JP2007133583A - Alarm device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an alarm device for temporarily stopping alarm generation by performing a certain operation, and also for enabling a user to select the time period of the temporary stop of the alarm generation in response to a situation at that time when alarm generation from the device is a false one, or when safety is secured. <P>SOLUTION: An alarm device for detecting an abnormal state to generate an alarm and also for temporarily stopping the alarm generation by a stop operation to an operation unit comprises: a storage unit 2 with a plurality of stop time periods differing from one another in length; and a control unit 1 for selecting a stop time period out of the plurality of stop time periods to temporarily stop the announcing over the selected stop time period, based on the stop operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an alarm device that detects an abnormal state such as a gas leak or a fire and issues an alarm, and temporarily stops the alarm by a stop operation.

  Some alarm devices that detect an abnormal state such as a gas leak or a fire and issue an alarm have a temporary stop function for temporarily stopping the alarm. With such an alarm device, for example, when the alarm device is misreported, or when an abnormal condition has occurred but the abnormal condition has been resolved because safety measures have been taken, the user can It is possible to temporarily stop unnecessary and annoying alarm sounds by temporarily stopping the notification. Then, the user contacts the trader during the suspension period of the notification. As a conventional alarm device having such a temporary stop function, there is an alarm device having an alarm stop switch (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-208957 A

  The temporary stop time of an alarm device having a temporary stop function is usually about 10 minutes. This is in consideration of the case where it is difficult to determine whether or not the alarm device is misreported. Even if the user pauses the alarm device, the alarm is restarted within a short period of time. This is to prevent the damage from spreading. As described above, the conventional alarm device attempts to reduce the risk that the user may suffer by not easily continuing the alarm stop state.

  However, there are cases where the user can clearly determine that the alarm device is falsely reported, or that the abnormal state has already been resolved due to safety measures taken. It is sometimes inconvenient for the user to set to a certain time. Therefore, a flexible alarm device is desired depending on the situation.

  In this respect, in the alarm device described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, an alarm is issued separately from the above-described temporary stop by causing the test switch provided originally to also function as an alarm switch and performing a special switch operation. Can be completely stopped. In other words, if the alarm is a false alarm, the alarm is completely stopped by performing a special switch operation that the user does not normally know until the service company arrives.

  However, in the alarm device of Patent Document 1, when the alarm is paused, a single pause time is set in advance, and the user cannot select the pause time according to the situation. Moreover, the temporary stop time is set to about 10 minutes so that the stop state is not easily continued as described above. Therefore, it is difficult for the trader to arrive at the site during such a short pause time, and the alerting is eventually resumed. Therefore, the user needs to repeat the troublesome pause operation many times so that the annoying reporting is not resumed.

  Further, Patent Document 1 describes that the alarm is completely stopped by the user pulling the pull cord of the switch of the alarm device until the trader arrives. However, it is impossible for the user to select and set the alarm stop time only by the operation of pulling the drawstring. Thus, in the alarm device of Patent Document 1, the convenience for the user has not been improved.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to perform certain operations when the alarm device is misreported or when safety is ensured. It is an object to provide an alarm device capable of pausing the alerting and allowing the user to select the alerting pause time according to the situation at that time.

  A characteristic configuration of the alarm device according to the present invention is an alarm device that detects an abnormal state and issues an alarm, and temporarily stops the alarm by a stop operation on an operation unit, and has a plurality of lengths different from each other. A storage unit storing a stop time; and a control unit that selects one stop time from the plurality of stop times based on the stop operation, and temporarily stops the notification over the one stop time; It is in the point with.

  In the case of the alarm device of this configuration, for example, when the user performs a stop operation on the operation unit, the control unit performs the stop operation from a plurality of stop times having different lengths stored in the storage unit. One stop time can be selected based on this, and the alarm can be suspended. As described above, since a plurality of pause times can be set with one alarm device, the alarm pause state corresponding to the situation at that time can be appropriately realized with the intention of the user or the like. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately deal with abnormal conditions, alarm false alarms, etc., and the convenience and reliability of the alarm device are improved.

  In the alarm device of the present invention, the control unit may recognize the operation pattern of the stop operation, select a stop time corresponding to the operation pattern, and temporarily stop the notification over the stop time. Is possible.

  In the case of the alarm device of this configuration, an operation pattern when the user performs a stop operation is associated with a plurality of stop times having different lengths stored in the storage unit, and the control unit is operated by the user. By recognizing the pattern, the stop time corresponding to the operation pattern is selected. That is, the user can select the target alarm stop time with a simple operation by simply changing the operation pattern of the stop operation.

  In the alarm device of the present invention, the stop operation includes a first stop operation for temporarily stopping the notification over a first stop time, and a second stop operation for temporarily stopping the notification over a second stop time. The control unit can also temporarily stop the notification over the second stop time when the second stop operation is performed during the temporary stop based on the first stop operation. It is.

  In the case of the alarm device of the present configuration, the control unit selects the second stop time by performing the second stop operation on the assumption that the alarm is being paused based on the first stop operation. And a control part can pause alerting over this 2nd stop time. For this reason, for example, when the second stop time is a very long stop time, it is really necessary while preventing the user from setting such a long stop time from the beginning without confirming whether or not it is a false alarm. In such a case (for example, when it is a false alarm or when safety is confirmed), it is possible to set such a long stop time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience and reliability of the alarm device while reducing the risk that the alarm will be suspended for a long period due to a user's misjudgment with respect to the false alarm of the alarm device.

  In the alarm device of the present invention, when the alarm is in a paused state, the control unit can release the paused state by performing an interrupt operation for releasing the alarm stop. .

  Even if the alarm is in a paused state, it may be better to cancel the paused state. In such a case, with the alarm device of this configuration, the temporary stop state can be released by performing an interrupt operation for releasing the alarm stop, so that the convenience and reliability of the alarm device can be improved. it can.

  In the alarm device of the present invention, the alarm stop cancellation interrupt operation can be performed by the control unit recognizing an operation pattern of the alarm stop cancellation interrupt operation for the operation unit.

  In the case of the alarm device of this configuration, the control unit recognizes the operation pattern of the interrupt operation for canceling the alarm stop with respect to the operation unit (for example, a state in which an object continuously contacts the switch of the alarm device). Thus, it can be determined that an interrupt operation for canceling the alarm stop has been performed. As a result, if an unintended operation is performed on the alarm device, the alarm is restarted to notify the user of the abnormal state, and the safety and reliability are given priority over convenience and safety. The stop state can be canceled.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment relating to an alarm device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the embodiments and drawings described below, and any modifications within the scope that can be carried out by those skilled in the art as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. Modification is possible.

[Configuration of alarm device]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an alarm device 100 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a specific configuration example of the alarm device 100 of the present invention, in which (a) is a wall surface type alarm device and (b) is a ceiling type alarm device. First, the configuration of the alarm device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The alarm device 100 detects an abnormal state such as a gas leak or a fire, issues an alarm, and temporarily stops the alarm by a stop operation. As a main component, the alarm device 100 is integrated as a control unit. A circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 1 and a nonvolatile memory (hereinafter referred to as EEPROM) 2 as a storage unit are provided. Further, as other components, a switch 3, a sensor element 4, a temperature thermistor 5, a display output unit 6, an audio output unit 7, and the like can be provided. In the product example of FIG. 2, the CPU 1, the EEPROM 2, the sensor element 4, and the temperature thermistor 5 are not shown, but are arranged on a substrate stored inside the alarm device 100. Also. The sensor element 4 and the temperature thermistor 5 are arranged in the sensor chamber 14. Hereinafter, each part of the alarm device 100 will be described.

  The sensor element 4 is a sensor corresponding to the detection target gas of the alarm device 100. In the case of a home alarm device, for example, a gas sensor or a CO sensor is often used as the sensor element 4. If necessary, a temperature thermistor 5 that measures the temperature in the vicinity of the sensor element 4 can be provided separately from the sensor element 4. A more accurate gas concentration can be calculated by correcting the gas concentration detected by the sensor element 4 based on the temperature measured by the temperature thermistor 5.

  A signal related to the gas concentration from the sensor element 4 and a temperature signal from the temperature thermistor 5 are transmitted to the CPU 1. In the CPU 1, the measured value of the gas concentration is corrected with the measured temperature, and an accurate gas concentration is obtained. The calculated gas concentration is compared with a gas concentration threshold value stored in advance in the alarm device 100, and whether it is an abnormal state such as a gas leak or not, and if so, how serious it is. Determine whether. When it is determined that the CPU 1 is in an abnormal state, the CPU 1 sends a display signal corresponding to the severity of the abnormal state to the display output unit 6.

  The display output unit 6 can be, for example, an LED display unit composed of three color LEDs (green, yellow, red) as in the alarm device 100 shown in FIG. 2 (a) or (b). . In addition, a liquid crystal panel, a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be employed. In the display output unit 6 of the present embodiment, the user can recognize the severity of the abnormal state at that time by the lighting pattern of each LED (continuous lighting, blinking, etc.). In the display output unit 6 of the present embodiment, for example, a warning / alarm for city gas (methane) is assigned to a red LED, and a warning / alarm for incomplete combustion (carbon monoxide) is assigned to a yellow LED. Assigned. Even if there is no abnormality, the user can recognize that the alarm device 100 is in an effective state (monitoring state) by continuously lighting only the green LED indicating that the display output unit 6 is safe. be able to.

  When the alarm device 100 detects an abnormal condition, an alarm signal corresponding to the severity of the abnormal condition is also output to the speaker as the audio output unit 7. An alarm signal corresponding to the severity of the abnormal state is output as a voice or a message. Specifically, by changing the volume, pitch, and sound pattern of the alarm sound according to the severity of the abnormal state, the user is made to recognize the severity of the abnormal state at that time. Or, “Please ventilate”, “Incomplete combustion has occurred”, “Gas leak has occurred”, “Fire has occurred”, etc., depending on the actual electronic voice or recorded voice You may make it call a message continuously.

  By the way, as the sensor element 4 and the temperature thermistor 5 used in the alarm device 100, it is usual that a sensor with a certain degree of sensitivity is adopted in consideration of safety. Therefore, the sensor element 4 and the temperature thermistor 5 may detect these state changes sensitively even when, for example, a local or temporary gas concentration increase or temperature increase occurs. In such a case, a detection signal is transmitted from the sensor element 4 or the temperature thermistor 5 to the CPU 1, which determines that the CPU 1 is in an abnormal state, and outputs that the display output unit 6 and the audio output unit 7 are in an abnormal state. A signal will be sent.

  However, even if a local or temporary increase in gas concentration or temperature as described above occurs, these phenomena are not always abnormal. For example, such a phenomenon may occur when a gas appliance is overhauled or when the window is closed during the day. For this reason, the alarm device 100 may issue an alarm (that is, a false alarm) indicating that the alarm device 100 is in an abnormal state even if the alarm device 100 is not actually in an abnormal state.

  In view of this, in the unlikely event that the above false alarm is issued, means (temporary stop means) for temporarily stopping the alarm is provided in the alarm device 100 of the present embodiment. As an example of the temporary stop means, there is a switch 3 used in combination with the inspection switch 13 provided in the main body of the alarm device 100. The inspection switch 13 is a switch for executing a check of each function of the alarm device 100, and the check is started when a normal operation (for example, one push operation) is performed. However, it is possible to suspend the alarm by performing a switch operation different from the switch operation for performing the original function of the inspection switch as described above (one push operation in the above example). For example, if the inspection switch is pressed twice continuously while the alarm is issued, the alarm is temporarily stopped for a short time (for example, 5 minutes), and if pressed continuously three times, the alarm is temporarily stopped for a medium time (for example, 30 minutes). For example, a slightly complicated operation pattern different from the original switch operation is set corresponding to the pause time. An example of a specific operation pattern actually performed will be described later. Further, when the operation pattern is made more complicated by complicating how to press the inspection switch 13, the alarm can be temporarily stopped for a long time (for example, 36 hours). In this way, by setting different switch operations so as to properly use the function as the inspection switch 13 and the function as the temporary stop means, it is not necessary to newly provide the switch 3 as the temporary stop means. The alarm device 100 is partially provided with a cover 15 for manufacturing reasons, for example, but the cover 15 can also be used as the switch 3 and the inspection switch 13. In other words, the cover 15 is provided with a switch mechanism so that the switch contacts come into contact with the cover 15 when pressed. In this case, since the switch 13 in FIG. 2 can be eliminated, a clean appearance can be realized.

[Pause processing of alarm by integrated circuit (CPU)]
Now, when the user performs a stop operation with the switch 3, the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 determines how long the alarm is temporarily stopped based on the operation pattern. It is determined by selecting a plurality of stop times having different lengths. The plurality of stop times having different lengths are times associated with operation patterns when the user performs a stop operation. That is, when the CPU 1 recognizes the operation pattern of the user, the stop time corresponding to the operation pattern is selected. When the stop time is selected, the CPU 1 counts the selected stop time with the LEVEL timer 8, and pauses the notification during the count.

  In this way, in the alarm notification 100 of the present invention, it is possible to set a plurality of pause times with one alarm device 100. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately realize a temporary suspension state of the alarm according to the situation at that time with the intention of the user. In addition, since the user can take appropriate measures against alarm misreporting or the like on the user side, the convenience and reliability of the alarm device 100 are improved. Furthermore, the user can reliably select the target alarm stop time by simply changing the operation pattern of the stop operation.

Next, specific processing steps relating to the temporary suspension of notification performed by the CPU 1 will be described using a flowchart. In addition, in the flowchart shown below, the alphabet description of the parameter used in each flow shall have the following meanings.
Alarm: KEIHO = 0: No abnormal condition
1: There is an alarm state Stop level: TEILEVEL = 0: No alarm pause
1: Pause for 5 minutes
2: Pause for 30 minutes
3: Alarm 36-hour pause timer LEVEL1 timer: 5-minute count timer
LEVEL2 timer: 30-minute count timer
LEVEL3 timer: 36-hour count timer Alarm sound ... OTO = 0: Permits alarm sound
1: Stop alarm sound

  In the above-mentioned stop level (TEILEVEL) and timer (LEVEL timer), level 1 is 5 minutes, level 2 is 30 minutes, and level 3 is 36 hours. These times are selected for the following reasons. is there.

  Level 1 is a case where it is determined that the user is safe and the alarm is temporarily stopped. However, in such a case, there are cases where the user pauses the report as an erroneous report despite an abnormal state such as a gas leak. Therefore, even if it is not a false alarm, if the alarm is restarted in about 3 to 15 minutes, it is possible to prevent the spread of damage due to gas leakage or the like. Therefore, 5 minutes is adopted as the most preferable time at this time.

  Level 2 is a case where the user contacts the supplier and receives an instruction of safety measures (prohibit use of gas appliances, shut-off of gas mains, ventilation for opening windows, evacuation, etc.) and then temporarily stop the alarm. In this case, as will be described later, the user can pause the report by performing a somewhat complicated constant stop operation, but basically waits for the arrival of the trader. The waiting time at that time is about 20 to 60 minutes. Therefore, 30 minutes is adopted as the most preferable time at this time.

  Level 3 is a case in which safety is confirmed by the dispatch of a contractor, and it is determined that the report for reporting the abnormal state is completely false due to a failure of parts such as a buzzer. In this case, the user will ask the contractor to repair or replace the part. The time at which the parts (or a new alarm device) can be procured is about 12 to 48 hours. Therefore, 36 hours is adopted as the most preferable time at this time.

  Even during the temporary suspension period of the above levels 1 to 3, the monitoring function of the alarm device 100 works normally unless the alarm device 100 breaks down in order to ensure the safety of the user. Therefore, the alarm device 100 according to the present embodiment ensures high safety and reliability because even if the alarm is in a paused state, it is not possible to monitor the abnormal state. can do.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing steps particularly at the time of start-up in the alarm device 100 of the present invention. First, when the alarm device 100 is turned on, an initial setting is made (S1). In the initial setting, each parameter is initialized. The value of each parameter at the time of initial setting is as follows.
(Initial setting value)
・ KEIHO = 0
・ TEILEVEL = 0
• LEVEL1 timer = 0 count • LEVEL2 timer = 0 count • LEVEL3 timer = 0 count • OTO = 0

  Next, the CPU 1 starts monitoring whether a stop operation for temporarily stopping the notification is performed (S2), and further performs a display / report execution routine (S3). This display / report execution routine is the subroutine shown in FIG. 9, and the presence / absence of LED display or alarm sound is determined according to the KEIHO and OTO parameters. Since the initial monitoring state is a normal monitoring state, the green LED is turned on, the yellow LED and the red LED are turned off, and the alarm sound is not generated. When KEIHO = 1 and OTO = 0, the green LED is turned on, the yellow LED is turned off, the red LED is blinked, and an alarm sound is generated. When KEIHO = 1 and OTO = 1, the green LED is turned on, the yellow LED is turned off, the red LED is blinked, and the alarm sound is not generated. In the present embodiment, the alarm state is indicated by the operation (lighting / flashing / turning off) of the red LED. However, the alarm is issued to the user or the like by the lighting pattern of other LEDs. It is also possible. For example, a warning regarding city gas (methane) can be turned on with a red LED, a warning about incomplete combustion (carbon monoxide) can be turned on with a yellow LED, and a red LED or a yellow LED can be blinked to call attention. . In this way, by associating a plurality of abnormal states and the lighting patterns of the respective LEDs in advance, it is easy for the user or the like to issue an appropriate alarm according to the type of abnormal state and the degree of danger at that time. Can be displayed.

  After the display / report execution routine in step 3, an abnormal state is detected (S4). This abnormal state detection is performed, for example, in the block diagram of the alarm device 100 of FIG. 1 when the value of the signal input from the sensor element 4 to the CPU 1 exceeds a predetermined threshold value stored in advance in the CPU 1 (or EEPROM 2). Judgment based on whether or not. If the signal value exceeds the threshold value, the abnormal state detection proceeds to the YES side, sets KEIHO = 1 (S5), and then proceeds to the routine <A> (FIG. 4). If the signal value does not exceed the threshold value, the abnormal state detection proceeds to the NO side, and the process returns to the display / report execution routine (S3).

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing steps when the alarm sound is not temporarily stopped in the alarm state, which is the routine <A> of FIG. Also in this routine, the display / report execution routine (S6) is executed first. The display / report execution routine in step 6 is the same as the display / report execution routine in step 3 described above. After the display / report execution routine in step 6, an abnormal state is detected (S7). If the abnormal value detection proceeds to the NO side assuming that the signal value does not exceed the threshold value, KEIHO = 0, TEILEVEL = 0, and OTO = 0 are set (S9), and the steps from <B> in FIG. 3 are performed. 3 is returned to the display / report execution routine. If the abnormal state detection proceeds to the YES side assuming that the signal value exceeds the threshold value, the alarm display is continued as it is because the state where the alarm needs to be issued continues.

  Next, it is determined whether there is an alarm stop operation, that is, whether there is an interruption by the switch 3 (S8). If it is determined that there is no interrupt from the switch 3 (S8; NO), the process returns to step 6 to execute the display / report execution routine. If it is determined that there is an interrupt from the switch 3 (S8; YES), the type of interrupt of the switch 3 is determined (S10, S11).

First, in step 10, it is determined whether or not the interrupt is LEVEL1. The interruption of LEVEL 1 means, for example, an operation in the switch ON state of about 100 msec when the switch 3 is lightly pressed. This operation shows an example of the operation pattern of the stop operation. Such a switch operation of LEVEL 1 is very easy, so that almost all users can surely execute it. Therefore, the alarm device 100 can easily recognize the interruption of the LEVEL 1 without checking the manual of the alarm device 100 or the like. If it is determined that there is an interrupt of LEVEL1 (S10; YES), the process proceeds to the routine <C> (FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the stop operation (first stop operation) in the present specification is performed when the interrupt of LEVEL1 is made (S10; YES) in the state with the switch interrupt (S8; YES). It will be.
If it is determined that it is not a LEVEL1 interrupt (S10; NO), it is determined in step 11 whether it is a LEVEL2 interrupt. Here, the interrupt of LEVEL2 is, for example, that the switch 3 is continuously pressed for 1 second or more, and then a short-time push operation within 0.5 seconds is repeated 3 times within 2 seconds with an interval of 1 second or more. After that, it means the state when it is kept pressed for 1 second or more after an interval of 1 second or more. This operation also shows an example of the operation pattern of the stop operation. Since such a switch operation is complicated, it cannot be executed unless the user checks the manual of the alarm device 100 or the like, or confirms by contacting the supplier, and the probability of being executed by some chance is very high. It is very low. Therefore, it is not easy for the alarm device 100 to recognize the interruption of LEVEL2. If it is determined that there is an interrupt of LEVEL 2 (S11; YES), the routine proceeds to the routine <D> (FIG. 6). If it is determined that the interrupt is not LEVEL2 (S11; NO), the process returns to step 6 to execute a display / report execution routine. In this embodiment, when there is a switch interrupt (S8; YES), there is no LEVEL1 interrupt (S10; NO), and there is a LEVEL2 interrupt (S11; YES), stop in this specification The operation (first stop operation) has been performed.

  Next, the routine <C> (FIG. 5) and the routine <D> (FIG. 6) will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing steps when the alarm sound is temporarily stopped for 5 minutes in the alarm state in the routine <C>. In this routine, first, TEILEVEL = 1, OTO = 1, and LEVEL1 timer = 0 count (reset state) is set (S12). Next, the display / report execution routine (S13) shown in FIG. 9 is executed. Since the LED display in this case is KEIHO = 1 and OTO = 1, the green LED is turned on, the yellow LED is turned off, the red LED is blinked from step 3 'in FIG. There will be no alert.

  Next, the LEVEL1 timer is counted up (S14). This LEVEL1 timer is a 5-minute count timer, and its counting method is normally one for every 1 sec. However, other counting methods, for example, every 0.1 second in which the <C> routine is cycled, are used. It is good also as what counts.

  Next, an abnormal state is detected (S15). If the abnormal state detection proceeds to the NO side assuming that the signal value does not exceed the threshold value, KEIHO = 0, TEILEVE = 0, and OTO = 0 are set (S17), and the routine <B> in FIG. To return to the display / report execution routine of step 3. If the abnormal state detection proceeds to the YES side assuming that the signal value exceeds the threshold value, the alarm display is continued as it is because the state where the alarm needs to be issued continues.

  Next, it is determined whether the count of the LEVEL1 timer has passed 5 minutes (S16). If it is determined that 5 minutes have passed (S16; YES), the alarm sound is restored from the paused state for 5 minutes, TEILEVEL = 0 and OTO = 0 are set, and the routine <A> in FIG. Return. In this case, since the alarm sound is issued in the alarm state, in the routine <A> in FIG. 4, the green LED is on, the yellow LED is off, the red LED is blinking, and the alarm Sound notification is enabled. If it is determined that five minutes have not elapsed (S16; NO), it is determined whether or not there is an alarm stop operation, that is, whether or not there is an interrupt by the switch 3 (S18). If it is determined that there is no interrupt from the switch 3 (S18; NO), the process returns to step 13 to execute the display / report execution routine. If it is determined that a switch interrupt has occurred (S18; YES), it is determined whether or not the interrupt is an interrupt for releasing the temporary stop of the alarm (S20). If it is determined that the interrupt is not for canceling the temporary stop of the alarm (S20; NO), the process returns to step 13 to execute the display / report execution routine. When it is determined that the interrupt is for canceling the temporary stop of the alarm (S20; YES), the alarm is recovered from the temporary stop state for 5 minutes, TEILEVEL = 0 and OTO = 0 are set, and the LEVEL1 timer is set to 0. The count is reset, and the process returns to the routine <A> in FIG. In this embodiment, an interrupt operation for canceling an alarm stop in this specification is performed when a switch interrupt is present (S18; YES) and an alarm stop cancel is interrupted (S20; YES). That's right. The interrupt operation for canceling the alarm stop may be the above-described interrupt operation of LEVEL1, but a slightly complicated operation pattern (for example, a switch) so that the user cannot easily cancel the alarm suspension. Or the like, or the above-described interrupt operation of LEVEL2 may be employed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing steps when the alarm sound is temporarily stopped for 30 minutes in the alarm state in the routine <D>. The difference between the routine <D> and the routine <C> described above is that, first, TEILEVEL = 2, OTO = 1, and LEVEL2 timer = 0 count (reset state) (S22), and switch In addition to the interrupt for releasing the temporary stop of the alarm (S30; YES → S31), there is a judgment of the interrupt of LEVEL3 (S32). That is, in the routine of <D>, it is not possible to directly shift from the alarm state or the alarm sound 5 minute pause state to the alarm sound 36 hour pause state, and always through the alarm sound 30 minute pause state, The alarm sound can be suspended for 36 hours only after the interruption operation. The reason for adopting such a flow is to prevent the user from setting such a long stop time from the beginning without confirming whether or not it is falsely reported by the contractor when the pause time is very long. is there. However, it is possible to set such a long stop time when it is really necessary (for example, when it is surely a false alarm) or when the contractor confirms or ensures safety. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience and reliability of the alarm device 100 while reducing the risk of the alarm being suspended for a long period due to a user's misjudgment regarding the false alarm of the alarm device 100 or the like. It is. In this embodiment, when an interrupt for canceling an alarm stop is made (S30; YES) in a state with a switch interrupt (S28; YES), an interrupt operation for canceling an alarm stop in this specification is performed. That's right. In addition, when there is a switch interrupt (S28; YES), there is no alarm stop release interrupt (S30; NO), and there is a LEVEL3 interrupt (S32; YES), the stop operation in this specification (No. 2 stop operation) has been performed.

  If it is determined that there is a LEVEL3 interrupt (S32; YES) in the LEVEL3 interrupt determination (S32), the routine proceeds to the routine <E> (FIG. 7). If it is determined that the interrupt is not LEVEL 3 (S32; NO), the process returns to step 23 to execute the display / report execution routine. Here, the interrupt of LEVEL 3 is a very complicated switch operation (for example, after pressing switch 3 for 1 second or longer, holding it for 1 second or more after an interval of 1 second or longer, and then setting an interval of 1 second or longer) When the user presses the button for a short time within 0.5 seconds and repeats it 4 times within 3 seconds, and then presses it for more than 1 second after an interval of 1 second or more) This involves a switch operation (for example, a switch operation by a hidden switch as will be described later). For this reason, the interrupt operation of LEVEL 3 waits for the arrival of the trader, and can only be paused by a switch operation performed by the trader. Therefore, the switch operation for interrupting LEVEL 3 cannot be executed by some chance.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing steps when the alarm sound is suspended for 36 hours in the alarm state in the routine <E>. The routine <E> is substantially the same as the routine <C> described above. First, TEILEVEL = 3, OTO = 1, and the LEVEL3 timer = 0 count (reset state) (S33). In the routine <E>, when it is determined that there is an interrupt (S41; YES) in the determination of whether or not there is an interrupt for releasing the temporary suspension of the alarm (S41; YES), TEILEVEL = 0, OTO = 0 is set, the LEVEL3 timer is reset to 0 count, and the process returns to the routine <A> in FIG. In this case, as an interrupt operation for releasing the temporary suspension of the alarm, the user can adopt an arbitrarily set operation pattern of the interrupt operation. In this embodiment, the interrupt stop cancellation operation in this specification is performed when the switch interrupt is present (S40; YES) and the alarm stop cancellation interrupt is present (S41; YES). That's right.

  Further, in the alarm device 100 of the present embodiment, the CPU 1 displays an operation pattern of an interrupt operation for canceling the alarm stop with respect to the operation unit (for example, a state in which an object continuously contacts the switch 3 of the alarm device 100). By recognizing, it can be determined that an interrupt operation for releasing the alarm stop has been performed. This shows an example of the operation pattern of the interrupt operation for releasing the alarm stop. As a result, when an unintended operation is performed on the alarm device 100, the alarm is restarted to notify the user of the abnormal state, giving priority to reliability and safety over convenience. The pause state can be released.

  By the way, in the routine <C> (FIG. 5), the routine <D> (FIG. 6), and the routine <E> (FIG. 7), the signal value is a threshold value in the abnormal state detection step (S15, S25, S36). After proceeding to the YES side as exceeding the value, a rapid increase in gas concentration or a rapid temperature increase may occur while each LEVEL timer is counting. Therefore, in order to improve safety against such an increase in the degree of risk, it is effective to add the routine <X> shown in FIG. 8 after the abnormal state detection step (S15, S25, S36). is there. In the routine <X>, as shown in step 40, when the degree of risk exceeds a predetermined threshold (S40; YES), the parameters are set to TEILEVEL = 0 and OTO = 0, and the routine <A> is executed. I'm going back.

  Several examples are given below as conditions for the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 to cancel (interrupt) the paused state in response to an increase in the degree of danger during the counting of each LEVEL timer. In these examples, the alarm device 100 is assumed to be an alarm device for city gas. The lower explosion limit (LEL) of city gas is 50000 ppm, and the alarm device 100 is set to a quarter of the LEL (that is, 12500 ppm). In addition to this city gas concentration, the values related to carbon monoxide (CO) concentration, the temperature associated with the fire, and the smoke associated with the fire, which are described later, are state values that vary according to the risk of abnormal conditions in this specification. is there.

(A) Stop level 1 (TEILEVEL = 1) release (interrupt) condition << Release condition 1 >>
When the city gas concentration is expected to exceed LEL within a specified time (5 minutes in this condition), an interrupt of LEVEL1 is executed.
The time that the LEVEL1 counter counts within the specified time is t seconds, and the average concentration of city gas from t-1 seconds to t seconds is E (t). Then, the city gas concentration increase D per second is
D = E (t) −E (t−1) (1)
It becomes. Therefore, the expected concentration X of city gas at the specified time (5 minutes) is
X = E (t) + {E (t) −E (t−1)} × (300−t) (2)
It can be expressed as. Since the above formula (2) exceeds 50,000 ppm, an interrupt is executed when X> 50000, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the alerting pause state.
In this way, even if the current state is not in a dangerous state, if the state value that changes according to the degree of danger of the abnormal state is expected to exceed the threshold within the specified time, the suspension should be cancelled. Thus, the warning is issued to the user with a margin, and a dangerous state can be avoided in advance.
≪Release condition 2≫
When the city gas concentration exceeds one half of LEL (that is, E (t)> 25000), the interrupt of LEVEL1 is executed, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the alarm suspension state.
In this way, when the state value that changes according to the risk level of the abnormal state exceeds a predetermined threshold, the user can be alerted even if a dangerous state occurs during the suspension by releasing the suspension. Can be surely issued.
≪Release condition 3≫
When another type of abnormal state is detected, an interrupt of LEVEL 1 is executed, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the temporary stop state of the alarm. This may occur when incomplete combustion (CO generation) or a fire (heat or smoke) is detected in a state where the alarm is temporarily stopped. The release condition 3 can be combined with the release condition 1 or the release condition 2.
The incomplete combustion alarm includes a low concentration alarm when CO of 300 ppm or more is continuously detected for 10 minutes and a high concentration alarm when CO of 550 ppm or more is detected. The cancellation condition by the low concentration alarm includes a case where the CO concentration is expected to exceed 800 ppm within a specified time (condition 1), and a case where the CO concentration reaches 550 ppm (condition 2). The cancellation condition by the high concentration alarm includes a case where the CO concentration is expected to exceed 1000 ppm within a specified time (condition 1), and a case where the CO concentration reaches 800 ppm (condition 2).
A fire alarm (heat) is triggered when a temperature of about 65 ° C continues. The release condition by fire alarm (heat) includes a case where the temperature is expected to exceed 80 ° C. within a specified time (condition 1) and a case where the temperature reaches 70 ° C. (condition 2).
A fire alarm (smoke) is issued when the smoke transmission reaches approximately 10%. The release condition by fire alarm (smoke) includes a case where the transmittance is expected to exceed 20% within a specified time (condition 1), and a case where the transmittance reaches 15% (condition 2).
In this way, when monitoring state values that change according to the degree of danger during the temporary stoppage of the alarm, it is possible to detect a plurality of kinds of dangers (for example, CO concentration, temperature rise due to fire, smoke increase). it can. For this reason, it is possible to reliably determine a change in an abnormal state and reliably notify the user of an increase in the degree of danger by resuming the alarm. Therefore, the alarm device 100 of this embodiment has high reliability and safety.

(B) Stop level 2 (TEILEVEL = 2) release (interrupt) conditions << Release condition 1 >>
If the city gas concentration is expected to exceed one half of LEL (ie 25000 ppm) and exceed LEL within a specified time (30 minutes under these conditions),
E (t)> 25000 (3)
X> 50000 (4)
When the condition is satisfied, the interrupt of LEVEL 2 is executed, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the temporary stop state of the alarm.
≪Release condition 2≫
When another type of abnormal state is detected, an interrupt of LEVEL 2 is executed, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the temporary stop state of the alarm. This is the same as described in “(a) Cancellation (interrupt) condition of stop level 1 (TEILEVEL = 1)” above, and incomplete combustion (CO generation), fire, (Heat or smoke) may be detected.
The cancellation condition by the low concentration alarm of CO includes a case where the CO concentration reaches 550 ppm (condition 1). The cancellation condition by the high concentration alarm of CO includes a case where the CO concentration reaches 800 ppm (condition 1).
The release condition by the fire alarm (heat) includes a case where the temperature reaches 70 ° C. and the temperature is expected to exceed 80 ° C. within a specified time (condition 1).
As a cancellation condition by fire alarm (smoke), a case where the transmittance reaches 20% (condition 1) can be mentioned.

(C) Release (interrupt) condition for stop level 3 (TEILEVEL = 3) << Release condition 1 >>
If the city gas concentration exceeds one-half of LEL (ie 25000 ppm) and is expected to exceed LEL after 1 hour,
E (t)> 25000 (5)
E (t + 3600)> 50000 (6)
When the condition is satisfied, the interrupt of LEVEL 3 is executed, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the temporary stop state of the alarm.
≪Release condition 2≫
When the city gas concentration exceeds three-fourths of the LEL (that is, E (t)> 37500), the LEVEL3 interrupt is executed, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the alarm suspension state.
≪Release condition 3≫
When another type of abnormal state is detected, an interrupt of LEVEL 3 is executed, and the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 cancels the temporary stop state of the alarm. This is the same as described in “(a) Cancellation (interrupt) condition of stop level 1 (TEILEVEL = 1)” above, and incomplete combustion (CO generation), fire, (Heat or smoke) may be detected.
The cancellation condition by the low concentration alarm of CO includes a case where the CO concentration reaches 550 ppm (condition 1). The cancellation condition by the high concentration alarm includes a case where the CO concentration reaches 800 ppm (condition 1).
The release condition by the fire alarm (heat) includes a case where the temperature reaches 70 ° C. and the temperature is expected to exceed 80 ° C. after 1 hour (condition 1).
As a cancellation condition by fire alarm (smoke), a case where the transmittance reaches 20% (condition 1) can be mentioned.

  As described above, state values that change according to the risk level such as gas concentration, CO concentration, fire (heat or smoke), etc., are constantly monitored in combination of single or multiple types, and these state values increase by any chance. In such a case, the CPU 1 of the alarm device 100 appropriately cancels the temporary stop state of the alerting based on that and restarts the alerting, so that the abnormal state can be notified to the user quickly and reliably. Therefore, even if the user pauses the alert while anxious about it being a false alarm, for example, if the status value that changes according to the risk increases, the pause of the alert is surely released Therefore, the reliability and safety of the alarm device 100 can be maintained.

  Furthermore, as shown above, in the alarm device 100 of the present embodiment, each of a plurality of stop times (stop levels 1, 2, and 3 corresponding to 5 minutes, 30 minutes, and 36 hours in the present embodiment). Accordingly, it is possible to change the criterion for the degree of risk (that is, the criterion for determining whether or not to release the temporary stop). For example, when the pause time is short, such as at stop level 1, the threshold value of the city gas concentration, which is one of the judgment criteria, is set high, and the alarm is not restarted by a slight increase in the risk level. To improve the convenience of 100, if the pause time is long, such as stop level 3, the threshold of city gas concentration, which is one of the judgment criteria, is set low, and an alarm is issued even if the risk increases slightly. The safety of the alarm device 100 can be improved by restarting.

[Hidden switch]
As described above, a hidden switch that cannot be operated by the user may be used to perform the interrupt operation of LEVEL3. Accordingly, some examples of such a hidden switch will be specifically described below.

(1) LED Switch FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example in which the LED constituting the display output unit 6 is used as a hidden switch. The LED switch 20 is configured such that a colored transparent or colorless transparent plastic 22 is opposed to an LED 21, and one of the plastics 22 is a pressing portion 23 and the other is a contact 24. The light emitted from the LED 21 propagates through the plastic 22 and is emitted from the pressing portion 23. When the user presses the pressing unit 23, the interruption operation of LEVEL3 is performed. In the case of the LED switch 20 of this configuration, since it is indistinguishable from a normal LED in appearance, the user does not usually notice that it is a switch and is effective as a hidden switch. Moreover, in this LED switch 20, since LED21 is reduced in size and the plastic 22 is used abundantly, the cost of the whole switch can be reduced.

(2) Impact Switch FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the impact switch 30 is a hidden switch. The impact switch 30 covers a pair of conductive support portions 31 connected to the substrate, a metal body 32 placed in contact with the support portion 31, and a part of the metal body 32 and the support portion 31. And a case 33. When an impact is applied to the alarm device 100, the metal body 32 rises from the support portion 31. Alternatively, even when the alarm device 100 is tilted, the metal body 32 rises from the support portion 31 in the same manner. At this time, the impact switch 30 is in a non-conductive state for a moment, and an interrupt operation of the LEVEL 3 is performed by detecting such an electrical change. Since the user usually does not take an action that gives an impact to the alarm device 100, the impact switch 30 of this configuration is effective as a hidden switch.

(3) Wind Pressure Switch FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the wind pressure switch 40 is a hidden switch. The wind pressure switch 40 includes a pair of conductive pins 41 connected to the substrate, a membrane member 42 disposed on the side of the pins 41, and a pressing portion that is attached to the membrane member 42 and protrudes toward the pins 41. 43 and a blow-in portion 44 that guides the airflow to the membrane member 42. In the wind pressure switch 40, for example, when the user blows in from the blowing portion 44, the film member 42 is bent toward the pin 41 side, and the pressing portion 43 presses one of the pair of pins 41. As a result, the pair of pins 41 come into contact with each other and become conductive. Therefore, an interrupt operation of LEVEL 3 is performed by detecting such an electrical change. Since the user normally does not take action such as blowing on the alarm device 100, the wind pressure switch 40 of this configuration is effective as a hidden switch.

(4) Light-Emitting / Receiving Switch FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the light-emission / receiving switch 50 is a hidden switch. The light emission / light reception switch 50 includes, for example, a light emitting unit 51, a light receiving unit 52, and a hole 53 provided on the side of the alarm device 100. Even if the light emitting unit 51 emits light, the light does not normally reach the light receiving unit 52. However, when the user closes the hole 53 with a finger or the like, a part of the light emitted from the light emitting unit 51 is reflected by the finger or the like and reaches the light receiving unit 52. Therefore, the LEVEL3 interrupt operation is performed by utilizing such reflection of light. The user usually is not likely to notice the hole 53 on the side of the alarm device 100, and even if it is noticed, it is considered unlikely that the hole 53 will be blocked by a finger or the like. It is effective as a hidden switch.

(5) Microphone Switch FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the microphone switch 60 is a hidden switch. The microphone switch 60 includes a microphone 61 and a computer 62 as main components. The microphone 61 is installed side by side with the sound output unit (speaker) 7 of the alarm device 100. The microphone switch 60 can also include an audio IC 63 connected to the computer 62 and an amplifier 64 connected to the audio output (speaker) 7. In the microphone switch 60, for example, the LEVEL 3 interruption operation is performed when the user makes a loud voice toward the microphone 61. When the computer 62 can recognize the user's voice and language, the interrupt operation of the LEVEL 3 is performed when the specific user speaks the specific language (for example, “calls“ failure ”” several times). Since it is considered that a user usually does not take an action of making a loud voice toward the alarm device 100 (and an action of emitting a specific language), the microphone switch 60 of this configuration is effective as a hidden switch. It is. Further, since the microphone switch 60 is a switch that reacts by voice, it is convenient for the user if it is used in the alarm device 100 that is out of reach like the ceiling installation type shown in FIG. .

(6) Jig Switch FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the jig switch 70 is a hidden switch. The jig switch 70 includes a photodiode 71 that receives light from the LED, a jig 72 that is inserted between the LED and the photodiode, and an insertion port 73 of the jig 72. LEDs (particularly green LEDs) are always lit. Therefore, if the photodiode 71 is installed in the vicinity of the LED, a photocurrent always flows through the photodiode 71. Here, when the user inserts the jig 72 into the insertion port 73, the light from the LED to the photodiode 71 is shielded, so that the photocurrent of the photodiode 71 temporarily stops. Therefore, an interrupt operation of LEVEL 3 is performed by detecting such an electrical change. Normally, the user hardly notices the insertion port 73 of the jig 72, and even if the user notices the insertion port 73, the user cannot function as a switch without the jig 72. Is effective as a hidden switch. If a plurality of cutouts are provided in the jig 72 as shown in FIG. 15, a complicated optical signal can be generated when the jig 72 is inserted and removed from the insertion port 73. It can have many functions.

(Other hidden switches)
In addition, as a hidden switch, although not shown, a magnetic switch that turns the contact on and off by magnetism, an electrostatic switch that uses changes in the charge stored in the capacitor, a radio switch that turns on and off current by catching radio waves, temperature change It is also possible to adopt a thermistor switch using the.

  The alarm device 100 of the present invention can be applied to various uses other than the gas leak alarm device and the fire alarm device described in the above embodiment, for example, a water leak alarm device and a security device. Further, it can be used not only for home alarm devices but also for business alarm devices, and can also be applied to various crime prevention bells.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the alarm device of this invention The perspective view which shows the specific structural example of the alarm device of this invention. The flowchart which showed the process process in the alarm device of this invention The flowchart which showed the process process in the alarm device of this invention The flowchart which showed the process process in the alarm device of this invention The flowchart which showed the process process in the alarm device of this invention The flowchart which showed the process process in the alarm device of this invention The flowchart which showed the process (subroutine) in the alarm device of this invention The flowchart which showed the process (subroutine) in the alarm device of this invention The schematic diagram which shows the example which utilized LED which comprises a display output part for a hidden switch Schematic diagram showing an example where the impact switch is a hidden switch Schematic diagram showing an example where the wind pressure switch is a hidden switch Schematic diagram showing an example in which the light emission / light reception switch is a hidden switch Schematic diagram showing an example where the microphone switch is a hidden switch Schematic diagram showing an example where the jig switch is a hidden switch

Explanation of symbols

1 Control unit (CPU)
2 Storage unit (EEPROM)
3 Switch 4 Sensor element 5 Temperature thermistor 6 Output display 7 Audio output 8 LEVEL timer 100 Alarm device

Claims (5)

An alarm device that detects an abnormal condition and issues an alarm, and temporarily stops the alarm by a stop operation on the operation unit,
A storage unit storing a plurality of stop times having different lengths;
An alarm device comprising: a control unit that selects one stop time from the plurality of stop times based on the stop operation, and temporarily stops the notification over the one stop time.   The alarm device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit recognizes an operation pattern of the stop operation, selects a stop time corresponding to the operation pattern, and temporarily stops the notification over the stop time. The stop operation includes a first stop operation for temporarily stopping the notification over a first stop time, and a second stop operation for temporarily stopping the notification over a second stop time;
3. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein, when the second stop operation is performed during the temporary stop based on the first stop operation, the control unit temporarily stops the notification for the second stop time. 4. Alarm device.   The said control part cancels | releases the said temporary stop state by the interruption operation of an alarm stop cancellation | release when the alerting of the said alarm is in the temporary stop state. Alarm device.   The alarm device according to claim 4, wherein the interrupt operation for canceling the alarm stop is performed by the control unit recognizing an operation pattern of the interrupt operation for canceling the alarm stop with respect to the operation unit.

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