JP2007262792A - Location confirmation system for remote control key - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily confirm the location of a remote control key lost indoors. <P>SOLUTION: The location confirmation system 1 comprises at least one remote control key 10, a remote control signal communication device 20, an electric lock control panel 30, an electric lock 40 and an electric lock operating device 50. At least one of the remote control key 10, remote control signal communication device 20, electric lock control panel 30 and electric lock operating device 50 is provided with a calling function for transmitting a call signal for confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10. The missing remote control key 10 sounds when receiving the call signal to notify the outside of its location with sound. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is to easily confirm the location of a remote control key that is missing indoors in an electric lock system that controls locking and unlocking of an electric lock provided on various doors by operating a remote control key instead of a metal key. The present invention relates to a location confirmation system for remote control keys.

  Conventionally, in order to avoid intrusion of a suspicious person in the lock part of various doors, an electric lock system rich in crime prevention has been adopted. This type of electric lock system uses a specific locking / unlocking signal to drive a driving means such as a motor or a solenoid to electrically advance and retract the dead bolt with respect to the locking hole of the strike of the door frame. It is locked and unlocked. In recent years, electric locks that perform locking / unlocking control using a wireless communication device such as a lock / unlock card using an IC chip built-in card or a magnetic card, a remote control key, etc., instead of a normal keyhole insertion type metal key. The system is widespread. As this type of electric lock system, for example, an electric lock system as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below is known.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the electric lock system disclosed in Patent Document 1, a monitor signal indicating a locked state or an unlocked state is sent from the monitor switch 105 to the electric lock control circuit 102 and the lock state determination circuit 103. When the remote control signal sent from the transmitter 106 by operating the remote control key 106 a from outside is received by the outdoor sensor 107, an unlocking signal (short-time pulse) is sent from the outdoor sensor 107 to the lock state determination circuit 103. . The lock state determination circuit 103 determines whether the electric lock 101 is locked from the outside or unlocked from the outside based on the lock / unlock signal from the outdoor sensor 107 and the monitor signal from the monitor switch 105. The display 104 displays the presence or absence of the room based on the determination result. In parallel with the above operation, a lock / unlock signal from the outdoor sensor 107 accompanying the transmission of the transmitter 106 is given to the electric lock control circuit 102. When a lock / unlock signal is input, the electric lock control circuit 102 unlocks the electric lock 101 according to the state of the monitor signal from the monitor switch 105, or controls from unlocking to locking.
JP 9-317272 A

  By the way, in the electric lock system of Patent Document 1 described above, a remote control key 106a having a shape and a size different from those of a conventional metal key is used. And this remote control key has a wide range of freedom in shape, such as in the pocket, in the back, in the wallet, etc., and when placed in the shade etc., the problem that the location is difficult to understand there were. In the case of an electric lock system for ordinary houses, remote control keys are prepared for the number of residents, and each person owns and manages the remote control keys. However, the location is also known for storage at home. There was a problem that it was easy to disappear.

  In this way, forgetting where the remote control key was stored in the room and missing due to reasons such as increased flexibility in how to own the remote control key and the fact that residents often store remote control keys themselves. There was a case that would become. When the remote control key is missing, it takes time and effort to search in the house each time. In addition, when a missing remote control key is not found, a new remote control key is purchased to cope with it, which is an economic burden.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a remote control key location confirmation system that can easily confirm the location of a missing remote control key with a simple configuration. To do.

In order to achieve the above object, a remote control key location confirmation system according to claim 1 is a remote control key using at least one remote control key for outputting a lock / unlock signal for instructing the lock / unlock of the electric lock. In the location confirmation system,
A call function for transmitting a call signal for confirming the location of the remote control key;
The remote control key that has received a call signal by the call function rings.

A remote control key location confirmation system according to claim 2, wherein the remote control key location confirmation system uses at least one remote control key that outputs a locking / unlocking signal for instructing locking / unlocking of the electric lock.
A call function for transmitting a call signal for confirming the location of the remote control key;
The remote control key that has received the calling signal by the calling function vibrates simultaneously with ringing.

The remote control key location confirmation system according to claim 3 is the remote control key location confirmation system according to claim 1 or 2,
A plurality of the remote control keys are used, one of the plurality of remote control keys, or a remote control signal communicator that receives the lock / unlock signal from the remote control key, and the lock / unlock control of the electric lock based on the lock / unlock signal. At least one of the electric lock control panel to be performed and the electric lock operator connected to the electric lock control panel for performing the locking / unlocking operation of the electric lock is provided with the calling function.

  According to the location confirmation system of the remote control key of the present invention, the location of the remote control key missing from any one of the devices (remote control key, remote control signal communication device, electric lock control panel, electric lock controller) constituting the system is determined. Since a call signal for confirmation is output, and the missing remote control key is activated by receiving the call signal, the location of the missing remote control key can be easily confirmed with a simple configuration. Further, if the remote control key that has received the calling signal vibrates simultaneously with ringing, the location of the missing remote control key can be confirmed more effectively.

  Hereinafter, the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a remote control key location confirmation system according to the present invention.

  First, the configuration of the remote location key location confirmation system of this example will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Here, for example, a description will be given of an example in which the remote location key location confirmation system 1 of this example is adopted in a general house such as a detached house or a condominium.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a remote control key location confirmation system 1 includes a remote control key 10 (10A, 10B), a remote control signal communication device 20, an electric lock control panel 30, an electric lock 40, and an electric lock operator 50. The paging signal for confirming the location of the remote control key 10 is configured to any one of the remote control key 10 (10A or 10B), the remote control signal communication device 20, the electric lock control panel 30, and the electric lock operating device 50. This is a system that has a calling function to transmit and that the remote control key 10 that has received a calling signal by this calling function rings.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the configuration using two remote control keys 10 </ b> A and 10 </ b> B is used, but the configuration using at least one remote control key 10 may be used. When each resident owns and uses the remote control key 10, the remote control keys 10 are used for the number of residents.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control key 10 includes a communication unit 11, an operation unit 12, a control unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a ringing unit 15. For example, the remote control key 10 can transmit and receive radio waves having a predetermined frequency. The remote control key 10 transmits, as a remote control signal, a locking / unlocking signal (key data: verification signal) based on a normal operation at the time of locking / unlocking, and a call signal for confirming the location of the remote control key 10 that has been lost indoors. Sending and receiving.

  The communication means 11 is composed of, for example, a radio transmitter / receiver equipped with an antenna and a transmission / reception circuit. The locking / unlocking signal based on normal operation at the time of locking / unlocking and a paging signal for confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10 As sending. When the communication unit 11 receives a call signal from the outside when confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10, the communication unit 11 outputs the call signal to the control unit 13.

  Note that the communication unit 11 always maintains a signal waiting state so that a call signal from the outside can be received. However, if the call signal from the outside is intermittently received, wasteful power consumption can be prevented. Further, the communication means 11 is controlled by the control means 13 so as to ignore the signal when the lock / unlock signal based on the normal operation is received from the other remote control key 10.

  The operation means 12 is composed of, for example, operation buttons. The operation means 12 performs a predetermined operation (normal operation, special operation) such as an operation button at the time of locking / unlocking or confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10, and an operation signal (normal operation signal) corresponding to the predetermined operation , A special operation signal) is output to the control means 13.

  More specifically, when the electric lock 40 is unlocked, a normal operation is performed by pressing the operation button, and a normal operation signal based on this normal operation is output to the control means 13. On the other hand, when confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10, a special operation is performed by a special method of pressing the operation button (for example, long pressing for a predetermined time or longer, intermittent pressing within a predetermined time, etc.) A special operation signal based on this special operation is output to the control means 13.

  The control means 13 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and a remote control signal (locking / unlocking signal, calling signal) corresponding to an operation signal (normal operation signal, special operation signal) output from the operation means 12. The control of each means of the remote control key 10 is comprehensively controlled. The control means 13 outputs a ringing command signal to the ringing means 15 when the communication means 11 receives a call signal from the outside.

  The storage unit 14 is configured by a magnetic memory, an optical storage medium, or a semiconductor memory such as a ROM or a RAM, for example. The storage means 14 stores various data relating to remote control signals such as key data and call signals and drive control of the remote control key 10.

  The sounding means 15 is constituted by a sounding device such as a buzzer, for example. The sounding means 15 is sounded by a sounding command signal from the control means 13 and informs the outside of the remote control key 10 including the sounding means 15 by sound.

  The power supply means 16 is composed of, for example, a coin-type battery or a dry battery, and supplies power necessary for driving each means.

  The remote control signal communicator 20 is composed of, for example, a wireless transceiver equipped with an antenna and a transceiver circuit, and transmits and receives various signals. As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control signal communication device 20 includes a communication unit 21, an operation unit 22, and a control unit 23.

  The communication means 21 performs transmission / reception of a remote control signal such as reception of a locking / unlocking signal from the remote control key 10 and transmission of a calling signal. The operation means 22 is constituted by, for example, an operation button, and the operation button is specially operated in the same manner as the remote control key 10 when confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10. The control means 23 performs overall control of each means of the remote control signal communication device 20 and transmission / reception control of remote control signals (locking / unlocking signal, calling signal).

  Further, the remote control signal communication device 20 receives the locking / unlocking signal output from the remote control key 10 and outputs the received locking / unlocking signal to the electric lock control panel 30.

  Further, the remote control signal communication device 20 outputs a special operation signal to the control means 23 when a special operation is performed by the operation means 22 to confirm the location of the missing remote control key 10, and based on this special operation signal. Thus, the control means 23 controls the output of the calling signal.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the electric lock control panel 30 includes a power supply unit 31, a communication unit 32, an operation unit 33, a storage unit 34, and a control unit 35.

  The electric lock control panel 30 is connected to the remote control signal communicator 20 and the electric lock operating unit 50 through a communication cable so that they can communicate with each other. Connected via metal fittings.

  The power supply means 31 receives power from an external power supply, for example, a commercial power supply (AC 100 V), and is necessary for each part of the remote control signal communication device 20, the electric lock 40, and the electric lock operator 50 under the control of the control means 35. Drive power is supplied.

  The communication means 32 is composed of, for example, a wireless communication device and transmits a call signal for confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10 under the control of the control means 35. Note that the communication means 32 is always in a signal waiting state so that it can receive a call signal from the outside, but if the call signal from the outside is intermittently received, wasteful power consumption can be prevented.

  The operation means 33 is composed of, for example, operation buttons, and outputs a special operation signal to the control means 34 when a special operation is performed to confirm the location of the missing remote control key 10.

  The storage means 34 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a ROM or a RAM. In addition to system management information for overall control of the entire system, such as drive control information for each connected device, the locking / unlocking history (unlocking of the electric lock 40) Information such as a lock state), a door opening / closing history (opening / closing state), and a usage history of the electric lock operating device 50 are stored.

  The control means 35 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs overall control of the entire system. More specifically, the control unit 35 performs power supply control from the power supply unit 31 to the remote control signal communication device 20, the electric lock 40, and the electric lock operator 50. Further, when a lock / unlock signal for permitting locking / unlocking of the electric lock 40 is input from the remote control key 10 or the electric lock operating unit 50, the control means 35 displays the current door state (open / closed), The lock control signal or the unlock control signal is output and controlled to the electric lock 40 in accordance with the lock state (locking, unlocking). Further, the control unit 35 performs control for outputting a calling signal for calling a missing remote control key from the communication unit 32 when a special operation signal is output by a special operation of the operation unit 33.

  The electric lock 40 is configured to include a drive mechanism such as a motor or an actuator, for example, and when the lock control signal or the unlock control signal is input from the electric lock control panel 30, the drive mechanism is driven by this control signal, The lock is locked and unlocked by protruding a dead bolt into the locking hole of the door frame (when locking) or pulling it (when unlocking).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the electric lock operating device 50 includes a communication unit 51, a display unit 52, and an operation unit 53. The communication means 51 transmits a call signal for calling the remote control key 10. The display means 52 is composed of a display device such as an LED or a display monitor, for example, and displays the locked / unlocked state of the electric lock 40 and other contents related to the system. The operation means 53 is composed of, for example, operation keys and buttons, and is specially operated similarly to the remote control key 10 when confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10.

  When the electric lock 40 is locked or unlocked, the electric lock operator 50 outputs a lock / unlock signal based on the normal operation of the operation means 53 to the electric lock control panel 30. The electric lock operator 50 outputs a call signal based on a special operation of the operation means 53 when confirming the location of the missing remote control key 10.

  Next, the processing operation of the remote control key location confirmation system 1 configured as described above will be described with a specific example. In this case, the remote control key location confirmation system 1 is employed in, for example, a general house or an apartment, and the location of the remote control key 10B that the resident is missing in the house is called and confirmed from another remote control key 10A. Let's take an example.

  When the remote control key 10B is missing in the home, the operation means 12 of the remote control key 10A different from the missing remote control key 10B is specially used to confirm the location of the missing remote control key 10B. Manipulate. For example, the operation button of the operation unit 12 is pressed for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 5 seconds or longer), or the operation button is pressed intermittently within the predetermined time. By this special operation, a call signal for calling the missing remote control key 10B is output from the remote control key 10A. When the missing remote control key 10B receives the calling signal transmitted from the remote control key 10A, its own sounding means 15 rings and informs the resident of the location by sound.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the missing remote control key 10B is called with another remote control key 10A and the location is transmitted to the resident by sound is described as an example. However, the remote control signal communication device 20, the electric lock control panel 30, the electric lock By performing a special operation on any one of the operation means 12 of the operation device 50, the location of the missing remote controller key 10B can be called and the location can be confirmed by sound, as in the above operation.

  As described above, in the remote control key location confirmation system 1 described above, when a plurality of remote control keys 10 are used to confirm the location of the remote control key 10 that is missing in the room, what is the missing remote control key 10? A calling signal for calling the missing remote control key 10 (10B) is transmitted from any one of the remote control key 10 (10A), the remote control signal communication device 20, the electric lock control panel 30, and the electric lock operating device 50. As a result, the missing remote control key 10 (10B) rings when receiving the calling signal, and informs the resident of the location by sound.

  Even when only one remote control key 10 is used and the remote control key 10 is missing, the operation means 12 of any one of the remote control signal communicator 20, the electric lock control panel 30, and the electric lock operator 50 is used. If a special operation is performed and a calling signal for calling the missing remote control key 10 is transmitted, the missing remote control key 10 will ring when the calling signal is received, and the location can be conveyed to the resident by sound. . For example, even if the whereabouts of the remote control key 10 is not known when going out, the missing remote control key 10 can be immediately found by sound.

  This makes it possible to quickly and easily find the remote control key 10 that is missing in the room. Also, since the remote control key 10 that is missing can be called by a device other than the remote control key 10 or the spare remote control key 10, the convenience is also excellent.

  By the way, although the remote control key 10 in the form mentioned above demonstrated as a structure which rings the ringing means 15 when the communication means 11 receives a call signal from the outside, when it has a vibrator (vibration means) and it receives a call signal It is good also as a structure which added the vibration function which gives a vibration to a vibrator with a ringing. Thereby, the location of the missing remote control key 10 can be confirmed not only by sound but also by vibration, and the location of the remote control key can be confirmed more efficiently.

  In the embodiment described above, the lock control of the electric lock 40 is controlled by the control from the electric lock control panel 30. The remote control signal communication device 20 receives the lock / unlock signal from the remote control key 10, and the electric lock control panel 30. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, even if the function of the electric lock control panel 30 in FIG. 1 is provided in the electric lock 40 itself, the same effects as the system contents described above can be obtained.

It is a schematic block diagram of the location confirmation system of the remote control key which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed schematic structure of the general electric lock system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Remote control key location confirmation system 10 Remote control key 11 Communication means 12 Operation means 13 Control means 14 Storage means 15 Sounding means 16 Power supply means 20 Remote control signal communicator 21 Communication means 22 Operation means 23 Control means 30 Electric lock control panel 31 Power supply Supply means 32 Communication means 33 Operation means 34 Control means 35 Storage means 40 Electric lock 50 Electric lock operator 51 Communication means 52 Display means 53 Operation means

Claims (3)

In a remote control key location confirmation system using at least one remote control key that outputs a locking / unlocking signal for instructing locking / unlocking of the electric lock,
A call function for transmitting a call signal for confirming the location of the remote control key;
A remote control key location confirmation system wherein a remote control key that has received a call signal by the call function rings. In a remote control key location confirmation system using at least one remote control key that outputs a locking / unlocking signal for instructing locking / unlocking of the electric lock,
A call function for transmitting a call signal for confirming the location of the remote control key;
A remote control key location confirmation system, wherein a remote control key that has received a call signal by the call function vibrates simultaneously with ringing. A plurality of the remote control keys are used, one of the plurality of remote control keys, or a remote control signal communicator that receives the lock / unlock signal from the remote control key, and the lock / unlock control of the electric lock based on the lock / unlock signal. The electric lock control panel to be performed, or at least one of the electric lock operators connected to the electric lock control panel for performing the locking / unlocking operation of the electric lock, is provided with the calling function. The location confirmation system of the remote control key described in 2.

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