system and the transfer destination are connected online, and the family member can confirm the visitor. Next, a method for confirming all the visitor situations from outside will be described. When the housekeeper calls the visitor management system at home from the outside and inputs the password registered in advance using the telephone push phone, the communication with the visitor management system becomes possible, and the controller 34 gives the Enter the operation code. " When the householder inputs the operation code “03 #” shown in FIG. 2, the controller 34 receives the operation code, reads the name of the visitor who visited the day and the visit time from the memory unit 2 based on the fingerprint data, and stores the voice data. It is converted to, and it informs to the telephone of the housekeeper sequentially. For visitors who have not been registered in the visitor database (visitors whose fingerprint data does not match), “new person” is notified instead of the name. After that, if another operation code is input, the controller 34 reads out the voice that each visitor has spoken to the entrance microphone 12 from the memory unit 2 and transmits it to the home phone so that the home visitor knows the requirements of each visitor. Can do.

  In the above embodiment, the voice transmission / reception is performed between the telephone on the go and the visitor management system. However, the type of device that the set transfer destination or the householder connects to the visitor management system from the go. Depending on the case, image data and character data can be transmitted and received. For example, in the case of having a display like a personal computer having a communication function when going out, the modem 37 stores the video data of the visitors photographed by the entrance camera 11 and the video data of all the visitors stored in the memory unit 2. By transmitting via the video, a video (moving image or still image) is displayed on the display. In addition, by transmitting the visitor list of the day stored in the memory unit 2 and the character data of the accompanying information of the specific visitor, the characters are displayed on the display. It is also possible for the visitor management system to receive character data input from the keyboard and display it on the entrance display 14. In the case of a personal computer equipped with a camera, the visitor management system can receive video data of a home away from home taken by the camera and display it on the entrance display 14. In addition, the above communication can be performed using a portable computer having a communication function.

  When the transfer destination of visitor information is a pager, communication is performed only in one direction from the visitor system to the pager. The controller 34 reads the visitor's name from the memory unit 2 based on the visitor's fingerprint data, and transmits the name as character data to the pager. Characters such as “Raiho Shimashita” are displayed. If you want to respond to the visitor, immediately call the visitor management system from a nearby phone, enter the pre-registered password, connect to the visitor management system, and use the touchphone to start the call operation code “ Enter “01 #”. The controller 34 receives the operation code and performs a call process with the visitor as described above. If a call with a visitor is not required, the visitor management system may be called later to check the status of all visitors as described above.

  As described above, by setting a transfer destination for each visitor and transmitting visitor information to the transfer destination, the family member can confirm the visitor from the outside or can respond to the visitor. In addition, based on the operation from the outside, by transmitting the video, audio, accompanying information, visit time, etc. of the visitor stored in the memory unit 2, the family member knows the situation of the visitor who is away from the outside Can do. Further, for a visitor who does not set a forwarding destination, message data is stored in the message storage area of the memory unit 2 in advance, and a message corresponding to the visitor is sent to the entrance display 14 and / or the entrance speaker 13. By outputting, it is possible to respond appropriately to each visitor, and to use as a message board to convey messages to the visitors when leaving the house for emergency or for long periods of time it can. Further, by storing the video, audio, and time at the time of the visit in the memory unit 2, it is possible to confirm the visitor's requirements even after returning home.

  This visitor management system creates a visitor database at any time after returning home while checking the visitor at home. FIG. 5 is a flowchart when the operation unit 45 is set to the home visitor confirmation mode. FIG. 6 is a display example of the home display 41 in the visitor confirmation mode. When the family member operates the operation unit 45 and selects the visitor confirmation mode, the visitor list 21 of the day is displayed on the child screen. The visitor list 21 is provided with items such as a visitor number, a name, a family or visitor type, and a visit time, and these data are read from the memory unit 2 and created. In other words, the visitor whose fingerprint data is already stored in the memory unit 2 stores the accompanying information of the visitor in the memory unit 2 (see later), so the controller 34 uses the visitor's fingerprint data as a key to enter the name. Search and read from the memory unit 2. For a person who is visiting for the first time and whose fingerprint data is newly stored, “First person” is displayed in the name column.

  Next, when a cursor is placed on the visitor to be confirmed and selected, the visitor's visit video 22 and operation screen 23 are displayed on another sub-screen, and the home speaker 42 outputs the voice at the visit. After checking the video 22 and the voice at the time of the visit, the family member determines whether or not to save the visitor's visit data (fingerprint data when video, voice, and fingerprint data are stored). If not stored, selecting “Delete” in the operation screen 23 deletes the data from the memory unit 2. To save this visitor's data, select "Save" in the operation screen 23, and the data remains stored. For the first visitor, incidental information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, office, blood type, etc. is input by operating the operation unit 45 and stored in the memory unit 2. This operation is repeated until confirmation is completed.

  In the above-described display example of the home display 41, the visitor list 21 is displayed. However, only the videos of visitors excluding the family members are sequentially displayed to check the visitors and select whether to save them in the memory unit 2. May be. As described above, by storing the fingerprint data of a visitor whose fingerprint data does not match in the memory unit 2, the new visitor is automatically stored in the memory unit 2, and the accompanying information of the new visitor is input to the memory. By accumulating in part 2, a visitor database can be created. This visitor database can be searched for accompanying information by operating the operation unit 45, and can be utilized as an address book or the like.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart when the home mode is set. FIG. 8 is a display example of the home display 41 in the home mode. The controller 34 constantly monitors whether the call button 15 is pressed. When a visitor presses the call button 15, a chime is notified to the home by the home speaker 42. The controller 34 determines whether the home display 41 is turned on. If not, the controller 34 turns on the home display 41. Then, the fingerprint of the finger whose call button 15 is pressed by the fingerprint camera 16 is photographed. The photographed fingerprint image is analyzed by the fingerprint analysis unit 32 to generate fingerprint data. The fingerprint data is sent to the fingerprint collation unit 33 of the controller 34 and collated with the fingerprint data stored in the fingerprint data storage area of the memory unit 2.

  When the fingerprint data matches the fingerprint data in the memory unit 2, it is determined that the visitor stores the fingerprint data in the memory unit 2, and the controller 34 reads the name of the owner of the matched fingerprint data from the memory unit 2, At the same time, the video and audio of the visitor are output to the home display 41 and home speaker 42. At this time, if the home display 41 is turned on in advance and the householder is watching TV, a child screen is created in the home display 41 as shown in FIG. The name and video 25 are displayed. When the householder is not watching TV, the name and video of the visitor may be displayed on the entire surface of the home display 41. The video and audio of the visitor and the visit time are stored in the memory unit 2. If it does not match the fingerprint data in the memory unit 2, it is determined that the visitor does not store the fingerprint data in the memory unit 2, and the video and audio of the visitor are output to the home display 41 and home speaker 42. Display " The fingerprint data, video, audio, and visit time are stored in the memory unit 2. The householder confirms the visitor by the name and video displayed on the home display 41 and then responds to the visitor using the home speaker 42 and the home microphone 44.

  Since the visitor database stored in the memory unit 2 can identify the visitor, the housekeeper can respond flexibly. It is also possible to check and respond to visitors even while watching TV. When a visitor who has fingerprint data stored in the memory unit 2 and wants to obtain accompanying information other than the visitor's name (for example, work place) while responding, the operation unit 45 operates the memory unit 2 to operate. It is also possible to retrieve the accompanying information and display it on the home display 41.

  Data other than the fingerprint data described above can be used as the visitor's personal identification data. For example, the shape of the visitor's face and the eyeball's retinal pattern can be photographed with a camera to recognize the image, the name given by the visitor can be captured with a microphone, and the voice of the visitor can be captured with a microphone. Recognize and use. Alternatively, it may be a combination of fingerprint data and these.

The block diagram which shows the visitor management system of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the processing content of an operation code. The figure which shows an example of the transfer destination of a visitor information, a message, and a visitor database. The flowchart figure which shows operation | movement of the visitor management system of this invention. The flowchart figure which shows operation | movement of the visitor management system of this invention. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display in visitor confirmation mode in a house. The flowchart figure which shows operation | movement of the visitor management system of this invention. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display of a home mode.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 ... Memory part, 11 ... Entrance camera, 12 ... Entrance microphone, 13 ... Entrance speaker, 14 ... Entrance display, 15 ... Call button, 16 ... Fingerprint camera, 31 ... Timer, 32 ... Fingerprint analysis part, 33 ... Fingerprint collation part 34 ... Controller, 35 ... Switching unit, 36 ... Unlocking unit, 37 ... Modem, 41 ... Home display, 42 ... Home speaker, 43 ... Home microphone, 44 ... Home camera, 45 ... Operation unit

Claims (1)

Personal identification data generating means for capturing personal identification factors of visitors and generating personal identification data;
Pre-entered personal identification data, destination data for transferring visitor information to visitors who want to transfer visitor information, and messages for visitors who do not transfer visitor information Means for storing
Collation means for collating the personal identification data of the visitor generated by the personal identification data generation means with the personal identification data stored in the memory means;
When the visitor's personal identification data matches the stored personal identification data, the transfer destination data corresponding to the visitor is read from the memory means for the visitor who wants to transfer the visitor information. Control means for controlling to read out a message corresponding to the visitor from the memory means for a visitor who does not transfer the visitor information;
When transferring the visitor information, a transmission means connected to a communication line, calling a transfer destination according to the transfer destination data read by the control means, and transmitting visitor information;
Means for receiving an operation code from a transfer destination and performing processing corresponding to the operation code;
The visitor management system comprising: message notifying means for notifying the visitor of a message corresponding to the visitor read by the control means when the visitor information is not transferred.

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