JP2006338087A - Security device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a security device capable of facilitating the setting of a sensor terminal and rapidly performing communication with a main device. <P>SOLUTION: The main device 1 comprises an alarm means 1b performing the setting or release of an alarm mode; a first lighting line communication means 1a transmitting the alarm mode; and a control means 1c controlling the alarm means 1b and the first lighting line communication means 1a. A terminal device 2 includes a second lighting line communication means 2a performing data communication with the main device and a first optical communication means 2b optically communicating receiving data of the second lighting line communication means. The sensor terminal 3 includes a second optical communication means 3a performing optical communication with the first optical communication means 2b, an interface means 3b connected with a sensor means 4, and a battery power source 3c. By this, the setting of the sensor terminal 3 is facilitated, and the sensor terminal 3 can rapidly make the setting or release of alarm and the state of the sensor means 4 communicate with the main device 1 through optical communication with the terminal device 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a security device that quickly sets and cancels an alarm state in a remote room or the like.

  Conventionally, this type of security device is composed of a main device that sets and cancels alarms using radio to simplify wiring construction, and sensor means provided on windows and doors (for example, patents). Reference 1).

As shown in FIG. 9, the main device 8 includes a window / door battery status display 8 a for displaying the status of the battery of the window, the door, and the sensor terminal 7. The sensor terminal 7 includes a transmission / reception drive circuit 7a that performs wireless communication with the main device 8, a transmission / reception control circuit 7b that performs overall control, a sensor 7c, and a battery 7d. Therefore, wiring from the main device 8 to the sensor terminal 7 is not necessary. Further, the transmission / reception control circuit 7b performs intermittent communication between the transmission / reception drive circuit 7a and the main device 8 every 10 minutes.
JP 09-158560 A

  However, in the conventional configuration, since it takes time to set the alarm mode of the sensor terminal 7 from the main device 8 and to grasp the state of the sensor 7c of the sensor terminal 7, the operation is effective even if the alarm mode is set. In addition to the time it takes to release, it takes time to cancel, so there is a problem that after the release, inconvenience such as catching on an alarm and sounding an alarm occurs.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and an object thereof is to provide a security device in which installation of a sensor terminal is simple and communication with a main device can be performed quickly.

  In order to solve the conventional problem, a security device of the present invention includes a main device that operates with a commercial power supply, a terminal device that communicates with the main device, and a sensor terminal that communicates with the terminal device, The main device controls the alarm means for setting or canceling the alarm mode, the first power line communication means for superimposing data on the commercial power supply and transmitting the alarm mode, and the alarm means and the first power line communication means. And the terminal device includes second power line communication means for performing data communication with the main device via the power line, and first optical communication means for communicating received data of the second power line communication means with light. The sensor terminal includes a second optical communication unit that performs optical communication with the first optical communication unit of the terminal device, an interface unit that is connected to the sensor unit, and a battery power source.

  Thereby, the installation of the sensor terminal is simple, and the sensor terminal can communicate with the main device quickly by setting and canceling the alarm and the state of the sensor means by optical communication with the terminal device.

  In the security device of the present invention, the installation of the sensor terminal is simple and the communication with the main device can be performed quickly.

  A first invention includes a main device that operates with a commercial power supply, a terminal device that communicates with the main device, and a sensor terminal that communicates with the terminal device. The main device sets or cancels an alarm mode. The first power line communication means for superimposing data on the commercial power supply and transmitting the alarm mode, and the control means for controlling the alarm means and the first power line communication means. A second power line communication means for performing data communication with the apparatus via the power line, and a first optical communication means for communicating the reception data of the second power line communication means with light, and the sensor terminal of the terminal device By providing a security device having a second optical communication means for optical communication with the first optical communication means, an interface means connected to the sensor means, and a battery power source, the installation of the sensor terminal is simple, and the sensor terminal By optical communication with terminal equipment Distribution of setting and releasing, in which is possible to communicate to quickly main apparatus the state of the sensor means. In addition, since it is not necessary for the sensor terminal to be in a receiving state like a wireless device, battery consumption can be significantly reduced.

  According to a second aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first aspect of the invention, the sensor terminal can reduce the wiring of the system by incorporating the sensor means.

  According to a third invention, in particular, in the first or second invention, the first power line communication means of the main device enables data communication with a plurality of terminal devices, whereby sensor terminals installed in a plurality of rooms. Can be controlled.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the first optical communication means of the terminal device enables communication with the plurality of sensor terminals, whereby a plurality of sensor terminals in one room are provided. It becomes possible to control.

  In the fifth invention, in particular, in the first invention, the main device is provided with public line communication means connectable to the public network line, so that the contents of the sensor terminal can be confirmed at the remote monitoring center. .

  According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first aspect, the first optical communication means of the terminal device enables control of the terminal equipment provided with the third optical communication means, so that the main device changes to a terminal such as an air conditioner. It becomes possible to control by using the optical communication function of the device.

  In the seventh invention, in particular, in the first invention, the second optical communication means of the sensor terminal can communicate with the remote controller including the fourth optical communication means. Setting and release are possible.

  According to an eighth aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first aspect of the invention, the first optical communication means of the terminal device can communicate with the remote control provided with the fourth optical communication means, so that the alarm mode of the main device is set by the remote control. And can be released.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a security device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  As shown in the figure, the main device 1 is connected to an alarm means 1b for setting or canceling an alarm mode of the system, and a first power line communication means 1a for transmitting data by superimposing data on a commercial power source. And a control means 1c for controlling the alarm means 1b and the first power line communication means 1a, and a commercial power source 1d is supplied. The terminal device 2 uses the first power line communication means 1a of the main device 1 and the second power line communication means 2a that performs communication by superimposing data on the commercial power supply, and the received data of the second power line communication means 2a by light. The first optical communication means 2b for communication is provided, and a commercial power supply 2c is supplied. The sensor terminal 3 includes a second optical communication unit 3a that performs optical communication with the first optical communication unit 2b, an interface unit (I / F unit) 3b that connects the sensor unit 4 provided on a window or door, a battery, And a power source 3c.

  The operation and action of the security device configured as described above will be described below.

  When the alarm device 1b of the main device 1 is operated to set the security device to the alarm mode, the main device 1 and the terminal device 2 are always in a state where they can be received from the commercial power supply. It is transmitted from the power line communication means 1 a to the second power line communication means 2 a of the terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 operates the first optical communication unit 2b and outputs light based on the content received by the second power line communication unit 2a. This optical output is received by the second optical communication means 3a of the sensor terminal 3, and the sensor terminal 3 can be set to the alarm mode. If the sensor means 4 operates in this state, an alarm can be sounded from the alarm sound issuing means (not shown) via the interface means 3b.

  Also, when issuing a notification from the main device 1, the state of the sensor means 4 is changed via the second optical communication means 3a, the first optical communication means 2b, the second power line communication means 2a, and the first power line communication means 1a. This can be done by informing the alarm means 1b. Although not shown, the second optical communication means 2a is equipped with an infrared receiving device, and if the interrupt function of the constructed microcomputer is used, the current consumption can be kept low. Electric power can be kept extremely low.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the installation of the sensor terminal 3 is simple, and the sensor terminal 3 communicates with the terminal device 2 through optical communication to set or cancel the alarm, and to quickly communicate the state of the sensor means 4 to the main device 1. It is possible to do. In addition, since it is not necessary for the sensor terminal 3 to be in a reception state like a wireless device, it is possible to significantly reduce battery consumption.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 2 shows a security device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the sensor terminal 3 incorporates the sensor means 4.

  Thereby, when the sensor means 4 operates, an alarm can be sounded from the alarm sound issuing means of the sensor terminal 3 although not shown. Also, when issuing a notification from the main device 1, the state of the sensor means 4 is changed via the second optical communication means 3a, the first optical communication means 2b, the second power line communication means 2a, and the first power line communication means 1a. This can be done by informing the alarm means 1b.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the wiring of the system.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 3 shows a security device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the first power line communication means 1a of the main device 1 enables data communication with a plurality of terminal devices 2 and 21.

  Thereby, the change of the sensor means of the sensor terminals 3 and 31 is received by the first power line communication means 1a of the main apparatus 1 via the optical communication means and the power line communication means incorporated in the terminal devices 2 and 21, respectively. be able to. The terminal devices 2 and 21 are installed in separate rooms, and the alarm means 1b of the main device 1 is configured to be able to set / cancel alarms in a plurality of rooms.

  Thus, in this embodiment, it is possible to control sensor terminals installed in a plurality of rooms.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 4 shows a security device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. The same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the first optical communication means 2b of the terminal device 2 is configured to be able to communicate with a plurality of sensor terminals 3 and 31.

  Thereby, it is possible to transmit information of sensor means installed in a plurality of windows or the like from one terminal apparatus 2 to the main apparatus 1. In addition, the main terminals 1 can collectively set the sensor terminals 3 and 31 to the alarm mode.

  Thus, in this embodiment, it is possible to control a plurality of sensor terminals in one room.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 5 shows a security device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the main apparatus 1 is provided with public line communication means 1f that can be connected to a public network line.

  Thereby, the sensor information from the sensor terminal 3 is transmitted via the second optical communication unit 3a, the first optical communication unit 2b, the second power line communication unit 2a, the first power line communication unit 1a, and the public line communication unit 1f. Although not shown, it is possible to report to a remote monitoring center or the like. In addition, the alarm mode of the main device 1 or the sensor terminal 3 can be set or canceled from the remote monitoring center.

  Thus, in this embodiment, it is possible to confirm the contents of the sensor terminal at the remote monitoring center.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 6 shows a security device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. The same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the first optical communication means 2b of the terminal device 2 enables control of the terminal equipment 5a such as an air conditioner provided with the third optical communication means 5a.

  Accordingly, the operation of the terminal device 5 can be controlled from the first optical communication unit 2b of the terminal device 2 via the third optical communication unit 5a according to an instruction from the main device 1.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to control the main apparatus with the optical communication function of a terminal device such as an air conditioner.

(Embodiment 7)
FIG. 7 shows a security device according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. The same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in the figure, the second optical communication means 3a of the sensor terminal 3 is communicable with the remote controller 6 provided with the fourth optical communication means 6a.

  Thereby, optical communication with the 2nd optical communication means 3a is performed from the remote control 6, and the sensor terminal 3 can be set / released such as an alarm mode.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the alarm mode of the sensor terminal can be set or canceled from the remote controller.

(Embodiment 8)
FIG. 8 shows a security device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. The same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the first optical communication unit 2b of the terminal device 2 is configured to be able to communicate with the remote controller 6 including the fourth optical communication unit 6a.

  This enables optical communication from the remote controller 6 with the first optical communication means 2b of the terminal device 2 using the optical communication, and from the remote control 6 via the second power line communication means 2a and the first power line communication means 1a. The main device 1 can be set / released in the alarm mode.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the alarm mode of the main device can be set or canceled by the remote controller.

  As described above, the security device according to each embodiment of the present invention can quickly communicate with the main device 1 and the sensor terminal 3 while ensuring the ease of mounting the sensor means.

  As described above, since the security device according to the present invention can be easily installed with a sensor terminal and can quickly communicate with the main device, it can also be applied to remote control applications such as AV equipment and equipment. it can.

Block diagram of a security device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention Block diagram of a security device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention Block diagram of a security device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention Block diagram of a security device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention Block diagram of a security device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention Block diagram of a security device in Embodiment 6 of the present invention Block diagram of a security device according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention Block diagram of a security device according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention Block diagram of a conventional security device

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main apparatus 1a First power line communication means 1b Alarm means 1c Control means 1f Public line communication means 2, 21 Terminal device 2a Second power line communication means 2b First optical communication means 3, 31 Sensor terminal 3a Second optical communication means 3b Interface means (I / F means)
3c Battery power supply 4 Sensor means 5 Terminal equipment 5a Third optical communication means 6 Remote control 6a Fourth optical communication means

Claims (8)

A main device that operates with a commercial power supply, a terminal device that communicates with the main device, and a sensor terminal that communicates with the terminal device. The main device includes alarm means for setting or canceling an alarm mode; The first power line communication means for superimposing data on the power supply and transmitting the alarm mode, and the control means for controlling the alarm means and the first power line communication means, the terminal device via the main device and the power line Second power line communication means for performing data communication, and first optical communication means for communicating received data of the second power line communication means by light, and the sensor terminal is connected to the first optical communication means of the terminal device. A security device comprising second optical communication means for performing optical communication, interface means for connecting to sensor means, and a battery power source. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor terminal includes sensor means. The security device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first power line communication means of the main device enables data communication with a plurality of terminal devices. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the first optical communication unit of the terminal device is configured to be able to communicate with a plurality of sensor terminals. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the main device includes public line communication means connectable to a public network line. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the first optical communication unit of the terminal device enables control of the terminal device including the third optical communication unit. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the second optical communication unit of the sensor terminal can communicate with a remote controller including the fourth optical communication unit. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the first optical communication unit of the terminal device can communicate with a remote controller including a fourth optical communication unit.

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